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JANUARY 2024

Kindergarten

READINESS

Better Beginnings early childhood educators prepare children for kindergarten with positive experiences, research-based curriculum, and learning through play. Week-by-week activities for learning at home are available in our free Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar. Partner with your quality child care provider to give your child the opportunity to start kindergarten with confidence.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten A calendar of family activities | August – July

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Visit our website to find star-rated quality early educators who help children prepare for kindergarten through age-appropriate and positive learning experiences.

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Resolve to play & learn together. This year, explore interactive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math with the whole family at the Scott Family Amazeum.

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JANUARY 2024 DIRECTORY LISTINGS What's Happening..............10-11 2024 Kids Eat Free.............14-19

Non-Profit Guide................. 20-25

EDUCATION

FAMILY

Better Beginnings............................... 2, 12 Amazeum....................................................3 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 School for Advanced Studies..................6 LISA Academy............................................9 Sunshine School...................................... 13 Ozark Catholic Academy..................... 32

ENTERTAINMENT

Amazeum....................................................3 U of A Gymnastics....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Fayetteville Athletic Club.........................7 Peel Compton............................................8 Malco Theatres..........................................8 Centerton Little League..........................9 Diamond Athletics................................. 19 Kids Puzzle............................................... 26 Walton Arts Center.............................. 30

Amazeum....................................................3 U of A Gymnastics....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Fayetteville Athletic Club.........................7 Peel Compton............................................8 Malco Theatres..........................................8 Centerton Little League..........................9 Diamond Athletics................................. 19 Walton Arts Center.............................. 30 Once Upon a Child............................... 31

HEALTH

Fayetteville Athletic Club.........................7 WRMC HerHealth...................................8 Centerton Little League..........................9 Diamond Athletics................................. 19 Pediatrics Plus......................................... 29

PRODUCTS

U of A Gymnastics....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Malco Theatres..........................................8 Walton Arts Center.............................. 30 Once Upon a Child............................... 31

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Nationally Recognized Maternity Care When it comes to your pregnancy – and the health of your baby – you want safe, compassionate care. Washington Regional Medical Center is proud to be named a 2024 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report and is the only hospital in Arkansas to receive this designation. We’re committed to providing nationally recognized, award-winning maternity care for your growing family.

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LISA Academy provides tuition-free education for K-12 scholars in Arkansas, turning today’s learners into tomorrow’s classroom leaders. To learn more about LISA Academy and register for an Open House event, visit lisaacademy.org.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

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National Pet Dress up day If you have a pet show them some extra love and dress them up and celebrate National Dress your Pet up Day with them.

Bentonville Public Library Children's Area ARTventures Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Join Ms. Christina each month for a story and related art project! Check back for project information. For kids in K - 6th grade.

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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Kids Crystal Class Fayetteville | 2pm Learn about the formation of different types of crystals and where you can find them. See a demonstration of the techniques to locating and cracking open geodes of different sizes. See website for cost. bgozarks.org/ event/kids-crystal-class/

Fayetteville Public Library Schmieding Foundation Teen Project Room Percy Jackson Trivia Party (Grades 2–4)* Fayetteville | 4pm - 5pm Calling all Percy Jackson fans! Join us for a trivia game based on the series!

Bentonville Public Library Walmart Community Room Let's LEGO®! Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.

SPRINGDALE

Hobbs State Park - Discovery Room in the Visitor Center Tale of the Turtle Rogers | 3pm - 3:30pm Join Park Interpreter Steve while you learn some interesting facts about these reptile friends. Why are there five toes on a three-toed box turtle? How do you tell the difference between a boy and a girl turtle? Admission: Free.

Fayetteville Public Library First Security Bank Board Room Boundless Book Society: Ghost Stories* (Grades 7–12) "Belladonna" by Adalyn Grace Fayetteville | 5pm - 6pm The Boundless Book Society is a pressure-free teen book club that features critically acclaimed, diverse books.

Wonders of Wildlife Shark Feeding | Out to Sea Springfield, MO | 1pm Stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.

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Fayetteville Public Library Meeting: First Security Bank Board Room Teen Math Club: Cookies for Proof (Grades 8–12) * Fayetteville | 6pm - 7:30pm Each week teens will explore mathematical proofs centered around the Prime Number Theorem.

Fayetteville Public Library Meeting: Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time (Ages 3–5) Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs and a craft.

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PUBLIC LIBRARY www.springdalelibrary.org

National Homemade Soup Day Ask mom if you can help in the kitchen and break out the cookbook to help stir up your favorite ingredients and enjoy a warm bowl of your best homemade soup.

