🌱 New Enhancements To 'The Rise' + Patriot Park Housing Project

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partial sunshine. High: 87 Low: 65.
• Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. Coler Mountain Bike Preserve introduces new enhancements to 'The Rise' staircase. The exercise staircase just off the Greenway in Bentonville now has a new meditation platform and benches for people to rest on. The last 11 steps of the 185-step journey have motivational phrases on them carved in the wood. The preserve hopes that the enhancements will add a much-needed spot for people to rest and enjoy meditation in nature. (Fayetteville Flyer)
2. The Patriot Park housing project for veterans could begin construction in August. The Fayetteville development will hopefully be approved by the city in June or early July. The development is expected to cost $12 million and be funded with the help of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, home federal block grant funds, and national housing trust funds. While this is for veterans they will still need to meet qualifications which means they must make 60 percent or less than the median household income adjusted to their family size. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
3. Hearing dates have been set for a man arrested with a gun at a nearby Fayetteville preschool. Samuel Gray Lindsey, 23, was arrested in April for carrying a weapon, loitering, and obstructing governmental operations. Police apprehended him after they received a call from someone worried that he may go to the school to pick up his child who he did not have custody over. His hearing date is set for Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 - one of them for previous infractions by not appearing in court and driving on a suspended license. (KNWA)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Friday, Jun. 2

• Glow Run At Memorial Park (8:45 PM)

Saturday, Jun. 3

• Bentonville Comin Con At Four Points by Sheraton (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• NWA Trans March and Pride Parade is taking place on Jun. 23 and Jun. 24 in nearby Fayetteville. The pride festival will have a youth zone this year inside the Town Center. There will be music, food and lots of other pride events happening throughout the entire month. (Fayetteville Flyer)
• Bentonville is creating a time capsule for the city's 150th birthday! The city is seeking small items donated by citizens that are representative of Bentonville in 2023. If you have something in mind fill out the donation form Here. (Bentonville Arkansas Online)
• A portion of the recreation trail along North Walton Boulevard will be closed from Jun. 1 to Aug. 1 for construction near NW 12th Street. There will be an alternate detour route set up during the construction, and all trail users should exercise caution when near the construction zones. (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.