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Hello Conway! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Roost & Tap grand opening with free chicken, Gov. Sanders’ new appointments, and enormous thrift stores + excuses to get the fam out and about 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
New faces on key commissions: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new appointments to several state boards, including two seats at UCA’s Board of Trustees, naming Conway’s Terry Fiddler and Mountain Home’s Heather Maxey — see who was appointed.
Navigate warehouse-sized resale mazes: Seven enormous Arkansas thrift stores earn the spotlight, promising hours of browsing, including The Salvation Army Store at 2325 Washington Ave in Conway, stocked with clothing, shoes, furniture, and housewares — see what to expect inside.
Community generosity makes waves: Arkansas Polar Plunge events raised thousands for Special Olympics last month, including one at Woolly Hollow State Park. Conway Police won fundraiser honors, and Clinton High School Unified topped $1,700 — see who topped the totals.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Small plates, big vibes: At The Rogue Roundabout, weeknights turn lively with shareable bites, rotating flatbreads, and a craft beverage lineup brewed in Conway. Perfect for impromptu catch-ups or starting the weekend early, it’s the neighborhood hang that feels new yet instantly familiar.
Pedal-ready this week: If your chain squeaks louder than your playlist, The Ride brings the gear, know-how, and quick wrenching to keep Conway miles smooth, from commute and greenways to weekend trail laps. A fresh setup or a simple tune keeps rides fun, not garage projects.
Make it a show night: If you’re craving a screen-free story, Red Curtain Theatre brings community casts, family-friendly productions, and just enough drama to upgrade an ordinary weeknight. Think heartfelt talent, a cozy vibe, and laughs your group chat will admit beat scrolling.
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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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🃏 Casual Fridays – Magic: The Gathering @ Roll & Play | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – This Casual Friday Magic: The Gathering hangout is free, low stakes, and full of familiar faces. Bring a deck, borrow one, or just kibitz while someone topdecks like a legend. No buy-in, no gatekeeping, just friendly games, mild bragging rights, and real laughs.
🧚 Enchanted Forest Fairy Day @ Vilonia Treasure Chest Flea Market | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Got a kid who prefers dragons to soccer practice? For one day only, Mary’s setting up a studio at Vilonia Treasure Chest with wings, crowns, and knightly swords, and she turns chaos into timeless portraits. Ages 2 to adult, boys welcome, limited slots, book it.
🎲 Board Game Swap Meet @ Game Goblins | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Got shelves groaning under games you never play, expansions still in shrink? The Game Goblins swap meet in Conway turns them into store credit as you browse discounted finds and haggle by proxy. Go early for good stuff, then claim you were ‘thinning the collection.’
🍺 Roost & Tap Grand Opening @ Roost & Tap Kitchen | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re in it for elevated Southern cooking or simple bragging rights, Roost & Tap opens March 7 with a wild perk: the first 20 tables get free chicken for a year. Rotisserie, fried, craft drinks, and real hospitality, right on Ellis.
🃏 Lorcana Weekly Play – Constructed @ Roll & Play | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Bring your built Lorcana deck and your appetite, because this weekly constructed hangout is free, friendly, and comes with actual meals, not just snack raids. Shuffle up, swap a little table talk, and enjoy quality time that feels competitive, communal, and gloriously low stakes.
🤸 Trainer J’s Kids Club @ Trainer J’s | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Got a kid who keeps shuffling a stack of cards at the dinner table? Trainer J’s Kids Club teaches the trading card game basics, the art of a fair trade, and sportsmanship. It’s free, low stress, and saves you from having to explain rarity tiers.
🛍 Foster & Military Shopping Event @ Conway Expo Center | Monday (3/9) at 11:00 AM – Because kids outgrow shoes faster than we lose socks, free, special shopping at Rhea Lana’s for foster families and military E5 and below, ID required. Thousands of quality clothes, gear, toys, and books under one roof at Conway Expo Center. Fill out the form first.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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📻 Conway report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 36%
A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and 3am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 64%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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