Dogwood Canyon Critter Encounter Lampe, MO | 11am - 12pm Stop by for an up-close meet and greet with a live animal as you learn a little about their biology and behavior. Possible critters include: snake, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches. (Only specific animals include opportunities to touch).

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Chess Club Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1-6 welcome.

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WEDNESDAY

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Monthly Trivia Question

January is the coldest month in what hemisphere? Answer: Northern Hemisphere Fun Fact: The northern hemisphere is the half of Earth north of the equator. When it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is summer in the southern hemisphere.

THURSDAY

Rogers Public Library - Friends of RPL Community Room Tail Waggin' Reads Rogers | 5pm - 6:30pm Come to the library and get cozy with Ella, a certified therapy dog, while you read her a story! Children will be able to take turns reading out loud to Ella in the Children’s Library.

Fayetteville Public Library After-School Workshop: Creative Studio (Grades K–5)* Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Pick your project!

National Popcorn Day

Indoor Saturday Winter Market 945 S College Ave Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 9am - 1pm Seasonal local produce, locally grown meats, locally made cheese, fresh baked goods, artisan crafts and more!

Bentonville Public Library Children's Area Baby Storytime Bentonville | 9:30am - 9:45am Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Barnhill Arena Razorback Gymnastics: Fayetteville | 6:45pm Come watch the Gymbacks take on Auburn.

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time (Ages 2–3) Fayetteville |10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.

Rogers Public Library - Friends of RPL Community Room Teen Thursday Night Rogers | 6pm - 8pm Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Games, movies and more! Event info TBA. Ages 13-18.

Groundhog Day

Bentonville Public Library Ruff Ruff Read Read with Yukon Bentonville | 10am - 11am Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience a dog! All ages welcome.

Amazeum Priceless Nights Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish.

Bentonville Public Library Children's Area Baby Storytime Bentonville | 9:30am - 9:45am Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Wonders of Wildlife Sharkcuterie (Ages 16+) Springfield, MO | 6pm - 9pm Learn how to arrange the perfect charcuterie with an expert-eye guiding your hand, you will wood burn your very own charcuterie board to show off your skills at home! Registration Deadline: February 9, 2024 11:59 pm. Register at wondersofwildlife.org.

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Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time (Ages 2–3) Fayetteville |10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.

Safer Internet Day U.S. Every year, Safer Internet Day brings tools, education, and awareness to create a safer internet for both kids and adults. From cyberbullying and identity theft to fraud and human trafficking, the internet can be a frightening place.

Rogers Public Library - Friends of RPL Community Room Teen Thursday Night Rogers | 6pm - 8pm Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Games, movies and more! Event info TBA. Ages 13-18.

Bentonville Public Library Children's Area Family Storytime Bentonville | 11:15am - 11:45am Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

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Play to learn

SCIENCE

Children are naturally curious. After all, there is so much to discover about their world.

Quality early childhood educators guide children on their journey of discovery through stories, dramatic play, creative activities and experiments. Children learn where food comes from and what plants need to grow. Experiments demonstrate what causes rain. Visit our website to find star-rated quality early educators who help children prepare for kindergarten through play and positive experiences.

Rainstorm in a Jar Rainy days can be boring for young children. Entertain them with this easy, 3-ingredient experiment. Show them how to make it rain! INGREDIENTS: Child-safe shaving cream Food coloring Water

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TOOLS: Clear jar or glass container 1 to 4 small cups for food coloring 1/4 teaspoon, eye dropper or plastic pipette PARENTAL SUPERVISION IS ESSENTIAL.* STEPS: 1. Prepare your colors. Add several drops of food coloring to about an ounce of water in a small container. Use one color or four. There is no need to mix colors. It’s more fun to watch them mix when they come out of the cloud. 2. Fill your glass or jar nearly to the top with tap water. 3. Make a great, big rain cloud of shaving cream on top of the water. 4. Drip the diluted food coloring onto your cloud and watch the rainstorm of color. Note: Color may take a minute or more to seep through your cloud. But when it starts, it’s magical.

THE SCIENCE OF RAIN * Food coloring will stain. You may want to cover your table before beginning. The colorful shaving cream cloud looks like a delicious treat. This is not a tastefriendly activity.

On ground level, warm air holds water that we can’t even see. Clouds are formed when warm air mixes with tiny particles like dust and rises high up in the sky. The air up there is colder. Cold air turns the warm air into liquid. The clouds become heavy, and we get rain.

