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🌱 Patch AM: How Bentonville stayed perfect on its longest-ever road trip
Also, don't miss Pickleball Lessons: Intermediate on the Bentonville Patch calendar
Morning Bentonville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bentonville stayed perfect on its longest-ever road trip
- How Bentonville advocates helped bring a new MS clinic to NWA
- What Bentonville shoppers should know about Walmart's new at-home COVID tests
Also on today's calendar: Pickleball Lessons: Advanced and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bentonville Tigers hold on for 20-14 victory in Hays, Kansas (nwaonline.com) — Bentonville Tigers fans can celebrate a 20-14 road win over Hays, Kansas, as the team returns home 3-0 for next week's 7A-West opener against Springdale Har-Ber. Quarterback Evan Canode led Bentonville's offense with two long touchdown passes, while the defense held firm late to preserve the victory. 
• Opening of Northwest Arkansas' first MS clinic celebrated in Fayetteville (arkansasonline.com) — Northwest Arkansas residents with multiple sclerosis now have a dedicated clinic in Fayetteville, reducing the need for long trips out of the region for specialized care. Bentonville residents Jo and Scott Rampy and their Rampy MS Research Foundation, known locally for the annual Trifest for MS held in Bentonville, played a key role by raising $100,000 to help make the clinic possible.
• Walmart, Sam's Club now selling at-home COVID-19 test kits online (wtaj.com) — From its Bentonville headquarters, Walmart is expanding access to at-home COVID-19 test collection kits sold online through Walmart.com and SamsClub.com, with options ranging from basic nasal swabs to combined COVID-19 and flu tests. Bentonville residents can order these kits directly, complete a brief health survey, mail in samples, and typically receive lab results within 24 to 48 hours.
📸 Around Bentonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville
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★ Featured events ★
- Pickleball Lessons: Intermediate →
Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville
7:00 pm
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Pickleball Lessons: Advanced →
Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville
8:00 pm - Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale →
Bentonville AR - Build Her 2026: Arkansas's First All-Women Pitch Competition →
Shewmaker Center For Workforce Technologies, 1000 Southeast Eagle Way, Bentonville - Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale: Fall →
Compton Gardens & Arboretum, 312 North Main Street, Bentonville
7:00 am - Coler Kids Nature Class →
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville
9:00 am - The Tour Guide's Choice Tour: A Deep-Dive Experience →
Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, 400 S. Walton Blvd, Bentonville
10:30 am - Native & Invasive Management →
Compton Gardens & Arboretum, 312 N Main St, Bentonville
5:30 pm - Archery Tag Tuesday →
The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville
5:30 pm - Library Lecture at The Compton - Trees & Arbor Care →
The Compton Hotel, 200 E Central Ave, Bentonville
5:30 pm - Studio 55+ | Needle Felting →
Crystal Bridges, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville
1:00 pm - On the House | Gable Price and Friends →
The Momentary, 507 SE E St, Bentonville
5:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Sam's Cafe Associate, Back of House in Bentonville. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rogers
- Walton Family Tree: Tracing a Legacy of Retail Innovation (thedetroitbureau.com)
- Life-saving survival swim lessons facility opens (ktlo.com)
- Fayetteville VA cuts ties with Rogers recovery house serving veterans (nwahomepage.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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