Good morning, Springdale.

A local nonprofit H2Ozarks will host a free event next week at the Elkins Community Center at 162 Doolin Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that offers free food, septic system advice & raffle prizes including a year’s supply of toilet paper and a $150 rebate for septic pumping, helping homeowners learn how to protect their water quality.

The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville will host the 20th anniversary production of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert on Saturday as rehearsals continue for a national tour launch—local audiences will see the new show and hear conductor Emily Marshall say it appeals even to those new to the series.

A Springdale woman, Abigail DeJarnatt, remembered conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a role model and friend—he was clear in his ideas and held strong to his faith.

She met him when she was a student through Turning Point USA at the University of Arkansas and attended a prayer vigil on Thursday night where community members vowed to keep his work alive.

The City of Springdale opened its new 40,000-square foot Senior Center today as part of a $14 million investment from the 2023 Bond Program.

The center offers a commercial kitchen, gym, indoor pickleball courts, and a salon and barber shop — giving seniors a place for meals, exercise, and social gatherings.

The Arkansas National Guard will soon send 40 unarmed troops to help ICE with tasks at offices in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Camp Robinson — a move that immigrant advocates say could lead to more fear and racial profiling in local communities.

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin exchanged respectful messages ahead of tomorrow’s 6 p.m. game in Oxford—Pittman said Kiffin brings energy to the league while Kiffin discussed his career documentary and praised Arkansas players.

Monarch Flight Festival

12-4 p.m. — Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square — Free entry — Celebrate the endangered Monarch Butterfly with local crafts and community fun.

Jones Center Bike Festival

9 AM – 5 PM — The Jones Center — Free entry — Celebrate cycling with community festivities and a kickoff barbecue at this fun-filled 2-day event.

Arkansas Symbols Day at Shiloh Museum

8:30 a.m. — Shiloh Museum — Volunteer opportunity — Help engage young students with the state bird, the Mockingbird, at this educational outreach event.