Monday, April 14th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank — in partnership with local libraries — is bringing back its free community seed library program that offers flower and produce seeds to anyone who wants to garden. Seed pickups are available at eight local libraries, including Bentonville Public Library. 4029 News
- ➤ In Arkansas, quilters led by Teresa Moreno honor veterans by sewing handmade quilts to bring comfort and hope. The group, including Moreno’s 81-year-old mother, presented quilts for four Vietnam-era veterans on March 31 at the Saline County courthouse and will deliver another set soon as part of the national Quilts of Valor project — with 405,649 quilts awarded so far. 5 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission warned residents to be snake-aware as warm weather and flooding push snakes into yards—especially near water. He advised people to be careful when working outside and to leave any snake alone. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas lawmakers are returning to Little Rock today to finish the 95th General Assembly and work on hundreds of bills including FOIA laws, funding for a proposed Franklin County prison, the Arkansas Access Act and ending the state grocery tax—Senate Pro Tempore Bart Hester said long days lie ahead to complete the work. 4029 News
- ➤ Arkansas legislators introduced House Bill 1965—known as the Healthy Food Retail Act—to offer grants that will help bring fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income communities, and the bill awaits a Senate vote today. The Arkansas Traveler
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Mountain Bike Jump Skills Clinic
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — North Bentonville Trail — Registration required — Learn the fundamentals of mountain bike jumping from World Champion Anneke Beerten.
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Music on the Mountain Family Day
6-8 p.m. — Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc. — Donations welcomed — Celebrate Arkansas roots with live performances from talented local artists and family-friendly entertainment.
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7th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash
2-3:30 p.m. — Bentonville Community Center — Registration required — A fun-filled race event for kids with a purpose to support MS research.
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Certified Network Defense (CND) v3 Training
10 AM – 10 AM — Regus - Bentonville - Beau Terre — Tuition required — Enhance your skills with comprehensive ethical hacking training to prepare for the CEH exam.
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Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer & A Perfect Circle Live Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Walmart AMP — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with iconic bands Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle on one stage.
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Pedaler's Bash 2025
2 AM – 3 PM — Pedaler's Pub — Registration required — Experience an epic 44-mile endurance mountain bike race in the heart of Bentonville.
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Garden Party Fundraiser
2-4 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Support a noble cause — Celebrate with Bubbly & Bingo to aid children in need.
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