🌱 Dog Park Breaks Ground + Bentonville Teens Perform At Carnegie

Up and at 'em, Bentonville! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as cold. High: 43 Low: 20.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. Construction has begun on the new Orchards Park Dog Park & Playground in Bentonville. The development will add 1.8 acres of park space that includes features for canines and kids of all ages. The park is estimated to be completed by this summer. (KNWA)
2. Two teenagers from Bentonville will perform at Carnegie Hall this weekend for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series. Bergen Hembree will be performing alto 1 with the Honors High School Concert Choir, and Anais Rogers will perform soprano 2 with the Honors High School Treble Choir. Hembree and Rogers will be joining students from Australia, Bermuda, China, Guam, and South Korea for this highly selective opportunity. (KNWA)
3. The Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale will return to Bentonville next month. Over 50 varieties of native plants will be available for purchase during the fundraising event, which is part of a celebration that will honor the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River at Compton Gardens & Arboretum. The event will run from Mar. 28 to Apr. 1. (5newsonline.com)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Follow Your Heart! Pet Adoptions At Best Friends Animal Society (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Bentonville is asking residents to share pictures and videos of their pets playing in the snow! Submissions can be emailed to pets@bentonvillear.com. (Facebook)
• Calling all adults for the 101 of Lap Swimming! The first of four adult swim clinics takes place next Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Bentonville Community Center. Learn the benefits and basics of swimming and pool etiquette. (Facebook)
• This Black History Month, Visit Bentonville joins Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in paying tribute to the generations of African American art and artists that have helped shape the visual culture of the United States and the world. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.