INFORMED ACTIONABLE EVENTS
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One-Time Events
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[Your Event Name Here]
📆 Date: Saturday, Sptember
⏰ Time: 00:00 PM
📍 Location: Address, City, AR, ZipShort description here. Link to event page will include longer description and more details.
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Abortion in America - Arkansas State Tour
📆 Date: Aug 26 - El Dorado. September 9 - Little Rock. September 22 - West Memphis. September 23 - Jonesboro
📍 Location: RSVP for Location and TimeSAVE THE DATES. Locations are set but we will share place and time details upon RSVP.
Abortion in America is a nonpartisan organization working to identify, elevate, and support the voices of people harmed by abortion bans, using personal stories to transcend political divides, debunk disinformation, and inspire action.
If you have a personal story about how abortion bans have impacted your life, your health care, or your family, we want to hear from you. Please join us at these upcoming events or reach out to meet privately with our Arkansas organizer.
Arkansas Abortion Support Network will be there to educate the community on the state of abortion in Arkansas and the resources available.
Other grassroots organizations will be present to engage with those who wish to volunteer in the reproductive justice movement in Arkansas.
If you'd like to share your story, learn more, or connect about ways to get involved in the reproductive justice movement in Arkansas, please complete this form. Your information will be kept private and not shared with anyone else. -
Canvassing for Hallie Shoffner - east Fayetteville
📆 Date: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
⏰ Time: Morning and Evening shifts - sign up for times that works for you.
📍 Location: East Fayetteville. Meet at Confident Coffee 2996 Old Missouri Rd #110Join the team to knock on doors in east Fayetteville for Hallie Shoffner! Each shift will begin with a short training and then we'll hit the pavement to talk with voters about Hallie.
Please bring your phone fully charged and wear comfortable walking shoes. We can't wait to knock on doors with you!
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Urban Land Institute - Faithful Foundations: Affordable Housing Workshops for Faith-Based Organizations
📆 Date: Mondays - 8/31, 9/14, 9/28
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Urban Land instituteULI Northwest Arkansas is hosting Faithful Foundations, a free workshop series designed to help faith-based organizations explore how underused or available property could potentially support affordable housing while furthering their mission and serving the broader community.
The workshops are exploratory, with no expectation that participating organizations already have plans to develop housing. Housing, development and community experts will help participants understand potential options, considerations and available resources.
Dates:
Aug. 31 | Fayetteville | 6–8 p.m.
Sept. 14 | Rogers | 6–8 p.m.
Sept. 28 | Bentonville | 6–8 p.m.
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Postcard writing for Dana Deree for Washington County Judge
📆 Date: Mondays - 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 9/18, 10/5, 10/12
⏰ Time: 10am - 12pm
📍 Location: Washington County HQ 1102 S Thompson St. Springdale, ARJoin us at the Washington County Democratic Party headquarters to write postcards each Monday for Dana Deree! We'll have postcards, materials, and addresses for you to reach critical swing voters.
You just fill out the postcards, address them for us, and leave them in the bin for us to mail at the appropriate time -- easy as that.
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Canvassing for Dan Holtmeyer - Candidate for AR House District 15
📆 Date: Every Saturday and Sunday Afternoon
⏰ Time: RSVP for exact time
📍 Location: Benton County Democrat HQ. 1504 W. Walnut St, Rogers, ARMeet up at the Democratic Party of Benton County Campaign HQ, learn the fundamentals of meeting voters, and head out to let people know about Dan's campaign. No experience necessary- all training and materials provided. Thank you for being a part of this essential campaign activity! If you can't commit to the entire shift- that's OK! Start with us and end when you need to!
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team hallie sign-crafting night with artist olivia trimble
📆 Date: Tuesday, Sept 15
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sicaru Coffee 716 Sycamore, Fayetteville, ARJoin Team Hallie in Fayetteville as we craft our own Hallie Shoffner signs at Sicaru Coffee for an evening social event!
We'll supply signs to craft, bedazzle, build from scratch, and we're partnering with local artist and sign-painter & artist Olivia Trimble on a sign-painting workshop to hone your skills.
Doors open at 6:00PM and you must RSVP so we ensure we have enough materials. We'll supply the signs and paint, glitter, sequins, and more to make your sign SING.
Parking is limited at Sicaru, but street parking is available on N. Chestnut and at The Greenway Apartments across the street.
*Hallie won't be here, but we're organizing every day so she can spread her message around Arkansas
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Join A Club Crawl - Welcoming Week NWA
📆 Date: Thursday, Sept 17
⏰ Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Rogers Public Library 711 S. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, ARJoin a Club Crawl brings clubs and community groups from across Northwest Arkansas together in one place. Meet the people behind them, ask questions, discover opportunities you may not know about, and find something that pulls you in. Sign up on the spot or simply get to know what’s out there for you.
