🌱 Bentonville Call For Artists + Road Closure This Week

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 60 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. Even though the weather was cold on certain mornings over the weekend, warmer weather is coming soon! The Bentonville Square is in full bloom with more flowers to come—after all, April showers bring May flowers. The picture in this link is courtesy of community member Ann S., and Bentonville's 5News encourages others to share photos of the community for the chance to be featured! (5News)
2. The City of Bentonville is looking for artists! Though cricket may not be the most commonly played sport in the United States, Bentonville is proud to have unique activities that bring its residents together. To celebrate the sport of cricket and the community it creates in Bentonville, the city is looking for artists to submit proposals for an original work that will eventually become a landmark piece in the new 25-acre Creekside Park. (Press Release Desk)
3. If you're heading north of Bentonville next week, Benton County issued a notice that Looney Road between County Road 40 and Commonwealth Road will be closed to thru-traffic from Thursday at 8 a.m. through Friday at 3:30 p.m. The road is closed due to planned construction to install a triple run of culverts which will help drainage in the area. County officials say this construction may be subject to delays depending on the weather. (Benton County Facebook)

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Today in Bentonville:

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar And Other Eric Carle Favorites At Mermaid Theatre (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This year's Tour de BBQ event will benefit Dress For Success Northwest Arkansas and is sponsored by Visit Bentonville and Bike Bentonville. 100 percent of the proceeds benefit Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas which empowers women toward economic independence. The Tour de BBQ combines cycling with BBQ and hydration stops. Registration for the event is still open! (Facebook)
• Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is bringing together the community and local businesses for Noon2Moon. Their inaugural endurance mountain bike race will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Register to race solo or grab a friend (or two) and race as a team in this peer-to-peer fundraising event, with a prize awarded to the top fundraiser! (Facebook)
• Officials of the City of Bentonville want your feedback! The Engineering Department is hosting a Public Feedback Meeting to discuss proposed drainage and street improvements on Apr. 21, 2022, at the Bentonville Public Library. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.