SEPTEMBER
Sports Hall of Honor Golf Tournament
Razorback Foundation
4 9 a.m. -- The Razorback Foundation will host a golf tournament at the Fayetteville Country Club in conjunction with the induction of nine new members to the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor. Tournament registration is $350 per golfer or $1,400 for a team of four. Information: (479) 443-9000.
Sports Hall of Honor Banquet
Razorback Foundation
4 6 p.m. -- The Razorback Foundation will induct a class of nine to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor at the induction banquet at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Tickets are $65. Information: (479) 443-9000.
Savor the Flavor Fayetteville
Faith In Action
8 5 p.m. -- Savor the Flavor is a walking tasting tour of area restaurants to benefit Faith in Action. The sampling begins at 5 p.m. along Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Tickets are $40. Sponsorships start at $250. Information: (479) 444-9888.
Polo in the Ozarks
Life Styles Inc.
12 4 p.m. --The 26th annual Polo in the Ozarks will be held at the Buell farm in Goshen. The polo grounds are approximately 5 miles east from the intersection of Arkansas 45 and Arkansas 265 in the Polo Country Estates. The family-friendly event will include a live polo match, tailgate parties, children's activities, dancing and live and silent auctions. There will also be a best hat contest for ladies and a bow tie contest for gentlemen.
Tickets for the polo match and tailgating only are $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 to 12. Admission is free for children 6 and younger. Admission to the full event -- polo match, dinner and dance -- is $100 for adults and $25 for children ages 7 to 12. A VIP gala package is available for $150 and includes premiere seating during the match and dinner. Information: (479) 521-3581.
Tailgate for a Cause
Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center
12 6:30-10:30 p.m. -- The inaugural Tailgate for a Cause to benefit the Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center will be held at Golden Living in Fort Smith. The evening will feature a silent auction, live entertainment from Boom Kinetic, dinner and games. Guests are encouraged to sport their favorite team attire. Tickets are $50 or $400 for a table. Information: (479) 782-1821 or fscic.org.
Patriot Day Event
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will hold a a family fun day and motorcycle and car poker run on Sept. 12 and a golf tournament on Sept. 14.
12 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. -- Children will have the chance to sit in fire trucks, ambulances and other First Responder vehicles, put on military gear and participate in other children's activities at the Bentonville Municipal Airport. The family event will also include an aerobatic flight team, sky diving demonstrations, K9 and rescue demonstrations, bounce houses and live music from 8Ball Entertainment. All activities are free, but donations are welcome.
12 8:30 a.m. -- The Patriot Day poker run will start from Heritage Indian Motorcycles of Northwest Arkansas. Registration is $20 for single bike or car and $30 for double bike or car and includes patch, meal, drinks and snacks.
14 8 a.m. -- The four-person scramble will be played at Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place for best overall teams, hole in one and closest to the hole. Registration is $150 per player by Aug. 20 and $175 after or $600 for a team of four.
Information: (479) 236-6193 or SheepDogIA.org.
Chefs in the Garden
Botanical Garden in the Ozarks
15 6-8:30 p.m. -- The annual Chefs in the Garden fundraiser for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville will be held at the garden. The evening will include cooking demonstrations, sampling, wine tasting and complimentary bar. The 2015 honorary chairman is Chef Jerrmy Gawthrop. Tickets for the garden party casual attire event are $50. Information: (479) 750-2620 or bgozarks.org
Are You Smarter Than a Haas Hallian?
Haas Hall Academy
17 6-8 p.m. -- The third annual Are You Smarter Than a Haas Hallian? to benefit the Haas Hall Academy Foundation will be at the Fayetteville Town Center. Local celebrities will try to match wits with Haas Hall Academy's state champion Quiz Bowl team. Contestants will be Sam Dean, Missy Clifton, Michael Dastugue, John James and Kelly Zega with John Threet as master of ceremonies. The evening will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beverages. Tickets are $100. Information: [email protected].
Savor the Flavor Bentonville
Faith in Action
17 5 p.m. -- Savor the Flavor is a walking tasting tour of area restaurants to benefit Faith in Action. The sampling begins at 5 p.m. in downtown Bentonville. Tickets are $40. Sponsorships start at $250. Information: (479) 444-9888.
Cherishing Children Dinner
Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County
17 7 p.m. -- The Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County will hold its Cherishing Children dinner and awards presentation at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The evening will feature keynote speaker Michelle Knight, author of Finding Me. Honorary chairmen of the event are Shelley and Doug McMillon. Tickets are $50 or $450 for a table for 10. Information: cacbentonco.org.
Fashion for Compassion
Life Source International
17 6-10 p.m. -- LifeSource International will hold its Fashion for Compassion benefit at The Garden Room on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Featured fashions will come from local boutiques and department stores. Tickets are $25. Information: (479) 521-4000.
Legends Dinner
Brandon Burlsworth
18 6 p.m. -- The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation's fifth Legends Dinner will pay tribute to Gov. Asa Hutchinson at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Tickets are $200. Sponsorships are available. Information: (866) 534-2875 or brandonburlsworth.org.
Wiener Dog Races
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
19 10 a.m. -- The ninth annual Arkansas State Wiener Takes All Arkansas State Championship will be at the Bella Vista Haydays Festival, Forest Hills Boulevard and Rogers Road. There will also be two Wiener Dog Wannabes races for other breeds. Registration for Wannabes is free. The dachshund races and championship benefit the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Registration fee is $20, and deadline for entries is Sept. 8. Information: (479) 855-6020 or [email protected].
Charity Challenge of Champions
Arkansas Crisis Center
24-26 -- Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers
The Charity Challenge, held every September at Pinnacle Country Club, includes tennis, golf and social events. Now in its 24th year, the event secures much needed funding for the Arkansas Crisis Center, which helps veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorders, to suicide prevention, to helping kids cope with abusive situations, the Arkansas Crisis Center is there 24/7 for anyone in the state that needs them.
Bikes, Blues & Barbecue
23-26
Deadline to submit October event information is Sept. 15. Send event information to Carin Schoppmeyer at [email protected].
NAN Our Town on 08/27/2015