OCTOBER
Golftoberfest
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas
1 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. -- Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas will host its annual "Golftoberfest" miniature golf tournament at Gator Golf in Fayetteville. The tournament will feature a shotgun start for morning and afternoon flights, hole-in-one prizes and goody bags, T-shirts and lunch for participants. Registration is $60 for a team of four or $15 per player, and the deadline is today. Information: (479) 935-4888 or info@spsfnwa.org.
Chix with Stix
Saving Grace NWA Polo Club
1 and 2 11 a.m-4 p.m. -- The Northwest Arkansas Polo Club presents the inaugural "Chix with Stix" benefit for Saving Grace at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Professional and amateur female polo players from across the United States will compete for arena polo honors from the Women's Championship Tournament and the United States Polo Association. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Children younger than 12 get in free. Information: nwapolo.com
An Evening at the Farm
Apple Seeds
1 4:30 -- Apple Seeds Teaching Farm will host the third annual "An Evening at the Farm" at the farm, 1699 Hillcrest Ave. in Fayetteville. A shuttle at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event will take event visitors to the new teaching farm location at Gulley Park before returning to Apple Seeds farm for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Case Dighero of Eleven at Crystal Bridges and Jerrmy Gawthrop of Greenhouse Grille will prepare a four-course dinner over open flame. Tickets are $125. Information: kyra@appleseedsnwa.org.
Boots, Burlap, Lace & Grace
Souls Harbor
1 6 p.m. -- Souls Harbor's signature event, "Dinner with Soul -- Boots, Burlap, Lace & Grace," will be at Horton Farms in Bentonville. The benefit will feature dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, raffle and "a night of Southern charm and sophisticated style." Tickets are $100. Information: (479) 631-7878 or info@SoulsHarborNWA.org.
Fresh StART
Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter
1 7:30 p.m. -- Charles Pearce and John Robert Willer, both of Eureka Springs, are the 2016 feature artists for the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter benefit, "Fresh StART." The seventh iteration of the the fundraiser will be held at The Grand at 117 in Rogers and will feature works from other area artists, as well as pieces created by women and children residing in the shelter. Information: (479) 244-9999 or nwaws.org
The Little Black Dress Dinner Party
Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas
5:30-8:30 -- Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas will hold "The Little Black Dress Dinner Party" at the Ravington in Bentonville. The evening will include table-side preparation and service of a four-course meal by area chefs. Tables for 10 are available from $1,000. Information: beth@kendalking.com.
Sip & Savor
Boys and Girls Club of Benton County
6 6-9 p.m. -- The second annual "Sip & Savor" to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County will be at the Four Points Sheridan in Bentonville. Guests will sample local food, wine, beer and cocktails and vote for their favorites. The evening also includes a raffle and live auction. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Information: bgcbentoncounty.org.
Hero Half Marathon
Faeytteville Firefighters IAFF
9 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -- The Fayetteville Firefighters Association will host its "Hero Half Marathon" at Lake Fayetteville, starting from Lewis and Clark Outfitters. A one-mile competitive and fun run will begin at 11 a.m. from the Walton Arts Center parking lot in Fayetteville. Registration deadline is Oct. 7. Information: www.herohalfmarathon.com.
Tommy's Nite Out
Friends of Tommy V
14 7-10 p.m. -- Friends of Tommy V hosts the annual "Tommy's Nite Out" at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum at Drake Field in Fayetteville. The casual evening will include live music from Joe Giles & the Homewreckers and a live auction. Tickets are $100. Information: friendsoftommyv.com.
Pink Ribbon Luncheon
Susan G. Komen -- Ozark Affiliate
2 11 a.m. -- The "Pink Ribbon Luncheon" and survivor fashion show to benefit Komen Ozark will be staged at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. The luncheon will include the crowning of the "Biggest BigWig." BigWigs are corporate and community leaders who have committed to raising or donating at least $1,000. They compete to raise the most for Komen and are willing to wear enormous pink wigs to events. Tickets are $50. Information: (479) 750-7465 or komenozark.org.
Mask-a-Read: A Literary Masquerade
Ozark Literacy Council
20 6-9 p.m. -- The Ozark Literacy Council will hold "Mask-a-Read: A Literary Masquerade" at the Fayetteville Town Center. The evening will feature the presentation of the 2106 Barbara Broyles Champion for Literacy award, "blind date with a book," cork pull, silent auction and live auction of Little Free Library kiosks. Masks will be available for sale at the door. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $55 or $500 for a table for 10. Information: (479) 521-8250 or ozarkliteracy.org.
Legends Dinner
Brandon Burlsworth Foundation
20 6 p.m. -- The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation's "Legends Dinner" will honor Judy McReynolds, ArcBest Corporation president and chief executive officer. Tickets are $200. Sponsorships are available. Information: (866) 534-2875 or brandonburlsworth.org.
Mad Hatter Ball
Eureka Springs School of the Arts
21 5-11 p.m. -- The 14th annual "Mad Hatter Ball" to benefit the Eureka Springs School of the Arts will be held at the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs. The evening will include dinner, dancing to Ultra Suede, a silent auction and a hat contest. Tickets are $50, and hats are required. Information: (479) 253-5384.
