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Happening soon: Overeaters Anonymous on the Fayetteville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new free thrift store could help Fayetteville neighbors
- How worried should Fayetteville parents be about rising whooping cough cases?
- What Fayetteville’s new $6.5M tourism budget means for downtown
Also on today's calendar: Overeaters Anonymous and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
- Thursday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spare Change Thrift intends to open a free secondhand store in Fayetteville (nwahomepage.com) — A Fayetteville resident is working to launch Spare Change, a free secondhand store that would offer clothing, books, housewares, food, and creative supplies to anyone who needs them. The group has held pop-up events around Fayetteville while raising funds for a permanent location and several months’ rent, with support from local donors and businesses. 
2. Nearly 500 whooping cough cases reported in Arkansas, most in 15 years (ksn.com) — Fayetteville families are being warned after at least four whooping cough cases were confirmed at Fayetteville High School in the past six weeks, part of nearly 500 cases statewide this year. Health officials say most recent local infections involve school-aged children and urge residents to watch for symptoms and seek guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health.
3. Fayetteville tourism panel approves nearly $6.5 million budget for 2026; DFC agreement (fayettevilleflyer.com) — Fayetteville’s Advertising and Promotion Commission has approved a nearly $6.5 million 2026 budget and new agreements with the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition. The plan boosts tourism marketing and public relations spending, funds downtown events including Lights of the Ozarks, and supports coalition staffing while a separate three-year city funding agreement heads to the City Council.
4. Lawsuit aims to stop Washington County spending federal money on jail expansion (arkansasonline.com) — A Fayetteville resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt Washington County’s $18.8 million jail expansion funded with federal American Rescue Plan money, arguing the spending violates Treasury rules. Announced at the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition office in Fayetteville, the suit asks a judge to stop construction, force repayment to contractors, and scrutinize county decisions that critics say worsen local jail crowding.
5. A Year In Making: Maker Faire Yearbook 2025 (makezine.com) — Fayetteville gets a brief spotlight as Maker Faire NWA is highlighted among standout events featured in the new 2025 Maker Faire Yearbook, which showcases inventive projects from around the world. While most examples come from Europe, Asia, and other U.S. cities, local makers are included in this global celebration of creativity and hands-on innovation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fayetteville
- Technical Plat Review
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 113 W Mountain St , Fayetteville
9:00 am - TENTATIVE: Technical Plat Review
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 113 W Mountain St , Fayetteville
9:00 am - Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 201 N Spring St , Fayetteville
1:30 pm - TENTATIVE: Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 800 S Church , Fayetteville
5:00 pm - Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 800 S Church Ave , Fayetteville
5:00 pm - Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 113 W Mountain St , Fayetteville
6:00 pm - TENTATIVE: Fayetteville Arts Council
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 100 W Rock St , Fayetteville
6:00 pm - TENTATIVE: Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 113 W Mountain St , Fayetteville
6:00 pm - Overeaters Anonymous
The Alano Club , 568 W Sycamore St , Fayetteville
9:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Greenland vs. Providence (JG, JB, SG, SB)
Greenland School District Greenland, AR 72737
4:00 pm - Basketball @WF vs Haas Fay JG,JB,SG,SB
West Fork School District West Fork, AR 72774
4:00 pm - Knight of the Arts
J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale, AR 72764
4:30 pm - Basketball- 8B/9B @Russellville
Farmington School District Farmington, AR 72730
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
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