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EAT FREE EVERY DAY

BOAR’S NEST BBQ | ROGERS One free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée. For kids ages 12 and under. CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid's meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin's. CICI’S PIZZA FAYETTEVILLE & ROGERS Every day, kids under 3 eat for 99¢ per adult entree purchase. FRATELLI’S ITALIAN GRILL SPRINGDALE Kids 7 and under eat free. JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. MONTE NE CHICKEN | MONTE NE Kids under 5 eat free. Our famous Fried Chicken Meal is $6.95 for kids ages 4-8 and $9.95 for kids ages 9-12.

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RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE After 3pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult. SUBWAY | ALL LOCATIONS Take advantage of the Family Takeout Special and get a free footlong when you buy two footlongs. Available on website and mobile app. WHOLE HOG CAFE BENTONVILLE & FAYETTEVILLE Kids under 12 eat free after 5pm with adult meal. One child per adult meal. WRIGHTS BBQ | BENTONVILLE JOHNSON | ROGERS All small kids plates are $2 which includes a sandwich and a side. Big Kid meals are $4.50.

MONDAYS

BIG WHISKEY’S | BENTONVILLE From 5pm to 9pm, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.

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BOAR'S NEST | ROGERS Kids eat free all the time (one kids meal per adult entree). BUFFALO WILD WINGS ALL LOCATIONS $1.99 kids meal with adult meal purchase. LAS PALMAS ROGERS & BENTONVILLE After 5pm, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal. One per adult purchase. MARIACHI’S IN NWA MALL Kids 11 and under eat free from 5pm to close, one per paid adult.

RIB CRIB SPRINGDALE & SILOAM SPRINGS Kids eat free after 4pm, two per paid adult. TORCHY’S TACOS From 3pm to 7pm, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. VILLAGE INN FAYETTEVILLE & BENTONVILLE Free kids meal with paid adult entrée. WAGON WHEEL COUNTRY CAFE SPRINGDALE Kids eat free after 4pm, one per adult.

MCALISTER'S DELI One kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal, includes drink. From 5pm to close.

TUESDAYS

MOJITOS MODERN MEXICAN GRILL $1.99 kids meal with adult meal purchase.

DENNY’S From 4pm to 10pm, kids eat free. One per paid adult.

ON THE BORDER | ROGERS Free sundae with kid’s meal purchase.

BEEF O’BRADY’S | BENTONVILLE $2.99 Kids Meals.

GOLDEN CORRAL | ROGERS All kids meals are $1.99.

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K I D' S E AT F R E E

LA HUERTA | FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS Taco Tuesday: $1 tacos all day. LOAFIN JOE’S FAYETTEVILLE & SPRINGDALE After 4pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult. PRESSROOM Kids 10 & under eat free after 5pm. RED LOBSTER One free kid’s meal with the purchase of each adult entree. VILLAGE INN | ALL LOCATIONS Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.

WEDNESDAYS

FIREHOUSE SUBS | ROGERS & BENTONVILLE Kids 12 and under eat free with each purchase of adult meal. NOODLES ITALIAN Two kids meal per adult entree purchased. RED ROBIN | ALL LOCATIONS 50% off kid’s meals. SASSY'S RED HOUSE BBQ Get one free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.

SMASHBURGER - BENTONVILLE Grab a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. Instore only. WHOLE HOG | FAYETTEVILLE After 5pm, mention kids eat free and get one kid’s meal with drink per paid adult meal.

THURSDAYS

DAIRY QUEEN | LOWELL Half price kid meals for kids 12 and under. No adult purchase needed. JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase. THAI BASIL | BENTONVILLE Kids get a half price kid’s meal, one per adult meal purchase. After 5pm. Dine-in only. ZAXBY’S | FAYETTEVILLE Up to two kids meals for $1.99 from 5pm to 8pm with adult meal purchase.

SATURDAYS

DENNY’S From 4pm to 10pm, kids eat free. One per paid adult.

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DI N I NG GUI D E NEWK’S EATERY | ROGERS, FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS Buy one adult entree and 32 oz. beverage, get one kid’s meal free. All day.

SUNDAYS

BUFFALO WILD WINGS ALL LOCATIONS Kids 12 and under get a half price kid meal with purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in only. DICKEY’S BBQ Free kid's meal with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only. JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase.

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MODOKO (ASIAN KITCHEN) ROGERS Kids eat free with adult entree purchase. MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL ROGERS One kids meal for children under 12 years old every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree. SLIM CHICKENS ALL LOCATIONS Kids eat for S1.99 with purchase on an adult entree. THAI BASIL BENTONVILLE Kids get a half price kid’s meal, one per adult meal purchase. After 5pm. Dine-in only.

