Good morning, Bentonville.

Keith Law Group will cover adoption fees at Best Friends Animal Society’s center at 1312 Melissa Drive in Bentonville from 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday; the fee waiver applies to all pets that meet adoption criteria and may help up to 40 animals find new homes.

Benton County officials arrested five people on Sunday for battery, domestic battering, drug, firearms, and aggravated assault charges and held them Monday in the county jail with no bond set—each suspect coming from Springdale, Bentonville, Pea Ridge, or Rogers.

Families suing four school districts over a law that forces every school to display the Ten Commandments are asking to add the Conway district as a defendant—claiming the law forces religious displays that violate First Amendment rights.

A federal judge already halted the law in four Northwest Arkansas districts, and if the motion is granted, the lawsuit will seek to order Conway to remove its displays.

Bentonville City Council discussed a plan to raise wastewater bills by 7% next year — and more later — to help cover rising sewer costs.

The council also reviewed a proposal to modify a biker mural that has drawn local attention.

The Arkansas governor's office announced $11.5 million in federal grants for rural infrastructure projects—Benton County will receive $1 million to extend its water line while other communities like Norfork, Whelen Springs and Oxford are set to improve their wastewater facilities.

The awards are part of the Community Development Block Grant program designed to upgrade essential infrastructure in small cities and towns.

Latin Dance Night with En Fuego

7–11 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $20 ($18 for members) — Celebrate diversity through rhythm with a salsa lesson and social dancing.

Free on the Green | Baby Rave

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — A lively family-friendly Baby Rave with vibrant EDM sets for the next generation of dancers.

78th Original Ozark Folk Festival

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Eureka Springs Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate music and crafts at America's longest-running folk festival.

Junkin’ Market Days NWA

1 PM - 5 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Check for entry fee — Shop, sip, savor, and discover unique finds at this two-day market.

Pancho Barraza Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $105 — Enjoy a night of vibrant music with Pancho Barraza at a cozy venue in Bentonville.

Unwound Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Catch an electrifying performance by Unwound with last-minute tickets available.

Japanese Breakfast Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Buckyball At The Momentary — Cost not specified — Experience the acclaimed Japanese Breakfast as they perform tracks from their latest album.

From Orchard to Glass: Bentonville’s Apple History

5-7 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Ticketed event — Explore Bentonville’s apple heritage with guided history, orchard exploration, and distillery tastings.

Jenna and the Soul Shakers Live

6-9 p.m. — Bike Rack Brewing Co. — Free admission — Experience high-energy soul and groove tunes that will keep you dancing all night long.

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

A bike party for everyone hosted by local NWA cycling clubs to benefit Pedal It Forward.