SEPTEMBER
Sports Hall of Honor golf tournament
Razorback Foundation
2 8 a.m. -- The Razorback Foundation will host a golf tournament in conjunction with the induction of eight new members to the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor at Fayetteville Country Club. 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
2 6 p.m. -- The Razorback Foundation will induct a class of eight to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor during the induction banquet at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Tickets are $75. Information: (479) 443-9000.
Savor the Flavor -- Fayetteville
Faith in Action
6 5 p.m. -- "Savor the Flavor" is a walking, tasting tour of area restaurants to benefit Faith in Action. The sampling begins along Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Tickets are $40. Sponsorships start at $250. Information: (479) 444-9888.
Are You Smarter than a Haas Hallian?
Haas Hall Academy
8 6 p.m. -- The fourth 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 match wits with Haas Hall Academy's state champion Quiz Bowl team. Contestants will be Mary Bassett, real estate broker and co-owner of Bassett Mix and Associates; Jim Breach, vice president customer development, Unilever; Rosalind Brewer, president and chief executive officer, Sam's Club; John George, executive vice president, Hunt Ventures; Matt Kistler, senior vice president of merchandise execution, Walmart Stores, Inc.; and Mark Landon Smith, executive director, Arts Live Theatre. Arkansas Fourth Circuit Judge John Threet is master of ceremonies. The evening will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beverages. Tickets are $100. Information: [email protected].
Golf this Way with the Finest
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- Arkansas chapter
9-10 7 a.m & 1 p.m -- The "Golf this Way" golf tournament and barbecue contest will be at the Springdale Country Club. Registration is $1,250 for a foursome. Sponsorships are available.
Walk This Way
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- Arkansas chapter
10 6:30 p.m -- The Northwest Arkansas "Walk This Way with the Finest" fashion show will be at the Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville. Tickets are $75. Information: (501) 371-0233 or [email protected].
Polo in the Ozarks
Life Styles Inc.
10 4 p.m. -- The 27th annual "Polo in the Ozarks" will be held at the Buell farm in Goshen. The polo grounds are approximately five miles east of 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. Ladies can compete in the best hat contest, while gentlemen sport their best bow ties for judging.
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 or [email protected].
Read between the Vines
Literacy Council of Benton County
10 6 p.m. -- The third annual "Read Between the Vines" to benefit the Literacy Council of Benton County will be held at River Grille Steakhouse in Bentonville. The benefit for the Literacy Council of Benton County will include a four-course dinner with wine pairings, entertainment by community leaders, silent auction and live music. Tickets are $150 for premium wines with dinner and $200 with signature wines. Tickets are sold out. Information: (479) 273-3486 or goliteracy.org.
Chefs in the Garden
Botanical Garden in the Ozarks
13 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 and premium drinks. The 2016 honorary chairman is Chef Case Dighero. Tickets for the garden-party-casual attire event are $50 for garden members and $75 for nonmembers. Information: (479) 750-2620 or bgozarks.org
Savor the Flavor -- Bentonville
Faith in Action
15 5 p.m. -- "Savor the Flavor" is a walking, tasting tour of area restaurants to benefit Faith in Action. The sampling begins in downtown Bentonville. Tickets are $40. Sponsorships start at $250. Information: (479) 444-9888.
Pints and Putts
Open Avenues
15 7 p.m. -- The inaugural "Pints and Putts" miniature golf tournament will be played at Golf Mountain in Rogers. Ozark Beer Company will be on hand serving their locally brewed beer. Information: (479) 636-5082 or openavenues.org.
Charity Challenge of Champions
Arkansas Crisis Center
16-17, 19 -- Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers
The 25th annual "Charity Challenge of Champions" will be held at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. The multi-day benefit will include tennis, golf and social events. Proceeds help support the Arkansas Crisis Center. Information: nwacharitychallenge.com.
Harvest Party
Cobblestone Project
16 6:30-11:30 p.m. -- Leslie and Greg Smart will play hosts to the third annual "Harvest Party" at Cobblestone Project Farm in Fayetteville. Tickets are $100 or $800 for a table for 10. Information: harvestpartynwa.org.
Support the Girls
Peace at Home Family Shelter and Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter
22 5:30 p.m. -- The Chase Family Foundation will play host to "Support the Girls," benefiting Peace at Home Family Shelter and Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter at Springdale Country Club. Admission is new or gently used bras. Information: chasefamilyfoundation.com
Cherishing Children Dinner
Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County
22 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 Matthew Sandusky, author of Undaunted: Breaking My Silence to Overcome the Trauma of Child Sexual Abuse. Tickets are $50 or $475 for a table for 10. Information: cacbentonco.org.
Bikes, Blues and Barbecue
21-24
Proceeds from the annual motorcycle rally based in Fayetteville will benefit Northwest Arkansas nonprofit organizations.
Susan G. Komen-Ozark Affiliate
Swing for the Cure Golf Classic
23 8:30 a.m. -- The "Swing for the Cure" golf classic to benefit Susan G. Komen-Ozark Affiliate will be held at Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. The four-person scramble will include prizes, snacks and lunch. Team registration begins at $1,000. Information: (479) 750-7465 or komenozark.org
Wiener Takes All Dachshund Races
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
24 10 a.m. -- The 10th annual "Arkansas State Wiener Takes All Dachshund Races" will be at Loch Lomond softball fields in Bella Vista. There also will 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].
Big Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas
29 6 p.m. -- The annual "Big Event" benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas will feature hors d'oeuvres, specialty wines and live and silent auctions. The fundraiser at The Barn at the Springs in Springdale will be hosted by Silvia Azrai Kawas and Rob Burns. Information: (479) 966-4366 bbbsnwa.org.
Kick the Competition Kickball Tournament
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter
30 8 a.m. -- The seventh annual "Kick the Competition" kickball tournament will be played at Memorial Park in Bentonville and benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. Teams for the tournament must be co-ed and have eight to 12 players. Team concession packages of breakfast, lunch and snacks are available for $25 per player. Winning teams receive awards and trophies. Information: (479) 795-2417 or [email protected].
Gentlemen of Distinction
Hope Cancer Resources
30 6:30 p.m. -- The 13th annual "Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction" fundraiser for Hope Cancer Resources will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The benefit men's fashion show features area Gentlemen of Distinction, an awards presentation, live and silent auctions and dinner. This year's Gentleman of Distinction is Dr. Pierce Osborn. Tickets for the black tie-optional attire event are $125 for individuals. Tables are available for $1,250, $1,500 and $2,000. Information: (479) 361-5847 or hopecancerresources.com.
A Night at the Speakeasy
Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville
30 7 p.m. -- "A Night at the Speakeasy" will benefit the Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire suitable for a speakeasy for the group's fundraiser to support its projects. Tickets are $60. The night will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, a signature cocktail, wine, beer, live music and a silent auction. Information: (847) 544-6752 or jarb.org.
NAN Our Town on 08/25/2016