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Bella Vista police will host two outreach events to promote safety in October.

The Night Out event on Oct. 7 will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kingsdale Pavilion and the Senior Safety Academy on Oct. 14 will offer safety talks and demonstrations at Bella Vista Lutheran Church.

The Bella Vista Police Department will host two community outreach events in October to promote public safety in local neighborhoods—a Night Out on Oct.

7 at Kingsdale Pavilion with food, music and police demonstrations, and a Senior Safety Academy on Oct. 14 at Bella Vista Lutheran Church featuring guest speakers discussing scams, guardianship and Smart 911. Residents are invited to attend the free events, with academy registration required.

Kansas City-based Academy Bank opened its first Arkansas branch in the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers on Sept.

10 at a 1,700-square-foot space in mixed-use development The District—offering personal, business, and commercial banking services with 24-hour smart ATMs and ITM video banking. The family-owned bank plans to build lasting relationships in Northwest Arkansas.

State lawmakers voted Friday to extend the audit deadline for 40 small Arkansas towns that had their state aid withheld for missing waste water treatment facility audits—opponents question the move's legality.

Bentonville-based startup Sober Sidekick was named a finalist for the Kraft Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Community Health on Thursday—its peer-led app has over one million installs and shows a 48% drop in relapse rates.

The app received $10,000 to help expand its addiction care services.

Mackenzie Maddry, a Bentonville High School graduate and heart transplant recipient from Bella Vista, will appear in the upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie 'The More the Merrier' as an ambassador for Abbott HeartMates—she uses an LVAD to support her heart while waiting for a new transplant.

Bentonville West played on its home turf in Centerton and rolled past Muskogee — the team claimed a win by using the advantage of familiar ground.

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.

Frida Film Screening and Community Celebration

8:30-10 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — Free entry — Experience a captivating documentary on Frida Kahlo alongside engaging discussions and community festivities.

Bentonville SPEED: Race Event

6 PM — Old Tiger Track — Entry fee required — Experience a thrilling race with ASICS and Run With Us Pasadena.

Food & Film | Ratatouille Screening

11 PM–1 AM — Momentary — $25, $13 for kids — Experience a flavorful night watching Ratatouille with themed snacks and fun for all ages.

That Mexican OT Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Momentary — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of That Mexican OT in an iconic venue.

UP.Summit Community Day 2025

11 AM – 5 PM — Bentonville Municipal Airport — Free entry — Explore the future of mobility with interactive exhibits, airshows, and a unique balloon launch.

Big Diamond Comedy Festival Showcase

7-8:30 p.m. — Beardedgoat — Tickets required — Enjoy high-energy sets from the best emerging comedians in the nation.