This event is rooted in a simple idea: clubs are social infrastructure. Board game gatherings, book clubs, hobby groups, volunteer teams, and other groups built around shared interests help create trust, connection, and belonging in a community. We can all join something!
Regular time spent with a group built around a shared interest is one of the best ways to build real relationships—and it’s good for you, too. Strong social ties support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Community isn’t just nice to have. It’s essential, and it’s contagious.
Whether you’re new to town, looking to meet more people, or ready to find your next hobby or interest, join us!
Light refreshments will be provided
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INWA Monthly meeting with Katie Teague
📆 Date: Saturday, Sept 19
⏰ Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2925 Old Missouri Rd. Fayetteville, ARThis is our regular monthly meeting of Indivisible NWA - we meet on the third Saturday of every month somewhere in Northwest Arkansas.
Katie Teague, from UADA Cooperative Extension, will speak on Arkansas’ ballot initiatives.
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. -
Free Record sealing clinic
📆 Date: Tuesday, Sept 22
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Paul’s 224 N East Ave. Fayetteville, AJoin us Tuesday September 22nd from 10am to 2pm for a free record sealing clinic event. This clinic event will be held at St Paul’s church at 224 N East Ave, Fayetteville AR in collaboration with Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition & Legal Aid of Arkansas.
What is record sealing? This is the process of hiding your criminal record from public view. Once sealed, the conduct is deemed by law never to have occurred. Applicants can state that there was never an offense. A.C.A. § 16-90-1417
Who is eligible? Those that have completed their court obligations for misdemeanor and some felony charges. No limit on the number of misdemeanor charges that can be sealed. There can be waiting periods before being sealed, all restitution, court costs and fees, and any other terms and conditions of sentence must be completed.
Focus of the event? Washington county courts and cities within Washington county to include Johnson, West Fork, Tontitown, Elm Springs, Springdale, Fayetteville, Elkins, Farmington, Prairie Grove, Lincoln
Benefits?
Those that seal their records will have these past charges and arrests not show when they apply for jobs, housing, and education opportunities that might be held against them in those decisions.
We encourage registering for the event at the link https://bit.ly/SeptemberRecordSealing or by calling Legal Aid at 1-870-972-9224 ext 4324 in order to gather necessary information beforehand and to accommodate as many people as possible. Walk-ins are available but based on availability of attorneys the day of.
Light refreshments will be provided and local area resources will be on-site.
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sellado de antecedentes
📆 Date: Martes, 22 de Septiembre
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Paul’s 224 N East Ave. Fayetteville, ARAcompáñenos el martes 22 de septiembre, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en un evento gratuito para el sellado de antecedentes penales. Esta jornada se llevará a cabo en la iglesia St. Paul’s (ubicada en 224 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR) en colaboración con la Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition y Legal Aid of Arkansas.
¿Qué es el sellado de antecedentes? Es el proceso mediante el cual se ocultan sus antecedentes penales a la vista del público. Una vez sellados, la ley considera que el hecho nunca ocurrió; por lo tanto, los solicitantes pueden afirmar que nunca hubo una infracción. A.C.A. § 16-90-1417
¿Quiénes pueden optar a este beneficio? Aquellas personas que hayan cumplido con sus obligaciones judiciales relacionadas con delitos menores (*misdemeanors*) y ciertos delitos graves (*felonies*). No existe límite en cuanto a la cantidad de delitos menores que pueden sellarse. Es posible que deban cumplirse ciertos plazos de espera antes de proceder al sellado; asimismo, es requisito haber satisfecho todas las obligaciones de restitución, costos y tasas judiciales, así como cualquier otro término o condición de la sentencia.
¿En qué se centra el evento? En los tribunales del condado de Washington y en las ciudades dentro de dicho condado, incluidas Johnson, West Fork, Tontitown, Elm Springs, Springdale, Fayetteville, Elkins, Farmington, Prairie Grove y Lincoln.
¿Cuáles son los beneficios?
Aquellas personas que logren sellar sus antecedentes evitarán que estos cargos y arrestos pasados aparezcan al solicitar empleo, vivienda u oportunidades educativas, evitando así que se utilicen en su contra al tomar decisiones sobre dichas solicitudes.
