APRIL
3 PLANT A SEED GALA
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
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 2014 Quality of Life Award honorees are Archie Schaffer, Cox Communications and Rotary Clubs of Northwest Arkansas.
Tickets for the business-dress event are $100, and table sponsorships are available. Information: (479) 619-4184.
4 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
6:30-8:30 p.m. - The Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center will hold Light Up the Night at the South Walton Suites in Bentonville. The evening will include music, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Tickets are $16. Information: (800) 794-4175 or nwarapecrisis.org.
4 THE BIG PARTY
FAYETTEVILLE JUNIOR CIVIC LEAGUE
8 p.m.-midnight - The Fayettville 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 [email protected].
5 CRIMSON AND CREAM SCHOLARSHIP BALL
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ALUMNAE, DELTA SIGMA THETA
6:30 p.m. - The 13th annual Crimson and Cream Scholarship Ball, hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter, will be at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn in Springdale. “Saluting the Arts” will include visual, fashion and performance art, entertainment, cocktail hour and dinner. Tickets for the black-and-white after 5-attire event are $60 and are limited. Information: (479) 644-4085 or [email protected].
5 EVERYBODY WINS: END POLIO NOW ROTARY CLUBS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
6-10 p.m. - Everybody Wins: End Polio Now, hosted by Rotary Clubs of Northwest Arkansas, will be at the Pauline Whitaker Arena in Fayetteville. The carnival-themed benefit will include games, raffles, prizes, food, drinks and live music by Ultra Suede. Proceeds will go toward the goal of ending polio. Tickets for the casual event are $50. Information: [email protected] or (479) 263-8451.
5 WINE & ROSES
DONALD W. REYNOLDS CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE
6:30 p.m. - The Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House will be the site for the nonprofit organization’s 20th annual Wine & Roses benefit.
The evening will feature art, wine tasting, rose bouquets, a live wine auction and a drawing for a Rolex watch. Tickets for the black-tie-optional event are $100. Information: (479) 424-1812 or [email protected].
6 WINE DINNER RESTORE HUMANITY
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: estorehumanity.org.
8 AN EVENING OF ARKANSAS COUNTRY MUSIC AND EAGLE AWARDS
WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION
7 p.m. - The 21st annual Washington Regional Gala at the Walton Arts Center to benefit the Washington Regional Foundation will feature a concert by Backroad Anthem, with Rogers’ ownJoe Nichols headlining the night. Proceeds will go toward the development of a new neurosurgical hybrid operating suite at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Tickets for balcony seating for all performances and a pre-event reception are $75.
Information: (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.
11 OUT OF THE BOX LUNCHEON
GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m - Girls on the Run will host the Out of the Box luncheon at the Avondale Chapel in Bentonville. The luncheon will feature Sarah Hendrickson, the first female ski jumper in Olympic history. Tickets are $40 or $400 for a table for 10. Information: (479) 903-4357 or gotrnwa.org.
11 ART EXPERIENCE: BUTTERFLIES AND POPPIES
WALNUT FARM MONTESSORI SCHOOL
7-11 p.m. - The Walnut Farm Montessori School will hold Art Experience: Butterflies and Poppies at the Avondale Chapel in Bentonville.
The fundraiser will include hors d’oeuvres, a dessert and candy station, bar service, interactive art, live and silent auctions and live music by Got It Covered. Tickets are $75 or tickets with drink bracelet are $100. Information: trish.[email protected].
12 SUNSHINE GALA
SUNSHINE SCHOOL AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
6 p.m. - The Sunshine School and Development Center will hold its Sunshine Gala: Country Chic at Horton Farms in Gravette. The benefit will feature live and silent auctions, casino-style gaming, dinner and live entertainment by Jamie Wolfe and the Wranglers. Tickets are $100, and tables start at $1,000. Information: (479) 636-3190.
12 A NIGHT ON DICKSON STREET
THE NEW SCHOOL
7-11 p.m. - The New School will hold its spring fundraiser, A Night on Dickson Street, at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. The evening will include live and silent auctions, live music by Full House, drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for the casual event are $50 and will go on sale March 31.
Information: (479) 521-7037 or [email protected].
