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🌱 Patch AM: Plan for delays on the Bentonville McNelly Road bridge this week.
And on the Bentonville Patch calendar - B Day Schedule
Good day Bentonville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Plan for delays on the Bentonville McNelly Road bridge this week.
- See what's new inside Crystal Bridges' massive Bentonville expansion.
- Join tonight's Crystal Bridges conversation on Bentonville's Marshallese community.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with increasing clouds, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 71.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Temporary traffic signals on Bentonville bridge to be back in effect Thursday, Friday as repairs continue (arkansasonline.com) — Drivers using the Benton County 40/Northwest McNelly Road bridge east of U.S. 71 in Bentonville should expect delays as temporary traffic signals return from 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday. The bridge remains one lane while guardrail and deck-related repairs continue through the end of the month, with traffic shifting as work progresses. 
2. Arkansas's Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Opens Highly Anticipated Expansion (globaltravelerusa.com) — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has completed a major 114,000-square-foot expansion, adding new galleries, learning spaces, and a café overlooking the wooded campus. Visitors can now explore expanded contemporary and historical American art, including a Keith Haring in 3D exhibition and an Infinity Mirrored Room, plus enjoy enhanced community, education, and trail experiences tied closely to downtown Bentonville and the Momentary.
3. Marshallese community in spotlight at Crystal Bridges event (4029tv.com) — Tonight in Bentonville, Crystal Bridges is hosting a 6 p.m. panel spotlighting the region's Marshallese community, with voices from healthcare, education, and advocacy. Haas Hall senior Leyla Tore, inspired by a local family's language barrier struggle, will moderate the discussion and invites residents to listen, learn, and help build better understanding and support.
4. Northwest Arkansas growth brings benefits and challenges for local business, owners say (nwaonline.com) — Bentonville's rapid growth is reshaping life for local businesses like Crepes Paulette, which started as a downtown food truck across from the splash park. Owners from Bentonville and across Northwest Arkansas describe how booming tourism, higher rents, and rising housing costs are bringing both opportunity and real strain, while urging residents to keep supporting homegrown shops to protect the region's unique character.
📸 Around Bentonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville
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- B Day Schedule
Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 am - XC Tiger 2 mile Track Race
Fulbright Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - Cross Country Tiger 2 Mile Track Race
Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - PTO Color Run Event
Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
5:30 pm - Cross Country Take Flight Race @ NWACC
Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 pm - Volleyball @ Lincoln
Fulbright Junior High Lincoln Junior High School, 1206 NW Leopard Ln, Bentonville, AR
5:00 pm - Volleyball @ Fayetteville Ramay
Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - Fall Picture Day
Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
7:50 am
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Bentonville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "Walk In Their Shoes" Night
Centerton Gamble Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - CGES Parent Volunteer Training
Centerton Gamble Elementary CGE Library
5:00 pm - Marshallese Voices: A Community Conversation →
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville
6:00 pm - B Day Schedule
Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My garage door opener just broke.
Any recommendations on a fast, reliable & reasonable company to call? Thanks! (Nextdoor Keystone-Chardonnay) - Our cat Hallow is STILL missing 😭 🐈⬛
friends around King road, braidburn, greenbank Dr , belhaven rd.. and near by there, PLEASE look around your house, garage, bushes, cameras.. etc to… (Nextdoor Holloway Rd - SW Anglin Rd)
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Lead-Walmart HQ - Food Hall (Bentonville) in Bentonville. Apply here.
- Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Fitness Floor Attendant in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.
Ok Bentonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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