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Van Buren, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Van Buren! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Arts On Main — Italian Puff Pastries
- ASBTDC at The Chamber at Chamber of Commerce
- Van Buren Lions Club Meeting at Chamber of Commerce
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 94, low: 78.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees.
📸 Around Van Buren
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Upcoming Events in
Van Buren
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★ Featured events ★
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Arts On Main — Italian Puff Pastries →
Arts On Main, 415 Main St, Van Buren
1:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
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ASBTDC at The Chamber →
Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center
9:00 am -
Van Buren Lions Club Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Chamber OG&E Meeting Room
12:00 pm -
School Store
Central Elementary School Van Buren, AR 72956
7:15 am -
$5 Movie Nights at King Opera House - Ratatouille →
King Opera House, 427 Main St, Van Buren
7:00 pm -
Allen Hurt Live In Concert →
King Opera House, 427 Main St, Van Buren
2:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 1217 S Waldron Rd
11:00 am -
Bus Driver In-Service Training
Cedarville School District CHS Library
5:30 pm -
810 Billiards & Bowling: Bingo
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 810 Billiards & Bowling 5609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
6:30 pm -
Fall '26 SONGS OF HOPE Tour →
Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S 7th St, Fort Smith
7:00 pm -
810 Billiards & Bowling: Ultimate Game Show
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 810 Billiards & Bowling 5609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
6:30 am -
2026 Business Brew Series: August 18th
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 1112 Garrison Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72901
8:00 am
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers posted a job opening for Cashier in Van Buren. Apply here.
- Bekaert posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Van Buren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Van Buren here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Smith
- HTeaO expands Arkansas footprint with upcoming Fort Smith opening (fastcasual.com)
- Fort Smith asks residents to conserve water voluntarily (5newsonline.com)
- The Bottom Line: Good ol' boys. By the dozen. Good ol' boys. You gotta' love em'. That's just the way it is. (todayinfortsmith.com)
Alma
- Friday Frenzy Preview: Alma Airedales (4029tv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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