Upcoming Events
Last updated Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:29 PM CDT in Our Town
By The Morning News
Tropical Garden Party
The second annual Tropical Garden Party to benefit the local chapter of the National Association of Parents of children with Visual Impairments will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rogers home of Karen and John Scholes. The evening will include wine tasting, dinner and entertainment. Tickets are $50.
Sponsorships are available for $5,000 and up, $2,500, $1,000 and $500.
Information: Dave Bushland, 426-9309.
Walton Arts CenterArt of Wine
The annual Art of Wine Festival to benefit Walton Arts Center is slated for June 5 through 7. The festival will kick off with the Winemaker's Dinner at 6 p.m. June 5 at James at the Mill in Johnson. Tickets for the cocktail-attire event are $150.
The grand tasting events will be at 6 p.m. June 6 and 7 at the arts center. Tickets for the business-casual events are $70 or $115.
The Wine Lover's Brunch will begin at 11 a.m. June 7 on stage in Baum Walker Hall at the Arts Center. Tickets are $45.
Information: 443-5600.
The 9 Foundation
Poker Tournament
The 9 Foundation will host a Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker Tournament on June 7 at the Clarion Hotel in Bentonville.
Registration begins at 2 p.m.; the tournament begins at 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit The 9 Foundation, helping provide opportunities for youth in Benton County to participate in baseball and basketball.
Cost for the tournament is a tax-deductible donation of $80. Players will be provided a 6,000 starting chip stack and 20-minute blinds. The grand prize is a trip for two to Las Vegas.
Information: 464-7209 or johnstons9@sbcglobal.net.
Arkansas Support Network
Dinner And Silent Auction
The 10th annual dinner and silent auctiont to benefit Arkansas Support Network's KidsClub will begin at 6 p.m. June 7 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale.
KidsClub is an inclusive summer day camp for children with disabilities. Tickets are $35, $250 for a table for eight or $300 for a table for 10. Sponsorships are available.
Information: 756-4204 or at lmeredith@supports.org.
Botanical Garden Of The Ozarks
Days Of Wine And Roses
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Summer Cocktail Series will begin with Days of Wine and Roses at 6 p.m. June 12 at the garden in Fayetteville.
Tickets for the casual event are $15 for garden members and $20 for nonmembers.
Information: 750-2620.
Washington Regional HospiceGarden Party
Friends of Washington Regional Hospice have slated the annual Garden Party benefit from 6 to 11 p.m. June 14 at the Fayetteville home of Suzie Stephens and Jim Hatfield.
The "Jungle-Themed Extravaganza" will feature drink stations, food, live and silent auctions and two music venues featuring jazz and soul by Mike Lenzini and a special performance by the Cate Brothers.
Tickets are $50.
Information: 444-9888.
Jackson L. Graves Foundation
Red, White And Baby Blue
The fourth annual Red, White and Baby Blue fundraiser to benefit the Jackson L. Graves Foundation is slated for 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 27 at the Waterford Estates Clubhouse in Fayetteville. Admission is free for the dressy casual event. Donations will be accepted at the door.
The evening will include food, drinks, live and silent auctions and live music.
Information: 466-6103 or info@jacksongraves.org.
Children's House
Summer Salsa
The sixth annual Summer Salsa fundraiser to benefit Children's House will be from 7 to 10 p.m. June 27 at the Springdale Country Club.
The evening will feature live music from Big'Uns, a Mexican buffet and beverages.
Tickets for casual dress attire event are $50.
Information: 872-7479 or childrenshousenwa@gmail.com.
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