Recomendamos inscribirse en el evento a través del enlace https://bit.ly/SeptemberRecordSealing o llamando a Legal Aid al 1-870-972-9224, extensión 4324; esto permite recopilar la información necesaria con antelación y atender a la mayor cantidad de personas posible. Se aceptan personas sin cita previa, aunque la atención dependerá de la disponibilidad de abogados el día del evento.
Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros y habrá información sobre recursos locales disponible en el lugar.
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Speed Friending - Welcoming Week NWA
📆 Date: Thursday, Sept 24
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St. Fayetteville, ARNew to the area or looking to make new connections? Join us for a fun, low-pressure way to meet new people! Just like speed dating (but for friends!), we’ll provide conversation starters to keep things flowing. Connect, chat and expand your social circle! For ages 18+
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Board Service Q & A - Welcoming Week NWA
📆 Date: Friday, Sept 25
⏰ Time: 11:30-12:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual See Link to JoinMany people in Northwest Arkansas are looking to build community, expand their networks, and make a meaningful impact. Board service is one of the most powerful ways to do all three.
Join us for a conversation hosted in partnership with the Rogers Lowell Chamber NWA Emerging Leaders program to learn how board service can deepen your connection to the region, strengthen local organizations, and create opportunities to lead in the community.
Specifically, you’ll learn about the Chamber’s Board Service Certification Program, which helps participants build the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to pursue meaningful board service opportunities across Northwest Arkansas.
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Hands on prep & practice for the 2027 legislative session
📆 Date: Saturday, Oct 16
⏰ Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
📍 Location: Arkansas State Capitol 500 Woodlane St. Little Rock, AR, Old Supreme Court Room. Little Rock, ARReady to level up your advocacy skills?
Join the Arkansans for Autonomy Coalition on October 16 for another hands-on legislative preparation and practice session.
You’ll have the chance to practice sharing your story, delivering testimony, meeting one-on-one with elected officials, and navigating a mock committee hearing, all in a supportive space designed to build your confidence and advocacy skills.
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your skills before the next legislative session, this training is for you!
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Rise & recover festival and 5K
📆 Date: Saturday, Sept 26
⏰ Time: 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 2344 Hayden Road, Pea Ridge, ARJoin us for the Rise & Recover 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Pea Ridge City Park, 2344 Hayden Road, Pea Ridge, AR 72751. This community 5K run/walk is part of the first annual Rise & Recovery Festival & Battle of the Badges, celebrating recovery, second chances, and healthy communities. Runners and walkers are welcome!
Recurring Events
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Fayetteville City Council Meeting
📆 BI-MONTHLY | First & Third Tuesday
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 City Hall, 113 W. Mountain St., Room 219There are many options for observing or participating in City Council and other meetings. The weekly calendar of upcoming public meetings, which is posted each week on Friday, will include attendance options for each meeting (Zoom, in-person or hybrid).
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Raise the Bar with Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition
📆 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Sidecar Cocktail Lounge, FayettevilleJoin Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Sidecar Cocktail Lounge from 6-8PM for conversations on community, connection, and collective imagination as we work towards ending mass incarceration in Arkansas. Drinks on us! 21+ ONLY
Can't join us this week, mark your calendar for a future date.
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Washington County Quorum Court
📆 MONTHLY | Every Third Tuesday
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Washington County CourthouseThe Quorum Court is the legislative body of county government and is composed of 15 members called Justices of the Peace elected to two-year terms. Each JP represents a district of roughly equal population.
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Washington County Democrats
📆 MONTHLY | Every Third Monday
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 1102 S Thompson Suite G Springdale, AR 72762Come to hear speakers, learn how to get involved, and share ideas for the party.
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Washington County Senior Democrats
📆 MONTHLY | Every Third Tuesday
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Butterfield Trail Village Lodge 1923 E Joyce Blvd Fayetteville, ARCome to hear speakers, learn how to get involved, and share ideas for the party.
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League of Women Voters of Washington County Monthly Drinks and Dialogue
📆 1st Wednesday of the Month
⏰ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Crisis Brewing 210 S. Nelson Hackett Blvd Fayetteville, ARJoin the League of Women Voters on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Crisis Brewing in Fayetteville for Drinks & Dialogue featuring a new speaker each meeting.
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NAACP NWA Branch Monthly Meeting
📆 2nd Monday of the Month
⏰6:30 PM
📍 Welcome Health, 1100 N Woolsey Ave, FayettevilleThe NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, and is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization.
The Northwest Arkansas Branch of the NAACP was chartered through the efforts of Dr. John L Colbert.
Join members on the 2nd Monday of each month at Welcome Health 6:30 PM to get involved with improving the political, educational, social, and economic status of minorities and eliminating racial prejudice in Northwest Arkansas. All are welcome.
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