Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Kicks, laughs and hatters
Nonprofit groups fall into fun fundraisers.
PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON
SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE-OZARK AFFILIATE
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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. Tickets are $50. Information: (479) 750-7465 or komenozark.org.
KICK THE COMPETITION KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER
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8 a.m.-5 p.m. — The sixth annual Kick the Competition Kickball Tournament will be played at Memorial Park in Bentonville and benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Teams for the tournament must be co-ed and have eight to 12 players. Team concession packages of breakfast, lunch and snacks are available for $20 per player. First- and second-place teams receive awards and trophies. Information: (479) 795-2417 or bboles@nwacs.org.
GENTLEMEN OF DISTINCTION
HOPE CANCER RESOURCES
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6:30-10 p.m. — The 12th-annual Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction fundraiser for Hope Cancer Resources will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The benefit men’s fashion show features area Gentlemen of Distinction, an awards presentation, live and silent auctions and dinner. Tickets for the black tie optional event are $125 for individuals. Tables are available for $1,250, $1,500 and $2,000. Information: (479) 361-5847 or www. hopecancerresources.com.
GRIDIRON SHOW
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
2&3 6:45 p.m. — The 2015 Northwest Arkansas Gridiron Show will run at APT at the Victory. The master of ceremonies for the annual spoof of politics and the news will be Dan Ferritor. Tickets are $25. Information: (479) 631-8988 or nwagridiron.com.
EVENING AT THE FARM
APPLE SEEDS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
3 5:30 — Enjoy the harvest at the second annual Evening at the Farm to benefit Apple Seeds Northwest Arkansas at the teaching farm in Fayetteville. The evening will begin with artisan cocktails, followed by a five-course dinner cooked on open flame by chefs Jerrmy Gawthrop of Greenehouse Grille and Case Dighero of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Tickets are $125, and availability is limited to 100 guests. Information: appleseedsnwa.org.
DINNER WITH SOUL
SOULS HARBOR
3 6-9 p.m. — Souls Harbor’s signature event, Dinner With Soul: Boots, Burlap, Lace and Grace, will be at Horton Farms at Dry Creek 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 for general admission and $125 with VIP reception. Sponsorships available from $1,000 to $20,000. Information: (479) 631-7878 or info@SoulsHarborNWA.org
FRESH START
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SHELTER
3 7-9 p.m. — The Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter will hold its annual fundraiser Fresh Start at The Grand at 117 in Rogers. The art-centered evening will include hors d’ oeuvres, drinks, music from the Claudia Burson Trio and art available in live and silent auctions. Co-chairmen of the event are Don Frieson and Debra Layton. Information: (479) 246-9999 or nwaws.org.
GOLF TOURNAMENT AND ULTIMATE TAILGATE AND AUCTION
PAGNOZZI CHARITIES
9 6 p.m. — The 24th-annual Tom Pagnozzi Ultimate Tailgate and Auction will be held at the Springdale Country Club. The benefit will include drinks, food, live and silent auctions live music from Barrett Baber. 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 keeps kids off drugs. Tickets are $35. Information: (479) 443-2550 or kelley@pagnozzicharities.org.
WINETOPIA
RESTORE HUMANITY
9 7-10 p.m. — Winetopia, the annual wine tasting to benefit Restore Humanity, will return to Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville. The evening will include wine 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.
HERO HALF MARATHON
FAYETTEVILLE FIREFIGHTERS
10 8 a.m. — The Fayetteville Firefighters Association will host its second Hero Half Marathon and 1-mile competitive and fun run at Lake Fayetteville. Registration deadline is noon Oct. 9. Information: www.herohalfmarathon.com.
RED SHOE SHINDIG
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
10 6:30 p.m. — The Red Shoe Shindig presents a Night at the Oscars will be held at the Epicenter by MovieLounge at Starlight Ballroom in Fort Smith. The evening begins in Do South’s Red Shoe Lounge. The benefit for the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Fort Smith will feature a seated dinner prepared by Chef Steven Brooks. Tickets: $150. Information: (479) 756-5600 or rmhcofarkhoma.org.
CHILL WITH THE HILLS
7 HILLS HOMELESS CENTER
10 7-10 p.m. — Seven Hills Homeless Center’s signature event, Chill With the Hills, will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center. The casual event will include food and adult beverages, casino games and a “pig drop” for prizes. Tickets are $75. Information: (479) 251-7776 or 7hillscenter.org.
GOLF CLASSIC
WASHINGTON REGIONAL GOLF CLASSIC
12 8 a.m. — The Washington Regional Golf Classic, a fourperson scramble will be played at Paradise Valley Athletic Club. Sponsorships are available from $500. Registration is $150 per golfer or $600 per team and benefits Cancer Support Homes in Fayetteville and Bentonville. Information: (479) 444-9888
READ BETWEEN THE VINES
LITERACY COUNCIL OF BENTON COUNTY
15 7-9 p.m. — The second chapter of Read Between the Vines to benefit the Literacy Council of Benton County will return to 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. Alan Dranow of the Walmart Heritage Group will act as the master of ceremonies. The evening will include humorous readings and fine wines paired with menu samples from Matthew McClure, the Hive’s award-winning chef.
SUNNY SIDE OF LEADERSHIP
HAVENWOOD
16 7-8:30 a.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. Panel members will discuss “Influencing leadership and influencing others into action.” Tickets are $40. Information: nwahavenwood.org.
AN EVENING OF JAZZ WITH JONATHAN AND KARA STORY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
16 6:30-10 p.m. — Habitat for Humanity of Washington County will host the sixth annual gala benefit concert featuring Kara and Jonathan Story at the Fayetteville Town Center. The evening will also include a reception and dinner. Tickets are $65 or $500 for a table for eight. Information: (479) 575-9696 or habitatwashingtonco.org.
MAD HATTER BALL
EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
23 5-11 p.m. — The 13th annual Mad Hatter Ball to benefit the Eureka Springs School of the Arts will be held at the Crescent Hotel and Spa. 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.
FALL GOLF CLASSIC
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY
23 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. — The Mobil 1 Fall Golf Classic will be held at the Kingswood Golf Course in Bella Vista. Fees are $600 per team or $150 per player. Information: (479) 273-7187 or scollins@bcgbentoncounty.org.
A NIGHT AT THE SPEAKEASY
JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF ROGERS-BENTONVILLE
23 7 p.m.-midnight —A Night at the Speakeasy will benefit the Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire suitable for a speakeasy. Tickets are $60. The night at 4074 Highway 112 in Bentonville will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, a signature cocktail, wine, beer, live music and a silent auction. Information: (847) 544-6752 or jarb.org.
GOLFTOBERFEST
SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
24 10 a.m. and 12:30 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. Information: (479) 935-4888 or info@spsfnwa.org.
ANNUAL BANQUET
LOVING CHOICES
29 6:30-9 p.m. — Tony Evans will be the featured speaker at the Loving Choices annual benefit at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Admission is free but reservations are required. Information: (479) 521-6677 or lovingchoices.org.
BIG EVENT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
29 6:30-10 p.m. — The 16th-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 Rob Burns of Sam’s Club and Kristen Sweaney Evans of Walmart. Tickets are $75. Information: (479) 966-4366 or bbbsnwa.org/bigevent.
ALUMNI AWARDS CELEBRATION
ARKANSAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
30 6 p.m. — The 71st annual Arkansas Alumni Awards Celebration will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center. Proceeds from the benefit will go toward Arkansas Alumni Association scholarships. Tickets for the semi-formal event are $75. Information: (479) 575-2292 or arkansasalumni.org.