Step Up To The Plate And End The Wait

February 28, 2023

Together With

Harding University’s hybrid accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing track blends online coursework, on-site labs and clinical rotations guided by experienced instructors in Northwest Arkansas, enabling you to complete your nursing degree in as few as 16 months. Learn more HERE.


Nonprofit

Become The Big Brother Or Big Sister You Always Needed

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA

Currently, fifty-five kids are waiting to be paired with a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA; on average, two kids join the waitlist daily.

  • Empathy: You don't have to be perfect to be a Big Brother or Big Sister; all it takes is consistency and care to make a difference in someone's life.
  • Commitment: BBBS asks Bigs to commit to their Little for one year, meeting twice monthly to connect and encourage.

Waiting in line is the worst. End someone's wait by joining HERE.

Kids Activities

The Road To Broadway Begins At TheatreSquared

NWA Daily

Step on stage during Spring Break Musical Theatre Camp at TheatreSquared, available for kids ages 7-13, all taught by trained professionals in theater and education.

  • On and off stage: Scientific studies have found that participating in theater arts-based instruction has several educational benefits, ranging from improved math and language to social and emotional development. 
  • Good actors: TheatreSquared's courses are designed to develop confident and compassionate people, helping students foster the skills to best care for each other and make the world a better place. 

Enroll your child in the Spring Break Musical Theatre Camp HERE

Community

Artists Wanted For Upcoming ART WALK In Downtown Springdale

NWA Daily

Downtown Springdale is looking for artists from all creative backgrounds to join the upcoming ART WALK on April 27-29.

  • Downtown display: Presented by Downtown Springdale Alliance and Baldwin Shell, ART WALK is a self-guided tour of exhibitions and entertainment hosted in the various galleries, museums, makers’ spaces, and boutiques in Downtown Springdale. 
  • Show off: Showcase your creativity or encourage an artistic friend to get their work in front of others during this engaging, community-oriented event. 

Apply by March 17 HERE

Sports

Game Ending Homer Seals Milestone Victory For Coach Van Horn

NWA Daily

Arkansas Baseball clinched the 800th win for their team's head coach, Dave Van Horn, with a 13-2 run-rule victory over Eastern Illinois on Friday. 

  • The bomb: A 399-ft homer from Kendall Diggs ended the game and sealed the win with style. 
  • 800 strong: With this victory, the Razorbacks handed Van Horn his 800th career win, a testament to consistent success for over two decades.

Check out a full game recap HERE

Events

Explore The World Of Movies During The Rogers Short Film Festival

NWA Daily

The 3rd annual Rogers Short Film Festival is just around the corner, bringing an action-packed weekend of film to the Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers from March 3rd-5th. 

  • Movie world: Get ready for 58 films with a total runtime of 13 hours 45 minutes, featuring filmmakers from the US, Canada, China, South Korea, Ecuador, Sweden, and Mexico. 
  • Admit One: Day passes are available, but the serious movie fan will opt for a VIP Pass and access to the entire weekend of screenings, filmmaker workshops, awards, meals, after-parties, and the VIP Lounge.

Find a film lineup and ticket information HERE

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