Life in Northwest Arkansas has so much to offer, but we all face challenges, and it’s easy to feel disconnected and isolated at times. We believe we can change that.
Weaving NWA is dedicated to building a stronger, more connected community where people genuinely care for one another and everyone feels a sense of belonging. This is our home, and together, we can create spaces for open conversations, shared stories, and meaningful connections.
Join us as we bring people together, share experiences, and help weave a vibrant, welcoming community. Let’s make NWA a place where everyone truly feels at home.
Weaving NWA November Events
We have a wonderful line up of activities and ways to weave in the community this month. We hope to see you at one of them!
Join us at Weave the People: The Joy of Mutuality – Nov 15, 2025
Weave the People, presented by Weaving NWA, is back with our next gathering: The Joy in Mutuality on November 15, 2025. This event is more than just a celebration; it’s a day of collective brainstorming and a day dedicated to forging new connections across this region we call home.
Featuring Arkansas’s own joy and happiness speaker, Kim Hodous, “The Joy in Mutuality” promises to inspire you with fresh ideas for cultivating a life filled with happiness. Together, we’ll explore how to foster a joyful sense of wellbeing for one another across Northwest Arkansas. We’re bringing together inspiring NWA thought leaders, grassroots leaders, and engaged citizens to boldly tackle pressing challenges and discover new ways to spark joy together. And we want YOU to be part of it!
Prepare for a day filled with thought-provoking speakers, engaged community members, delicious bites from locally owned restaurants, and activities designed to energize both your mind and body. You’ll leave recharged, with a renewed sense of joy in living, working, and creating new opportunities to weave a stronger Northwest Arkansas. It happens November 15, 2025 9am – 3pm at the The Apollo on Emma 308 W Emma Ave, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Community Training: Managing Conflict During the Holidays – Dec 3, Fayetteville Public Library
Join us for a thoughtful and interactive session designed to strengthen your communication and conflict management skills—just in time for the holiday season. Through reflection, storytelling, and guided dialogue, we’ll explore how to approach tough conversations with empathy, curiosity, and care. Together, we’ll strengthen our ability to listen, speak, and connect across differences in ways that nurture peace and belonging.
This training is designed for anyone looking to enhance their communication and conflict resolution skills, whether in a workplace, team setting, or personal relationships. Join us for an engaging and interactive session that will help you become a better listener and communicator!
It happens Dec 3, 2025 10am -1:45pm at the Fayetteville Public Library 401 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701
Coffee and Conversation: For Art Students/Professionals
Sunday, November 9 | Good Dog Cafe | 2640 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, AR | 3:00pm-5:00pm
RSVP here
Congratulations to the 2025 NWA Weaver Awardees!
The Weaver Awards recognize folks who are building social trust by bringing neighbors together to tackle a shared problem where they live. Each Awardee will receive $5,000, for a total of $100,000, to support their grassroots work strengthening relationships and weaving stronger communities across Northwest Arkansas.
The Weaver Awards are part of a national movement to recognize, support, and uplift local trust builders who are weaving a stronger social fabric across the country. The initiative is led nationally by Weave: The Social Fabric Project and locally through Weaving NWA, which is shaped by the voices and needs of the Northwest Arkansas community.
The 2025 NWA Weaver Awardees represent a wide range of neighbors. Some are fostering connection over meals and storytelling, others use art, nature, or shared tradition. While each project looks different, all share the same belief: when folks show up for one another, build relationships, and work to solve shared issues, they strengthen the social fabric of their community. The Awardees serve different communities across Benton and Washington counties, from Farmington to Fayetteville.
Start your own Coffee & Conversations
Many people in our community feel lonely and disconnected. We can change that. We started the Coffee & Conversations to create spaces across NWA where folks can come together, have conversations, and bond over a coffee or tea. We are now opening it to neighbors and community leaders to host their own and create spaces where trust can be formed and social connection can be renewed. If you are interested in starting one, we’ll provide you with some conversations guides, a structured format to get you started, and some funds to buy the first round of coffee and tea.
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The Weave Community is an online home where weavers gather for peer support, learning, and collaboration. They share resources, discuss challenges, offer mentorship, and celebrate successes. Once a member, you can join the Weave NWA Community to connect with other weavers in Benton and Washington counties.