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Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Fuel Accelerator will host Fuel For Your Health Demo Day from 5 to 9 p.m. May 14 at the new Heartland Whole Health Institute—eight health tech startups will present live innovations after a 10-week program.  NWA Business Journal

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Graduation weekend at the University of Arkansas ended with over 5,500 students earning diplomas after years of hard work. Many graduates balanced classes with work and family while reaching a milestone that some had waited decades to achieve.  4029 News

SPORTS NEWS

  • In prep baseball, Fayetteville beat Blue Valley and Life Way Christian won the Class 2A Region 1 Tournament—advancing to the state tournament on Wednesday—while Har-Ber finished its season with a strong win. In prep soccer, Bentonville West, Rogers Heritage and Springdale earned key playoff seeds as girls and boys games ended with decisive wins and ties.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said his roster is strong after spring drills—he praised its speed and athleticism while noting the Razorbacks will face a tough SEC schedule starting with road games at Ole Miss and Memphis and focus on improving key positions before summer camp.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • Zaylee Warden's bat and Emory Bowlin's arm—both key factors—helped the Pea Ridge Lady Blackhawks win the Class 4A Region 1 softball championship Saturday afternoon in Gravette.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Rule of Three Race

    8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fly Oz Club — Registration required — Experience a unique mix of road, gravel, and MTB racing with community awards and festivities.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Bentonville Bike Fest 2025

    1 PM – 5 PM — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey — Ticketed entry — Celebrate biking culture with races, demos, and local food in a vibrant atmosphere.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • Hippo Campus Concert

    8:00 - 9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening of indie tunes with Hippo Campus.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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  • Felt Pennant Workshop

    6:30-8:45 p.m. — Rick's Bakery — Complimentary snacks and drinks — Craft a unique, hand-sewn felt pennant in this fun workshop for all skill levels.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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  • 15th Annual Founder's Crawfish Boil

    12-4 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy 2lbs of crawfish along with corn, potatoes, and sausage while listening to live music by Squash Garden.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert

    8-11 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Rock out to the iconic sounds of Led Zeppelin with Zoso at JJ's Live.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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  • Sow and Savor Camp

    9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Thaden School, Bentonville — Cost info not provided — Explore the journey of food from farm to table with hands-on garden activities.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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  • Simple Minds Concert

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Walmart AMP — Tickets from $47 — Experience an unforgettable night with the iconic sounds of Simple Minds.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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  • The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

    8-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticketed event — Experience note-for-note renditions of Beatles classics that will make you feel like you're watching the real thing.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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  • Hammer Lane Hippies Concert

    8 PM – 2 AM — Kingfish — No cover — Experience a powerhouse trio blending country, blues, and rock with original music.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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