Upcoming Annual Celebration in Norwest Arkansas

Cancer Challenge

The U.S.S. Cancer Challenge is slated for 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Tickets for the nautically themed casual event are $50. Features include wine and beer tasting, casino and live and silent auctions. Information: 273-3172.


Summer Salsa

Summer Salsa to benefit Children's House is slated from 7 to 10 p.m. June 29 at the Springdale Country Club. Tickets are $50. Information and tickets: 872-7479 or childrenshousenwa.org.

1920s Gala

A black tie and 1920s attire "1920s Gala" to benefit the Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Agency, formerly the Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. June 30 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.

The event will feature a costume contest, auction and jazz band. Tickets are $100. Information and tickets: 927-1025.

Beau Foundation Charity Events

The 2007 Prenatal Charity Casino Night and Texas Hold'em Tournament is slated for 7-11 p.m. July 6 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. Admission is a $25 donation for table games and $250 reserves a seat in the poker tournament. Reservations recommended.

The 2007 Beau Classic Charity Golf Tournament four-person scramble will have two shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. on July 9 at Pinnacle Country Club. Team entry is $1,000 and hole sponsorships are available for $2,000.

The 2007 Prenatal Charity Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 at Pinnacle Country Club. Individual tickets are $35, tables of eight are $500 and tables of four are $250.

For regsistration and sponsorship opportunities, call 254-3696.

Opening Nite Gala

Arts Center of the Ozarks will host an Opening Nite Gala for Guys and Dolls at 6:30 p.m. July 13. Festivities will include a New York City street vendor themed pre-show reception, hors d'oevres and beverages, live music, plus a champagne intermission. Tickets are $30. Information and tickets: 751-5441 or artscenteroftheozarks.org.

One Particular Harbor

The Ryan Gibson Foundation will host the sixth annual One Particular Harbort fundraiser for leukemia research at 6:30 p.m. July 14 at the Fayetteville Town Center. Tickets for the tropically themed event are $75 and may be purchased by calling 571-1313.