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Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Farm Bureau launched the Farm Trail Passport program on March 15—allowing consumers to visit 22 local farms, including sites in Alma and Gentry, and get one stamp per farm with a purchase. Passports must be stamped by November 30 and mailed by December 5 to win prizes such as T-shirts, a rain gauge, a $25 gift card, a cooler, or a custom-made fire pit for the first three submissions. 4029 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local museums, libraries and parks in Northwest Arkansas are hosting a variety of events in the coming weeks—Berryville Public Library offers free seed packets through May, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park runs historic tours and nature journaling classes, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has classes on property taxes, cycling and UFO history. Additional programs include the Adult Speaker Series at Bella Vista Public Library on March 26th, story times at the Museum of Native American History on the last Saturday each month, a Construction Career Day on April 9th, a Dickson Street Pup Crawl on April 26th and new National Register listings announced by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, at least 90 engineers, planners, mayors and city council members met in Springdale to explain that the many paved surfaces and roofs cause rainwater to quickly run off+ leading to stormwater issues across Northwest Arkansas. They urged local leaders to adopt improved management plans to reduce flooding risks. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Centerton City Council approved one-time impact fees for new residential and nonresidential developments at a 6—0 vote last Tuesday after builders raised concerns that led to reduced fees; the decision followed months of discussion on the revised proposals. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorback men's basketball team will play in the NCAA Tournament under first-year coach John Calipari— they are a 10 seed in the West Region and will face Kansas in the first round in Providence. Game time and TV details will be shared soon—official information is pending. The Arkansas Traveler
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Junkin' Market Days NWA
1-5 p.m. | Washington County Fairgrounds | $5 General Admission | Discover unique products from local small business owners at this vibrant indoor market.
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Welcome to Spring Fair
1 PM | Oxford Ridge Pavilion | Free entry | Enjoy a variety of local foods, crafts, and community activities at this vibrant spring fair.
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Big Box Karaoke Event
8:15-10:15 p.m. — Big Box Karaoke — No cover charge — Connect with fellow 20s and 30s locals while enjoying a night of karaoke fun.
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Tomorrow’s Heirlooms XIX Quilt Show
9 AM - 4 PM — Benton County Fairgrounds & Expo — Entry Fee Applies — Explore a vibrant display of hundreds of quilts alongside vendors and food.
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Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat) & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sun) — Bentonville Armory — Entry details not specified — Explore a vibrant rock and mineral showcase featuring a variety of exhibits and activities.
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Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale: Spring
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Compton Gardens and Arboretum — Free entry — Explore 70+ varieties of native plants and trees in support of local biodiversity.
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