Fireworks at the Farm
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
21 5:30 p.m. -- Symphony of Northwest Arkansas will celebrate the 2016-17 season with "Fireworks at the Farm" at the Fayetteville home of Ellen and Malcolm Hayward. The evening will include music from Hogtown Hot Club, dinner and fireworks. Tickets are $125 or $1,000 for a table for eight.
Winetopia
Restore Humanity
21 7-10 p.m. -- "Winetopia," the annual wine tasting to benefit Restore Humanity, will be at Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville. The evening will include wine, craft beer, bourbon and food tasting, a silent auction and a wine toss. Tickets for the business-casual attire event are $75. Information: (479) 841-2841 or www.restorehumanity.org.
Golf Tournament and Ultimate Tailgate and Auction
Pagnozzi Charities
21-22 6 p.m. -- The 25th annual Tom Pagnozzi "Ultimate Tailgate," along with an auction and golf tournament, will take place at the Fayetteville Town Center and Springdale Country Club, respectively. The Ultimate Tailgate will be held Oct. 22 and will include drinks, food and live and silent auctions.
Event proceeds will benefit the Pagnozzi Charities Youth Sports Scholarship Program. The program grants sports scholarships to underprivileged children in kindergarten through eighth grades in Northwest Arkansas. Participation in sports at a young age has been proven to increase self-esteem, improve grades in school and keep kids off drugs, charity officials tout. Information: (479) 443-2550 or kelley@pagnozzicharities.org.
Anniversary fundraiser
WelcomeHealth
22 Noon-2:30 p.m. -- Welcome Health will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a tailgate-style benefit. Information: (479) 444-7548 or bgulley@welcomehealthnwa.org.
Choctoberfest
Jackson L. Graves Foundation
22 3-8 p.m. -- "Choctoberfest" to benefit the Jackson L. Graves Foundation will be at Hello Cocoa in Fayetteville. The fundraiser will include curated and local Oktoberfest beer, craft chocolate s'mores, bratwurst and live music. Tickets are: $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Information: jacksongraves.org/news_events.
Tailgate for a Cause
Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center
22 6:30 p.m. -- The second annual "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 attire of their favorite teams. Tickets are $50 or $400 for a table. Information: (479) 782-1821 or fscic.org.
Fun Run/Fun Family Walk
Friends of Prairie Grove Pound
23 2-5 p.m. -- Friends of Prairie Grove Pound are putting on an inaugural "Fun Run/Fun Family Walk" with your family dogs at the Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove. There will be a 5K human run, 5K human with family dog run and a 1K family fun walk with dog. The day will include prizes, food, drinks and live music. Registration is $10 for first dog, $5 for each additional dog and $10 for the 5K human run. Information: friendsofpgp.wixsite.com/fofpgp.
Signature Chefs
March of Dimes
27 6 p.m. -- The March of Dimes will host the "Signature Chefs Auction of Northwest Arkansas" at the Fayetteville Town Center. The fundraiser will feature signature samplings from local chefs, wine tasting, signature cocktails, silent auction and craft beer. Tickets are $150. Information: (479) 717-7070 or mwood@marchofdimes.com.
Sunnyside of Leadership
Havenwood
28 7-8:30 p.m. -- Havenwood will open the day with its "Sunny Side of Leadership" benefit breakfast at the DoubleTree Suites in Bentonville. The morning will feature networking opportunities, breakfast and a panel discussion. Panelists will discuss "Personal Branding: Putting Your Best Self Forward." Panelists are Angela Belford, Belford Group; Erin Jensen,Walmart human relations and the Executive Women's Leadership Program; and Tracy O'Malley, Significance Magazine of Northwest Arkansas. Information: nwahavenwood.org.
Pedal Poker Run
Washington County Meals on Wheels
29 8 a.m. -- The Washington County Meals on Wheels Program will begin its second annual "Pedal Poker Run" with a pancake breakfast at the Springdale Senior Center. Each hand costs $20 in advance or $25 per hand on the day of the event. The "run" is a 7-mile bike ride along the Razorback Regional Greenway. First place pays $500; second, $250; third, $100; and the worst hand wins $50. Those who don't wish to ride can participate in a 1-mile walk beginning at the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street. Information: (479) 751-1521 or (479) 571-2920.
Howl-O-Ween
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
29 7-9 p.m. -- "Howl-O-Ween" at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs will include games, prizes, treats and the chance to see the animals after dark. Admission for adults is $20, $15 for ages 13-19 and $10 for ages 4-12. Information: (479) 253-5841 or turpentinecreek.org.
Big Night
The Jones Center
29 6 p.m. -- The Jones Center will play host to "Big Night: A Night in Chicago -- Harvey's Chicago Steakhouse." The cocktail attire will feature a sit-down dinner prepared by Tyson Foods global chef team. Information: (479) 756-8090 or kkemp@jonesnet.org.
NAN Our Town on 09/29/2016