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JANUARY 2024

NON-PROFIT GUIDE

AMAZEUM

1009 Museum Way, Bentonville amazeum.org The Amazeum features approximately 50,000 square feet of exhibit and learning spaces inside the museum to bring learning to life and enhance family involvement, while evoking a sense of curiosity and discovery through hands-on activities. Interactive exhibits engage visitors with the land, industries and people who built the Arkansas culture and sustain it today. The Amazeum offers a variety of educational programs for a range of audiences.

APPLE SEEDS INC. 2648 N Old Wire Rd. Gulley Park, Fayetteville appleseedsnwa.org

Apple Seed’s mission is to inspire healthy living through garden-based education. They create programs that educate and excite young students about healthy food AND increase students’ access to those healthy foods. They strongly believe every student has the right to accessible, fresh, healthy food!

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ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES 614 E Emma Ave, Springdale www.aradvocates.org

The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C., gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families, and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.

AUTISM INVOLVES ME

208 N Walton Blvd Suite 9, Bentonville www.aimnwa.org What started as a small parent support group in 2001, seeking to provide parents a place to gather and learn more about raising a child with autism, is now a cornerstone in NW Arkansas providing much more than just support. Their mission is to enhance the lives of people with autism by connecting the NW Arkansas community through greater awareness and resources.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 91 W Colt Square Dr. #1 bbbsnwa.org

For over 25 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas has helped children realize their potential and build their futures. We help all youth achieve their full potential by making meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 16 in communities within Northwest Arkansas. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS

26 W Center St #215, Fayetteville championsforkids.org Champions for Kids works to mobilize MILLIONS of people to be Champions for Kids! We believe that all people can be Champions for Kids by leveraging their talents and skills for good. We help passionate people amplify their voice, reach and impact in their local communities so that our collective impact is exponential. Will you be a champion for kids? Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 21

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER 2113 Little Flock Dr, Little Flock cacbentonco.com

Their purpose is to provide a safe place for child abuse victims and their families to receive comprehensive services from dedicated professional interviewers, nurses, counselors and advocates in a child-friendly atmosphere through a coordinated team approach as well as provide education to the community.

COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER 505 W Spring St, Fayetteville communitycreativecenter.org

Community Creative Center is a non-profit studio and visual arts organization located in Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios offering year-round, affordable arts experiences, including a variety of high-quality clay and pottery, watercolor, acrylics, drawing, mosaic and mixed media arts classes and workshops for children, youth and adults of all ages and skill levels. The CCC mission is to awaken the extraordinary power of art to engage individuals and communities through accessible arts education. Class scholarships are available.

ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER 2190 S Razorback Rd, Fayetteville 913 N College, Huntsville 1300 N Patriot, Siloam Springs 2871 American St, Springdale www.ercinc.org

ERC has been operating as a non-profit organization and enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963. These four conveniently located Child Development Centers provide services to children from six weeks to five years of age, diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability, including prematurity, cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, seizure disorders and others.

FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER 1640 S Armstrong Avenue, Fayetteville www.fayetteville-ar.gov/602/Volunteer

When you actively participate as a volunteer, you are part of a solution and you make a difference in the lives of our shelter animals. Opportunities are available for volunteers at the shelter, in the office, and at special events. We need people to walk dogs, socialize cats, and generally spread awareness about what we do and the great animals at the Shelter in need of caring forever homes. While we do accept volunteers of all ages, if you are under the age of 16 years old, you will need a parent or guardian with you at all times while volunteering. In addition, you must be at least 18 years of age to walk dogs. 22 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900

GIRLS ON THE RUN NWA

615 N Walton Blvd Suite D, Bentonville www.gotrnwa.org At Girls on the Run we inspire ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life. Girls face social pressures and conflicting messages about how they should act and who they should be. They believe that EVERY GIRL is inherently FULL OF POWER and POTENTIAL. By knowing they are the leaders of their lives, these are the girls who WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

1421 E 15th St, Fayetteville habitatwashingtoncoar.org 1212 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville habitat.org/us-ar/bentonville/hfh-benton-county Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities all around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. Families and individuals in need of decent, affordable housing can apply for homeownership with their local Habitat for Humanity.Visit their website to learn how you can give.

IN THE FIELD

inthefield.build@gmail.com inthefield.build Seeking to empower Northwest Arkansas’ misguided youth through academic assistance, court advocating, community service, social therapy, recreational character building and an eco-access program that teaches youth how to garden. They have many ways you can donate and contribute to help achieve their mission of finding a solution to childhood adversity.

