Current Events

Omni Members and Friends Gathering paused Planting Good Seeds For the Future We Want Omni was planning to hold our annual Members and Friends Lasagna Dinner on October 17… right up until our friends Indivisible National announced that they’ll be doing their pre-election event that same day. So far we haven’t told anybody but you that we were doing this event, so let’s us hold off a bit. We may have lasagna after the election. We can either celebrate or commisserate together over dinner. But put October 17 on your calendar anyway. Whatever Indivisible decides to do that day, they’ll […]

Thurs Sept 24 – 6:00 pm – Benton County Quorum Court215 E. Central Ave, Bentonville Administrative BuildingParking in front Benton County law enforcement is deep entangled with ICE. It’s been characterized as “out of control.” Immigrant neighbors are in serious jeopardy. If you’re available to attend and support PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR ASAP! You could speak in support, or just be a presence. Springdale immigrant defense group AIRE provides these helpful guidelines above for attending and speaking at the Bentonville Quorum Court. Looks a bit different than WashCo. Thank you AIRE.

iFriend Programs Omni folks can be part of the solution right now when the problem is so big. International students are still needing friends. Now more than ever! Hello!  My name is Clark Eckels and I coordinate the iFriend Program at the University of Arkansas in the office of International Students & Scholars. This fall, we have many new international students arriving in Fayetteville, and we are seeking individuals and families from across NWA who would be interested in joining the iFriend Program as Friendship Family Hosts this semester! We would be thankful if you could help spread the word amongst […]

Right Now to Help Shape the Midterms From free postcard kits to voter-registration drives, here’s what each campaign does and how you can get involved from home. The 50501 Movement

Hope Is a Weapon Scot Nakagawa from The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook  From:antiauthoritarianplaybook@substack.com Mon, Aug 24 Hope Is a Weapon Holding onto hope is one of the most defiant things you can do. Scot Nakagawa, The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook Aug 24,2026, Waging Nonviolence If you feel worn down lately – like the news arrives faster than you can process it, like every week brings a new edict, a new outrage, a new reason to despair – I want you to know the feeling is not an accident. It’s the point. And I want to make a case that sounds soft but is actually […]

League of Women Voters are the area experts on voting rights and registering to vote. If you’re worried about election theft and want to do something, look for them at Farmers Market, or attend one of their Drinks and Dialogues events to find a role where you can make your mark.

Natural State Voters invites you to Natural State Votes National and State Candidate Forum Tuesday October 13 – 6:00 pm – Jones Center for Families Springdale 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764 Arkansas: PROUD TO BE PURPLE! Natural State Voters and Washington County Democrats invite you to a conversation with national and statewide candidates who really share your values, Northwest Arkansas. If you haven’t met Hallie, Fred, Rob, and other candidates who are poised to take Arkansas in a fresh direction, then this is your chance. Join them to learn what they see for our state, and bring friends. […]

Friday Sept 4 – 6:30 pm – Omni Center 3274 N. Lee Ave. Just who is James Baldwin? What exactly did he do to transform this sadly racist nation? Whew. SO MUCH!  If you’re one of us who’s grappling with how to extract our country and our people from MAGA and authoritarian domination, don’t miss this conversation. It’s critical to having a future worth living.