Springdale Public Schools, Ozarks Electric Cooperative, and Today's Power Inc. are taking energy to the next level.

• Mega size: A 2.4 megawatt solar facility with 7 megawatts of battery storage banks is being built near Sonora Middle School in Springdale to meet approx. 95% of the energy needs for Don Tyson School of Innovation and Sonora Middle and Elementary schools.
• Quote: “This project demonstrates how we explore innovative ways to bring solutions and services to our members that provide economic, energy-efficiency and sustainability benefits.”

You can checkout more about this solar zone HERE.

Adohi, a Cherokee phrase meaning woods or timber, is the name of one of the newer residence halls on campus at the U of A and is the first large-scale mass timber building in the nation. In addition, it recently was recognized with the AIA 2021 Specialized Housing award.

• The deets: At more than 202,000 sqft and with room for 700 students, the facilities are a bold demonstration of sustainability with historic ties to the importance of forestry to the region. 
• Take me there: Envisioned as a cabin in the woods, the hall is a serpentine band of rooms framed with timber. The hall floats above courtyards as a circuitous path runs the site's length, passing beneath student rooms and coursing through the natural landscape.

You can read the full article and more about the award HERE.

Attom Data Solutions is a company out of California that tracks national housing and foreclosure data. They claim "a typical home sale in NWA during the first three months of the year generated" - are you ready for it? - "$68,750 in profit."

• Oh my: That is the highest quarterly profit report since the company has been tracking NWA data back in 2008.
• 58%: The percentage increase from a year ago and a 27% uptick from Q4 2020.

You can find the full article HERE.

Life is good, especially on Fridays. Here is your rundown of a few events happening this weekend in our beautiful neck of the woods...

• Trail Mix: Artosphere's signature event takes place outdoors on Fayetteville's Frisco Trail. Meet local artists, performers, and musicians for an afternoon of entertainment.
• Neighborhood Concert Series: DBI and City Sessions have their first concert tonight at Cornerstone subdivision from 6-8p.
• Red Bull Qualifier: The Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Qualifier is happening out at the Runway Bike Park in Springdale.
• Serotonin Sunday: Checkout Airship at Coler Sunday afternoon for drinks and music.
• Take a Moment: Sunday rest and self care with an afternoon of free yoga on the Momentary Green.
• Markets: ALL the farmers markets are in full swing, and it's the first non-rainy Saturday in a long time.
• Spring Carnival: Trot on down to the Rodeo of the Ozarks for their Spring Carnival happening today through May 30.
• Postseason Play: The first round of NCAA softball is being hosted here in Fayetteville at Bogle Stadium.

Enjoy your weekend NWA, and we will see you Monday!