Good morning, Bentonville.

NW Arkansas is hosting several outdoor events starting with a walk in Siloam Springs on Nov.

25 at Bob Henry Park—participants can choose a 5- or 10-kilometer route for a $4 fee while registration runs from 12:30 to 1 p.m. A birding field trip will take place on Nov. 29 at Lake Fayetteville along with youth grant applications closing on Nov. 30 for conservation projects, and future programs include free survival skills training on Dec. 6 in Fort Smith, geocaching on Dec. 13 in Springdale, guided duck hunts, and a Grand Slam Award fishing contest in 2025.

On Monday, members of the Arkansas Public Service Commission heard details of Entergy Arkansas’ special rate contract with Google to power the data center in West Memphis—officials are now reviewing the agreement.

Insight Leadership Group said Monday it is accepting applications for the 2026 Insight Executive Leadership Academy that will offer four sessions to help business leaders lead with clarity and focus + the program costs $5,000 and will be held in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas.

Bentonville city now invites residents to schedule curbside pickup of bagged leaves for fall cleanup from Dec.

8—19; residents must call or email once their bags are ready at the curb to ensure collection follows guidelines.

Arkansas is set to begin its early football signing period Dec 3-5 as the school secured 13 new recruits, including Bentonville receiver Dequane Prevo and defensive end Colton Yarbrough.

Other recruits such as safety Keivay Foster, defensive back Tay Lockett, and receiver Blair Irvin III add extra depth as the new coach faces a competitive challenge.

Painting with a Purpose - Spay Arkansas

7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity with friends as you paint and support a worthy cause.

Bentonville Enduro

Two-day event — Fri, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 23 — Hand Cut Hollow — Entry fee required — Race through 70 miles of epic trails in the adrenaline-pumping finale of the Arkansas Enduro Series.

Winter Market

4-10 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — Free entry — Enjoy a festive shopping experience with local crafts and cocoa.

Broker Panel 2025

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Duley Group | Keller Williams — Tickets available for a nominal fee — Gain insights from top brokers in NWA commercial real estate at this insightful panel discussion.

The Snowman: A Family Concert

2-8 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical holiday concert featuring a special screening of The Snowman with live orchestral accompaniment.

Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator VIP Demo Day

5:30-7 p.m. — Record Downtown — Free entry — Witness innovative lithium tech pitches from Arkansas' emerging energy startups.