MAY
Heather Ridley Fleeman Battle for Hope 10K, 5K, walk
Hope Cancer Resources Foundation
6 7:30 a.m. -- The "Heather Ridley Fleeman Battle for Hope" 10K, 5K and walk will be at Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and younger. Information: (479) 361-5847, hopecancerresources.org, heathersraceforhope.com.
Dogwood Walk
Humane Society of the Ozarks
6 9 a.m. -- The 25th annual "Dogwood Walk" to benefit the Humane Society of the Ozarks will be at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. The dog-friendly event will include dog contests and challenges, photos with your dog, face painting and balloon animals and awards for exceptional dogs and their people. Tickets are $20 for society members, $25 for nonmembers and free for children younger than 5. Companion passes for families or friends are available for an additional $5 with a paid registration, although doesn't include a T-shirt. Microchipping for dogs will be available for an additional $20 and includes implanting of the microchip by a veterinarian and the microchip registration fee. Sponsorships are available. Information: (479) 444-7387 or hsozarks.org.
Touch a Truck
Junior League of Northwest Arkansas
6 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- The annual "Touch A Truck" fundraiser for the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas will be at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. Children will be able to explore emergency vehicles, construction trucks, motorcycles, tractor-trailers and boats. There will be costumed characters, mascots, building projects, fingernail painters and food trucks. Tickets are $5 each or $20 per family, with a maximum of five people per family. Information: TAT@juniorleaguenwa.org.
Mini Derby
Equestrian Bridges
6 3 to 7 p.m. -- Equestrian Bridges in Fayetteville will host the fifth annual "Mini Derby" at Parkerman Stables in Fayetteville. The benefit will include live mini-horse racing, food trucks, beer from Apple Blossom Brewing Co., live music from Back Road Anthem, pony rides and drinks. Kentucky Derby attire recommended. Tickets for the family friendly event are $25. Children 12 and younger get in free. Information: (479) 409-8980 or equestrianbridges.org.
A Nite at the Races
Arkansas Children's Hospital NWA Circle of Friends
6 4 to 9 p.m. -- The Northwest Arkansas Circle of Friends will host the eighth annual "A Nite at the Races" at Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House in Fayetteville. The benefit for Arkansas Children's Hospital will include watching the Kentucky Derby, beer, wine and food. Dress for the event is derby attire or casual. Tickets are $50 or $450 for a table for 10. Information: (479) 725-0405 or lewallenma@archildrens.org.
Hope Gala: Run for the Roses
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
6 4 p.m. -- The 12th annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's "Hope Gala: Run for the Roses" will be at Horton Farms in Bentonville. Event chairmen are Carol Johnston and Tammy Stephens. The benefit will include mint juleps, live and silent auctions, VIP bourbon tasting, Kentucky Derby viewing, hat contest and dinner. Guests are encouraged to wear derby-inspired attire. Tickets are sold out, but a waiting list is available. Information: (479) 442-9190 or nwarkansas@jdrf.org.
Greening of the Garden
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
9 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayettevile will host the 22nd annual "Greening of the Garden." The benefit will feature dinner, premium wine and a silent auction. Honorary hosts for the event are Judy and Jay McDonald. Tickets are $125 or $1,200 for a VIP table for 10. Information: (479) 750-2620 or bgozarks.org.
Hydration Celebration
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life
13 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. -- The 18th annual "Kendrick Fincher 5K, Toddler Trot and Youth Run" be at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. The Youth Run is free for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and is an educational event to promote proper hydration and prevention of heat-related illness. Information: (479) 986-9960 or kendrickfincher.org.
AIM Weekend
Autism Involves Me
12 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- Autism Involves Me will hold the AIM golf tournament at Kingsdale Golf Complex in Bella Vista.
13 9 a.m. -- The annual AIM walk to raise awareness for autism will be at Horton Farms in Centerton. The free family event will include a kid zone, silent auction, raffle, food trucks and local entertainment. Information: autisminvolvesme.org.
Heart Ball: Lip Sync Battle Returns
American Heart Association
13 5:30 to 10 p.m. -- The American Heart Association of Northwest Arkansas's "Heart Ball" will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. "Heart of a Rockstar" will feature a lip-syncing contest and presentation of Sweethearts. Attire for the event is trendy formal. Tickets are $200. Information: (479) 439-6800 or nwaheartball.heart.org.
Fayetteville Foam Fest
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Appleseeds and Ranger's Pantry
13 5 to 9 p.m. -- The Fayetteville Foam Fest VIP "Brewer's Ball" will be held on the downtown square in Fayetteville. The evening will feature gourmet food paired with craft beer, live music and a silent auction. Tickets $45 for general admission, $75 for VIP admission and $20 for designated drivers. Information: fayettevillefoamfest.com.
Color Me Fun Run and Dog Walk
Paws and Claws Pet Shelter
20 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- The Paws and Claws Pet Shelter's "Color Me Fun" run and dog walk, a noncompetitive paint race, will be held at Mitchusson City Park in Huntsville. Runners will be showered with nontoxic, colored powder at various stations along the 1-mile course, ending up awash in pink, blue, green and purple. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the dog walk at 10 a.m. and Color Me Fun Run at 11 a.m. Registration is $20 for adults through May 10, $25 after that date, $15 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Family discounts are available. Information: (479) 738-1505 or www.thepetshelter.org.
Gardens on Tap
The Peel Compton Foundation
20 5 to 8 p.m. -- "Gardens on Tap," benefiting The Peel Compton Foundation, will be held at Compton Gardens and Conference Center in Bentonville. The evening will feature beer-tasting stations through the gardens. Tickets are $35. Information: (479) 254-3870 or peelcompton.org/gardensontap.
Crawfish Boil
Girls Inc. of Fort Smith
20 5:30 p.m. -- A crawfish boil to benefit Girls Inc. of Fort Smith at Columbus Acres will include crawfish, dirty rice, sides and drinks. Tickets are $40 or $500 for a reserved table for six, which includes a bottle of wine and private wait staff. Information: (479) 782-0375, adaniels@girlsincfortsmith or girlsincfortsmith.org.
Spring Fling Luau
Open Avenues
20 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. -- The 20th annual Open Avenues "Spring Fling Luau" will be held at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. The fundraiser will include music, dancing, dinner and live and silent auctions. Tickets for the tropical-attire event are $120. Information: (479) 636-5082 or kmcwhirt@openavenues.org.
NAN Our Town on 04/27/2017