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🌱 Museum Of Native American History Event + NW A St. Closure

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Happy Saturday, Bentonville! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.


First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and chilly. High: 44 Low: 22.


Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

  1. Next Saturday, Mar. 5, Native American artist Dolores Purdy will present her work through the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Purdy is renowned for her ledger art, historically considered a male art form, as well as the pink "Caddo-lac" that graces her antique paper. The virtual talk, "A Woman's Perspective on Ledger Art," will begin at 9:00 a.m and include a Q&A session. (Native News Online)
  2. The City of Bentonville has notified residents that NW A St. will soon close for concrete work. The road will be closed between NW 3rd St. and NW 2nd. St. from 12:00 a.m. through 7:00 a.m. from Mar. 1 through Mar. 3. Weather or other unforeseen circumstances may delay the closure. (Press Release Desk)
  3. The Bentonville Housing Affordability Work Group, also known as The Work Group, met yesterday afternoon in the Council Chambers to discuss city housing. The role of The Work Group, created by the Bentonville City Council, is to "conduct a review of housing needs, availability, and affordability" citywide. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Bentonville:

  • Chair Yoga - Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
  • Continental Connections - Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Love all things mochi and boba? Take a drive over to the Northwest Arkansas Mall and check out Mochi Xo, a new shop selling Japanese mochi donuts and Taiwanese milk tea. (Fayetteville Flyer)
  • Save the date and reserve your tickets in advance for the Mommy & Me Par-Tea on Saturday, Apr. 30, at the Bentonville Community Center! The fun-filled afternoon will include desserts and finger foods, crafts, a photographer, a DJ, dancing, and more. (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.

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