🌱 Toothapalooza At The Amazeum + 6-Year-Old Delegate Heads To D.C.

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Bentonville Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Partial sunshine. High: 88 Low: 69.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 92 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. The Scott Family Amazeum will hold Toothapolooza tomorrow, Jun. 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first 500 visitors to the Amazeum on Saturday will receive free admission with the code word "Toothapalooza," thanks to a sponsorship from Delta Dental of Arkansas. The oral health event will also offer free dental screenings, fluoride varnish treatments, and take-home kits for kids. (Subscription: Arkansas Democrat Gazette)
2. A six-year-old from Bentonville is heading to Washington, D.C. next month to meet with lawmakers. Theo Summers will participate in the 2023 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Children's Congress as the delegate from Arkansas. He plans to advocate for the special diabetes program and insulin affordability when he participates in Congress Jul. 9-11. (KLRT - FOX16.com)
3. The Bentonville Planning Commission approved several large-scale development plans on Tuesday. Two of the approved applications include a 7,800-square-foot office space and a 9,977-square-foot office and warehouse space. An application for a new drive-through iced tea business was also approved during the meeting. (Subscription: Arkansas Democrat Gazette)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Friday, June 23

• 2023 Weekend Warmup At Greater Bentonville Area Chamber Of Commerce Parking Lot (3:00 PM)
• Trifest Splash & Dash At Melvin Ford Aquatic Center (6:00 PM)

Saturday, June 24

• Berry Fest Gravel At Berry Farm Bentonville (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Bentonville area. (Bentonville Patch)
• Downtown Bentonville wants your input to help plan next year's events and markets! Click here to complete a quick, anonymous survey. (Downtown Bentonville Incorporated via Facebook)
• Looking for something fun to do in Bentonville this weekend? Visit Bentonville has rounded up the best local events happening from Jun. 23-25. Check out the link to learn more about the Bentonville Art Market, Berry Fest 2023, and more. (Visit Bentonville via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.