Photo by Stehpanie Conway
On Sunday, April 24, you can bring your dogs out to the Arvest Ballpark for an afternoon of fun at Bark at the Ballpark.
Fayetteville cat lovers rejoice, we are getting our own special place to hang out with felines and get some purr therapy when “Purr Catfe” officially opens for business on Wednesday, April 6.
The concept is simple: pay a cover fee ($8 adults, $4 kids 5-12, kiddos 4 and younger FREE) and enjoy the company of local rescue kitties while reaping the benefit of ‘purr therapy.’
What makes Purr even more amazing is the kitties of Purr are available for adoption! Owner Lauren Soloman is partnering with local shelters and rescues to recruit these furry therapists. Anyone falls in love with one of the furrballs can apply with the shelter to adopt them. Lauren hopes this venue will not only give the community a space to meet and enjoy the company of cats but also help facilitate successful adoptions of homeless cats in Northwest Arkansas.
In addition to regular business hours of Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Purr will host special events. Some special events planned for the future include: Jazz Night; Bingo Night; “Cats on Mats,” i.e. yoga with the kitties; DEARTC (Drop Everything and Read to Cats) for kids; and “Happy Meowers,” a gathering of young professionals for happy hour with complimentary adult beverages.
Purr Catfe will have coffee and packaged foods and snacks available for purchase. Special events will include adult beverages for purchase. Visit Purr Catfe at 125 E. Township St. #16, Fayetteville, AR 72703 or check out the website for more details at www.purrcatfeandlounge.com
April Fundraisers and Events:
GRAND OPENING PARTY FOR PURR CATFE — Friday, April 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. come get a sneak peek at the hottest new spot in town at the Get your face painted, snack on free cookies and treats and check out the new space for Purr Catfe. Beer and wine will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting Fabulous Felines at 125 E. Township #16 in Fayetteville.
BREWS FOR BARKS — Core Public House will be hosting Brews for Barks on Saturday, April 2, starting at noon. This fun-filled afternoon will help raise money and awareness for the Washington County Animal Shelter. There will be a food truck, adoptable dogs on-site, the grand opening of the outdoor ‘dog bar,’ a silent auction and Barney’s Wiener Dog Races! Core is located at 3775 Mall Ave. in Fayetteville. Sign up your wiener dog for the wiener dog races via email: Megan at mjnelson@uark.edu.
PUPS ON THE PATIO @ NOMADS — Nomads Music Lounge will offer a special dog menu on Saturday, April 9, for their monthly Pups on the Patio from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The menu includes dog smoothies and chicken sno-cones as well as a full human food menu and craft beer selection. Ten percent of proceeds will go to the Washington County Animal Shelter. Rain or shine come with your pup and enjoy their covered patio at 1431 S. School Street in Fayetteville.
BARK AT THE BALLPARK — Sunday, April 24, bring your dogs out to the ballgame for an afternoon of fun at Bark at the Ballpark. Dogs will be admitted into the NWA Naturals Ballgame for FREE as long as they are accompanied by a paid owner. It’s also Family Sunday which means kids under 12 eat free! Game starts at 2:05 p.m. Arvest Ballpark is located at 3000 S. 56th St. in Springdale
PINT NIGHT @ PACK RAT — Visit Pack Rat on Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for Pint Night #2. This dog- and kid-friendly event will include food and beer for purchase, as well as nonalcoholic beverages. Bring $6 and your photo ID to purchase the commemorative glass. Proceeds benefit NWA Land Trust. Pack Rat is located at 209 W. Sunbridge Drive in Fayetteville.
