🌱 Inaugural Coler Mountain Bike Race + Improvements To Eighth Street

Good day, people of Bentonville! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 73 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. An inaugural endurance bike race will take place at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in May. The event organizers hope to bring community members and local businesses together by combining the racing part of the event with food trucks, a kid's zone, and a "vendor village." The race will take place on May 14 and riders can sign up for either 6- or 12-hour races. Volunteers and participants alike are encouraged to sign up on the event's webpage. (KNWA)
2. The Walton Family Foundation grant will be used to help with improving Bentonville's Eighth Street. The Bentonville City Council approved the grant on Tuesday, designating the $6.6 million grant to be used for the construction of new pedestrian and bicycling lanes and reconstructed intersections to enhance safety. (Arkansas Online)
3. On Thursday, the Arkansas State Supreme Court ruled that the Bentonville School District does have the right to mandate that students wear masks in class. Since the fall of 2021, the school board has required masks for students ages 3 through grade 12, with exceptions for eating and gym classes. According to the district, their hope is to create an environment that protects all students. (Arkansas Online)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Official Monster Truckz Extreme Tour At Benton County Fairgrounds (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Bentonville Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from now until October. Be sure to stop by this weekend for fresh fruits and veggies and in-season plants and flowers! (KFSM 5Newsonline)
• Don't miss the live entertainment throughout Bentonville Together: A Multicultural Community Celebration on Saturday, April 23rd! Multicultural performances will be showcased on the main stage starting at 4 p.m. and will include Bentonville Schools, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Mariachi Amistad, and Island Pacific Dancers of NWA amongst others! (Facebook)
• The City of Bentonville's Public Art Advisory Committee is seeking proposals for permanent artwork to be installed adjacent to the state's first regulation-size cricket pitch. All proposals must be submitted before the deadline Wednesday, July 6, before midnight central time using the online application form. (Facebook)

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— 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.