SEPTEMBER
Harvest Party
Cobblestone Project
15 6:30 p.m. -- The fourth annual "Harvest Party" to benefit Cobblestone Project Farm will be at the Mortar Farm Barn in Rogers. The evening will include a farm-to-table meal prepared by Chef Luke Wetzel of Oven & Tap. Tickets for the country casual attire event are $100 or $800 for a table for 10 with premier seating. Information: harvestpartynwa.org.
Savor the Flavor -- Fayetteville
Faith in Action
5 5 p.m. -- "Savor the Flavor" is a walking and tasting tour of area restaurants to benefit Faith in Action. The sampling begins along Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Tickets are $45. Sponsorships start at $250. Information: (479) 444-9888.
Sports Hall of Honor golf tournament
Razorback Foundation
7 8 a.m. -- The Razorback Foundation will host a golf tournament, in conjunction with the induction of nine 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
7 6 p.m. -- The Razorback Foundation will induct a class of eight to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor during a banquet at Fayetteville Town Center. Tickets are $75. Information: (479) 443-9000.
Chefs in the Garden
Botanical Garden in the Ozarks
12 6 to 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 2017 honorary chairman is Chef Vince Pianalato, pastry and baking instructor at at Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food. Tickets for the garden party, casual-attire event are $50 for garden members and $75 for nonmembers. Information: (479) 750-2620 or bgozarks.org
Putts & Pints
Open Avenues
14 7 p.m. -- The inaugural "Putts and Pints" miniature golf tournament will be played at Golf Mountain Mini Golf in Rogers. Ozark Brewing Co. of Fayetteville will be on hand serving its locally brewed beer. Registration is $100 per team of four. Information: (479) 636-5082 or openavenues.org.
Charity Challenge of Champions
Arkansas Crisis Center
14 to 18 -- The 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 support the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter. Sponsorships are available. Information: nwacharitychallenge.com.
Polo in the Ozarks
Life Styles Inc.
16 4 p.m. -- The 28th 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 65, in the Polo Country Estates subdivision. The family friendly event will include a live polo match, tailgate parties, children's activities, dancing and live and silent auctions. Ladies will be judged for the best hat, and gentlemen, the best bow tie.
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 polointheozarks.com
Read between the Vines
Literacy Council of Benton County
16 6 p.m. -- The fourth annual "Read Between the Vines" to benefit the Literacy Council of Benton County will be held at River Grille Steakhouse in Bentonville. The event will include a four-course dinner with wine pairings, entertainment from area community leaders, silent auction and live music. Tickets are $200. Information: (479) 273-3486 or goliteracy.org.
Bikes, Blues and Barbecue
20-23
Proceeds from the annual motorcycle rally based in Fayetteville will benefit Northwest Arkansas nonprofit organizations.
Support the Girls
Peace at Home Family Shelter and Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter
21 5 to 8:30 p.m. -- The Chase Family Foundation will host "Help the Girls" at Springdale Country Club to benefit Peace at Home Family Shelter and Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter. "This event is to recognize the importance of self-breast exams, annual mammograms for early detection and the fact all women need our support." Admission is new or gently used bras. Information: (479) 601-4800chasefamilyfoundation.com.
Cherishing Children Dinner
Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County
21 6:30 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 Lucille O'Neal, mother of basketball star Shaqille O'Neal. Tickets are $50 or $475 for a table for 10. Information: cacbentonco.org.
Susan G. Komen-Ozark Affiliate
Swing for the Cure Golf Classic
22 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.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.
Hook & Ladder 5K/10K Race
Bentonville Firefighter's Association
23 7:30 to 10 a.m. -- The second annual "Hook & Ladder" 5K, 10K, fun run and Firefighter Challenge will benefit the Bentonville Firefighter's Association. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K. Information: app.regwiz.io/register/hookandladder/203.
Savor the Flavor -- Bentonville
Faith in Action
28 5 p.m. -- "Savor the Flavor" is a walking and tasting tour of area restaurants to benefit Faith in Action. The sampling begins in downtown Bentonville. Tickets are $45. Sponsorships start at $250. Information: (479) 444-9888.
The Big Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas
28 6 to 10 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. Tickets are sold out. Information: (479) 966-4366 bbbsnwa.org.
The Big Bash
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas
29 6 to 10:30 p.m. -- The Big Bash to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas will be at the Barn at the Springs in Springdale. The evening will include comedy from Raj Suresh, dancing to Dr. Nola and the Soul Shakers and the nonprofit organization will recognize "Bigs" of the year. Tickets for the "dressed-down, cocktail-attire" event are $70, $120 for two or $500 for a table for eight. Information: (479) 966-4366 or bbbsnwa.org.
A Night at the Speakeasy
29 7 p.m. -- "A Night at the Speakeasy" at The Ravington in Bentonville will benefit the Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire suitable for a speakeasy. The night, which supports the group's projects, will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, a signature cocktail, wine, beer, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $75. Information: (847) 544-6752 or jarb.org.
Weekend with the Finest
Golf this Way with the Finest
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- Arkansas chapter
29 7 a.m & 1 p.m -- The "Golf this Way" golf tournament and barbecue contest, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- Arkansas chapter, will be at the Springdale Country Club. Registration is $1,200 for a foursome. Sponsorships are available.
Walk This Way
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- Arkansas chapter
30 6:30-11 p.m -- The Northwest Arkansas "Walk This Way with the Finest" fashion show, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- Arkansas chapter. will be at the Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville. Tickets are $100. Information: (501) 371-0233 or arkansas@cff.org.
NAN Our Town on 08/31/2017