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Hi Springdale, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: 12 Mexican restaurants shaping dining, a reptile expo, and a tufted rug workshop + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Roadwork plans gain momentum: ARDOT is set to receive $105.5 million in additional federal funds for six projects, including the Springdale Northern Bypass and Future I-49, boosting transportation safety and the economy across Arkansas — see which projects get funding.
Seasoned leader steps up: Nathan Hill was named Springdale market president for Armstrong Bank in February. The UA Walton College grad brings 20 years and grew a commercial portfolio from $15M to over $70M — read the full story.
Authentic flavor leads the way: A recent roundup spotlights 12 Mexican restaurants shaping Arkansas dining in 2026, with local standouts like Loma in Rogers, Taqueria Guanajuato in Springdale, and Yeyo’s in Bentonville — see all the featured spots.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Burger night, upgraded: When a plain cheeseburger won’t do, Parkside Public gets playful, offering blue cheese and bacon or a peanut-butter twist that surprisingly works. Shared crispy sides and midweek vibes turn dinner into a small victory lap.
Lace up, Springdale: Roller City keeps the week rolling with public sessions, an adults-only night, and family-friendly skates, plus party booking and a snack bar for mid-lap refuels. It’s the kind of glide time that turns a weekday into a quick, happy reset.
A little hometown legend: Daisy Airgun Museum turns BB-gun lore into a charming rabbit hole, with Red Ryder history, vintage ads, and decades of quirky design. They can date your old Daisy… equal parts practical and dangerously nostalgic.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Springdale for grown ups
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💒 Sleeping Beauty Act III: Aurora’s Wedding @ Marsha Jones Performing Arts Center at Har-Ber High School | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Think you know your fairy-tale finales? Come watch Sleeping Beauty Act III, Aurora’s Wedding, with 80 Conservatory students twirling like they cleaned their rooms, and a polished Pas de Quatre by NWA Ballet Theatre. It’s charming, family friendly, and smugly elegant, like Sunday best.
🐍 Rogers Reptile Expo @ Rogers Convention Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – The country’s biggest reptile expo rolls into Rogers, with the Show Me crew bringing snakes, geckos, frogs, and serious houseplant envy. Browse tanks, feeders, and bioactive goodies, or gawk and ask questions. No pressure to adopt a scaly roommate, unless you fall in love.
🧵 Learn to Tuft – Rug Tufting Workshop @ Kaleidoscope Collective | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Skip doomscrolling for a tufting workshop where you bring a 2-foot-by-2-foot idea, learn the basics, and walk out with a finished rug the same day. Beginners welcome, materials included, and yes, you can immortalize your pet’s face. Only 10 spots, 14 and up.
💍 Silver + Stone Ring Workshop @ Kaleidoscope Collective | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Make a ring you want to wear with Squiggle Workshop’s Becca Hewitt. Beginner-friendly, materials included, you’ll learn precious metal clay and stone setting, then pick up your fired masterpiece a week later. Only 8 spots, $110, consider it an upgrade from your glue gun era.
⛸ Funday Sunday: Ice Skating and Swimming @ Jones Center | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Second Sunday means free for everyone, whether you’re logging laps in the indoor pool or doing cautious circles on the ice. It rotates between swimming, ice skating, or both, so you can wear out the kids, impress the neighbors, and sleep like a hero.
🎺 NABBA Preview Concert @ Arkansas Arts Academy High School | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Brass polished and lungs warmed, Arkansas Highlands Brass Band is running its full NABBA competition set right here in NWA. Expect thunderous ensemble work, three spotlight solos, and precision sharp enough to polish your glasses, then clap them off to championships.
🦋 Butterflies & Blooms Luncheon @ Rogers Convention Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:30 AM – This luncheon serves up heartfelt stories and faith, celebrating the young women of Saving Grace. Free to attend thanks to generous sponsors, your presence helps fund the life-changing work at Grace Farms, a hefty slice of their annual budget. Come hungry, leave hopeful.
Live music & entertainment:
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Springdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 60%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 66%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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