Hey, Conway Neighbors 👋
Roundabout Conway is back after a short break from the heat, only to return to - you guessed it - more heat!
And a burn ban! (More about that shortly!)
Let’s dive in and see whats happening in our city this week!
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Burn Ban & Late-Summer Heat
It’s no secret that Central Arkansas is feeling the sizzle this week (ahem - again! 🙄).
A regional Heat Advisory is in effect across Conway and Faulkner County, pushing heat index values up to a blistering 109°F, prompting another county-wide Burn Ban.
While we wait for Mother Nature to hit the “cool down” button, keep these quick tips in mind:
Hydrate often: Drink plenty of water before you step outside.
Protect the paws: Asphalt heats up fast—if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your pup!
Hold the flames: Keep campfires, brush burns, and outdoor open flames on hold until the ban lifts.
Stay safe, check in on your neighbors, and take advantage of Conway’s air-conditioned local spots this weekend!
📅 Your Weekend Guide
Here’s whats happening in Conway this weekend! (Remember to verify times and schedules before heading out.)
Friday, September 11, 2026
🃏 Commander Night | Game Goblins
🃏 Friday Night Modern! | Trainer J’s
🎨 Plant Bingo Painting Party | Good Day Pottery
☕ Coffeehouse Concert Series | Faulkner County Library
🎤 Friday Night Karaoke | Bear’s Den Pizza
🎸 Leta & Logan LIVE | JJ’s Grill
🎤 Kordsmeier LIVE | The Rogue Roundabout
💿 Y2K Themed Dance Party!! W/ DJ DC | King’s Live Music
Saturday, September 12, 2026
👩🎨 Wheel Try It - Pottery Class | Glazin Pottery Studio
👩🌾 Downtown Conway Farmer’s Market | 718 Parkway St
🎂 All Ages Cake Decorating Class (Fall Tree) | Frost Your Cake Studio
📚 The Bridge of Evon Book III: The War that Split the World Launch Event | Bean’s Books, Pickles Gap Village
🌿 Conway Farmer’s Market | Antioch Baptist Church
🌱 ChickenPaw Plantery Pop-Up Market | The Rogue Roundabout
🎅 Santa Beach Mini’s | Brush & Blossom
🐗 Woo Paint Sooie! Project Night | Good Day Pottery
🏈 North Dakota State Bison at Central Arkansas Bears Football | Estes Stadium
🃏 Pokemon Standard Tournament | Trainer J’s
🎤 Karaoke & Trivia Night | Bear’s Den Pizza
🔥 Fire And Flow | Beaverfork Lake Park
🎸 Cold Crown LIVE | TC’s Midtown Grill
🎤 Chyna Cat & the Honeyeaters LIVE | Kings Live Music
Sunday, September 13, 2026
🎨 September Bubble Painting Workshop | Good Day Pottery
🧁 All Ages Cupcake Decorating Class (Football) | Frost Your Cake Studio
🃏 Kids Club | Trainer J’s
🎶 Rock of Pages (after hours jam session) | Faulkner County Library
🔥 Experience Fire & Flow at Beaverfork Lake Park
If you’re looking for somehere to spend your Saturday evening, head to Beaverfork Lake Park for the Fire & Flow community gathering!
It’s completely free to attend, highly family-friendly, and offers a mesmerizing visual display right along the shoreline.
Bring a lawn chair, enjoy the cool breeze off the lake (or dive in if its still too hot!), and watch local performers showcase their art as the sun sets over the water.
📅 Saturday, September 12th, 6:00PM - 10:00PM
📍 Beaverfork Lake Park
Local Author Celebrates Book Launch at Bean’s Books
Local bookstore Bean’s Books is hosting a special book launch event.
Stop by to celebrate the release of The Bridge of Evon Book III: The War that Split the World.
It’s the latest installment in the fantasy series by local author and owner of Bean’s Books, Marshall Cunningham.
Meet the author, grab a signed copy, and support one of Conway’s favorite independent book shops.
📅 Saturday, September 12th, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
📍 Beans’s Books | Pickles Gap Village
🧗♀️ Climb And Clink Community Event
Looking to combine a little movement with local flavor?
Climb Conway is teaming up with The Rogue Roundabout for the Climb & Clink Community Event.
Climbers of all skill levels can enjoy a discounted climbing session paired with a custom local brew tasting in a private room.
Even better - proceeds go to support the Arkansas Climbers Coalition, helping preserve and maintain climbing areas across the Natural State.
📅 Friday, September 11th 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Rogue Roundabout
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Community News: Conway Corp Lights Up the Navajo Nation
Several local lineworkers recently took their expertise more than 1,000 miles west to take part in the Light Up Navajo initiative.
Across the Navajo Nation, approximately 15,000 families still live without access to electricity.
Working in rugged desert terrain the Conway Corp team helped erect power poles, string miles of overhead lines, and connect families to the grid for the very first time.
For residents who have lived for decades without power, the hookups bring life-changing essentials.
We are proud of our local lineworkers for representing Conway, and using their skills to bring light and comfort to families in need.
👀 Looking Ahead
Plan your week ahead with these upcoming local events.
Pottery & Podcast Night — Tuesday, Sept 15 @ 5:00PM: Enjoy a podcast while you paint at Conway Art Center
Ann Wilson & Tripsitter Live at UCA — Tuesday, Sept. 15 @ 7:00 PM: Legendary Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson performs live at Reynolds Performance Hall.
Conway Symphony Orchestra: Free Concert in the Park — Friday, Sept. 18 @ 7:15 PM: Grab a lawn chair or blanket at Laurel Park for a free outdoor evening performance with food trucks on site.
⭐ Thats a Wrap, Conway
That’s all for this week folks! Stay cool, stay hydrated, and have a fantastic weekend.
We will be back next Thursday with more Conway news and happenings.
- Your Friends At Roundabout Conway 🙋♀️
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