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Greetings Bentonville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bentonville's business leaders are steering the city's rapid growth
- Step inside Bentonville's supermarket where every item is handmade felt
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 105 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 71.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chambers Complement Cities' Economic Development Efforts (armoneyandpolitics.com) — Bentonville's business community is front and center here, with the Bentonville Area Chamber, Visit Bentonville, Downtown Bentonville Inc., schools, and local foundations all collaborating to manage rapid growth and attract employers. Leaders describe how signature events, tourism, and close ties to Walmart's ecosystem are shaping jobs, infrastructure needs, and long-term quality of life for Bentonville residents. 
• Every product in this supermarket is made from felt. All 20,000 of them (fastcompany.com) — Bentonville art lovers can now wander a full supermarket made entirely of felt at the Momentary, where British artist Lucy Sparrow has installed more than 20,000 hand-crafted items. Her nostalgic, slightly surreal show, "The Beginning of Convenience," reimagines 1975–1995 American retail across three galleries, complete with VHS section and neon signage.
📸 Around Bentonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville
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★ Featured events ★
- Marshallese Voices: A Community Conversation →
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- CGES Parent Volunteer Training
Centerton Gamble Elementary CGE Library
5:00 pm - "Walk In Their Shoes" Night
Centerton Gamble Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - B Day Schedule
Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 am - XC Tiger 2 mile Track Race
Fulbright Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - Cross Country Tiger 2 Mile Track Race
Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - PTO Color Run Event
Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
5:30 pm - Cross Country Take Flight Race @ NWACC
Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Bentonville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "Walk In Their Shoes" Night
Centerton Gamble Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - CGES Parent Volunteer Training
Centerton Gamble Elementary CGE Library
5:00 pm - B Day Schedule
Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 am - XC Tiger 2 mile Track Race
Fulbright Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a lane closed on I-41 S reported at 9:30...
There is a lane closed on I-41 S reported at 9:30 PM. "Roadwork - Roadwork - Mainline 2 Right Lanes Closed on I-41 SB from OFF RAMP TO WIS 190 to… (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on I-41 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-41 N reported at 9:30 PM. "Roadwork - Roadwork - Mainline 2 Left Lanes Closed on I-41 NB from W BURLEIGH ST (BRIDGE… (Nextdoor )
- Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant (Part Time) in Bentonville. Apply here.
- Window Genie SPV, LLC posted a job opening for Window Cleaner in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Centerton
- 8781 Anise Dr, Bentonville, AR 72713 (redfin.com)
- Adult, two minors detained after early morning drive-by Sunday near Fayetteville (arkansasonline.com)
- Benton County marriage licenses issued Aug. 6-12 (arkansasonline.com)
Rogers
- NWA Community Showcase in Downtown Rogers (4029tv.com)
- Friday Frenzy Preview: Rogers Heritage (4029tv.com)
- Lil Wayne fans battle heat ahead of Walmart AMP concert (4029tv.com)
Ok Bentonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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