Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Local initiatives get a lift: Conway County Community Foundation has awarded over $46,000 to 23 nonprofits, many focused on food security, including upgrades at the Rialto Theatre. The next grant cycle opens in January -- see the recipients and projects.

Can't-miss pie stops: An April 17 feature spotlights 11 Arkansas pizzerias to try in 2026, including a wood-fired favorite in Conway, plus other unique slices worth the drive from Springdale to Central Arkansas -- read the full list.

Liberal arts meets career prep: Conway’s Hendrix College will launch Via Hendrix, requiring students to complete an immersive work or research co-op, starting with this fall’s freshmen and building to full implementation by 2028 -- learn how the program works.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Freshen up your space: Bates Furniture has been family owned since 1978, filling its Conway showroom with living, dining, and bedroom pieces, recliners, mattresses, lamps, rugs, and more... basically everything your home keeps hinting about. Consider this the gentle push to retire that saggy sofa.

Rock, pool, repeat: When you want a low-key Conway night with loud guitars, friendly regulars, and a burger that means business, T C's Midtown delivers. Expect live tunes, cue balls cracking, and that see-ya-next-week vibe that makes it your easy choice for last-minute plans with friends.

Cue the mic check: When you’re itching to belt a 90s banger or cheer on your brave friends, The Rab keeps the karaoke energy high and the vibe low-key local. Grab your crew, sip something cold, and let the Conway crowd carry the chorus with you.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🏺 Pottery & Podcast Night! @ Conway Art Center | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Trade errands for Tuesdays at 5pm at Conway Art Center, the quietest happy hour you can have with a paintbrush. Pick a piece, cue a podcast, grab froyo, and make something that lasts longer than a latte. No experience, just good company.

🧘 Restorative Yoga: 4 Week Series @ Go Inside Yoga | Thursday (4/30) at 6:45 PM – Trade your to-do list for bolsters and blankets at this four-week Restorative Yoga series with Brooke Stone. Expect guided stillness, long holds, and breathing, not burpees. Props are provided, you wear comfy clothes, and it is $36, limited to 15 spots, nap-level relaxation encouraged.

🎨 Paint Your Own Pottery @ Good Day Pottery & Art Studio | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Round up your crew for a 21+ paint-your-own pottery night at Good Day Pottery, a chill way to color outside lines without a toddler critique. BYO beverages, $10 gets designs, prizes, and munchies, then pick and pay a piece, pipes included, limited seats, tickets required.

📚 Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale @ Faulkner County Library | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Clear a little shelf space and swing by the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale at the Conway headquarters branch, the heartbeat of our six-library, two-county system. Stock up on paperbacks you’ll actually read, or at least display with pride, and support local shelves.

✂ Free Shred Day @ Greenbrier Center | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Purge the paper pile at the Greenbrier Center’s free Shred Day, and enjoy the oddly cathartic sight of your old statements turning to confetti. Two-bag limit, so choose your victims wisely, and keep an eye on Barksdale Federal’s Facebook if the weather acts up.

🚒 2026 Fire Truck Pull @ Toad Suck Daze-Front Street | Saturday (5/2) at 2:00 PM – Toad Suck Daze is serving up the only workout with bragging rights and a good cause, a 55,000-pound fire truck pull on Front Street. Grab nine friends, pick Women, Men, or Co-Ed, and try to out-pull the neighbors in support of Special Olympics Arkansas.

🍿 Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 @ First Service Bank and Klaasmeyer Construction Toadal Kids Zone Stage | Saturday (5/2) at 6:15 PM – If you need a quiet-ish pocket of Toad Suck Daze, steer the crew to Family Movie Night for Zootopia 2 at the Toadal Kids Zone stage. Judy and Nick chase clues, the kids stay glued, and you finally sit, sponsored by Kids ABA Services.

Set in Conway, this home pairs style with thoughtful function across 4,730 square feet under roof. The primary suite opens to the backyard and features a spa bath and walk-in closet. A kitchen adds a pantry, under-island storage, and built-in utensil organizers. Outside, a rock patio, hot tub, and firepit meet a three-car garage plus third-bay and floored-attic storage.