🌱 Bentonville Film Festival Kicks Off Tues. + Gravel Cycling Campaign

Hello, friends. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 76 Low: 61.
• Tuesday: A heavy thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. The 2023 Bentonville Film Festival begins Tuesday, Jun. 13, and will run through Sunday, Jun. 18. This is the ninth year the festival has been held, and it will include competitions for titles in categories including Narrative, Documentary, Shorts, and more. Residents can purchase a festival pass to attend the screenings and film panels in person or purchase an on-demand pass to view select films virtually for 13 days. The complete festival schedule is available here. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. A new campaign encouraging respect and safety between cyclists and farmers is coming to Bentonville. The "Respect Rural Roads" project will place 76 new road signs along gravel cycling routes around Benton County in the upcoming weeks. Three hub signs, signaling where cyclists should park to begin a ride, will also be installed. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. More than 94 fashion designers showed off their work during Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week last week. The Momentary in Bentonville held three nights of runway shows over the weekend as part of a month-long arts and fashion event series hosted by Interform. The show was designed to feature diverse models of all sizes, ethnicities, ages, and gender identities. (AXIOS NW Arkansas)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Monday, June 12

• Cover To Cover Book Club At Bentonville Public Library (5:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 13

• Rolling Canvas Bike Adventure At The Momentary (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Bentonville area. (Bentonville Patch)
• The Bentonville Public Library is hiring a part-time library clerk for Children's services. Click here to view job requirements and apply. (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Not a runner? Not to worry! Run Bentonville will host the Worst Race Ever on Sep. 9. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Old Tiger Track. Register before Aug. 9 to guarantee you receive a tee shirt in your size. (Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another 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.