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Hayes McKelvain of Springdale looks over the Gardenland Express at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. This year’s display will continue through Dec. 16.
Hayes McKelvain of Springdale looks over the Gardenland Express at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. This year’s display will continue through Dec. 16.

DECEMBER

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Jason Piech, left, waits as Alex Piech offers Santa one of his stickers at the Arts Center of the Ozarks during the 2013 Breakfast With Santa event. The 2014 Breakfast With Santa is set for Dec. 6 at the arts center in Springdale. Children will have the opportunity to take pictures with Santa, eat breakfast, make holiday crafts and decorate gingerbread cookies.

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The Springdale home of Brooke and Monte Johnston is part of the Winter Dreams Tour of Homes. The home tour on Dec. 7 will benefit the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas and will feature homes in Benton and Washington counties.

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“The Dream Keeper,” a mixed media piece from 2013 by Delita Martin, is part of the “State of the Art” exhibit of contemporary art on display at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The exhibition will be open to guests at the museum’s “State Of The Art NEW 365 – a reflection of journeys taken and a glimpse into voyages ahead,” on Dec. 31.

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Santania, an Indian leopard, paces inside of her habitat as feeding time nears at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs. The women of St. James Episcopal Church in Eureka Springs will hold the 48th annual Silver Tea – All Creatures Great and Small — Dec. 4 to benefit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.

Silver Tea

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

4 1:30-3:30 p.m. -- The women of St. James Episcopal Church in Eureka Springs will hold the 48th annual Silver Tea -- All Creatures Great and Small in a Winter Wonderland -- at the Crescent Hotel. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge will be this year's beneficiary. Admission is by donation. Information: (479) 253-8610.

Jingle Mingle

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas

4 6 p.m. -- The 14th annual Jingle Mingle to benefit Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas will be at Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville. Information: (479) 935-4888.

Gardenland Express

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

5 6-8 p.m. -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Gardenland Express returns this year and will feature model trains from the Sugar Creek Train Club and the Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society, lights, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 are admitted free. Information: (479) 750-2620 or www.bgozarks.org.

Breakfast With Santa

Arts Center of the Ozarks

6 8:30, 9:15 and 10 a.m. -- Breakfast With Santa hosted by the Arts Center of the Ozarks will include visits and photos with Santa, cookie decorating and Christmas crafts. Tickets are $5 for adults and $15 for children. Information: (479) 751-5441 or www.acozarks.org.

Holiday Bazaar

Community Creative Center

6 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- The seventh annual Holiday Bazaar to benefit the Community Creative Center will be at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. Items for sale will include pottery, fiber art, sculptures, handmade cards and paintings. Information: (479) 571-2706.

Gardenland Express

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

6 11 a.m.-2 p.m. -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Gardenland Express will feature model trains from the Sugar Creek Train Club and the Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society, lights, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 are admitted free. Information: (479) 750-2620 or www.bgozarks.org.

O Night Divine Charity Ball

Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas

6 6 p.m -- The Mercy Health Foundation's 2014 Charity Ball, O Night Divine, will be held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The evening will include dinner, a live auction, a special performance by Danielle Bradbery and the After Glow post-party. Tickets for the black tie benefit are $200. Information: (479) 338-2990.

Winter Dreams Home Tour

Junior League of Northwest Arkansas

7 11 a.m-5 p.m. -- The Junior League of Northwest Arkansas' Winter Dreams Tour of Homes will include homes in Benton and Washington counties decked out for the season. Tickets for the 16th annual benefit are $25. Information: (479) 802-8277 or info@juniorleaguenwa.org.

Trophy Luncheon

Brandon Burlsworth Foundation

8 11:30 a.m. -- The Brandon Burlsworth Trophy Ceremony Luncheon will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Tickets are $50. Information: (870) 741-1443 or info@burlsworthtrophy.com.

Gardenland Express

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

7 1-4 p.m. -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Gardenland Express will feature model trains from the Sugar Creek Train Club and the Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society, lights, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 are admitted free. Information: (479) 750-2620 or www.bgozarks.org.

White Christmas Charity Ball

Mercy Fort Smith

14 6 p.m. -- Mercy Health Foundation Fort Smith will host the White Christmas Charity Ball. The evening will include a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner, a live auction, raffles, dancing and a special performance by American Idol Danny Gokey. Tickets for the black tie optional event are $125. Information: (479) 314-1138 or hollye.dickinson@mercy.net.

Gardenland Express

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

13 11 a.m.-2 p.m. -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Gardenland Express will feature model trains from the Sugar Creek Train Club and the Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society, lights, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 are admitted free. Information: (479) 750-2620 or www.bgozarks.org.

Gala at the Peel Mansion

Peel Compton Foundation

13 6 p.m. -- The Peel Compton Foundation will host its annual Christmas Gala featuring a five-course paired gourmet wine dinner. Attire for the fundraiser is cocktail for women and business for men. Tickets are $125. Information: (479) 254-3870 or www.peelcompton.org/gala.

Gardenland Express

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

14 1-4 p.m. -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Gardenland Express will feature model trains from the Sugar Creek Train Club and the Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society, lights, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 are admitted free. Information: (479) 750-2620 or www.bgozarks.org.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Reindeer Relays

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

20 8 a.m. -- The Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Reindeer Fun Run to benefit the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will be held at the garden and will be a timed event with awards presented immediately after the race. The benefit will include food, music, door prizes and special guests. Register at www.register-wizard.com. Information: (479)530-8084 or bgozarks.org.

State of the Art NEW 365

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

31 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. -- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will ring in the New Year with "State Of The Art NEW 365 -- a reflection of journeys taken and a glimpse into voyages ahead." Guests will enjoy access to all galleries, drinks, food from Eleven and stand-up comedy by the "Godfather of Modern Rockabilly," the Reverend Horton Heat. Open to participants ages 21 and up. Valid photo ID required for entry. Tickets are $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Information: crystalbridges.org or (479) 657-2335.

Deadline to submit January event information is Dec. 15. Send event information to Carin Schoppmeyer at cschoppmeyer@nwaonline.com.

NAN Our Town on 11/27/2014

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