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🌱 Patch AM: How a new health campus could transform Bentonville students’ career options
Also, don't miss Try Archery on the Bentonville Patch calendar
Good morning to you Bentonville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new health campus could transform Bentonville students’ career options
- Where can Bentonville residents take all that post-holiday cardboard?
- Have you met the Crystal Bridges cat everyone’s talking about?
Also on today's calendar: Family Fun-Cutie! and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bentonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bentonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, windy and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, temps: high: 69, low: 20.
- Monday: Very cold; windy in the a.m., with a high of 31 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Alice L. Walton Foundation, Heartland Whole Health partnering with Bentonville Schools to expand professional studies programming (nwaonline.com) — Bentonville high schoolers could soon see many more spots in the popular Ignite Professional Studies program, thanks to a new partnership with the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Heartland Whole Health Institute. The expansion ties directly to the future Bentonville Health Care Campus east of downtown, aiming to grow local health care, technology, business, and engineering career pathways while easing long‑term facility costs for the district. 
2. Where to dispose of boxes, wrapping paper in Northwest Arkansas (nwahomepage.com) — Bentonville residents can drop off flattened boxes, plain wrapping paper, and cardboard at the city’s recycling center on NW A Street after the holidays. The article explains which types of gift wrap are recyclable, offers a simple “scrunch test” to check, and reminds Washington County residents that a burn ban means no burning paper or boxes for now.
3. Famous Hamish: The ‘Tail' of the Crystal Bridges Cat (5newsonline.com) — If you’ve spotted a friendly buff tabby around Crystal Bridges, you’ve likely met Famous Hamish, the Bentonville cat who has charmed museum staff and visitors for years. Adopted by a local family, he now roams the grounds as an unofficial greeter, inspiring social media followings, heartfelt stories, and even plans for a children’s book celebrating his role in the community.
4. Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople (postandcourier.com) — From its Bentonville headquarters, Walmart is ramping up a tuition-free training program to grow its own pipeline of skilled maintenance technicians, addressing a nationwide shortage in trades. The effort, alongside similar initiatives from companies like Lowe’s, offers higher wages and new career paths for workers while helping keep stores, distribution centers, and critical equipment running reliably.
5. Couple accused of using money from Gravette Booster Club for personal use (nwaonline.com) — From a Bentonville courtroom, a Gravette couple is accused of misusing more than $50,000 from the Gravette Lions Booster Club, which supports local student athletics and scholarships. Investigators say suspicious transactions, personal purchases, and utility payments were flagged over several months, and the pair were arrested and later released on bond while prosecutors consider formal charges.
📸 Around Bentonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville
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★ Featured events ★
- Try Archery
The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville
1:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Family Fun-Cutie!
Painting with a Twist , 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111 , Bentonville
1:30 pm - New Years Cheers- $5 Mimosas
Painting with a Twist , 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111 , Bentonville
3:30 pm - New Yearâs Day 108 Sun Salutations â Free Community Class
YogaSix Bentonville , 1110 SE 28th St, Suite 20 , Bentonville
10:30 am - Prenatal Yoga
YogaSix Bentonville , 1110 SE 28th St, Suite 20 , Bentonville
12:00 pm - Full Wolf Moon in Cancer Circle
YogaSix Bentonville , 1110 SE 28th St, Suite 20 , Bentonville
6:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 3
📣 Bentonville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime @ MONAH
Museum of Native American History , 202 SW O St , Bentonville
10:00 am - Misty Mountain Coast
Painting with a Twist , 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111 , Bentonville
11:00 am - Cosmic Connection -Set- Wine, Seltzer, Beer $$
Painting with a Twist , 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111 , Bentonville
12:00 pm - Snowy Sunrise
Painting with a Twist , 1401 SE Walton Blvd Ste 111 Ste 111 , Bentonville
6:00 pm - Magic Mike The Chrismas Show
Memories Event Place, LLC , 225 Fair St , Centerton
8:00 pm - New Yearâs Day 108 Sun Salutations â Free Community Class
YogaSix Bentonville , 1110 SE 28th St, Suite 20 , Bentonville
10:30 am
Saturday December 27
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors!
Does anyone know if the Benton County Courthouse still offers free legal advice on Friday mornings? Or does anyone have a good recommendation? Thanks… (Nextdoor Kristyl Heights)
- RML Auto posted a job opening for Svc Porter/Safety Sensitive in Bentonville. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.
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