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Hey Springdale, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Grammy winner Darius Rucker headlines, a Forbes 30 Under 30 fusion feat, and free Humane Society spay/neuter + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Grammy winner headlines summer show: Darius Rucker will play the Walmart AMP in Rogers on July 30. Tickets went on sale February 25, starting at $43, as part of the 2026 Synchrony Concert Series — see date and ticket info.

From marching band to lab: Springdale native and University of Arkansas alum Alex O’Brien was named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 for groundbreaking work combining nuclear fusion research with 3D printed metals — explore his path and work.

Longstanding ties become official: Rogers approved a partnership with the Humane Society to offer free spay and neuter services. A dedicated clinic is planned at the shelter under a 10-year agreement for residents — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Laugh with Erica Rhodes to save lives
• Experience Lux Radio Theater’s Captain Blood
• Compete in Riftbound, win-a-box for charity

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NYC flavors, NWA vibes: NYC Express Deli turns everyday lunch into a win, with stacked pastrami, gyros, and crisp fries, plus those combo sandwiches that include fries and a drink. Keep it in your back pocket for the days a quick, tasty upgrade is nonnegotiable.

Fresh air, zero fuss: If your week needs a green reset, Shaw Family Park delivers with meandering trails, roomy playgrounds, and a new baseball complex. There’s space to walk, toss a ball, or let the kids burn off energy… while you pretend it totally counts as cardio.

Last-minute gift hero: Dilly Dally’s Toy Store has shelves full of puzzles, building sets, science kits, and clever little add-ons that rescue birthdays. Online ordering with curbside pickup and gift wrap means you look astonishingly prepared… even when you weren’t.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

⚾ Baseball @ Rogers Historical Museum | Tuesday (3/10) at 9:00 AM – Bring your littlest slugger to Rogers Historical Museum for an NWA baseball story time, hands-on activities, local history, and a merciful energy burn. It’s free, one hour, perfect for ages 3 to 5, and spots go fast, so reserve at rogershistoricalmuseum.org/museum-and-me.

🍖 Mongolian BBQ & Bingo Nights @ Lasang Pinoy (Rogers) | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – If your midweek routine needs a plot twist, swing by for Mongolian BBQ and Bingo where bingo is free, grills sizzle, and lumpia are mix and match. Build your bowl, call lucky numbers, and make Wednesday feel like a weekend, every Wednesday.

🥫 Thurs. Food Pantry @ Grace Chapel United Methodist Church (Rogers) | Thursday (3/12) at 9:00 AM – Thursday mornings at Grace Chapel mean free groceries, kind volunteers, and zero judgment, just a smidge of paperwork. Shop the pantry shelves while the kids live their best life in Neighborhood Kids, then head home feeling stocked, supported, and slightly smug.

🎸 OBS Blues Jam @ The Music Depot (Rogers) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Craving a groove? Ozark Blues Society and The Music Depot host a free, open blues jam where strangers become a band in two choruses. Bring your axe, horn, harp, or ears, and spring for upstairs lounge seating if you like feeling fancy.

🎨 Paint N Take Sundays @ Chaos Games (Lowell) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Trade your Sunday chores for a free Paint N Take session where they supply the minis, the paints, the space, and the low-stress vibes. Bring your own if you’re picky, or just show up and zone out with friends, family, or blissful solo time.

🍽 Community Meal Drive-Thru @ Grace Chapel United Methodist Church (Rogers) | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to skip cooking, this is it. Roll through Grace Chapel’s Community Meal Drive-Thru for a free, hot, no-questions-asked dinner, every Sunday at 4, cooked by local churches and families, and blessedly zero dishes when you get home.

🎸 Sunday Acoustic Song Circle @ Pub on the Bricks (Rogers) | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – Think campfire singalong without the mosquitoes, and with better beer. Bring a guitar, banjo, fiddle, or just your voice to this Sunday acoustic circle at Pub on the Bricks, mic provided, all skill levels welcome, no cover, just neighbors trading tunes, stories, and pints.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Springdale report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 36%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 95%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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