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LITTLE FREE PANTRIES www.littlefreepantry.org

LITTLE FREE PANTRY

Jessica McClard launched the grassroots mini pantry movement in May 2016 in Fayetteville, AR, when she planted the Little Free Pantry Pilot, a wooden box on a post containing food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time, no questions asked. She hoped her spin on the Little Free Library® concept would pique local awareness of food insecurity while creating a space for neighbors to help meet neighborhood food needs. To learn more and find locations to donate visit their website!

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER 860 NW Vaughn Rd, Bentonville Nwacs.org | (479) 795-2417

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The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is a private, non-profit organization that provides 24-hour residential, emergency triage care for children throughout Arkansas who are victims of abandonment, abuse or neglect. Our mission is to provide these children in crisis with a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future.

NWA FOOD BANK

1378 June Self Dr, Springdale www.nwafoodbank.org In Northwest Arkansas there are more than 65,000 men, women, senior citizens and children that face hunger every day. The number of hungry people has increased in the past years, but the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank continues to fight for everyone to have access to nutritious food to eat. The NWA Food Bank offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities so anyone can help make a difference and join the fight against hunger.

NWA WOMEN’S SHELTER Nwaws.org | (479) 246-0353 info@nwaws.org

NWA Women’s Shelter exists to help all those in NWA who are not able to call home a safe place, those who are or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or sex trafficking. We strive to make all individuals in NWA feel safe, seen, home, and human. 24 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ARKOMA 1333 Arapaho Ave C, Springdale Rmhcofarkoma.org

Providing a “home-away-from-home” in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma strives to benefit Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma through four core programs: Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Mercy Hospital NWA in Rogers and at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, a Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional in Fayetteville, and a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER 3400 Woods Ln, Rogers nwasunshineschool.org

Sunshine’s mission is to develop and enrich the lives of individuals and families through therapy, education and support. They envision a world where individuals have the resources they need to reach their full potential as active members in their communities. To learn more about their services or how you can make an impact, visit their website.

WONDERS OF WILDLIFE

500 W Sunshine Street, Springfield Wondersofwildlife.org The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is a nonprofit educational conservation-themed attraction in Springfield, Missouri. The 350,000 square foot facility consists of two major sections; the Wildlife Museum presents a series of immersive wildlife galleries of animals displayed in a variety of natural habitats and the 1.5 million gallon Aquarium showcases 35,000 individual fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

7HILLS HOMELESS SHELTER 1832 S School Ave, Fayetteville 7hillscenter.org

7hills homeless center

Founded in 2001, 7hills began as a day center, providing meals, clothing, food, hygiene items, and other basic needs resources to people experiencing homelessness. Over the years, we expanded to provide more services at our Day Center, in addition to adding a wide variety of re-housing programs in an effort to be a part of a sustainable solution to end homelessness. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and we strive every day to support people on their paths toward stability, wherever they are in their lives. Get involved today! Sign up to volunteer, or give a gift online! Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 25

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MOM GROUPS Stay connected to other Mom's and get tips and support. We're stronger together!

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers

Facebook - Central Rogers Mops & MomsNext MOPS is a Christian based organization open to all moms in the

MOMS Club of Bella Vista/Bentonville

momsclubofbvb@yahoo.com Facebook - nwamomsclub momsclubofbvb.blogspot.com A group of supportive, charitable and engaging stay-at-home mothers from all walks of life who come together and connect “mom friends!”

Fayetteville Momtourage

facebook.com/groups/faymomtourage Formerly Fayetteville MOPS/Fayetteville MOPS @ The Grove Church A club creating time for face to face interaction for moms in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their mission is to nurture moms and build a community of mothers!

Crunchy Mamas of NWA

facebook.com/groups/crunchymamasofnwa A facebook group of loving mothers and researchers who feel it is a priority to share what they learn and how they can empower each other! This community is dedicated to providing insightful, holistic recommendations to moms in the NWA area!

Northwest Arkansas Mothers of Multiples Club

facebook.com/groups/nwamomc/ nwamultiplesclub@gmail.com A non-profit organization focused on supporting and educating parents, grands, guardians and expecting parents of multiples in Northwest Arkansas.

NWA Moms RUN this town

facebook.com/groups/momsrunthistownnwa/ Needing some #momaccountability? The Moms RUN this town is a running specific facebook group that discusses running and fitness!

Northwest Arkansas Moms Group

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