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š± How did Benton Harmony Grove fare against powerhouse Bryant softball?
Hello Benton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How did Benton Harmony Grove fare against powerhouse Bryant softball?
- How Bentonās Duckās Garage turns a Conway car show kid-friendly
Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Hornets take down Lady Cards (arkansasonline.com) ā Benton Harmony Groveās Lady Cardinals fell 9-1 to Bryantās Hornets in Fridayās nonconference softball matchup, with walks and aggressive baserunning proving costly. Despite the loss, Harmony Groveās coach emphasized using tough games like this to prepare for postseason opponents Benton fans can expect to see later. 
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ā¢ Rev up for family fun: Bumper to Bumper car show to raise money for Ronald McDonald House (katv.com) ā Families from Benton might want to head to Conway on May 2, when the indoor Bumper to Bumper Annual Car Show raises money for Ronald McDonald House. Bentonās Duckās Garage will be there handing out āhundredsā of rubber duckies, adding kid-friendly fun to a climate-controlled showcase of about 150 vehicles. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Benton
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Baseball JV @ Sheridan
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
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Softball JV, V vs. White Hall
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
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Soccer JVG, JVB, VG, VB @ White Hall
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
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Softball V, V @ Parkview
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
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Baseball V vs. Vilonia
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
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Super Noggin - Brain Fitness Workshop!
Benton Senior Activity Center , 1800 Citizens Drive , Benton
10:00 am -
Soccer JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. Hot Springs (Senior Night)
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
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Softball V, V vs. Beebe
Benton High School Benton, AR 72018
4:30 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
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š Events Nearby
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Drop-in Expressive Painting with Music
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts , 501 E 9th St , Little Rock
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Ballet Arkansas: Giselle
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts , 501 E 9th St , Little Rock
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Interfaith Volunteer Network: Service Day at Providence Park ā THE INTERFAITH CENTER
Providence Park , 6900 Green Rd , Mabelvale
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NextGen Missions Pickleball Tournament
Silver Springs Country Club , 6301 Trace Creek Rd , Benton
6:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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- We are looking for this pretty little girl !
Her name is Claire. She has a purple caller. Sheās been missing for 2 or 3 days over here by Tyndall Park !Please if anyone see her please give me aā¦ (Nextdoor Downtown Benton) - Looking for this dog.
His nameās Aiden. He was last seen yesterday morning. He ran off with our other dogāshe came back, but Aiden never returned with her. (Nextdoor Eagle Point)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional in Benton. Apply here.
- 1st Employment posted a job opening for Evening Janitor in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.
š Nearby News
Little Rock
- Weekly West Little Rock Farmers Market sprouts in Breckenridge Village (arkansasonline.com)
- ENTERTAINMENT: āChocolate' in Argenta; āMamma Mia!' at WAC (arkansasonline.com)
- Central Arkansas nonprofit leader Aaron Reddin steps down amid health challenges (katv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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