REART CHAIRITY FUNDRAISER EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1 6:30 p.m. - The ReArt CHAIRity Fundraiser to benefit the Eureka Springs School of the Arts will be held at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The event will feature a live auction of chairs created by local artists, a silent auction of previously owned art, jewelry and antiques. Admission is free.
Information: (479) 253-5384.
AN EVENING WITH KOOL & THE GANG
EAGLE AWARDS AND GALA
WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION2 6 p.m. - The 20th annual Eagle Awards and Gala to benefit the Washington Regional Foundation will feature a concert by Kool & the Gang at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.
Proceeds will go toward the purchase of additional therapy beds for the hospital’s critical care unit. Balcony seating tickets including reception and performance are $75. Information: (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.
PLANT A SEED GALA NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION4 6 p.m. - The Plant a Seed Gala at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation and recognize area leaders.
The 2013 Quality of Life Award winners are David Thrasher, Northwest Arkansas Council and Susan Chambers. Tickets for the business-dress event are $100.
Information: (479) 619-4184.
THE BIG PARTY
FAYETTEVILLE JUNIOR CIVIC LEAGUE5 8 p.m. - The Fayetteville Junior Civic League’s annual Big Party will be at Mermaids Seafood Restaurant in Fayetteville. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door.
Information: (479) 601-5436 or info@ jcl.org.
HERITAGE FESTIVAL MEALS FOR KIDS6 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - The Heritage Festival to be held at the old Frisco Station on the grounds of the Fort Smith National Historic Site will benefit Meals for Kids. The eventwill feature Choctaw, Laotion, Irish and Hispanic dancers, a petting zoo, rides in a miniature train and wagon rides.
Information: (479) 782-5074.
CRAWFISH BOIL AND
FINAL FOUR WATCH PARTY FAYETTEVILLE FUTURE FUND6 Noon-4 p.m. - The Fayetteville Future Fund will host its inaugural crawfish boil and NCAA Basketball tournament Final Four watch party at Kingfish in Fayetteville. Information: (479) 444-6880.
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT FUNDRAISER THE AMERICAN LEGION6 6-10 p.m. - American Legion Post 27 will present a benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project at 1195 S. Curtis Ave. in Fayetteville. The evening will include a silent auction, dinner and dancing to the Jason Strode Band. Tickets for the semi-formal eventare $25. Information: admin@post27.
arcoxmail.com.
ART EXPERIENCE
WALNUT FARM MONTESSORI SCHOOL6 6 p.m. - Henri Rousseau’s Jungle Walnut Farm Art Experience 2013 will be at theMetroplex Event Center in Rogers. The fundraiser will include regional art and food, beer, wine, live and silent auctions, interactive art and live music by Got It Covered. Tickets are $75-$95 or banquet tables for eight are available for $720.
Information: (479) 271-9424 or walnutfarmartexperience.com.
WINE AND ROSES DONALD W. REYNOLDS CANCER SUPPORT HOME6 6:30 p.m. - The Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House’s annual Wine and Roses fundraiser will be held at the support house, 3324 S. “M” St. in Fort Smith.
The evening will include art, wine from around the world, countless roses, a wine auction and dancing to live music by the band Wingnut. Tickets for the black tie-optional event are $100.
Information: (479) 782-6302.
BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS SAVING GRACE9 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- The fourth annual Butterflies and Blooms luncheon will be at the John Q.
Hammons Center in Rogers.
Jenny Broughton will be the keynote speaker. Information: savinggracenwa.org.
OUT OF THE BOX LUNCHEON GIRLS ON THE RUN12 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Girls on the Run will host the Out of the Box luncheon at the Doubletree Suites in Bentonville.
The luncheon will feature Caitlin Boyle, bestselling author and creator of Operation Beautiful.
Tickets are $40 or $400 for a table for 10. Information: (479) 621-1692 or girlsontherunofnwa.
org.
HEART WALK AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION13 8-11 a.m.
- The Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association of Northwest Arkansas will be at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale.
Information: (479) 442-6540.
SPRING BENEFIT CONCERT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BENTON COUNTY13 6:30 p.m. - The Singing Men of Arkansas will perform a benefit concert at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Proceeds will go toward building homes for deserving families in Benton County. Information: (479) 273-3638.
SUNSHINE GALA BENTON COUNTY SUNSHINE SCHOOL13 6 p.m. - The Sunshine Gala to benefit the Benton County Sunshine School will be at Horton Farms in Gravette.
The evening will feature live entertainment, casino-style gaming, dinner and live and silent auctions. Tickets for the country chic-attire event are $100.
Information: (479) 636-3190, Ext. 19, or nwabcss.org.
CONSTRUCTION BASH COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS13 6 p.m. - CASA’s 10th annual Playhouse Palooza will conclude with the Construction Bash at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. The benefit will feature kid-friendly playhouses donated by local builders and interior designers up for silent auction. Bids may be made at nwacasa.org.
HOGEYE MARATHON LOCAL CHARITIES14 7 a.m. - The 37th Hogeye Marathon, Half Marathon and Relays will begin on the Fayetteville downtown square.