14 HEART WALK AND 5K FUN RUN
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
8-11 a.m. - The Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association of Northwest Arkansas will be at Arvest Ballpark inSpringdale. Information: (479) 442-6540.
15 AN EVENING WITH CHARLOTTE JONES ANDERSON
SALVATION ARMY
6 p.m. - Charlotte Jones Anderson, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president and chief brand officer, will be the featured speaker at the Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas benefit dinner at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale.
The evening will also include a silent auction. Tickets for the business dress-attire event are $75, or tables for 10 for $750.
Sponsorships are available.
Information: (479) 521-2151.
17 BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS
SAVING GRACE 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The fifth annual Butterflies and Blooms luncheon will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.
Mary DeMuth will be the keynote speaker. Information: (479) 636-1133 or savinggracenwa.org.
18 GLOW RUN
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER 5 p.m. - The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County will host its 14th annual Glow Run starting 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 14 is $25 for adults and $15 for students (walk and 5K) and $10 for the dash.
Information: cacbentonco.com.
18 PLAYHOUSE PALOOZA
CASA OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
-30 Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas’ 11th annual Playhouse Palooza will be at the Northwest Arkansas Mall and at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Donated playhouses will be available for sale through silent auction and raffle. The sale will conclude with the Construction Bash at 6 p.m.
May 2 at the Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville. Information: nwacasa.
org.
19 BASS TOURNAMENT
PAGNOZZI CHARITIES
7 a.m.-3 p.m. - The third annual Pagnozzi Charities Big Bass Tournament will be at Beaver Lake. Preregistration is $60 oryou 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 pagnozzicharities.org.
22 HANDS OF COMPASSION GALA
LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL 5:30 p.m.
LifeSource International’s Hands of Compassion Gala will feature Henry Ho as keynote speaker. The benefit will include dinner and a live auction. Tickets for the event are $20. Information: (479) 521-4000.
25 PRERACE PASTA PARTY SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE OZARK 6-9 p.m. - The prerace Pasta Party for the Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure Ozark will be at Pratt Place Inn and Barn in Fayetteville. The party will feature appetizers, salad, bread and desserts. Tickets are $40 and available at komenozark.org or at the door. Children 6 and under eat free. Information: komenozark.org
25 A NEW SEASON
BENTONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
6-10 p.m. - The Bentonville Christian Academy will hold its inaugural fundraiser, A New Season dinner and auction, at The Lodge on the Bentonville Church of Christ campus. Theevening will feature live and silent auctions, a sous chef competition and guest speaker Missy Robertson from A&E’s “Duck Dynasty.” Information: (479) 616 4880 or bentonvillechristian.org.
25 ALL UP IN YOUR GRILL
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FREE HEALTH CENTER
6:30-8 p.m. - The Northwest Arkansas Free Health Centerwill honor Dr. J.B. Hays at its second annual fundraiser, All Up In Your Grill, at the Springdale Country Club. Hays, a Fayetteville oral surgeon, helped create the dental side of the clinic and has donated equipment, supplies and countless volunteer hours to treat clinic patients. Tickets for the business-casual event are $75. Sponsorships are available.
Information: (479) 444-6033 or [email protected].
26 RACE FOR THE CURE
OZARK SUSAN G. KOMEN
7:30 a.m. - The 2014 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 non-competitive 5K races and a Family Fun Walk. Information: komenozark.org.
26 CATS AT THE CASTLE
TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
6:30-9 p.m. - Cats at the Castle to benefit the Turpentine Creek Habitat Fund will be Castle Rogue’s Manor, 2272 Arkansas 87, Eureka Springs. The evening will include dinner, silent auction and a cash bar. Tickets are $110.
Information: (479) 253-5958 or [email protected].
26 STARLIGHT GALA
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER
6 p.m. - Thompson Square will headline the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala 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.
27 REART CHAIRITY FUNDRAISER
EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
6:30 p.m. - The ReArt CHAIRity Fundraiser to benefit the Eureka Springs School of the Arts will be at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The event will feature a live auction of chairs created by local artists and a silent auction of previouslyowned art, jewelry and antiques.
Admission is free. Information: (479) 253-5384.
Deadline to submit May event information is April 15. Send event information to Carin Schoppmeyer at [email protected].
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