🌱 Voter Registration + Local Job Listings + Bentonville Film Festival

Happy Tuesday, Bentonville! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in Bentonville.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 64 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. The Benton County Clerk's office remained open late for voter registration on Monday at its East Central Avenue location. The office is reminding the community that early voting begins on May 9 for the May 24 election. Click here for additional information regarding the Benton County voting process. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. Are you in the market for a career change or a new job? Patch, with the help of ZipRecruiter, has compiled an extensive list of local Bentonville area employers searching for employees to fill open full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link for the full list. (Bentonville Patch)
3. The Bentonville Film Festival will be featuring exclusive films at Thaden School's Reels Showcase on Friday. The event will begin at 8:00 p.m. following a Hollywood-style red carpet event. The film festival will be from Jun. 22 through Jun. 26 with virtual events occurring until Jul. 3. (KNWA)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Ribbon Cutting At Bella Vista Church of Christ (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bentonville Parks and Recreation has officially announced the name for the park property on SW 28th Street. Visitors will be able to enjoy the new Creekside Park in late Spring 2023. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Holly Smardo on being Bentonville Schools' April Extra Mile Award Recipient. Ms. Smardo was nominated for making every parent and child feel seen and acknowledged, as well as for her great sense of humor. (Facebook)
• The Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting a Film Development Conference on Apr. 29. Click here for ticket and pass information. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.