NOVEMBER
A Very Special Art Show
Sunshine School and Development Center
7 6-9:30 p.m. -- A Very Special Art Show to benefit Sunshine School and Development Center in Bentonville will be at Record in Bentonville.
The show will feature various artists artwork created by children at the Sunshine School. The evening will include wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $50, and sponsorships are available. Information: (479) 636-3190 or [email protected].
Annual Banquet
Loving Choices
7 6:30-9 p.m. -- Marc Newman will be the featured speaker at the Loving Choices annual banquet at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Information: (479) 521-6677 or lovingchoices.org.
Big Night
Jones Center
8 5:30 p.m. -- The Jones Center in Springdale will play host to Big Night in California's Wine Country. The cocktail attire event will feature a sit-down dinner prepared by Tyson Foods global chef team. Tickets are sold out. Information: (479) 756-8090 or [email protected].
Honoring of Heroes Veterans Gala
Military Warriors Support Foundation
REBOOT Combat Recovery
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
10 5-8 p.m. -- The second annual Honoring of Heroes Gala to benefit Military Warriors Support Foundation, REBOOT Combat Recovery and Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Marcus Luttrell, the Lone Survivor, will be the keynote speaker. Special guests will include Willie Robertson, Dean Cain and Coffey Anderson. Tickets for the event are $100. Information: (479) 435-0564 or [email protected].
Denim and Diamonds
Western Arkansas Ballet
9 7 p.m. -- Western Arkansas Ballet will hold Denim and Diamonds at the Fort Smith Pavilion. The night will include catering from Art's BBQ and Burgers, live entertainment, a silent auction and drinks. Tickets for the jeans and bling attire event are $55 or $400 for a reserved table for eight. Information: (479) 785-0152 or waballet.org.
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Arkansas
13 11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will laud local philanthropists at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Fayetteville Town Center. Tickets are $40 or $350 for a table for 10. Information: afpnwark.afpnet.org.
Gala for Education
TheatreSquared
14 6 p.m. -- The TheatreSquared Gala for Education and Access will be at the Fayetteville Town Center. The evening will include a command performance, presentation of the 2019 Arts Advocate Award and the Diamond and Wine Raffle. Tickets are $150. Information: (479) 445-6333.
Jewels of Giving
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
15 6-11 p.m. -- The Jewels of Giving Gala to benefit the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Tickets for the black tie optional event are $125. Information: (479) 872-8774 or [email protected].
International Festival
M&N Augustine Foundation
16 6:3-9:30 -- The 2019 International Festival to benefit the M&N Augustine Foundation will held at the DeBriyn Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville. The evening will feature a taste of French Creole, foods from around the world and raffles. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Information: (479) 236-3800, (479) 601-1306 or (479) 409-8203.
Celebrity Waiter
Alpha Kappa Alpha
16 7-11 p.m -- The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Phi Alpha Omega Chapter and the Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas will host the 21st annual Celebrity Waiter Gala at the Fayetteville Town Center. Celebrity Waiters will be community leaders.
The evening's theme will be Divine Renaissance: A Night at the Pink and Green Cotton Club. The evening will include a green carpet welcome, dinner, live entertainment and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will help support college scholarships for deserving high school, undergraduate and graduate students from our community but will also support health and poverty initiatives. Tickets for the black tie attire event are $75 or $100 for VIP tickets. VIP reception begins at 6 p.m., gala at 7 p.m. Information: akapao.com/hbcu-scholarship-challenge
Tails of Love Preview Party
Humane Society of the Ozarks
16 5-9 p.m. -- The Humane Society of the Ozarks will host the ninth annual Tails of Love Preview Party at Springdale Country Club. The evening will include a sneak peek at the organization's Tails of Love book, silent auction, light fare and beer and wine. Tickets for the casual event are $50. Information: (479) 263-7058.
Light of Hope
Court Appointed Special Advocates Northwest Arkansas
19 7 a.m. -- Court Appointed Special Advocates Northwest Arkansas will host the annual "Light of Hope" breakfast at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Steve Bratspies, Walmart US executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, will be the keynote speaker. Information: (479) 725-2213 or [email protected].
Light of Hope luncheon
Court Appointed Special Advocates Northwest Arkansas
21 11:30 -- Court Appointed Special Advocates Northwest Arkansas will host the annual Light of Hope luncheon at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Noel White, Tyson Foods president and chief executive , will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Information: (479) 725-2213 or [email protected].
Inspired 5K
Girls on the Run
23 8-10 a.m. -- Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas will begin its 5K race on the Bentonville downtown square. Information: (479) 531-4519 or [email protected].
Holiday Auction and Luncheon
Bentonville Garden Club
25 10 a.m. -- The Bentonville Garden Club's annual Holiday Auction and Luncheon will be at the Four Points by Sheraton in Bentonville. Silent auction items will include baked goods, holiday decor and gifts. Tickets are $45. Information: (479) 531-8395.
Turkey Trot 5K for Heroes
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
28 9-11 a.m. -- The 12th annual Turkey Trot 5K, 1-mile fun walk and Wild Gobbler 5K Adventure Run will be held at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers. The event will benefit Sheep Dog Impact Assistance's programs to help veterans "get off the couch" and "reengage in living an active, meaningful and productive life with a renewed sense of purpose." Registration is $10-$38. Information: (479) 466-9713 or SheepDogIA.org.
NAN Our Town on 11/07/2019