Good morning, Fayetteville.

The city is hosting a workshop for public input on a new park near Owl Creek on Oct.

29 from 4:30—6:30 p.m. at the stub-out near North Magellan Lane and West Oldham Drive, with an online survey available for those who cannot attend.

The SLS Dash 5k and Fun Run for Neurodiversity will take place on Nov.

7 at 9 a.m. at Kessler Mountain Regional Park, featuring a 5K race, 1-mile run + family festivities such as a vendor village, live DJ, and food trucks, with proceeds benefiting SLS Community.

Archie's Sandwichery plans to open its second location at 1221 S.

School Ave in south Fayetteville in summer (targeting a July opening in 2027) as part of the South School Strip redevelopment that will also house Fossil Cove Brewing Co. and Next Gear Outdoors.

Bentonville-based Kwema won the Outstanding New Security Product award for its Smart Badge Reel that sends a silent alert when pressed — helping staff avoid conflict in Florida and boosting Integris Health safety ratings, with the win qualifying the product for global awards in January.

Cut Copy + The Faint will perform live at the Momentary on Nov.

6 at 8 p.m. for an exciting night of electronic music in Fayetteville, and fans should secure their tickets soon.

Fayetteville’s weekend includes Coach Cal’s men’s basketball exhibition at Bud Walton Arena Saturday and Hog baseball Friday, along with concerts by Ultra Suede, Gardenia, and Squirrel Flower plus silent disco Phantasma and dance shows at Walton Arts Center.

Local events promise a lively mix for residents.

On Oct. 16 at Garden Day, parents, students and volunteers improved safety near Fayetteville Montessori School by installing curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, planter boxes and a separated pathway along Green Acres Road and Colt Drive – designed to create safer travel between campus buildings.

Arkansas women’s basketball is shifting to a balanced scoring attack as coach Kelsi Musick (after losing its top scorer) said her team will rely on multiple players; the Razorbacks showed promise during a closed-door scrimmage on Oct.

21 at Tulsa and will face Cameron University in an exhibition next Thursday.

Arkansas Razorbacks improved their game after a 31-21 win at Vanderbilt, breaking a 14-game SEC losing streak under first-year coach Ryan Silverfield.

The team (3-4 overall) will look to build momentum for its Halloween contest against Missouri.

Arkansas outfielder Zeb Allen — a former UCA player — will face his old teammates today at 3 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium as part of the Diamond Classic.

Christina Long and Anthony Kristensen preview Arkansas basketball’s exhibition game against Gonzaga scheduled for tomorrow and discuss the team’s outlook for the 2026—27 season.

Their report shows what Fayetteville fans can expect as the team prepares for a competitive run.