Charities benefiting from the run include the Jackson Graves Foundation, Mealson Wheels and the Kendrick Fincher Hydration Foundation.
Information: hogeyemarathon.
com.
GREAT FUTURES GALA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY19 6:30 p.m. - The Great Futures Gala to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The fundraiser will include a seated dinner, raffle, live auction and entertainment by Fun Pianos. Tickets for the cocktail-attire event are $100.
Information: (479) 273-7187 or [email protected].
GLOW RUN CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER19 5 p.m. - The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County will host its 13th annual Glow Run at the Frisco Stage in downtown Rogers. The event includes a chip-timed 5K, a 400-yard Super Hero Dash and a one-mile fun walk. Registration before April 15 is $25 for adults and $15 for students (walk and 5K) and $10 for the dash. Late registration is $30 for adults, $20 for students and $15 for the dash. Information: nwacacglow.
com.
SURVIVING THE JOURNEY
ARKANSAS CRISIS CENTER20 9-11a.m.
- Surviving the Journey, a one-mile memorial walk presented by Springwoods Behavioral Health, will benefit the Arkansas Crisis Center. The family-friendly walk will be on Fleming Drive in Springdale. Information: (479) 365-2140.
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS20 7-11 p.m.
- Dancing With the Stars of Northwest Arkansas to benefit the Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The 2013 dance contestants are Kelly Zega, Annie Walker, Annetta Young, Dick Trammel, Kelley Cradduck and Marshall Ney. The judges are Peter Lane, Susan Burkart and Jon Simpson.
Tickets for the cocktail-attire event are $75. Information: (479) 366-8448 or hollyhook@ nwachildrensmuseum.org.
DIVAS, DIAMONDS AND DECADENCE LUNCHEON FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ADULT DAY CENTER24 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - The Divas, Diamonds and Decadence Luncheon to benefit the Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center will be at Fianna Hills Country Club in Fort Smith.
The luncheon will feature a diva fashion show, diamonds and other jewelry and chocolate.
Tickets are $35. Information: (479) 484-7782.
PRE-RACE PASTA PARTY SUSAN G. KOMEN
RACE FOR THE CURE OZARK26 6-9 p.m. - The prerace Pasta Party for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Ozark will be from 6 to 9 p.m. April 26 at Pratt Place Inn and Barn in Fayetteville.
The party will feature appetizers, salad, pasta, bread and desserts.
Tickets are $25 and available at www.komenozark.org or at the door. Children 6 and younger eat free. Information: komenozark.
org.
RACE FOR THE CURE OZARK SUSAN G. KOMEN27 7:30 a.m. - The 2012 Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure Ozark will begin at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. The race will have several events, including a competitive 10K race, competitive and noncompetitive 5K races and a Family Fun Walk.
Information: komenozark.org.
CATS AT THE CASTLE TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE27 6:30-11 p.m.
- Cats at the Castle to benefit the Turpentine Creek Habitat Fund will be at Castle Rogue’s Manor, 2272 Arkansas 87 in Eureka Springs. The evening will include dinner, a silent auction and cash bar. Tickets are $100.
Information: (479) 253-3318 or [email protected].
BASS TOURNAMENT PAGNOZZI CHARITIES27 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- The second annual Pagnozzi Charities Big Bass Tournament will be at Beaver Lake. Pre-registration is $60, or you may register at Prairie Creek Ramp beginning at 5 a.m. the day of the event.
The tournament will feature cash prizes for hourly and overall winners. Information: (479) 443-2550 or www.pagnozzicharities.
org.
SINGING FOR SPAYS SPAY ARKANSAS27 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- The fourth annual Singing for Spays is slated to be held at Dog Party USA in Tontitown. The Spay Arkansas benefit will include a picnic with grilled chicken and hot dogs, adult beverages and live music by Leather Duchess and members of Ultra Suede.
Tickets are $25. Vaccinated dogs get free admission. Information: (479) 756-1100 or spayarkansas org.
STARLIGHT CHARITY BALL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER27 6 p.m. - The Band Perry will headline the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Starlight Charity Ball at the John Q.
Hammons Center in Rogers. The benefit will include live and silent auctions, food and beverages.
Tickets for the cocktail-attire event are $200. Information: (479) 795-2417, Ext. 311.
THERE’S A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE:
HONORING DR. ROGER MONTGOMERY
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FREE HEALTH CENTER27 7 p.m. - The Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center’s fundraiser, There’s A Doctor In the House: Honoring Dr.
Roger Montgomery, will be at UARK Bowl on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine and dinner. Tickets for the casual event are $75. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 20, and they will not be available at the door. Sponsorships are available for $250, $500 and $1,000. Information: (479) 521-4933 or drmrutherford@gmail.
com.
WINE DINNER RESTORE HUMANITY28 5-8 p.m. - Restore Humanity’s annual Wine Dinner will be at Bordinos in Fayetteville.
The fundraiser will feature wine paired with a menu to complement each vintage.
Tickets are $100. Information: www.restorehumanity.org.
Deadline to submit May event information is April 15. Send event information to Carin Schoppmeyer at [email protected].
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