🌱 Lighting Of The Square + $51.5M Benton County Budget Approved

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Bentonville:

1. Bentonville Square will transform into a 'Winter Wonderland' this Saturday for its annual Lighting of the Square ceremony. The celebrations will last all day, with The Rink at Lawrence Plaza opening for the season at noon. Food trucks and entertainment will also be available prior to the 5:30 p.m. downtown lighting ceremony and 6:00 p.m. exhibition skating show. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. On Thursday, the Benton County Quorum Court unanimously approved the 2022 budget. Next year's general fund budget is projected at $51.5 million with a surplus of just over $154,000. Included in the budget is a 6% raise for county employees — 4% merit and a 2% cost of living allowance. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. The Scott Family Amazeum is collecting bikes today until Wednesday, Nov. 24, to be donated to Pedal It Forward NWA. (KNWA)
4. A rare first printing of the U.S. Constitution will be coming to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. (5newsonline.com)
5. Airship Coffee, a Bentonville-based coffee roaster and distributor, is partnering with Selva Coffee producers in Costa Rica to develop specialty products. (kuaf.com)

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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.