🌱 Record Sales Tax Revenue + Scott Family Amazeum

Good morning, Bentonville! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to enjoy the holidays, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight pause in our schedule, and I will be back on Monday with the next edition of the Bentonville Daily! Now, here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and mild. High: 69 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Bentonville:

1. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale each reported record sales tax revenue in the past 12-month period. The cumulative revenue reported from January through December of this year for these cities totals $91 million, up 17.17% from the same period last year. (Talk Business)
2. Zing in the New Year at the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville on Friday, December 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual celebration features interactive activities for the entire family to enjoy. Experience New Year's Eve Amazeum-style by making party hats to take home or adding a wish for 2022 to the WishZing (and tossing goodbye notes to 2021 in the trash bin). (KNWA)

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Today in Bentonville:

• North Forest Lights At Crystal Bridges (Dec. 26, 6:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Many pet parents plan to include their furry family members in the holiday festivities. Check out these tips to keep your pet safe during the holiday season. (Facebook)
• Looking for a last-minute gift or stocking stuffer? Run Bentonville is excited to introduce the Run Bentonville Race Series Race Pass for the 2022 race season! This pass is essentially purchasing entry into 6 of our race series races for the price of 5! (Facebook)
• Want to plan a trip in Bentonville, but not quite sure where to start? Nomads with a Purpose's blog post is a great resource! Read their article, "Bentonville: Mountain Biking Capital of the World," here: https://bit.ly/3Ep9wEb (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you soon with a new update.

— 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.