🌱 Square 2 Square Ride 2022 + Ukraine Native Connects To Family

Welcome back, Bentonville! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer in the afternoon. High: 60 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. The Square 2 Square Bike Ride event is back this year with both virtual and in-person riding options. The virtual ride will take place May 1-31, and participants will be able to log their miles at any point during this time. For those participating in person, the ride begins Saturday, May 7 in Fayetteville and ends in Bentonville. Volunteers are needed for organizing the event. (bentonvillear.com)
2. Bentonville resident and Ukraine native Nataliya Chapovska was able to see her father-in-law for the first time in 12 days. He was rescued from his home, where he'd been sheltering without light, heat, or water, by a volunteer. Chapovska continues to work to make sure he stays safe as he reportedly cannot leave the territory because he is of fighting age. (KNWA)
3. Volunteers are needed for the Bentonville Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, Apr. 2! There are two ways to get involved: 1. Packet Pickup the day before the race for either a morning and afternoon/evening shift or 2. Course Marshal on the day of the race (must be 18 or older). Apply at the link! (Run Bentonville)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Bentonville Networking Luncheon At Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar (12:00 PM)
• March Happy Hour At Scotch & Soda (5:30 PM)
• Art in Bloom Tour At Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Calling all pet lovers and pet-centric business owners! Pet-A-Palooza is coming to Bentonville Square for First Friday on May 6. (Facebook)
• Don't miss the Fly Oz pop-up in #DowntownBentonville, open until the end of March. You'll find it at 117 W Central Avenue. The space offers information for anyone interested in aviation. It also has a full range of FLY OZ swag, from t-shirts to books to teddy bears! And don't miss the flight simulator! (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.