Upcoming Events
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Rooted To Grow Garden Party
Join us for an unforgettable garden party fundraising brunch benefitting the Rooted Program of M61! Rooted is a program dedicated to empowering teen girls and fostering generational change through the pillars of protection, attention, and intention. This enchanted brunch will be full of suprises! Hear from a visionary leader who is championing the cause of empowerment and change. And engage your mind and spirit with hands-on activities! Every ticket sold will directly impact the lives of teen girls in Sebastian and Crawford County and help us plant the seeds of empowerment and change. Join us! Get Tickets Here!
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Intro to Volunteering Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short but powerful introduction to our mission and vision and the volunteer opportunities you can jump into right away! Meet other new volunteers and staff and learn about trauma informed care and self care - our beautiful guardrails for volunteers! We look forward to meeting you and can't wait to have you on the team! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Galentines Ladies Night Out "Shine On"
We are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Galentines Ladies Night Out Event benefitting Monarch 61 Project! "Shine On" is a very special night that is sure to leave women feeling connected and celebrated. We have amazing food, drinks, surprise activities, "Queen of Hearts" (the game), prizes, and a very special announcement for 2024 planned! Grab the ladies in your life and join us for an unforgettable night of fun and a powerful mission to empower the women in our community! https://www.betterunite.com/M61Project-galentinesladiesnightoutshineon
Flannel & Fizz
Flannel & Fizz kicks off the holiday season on November 18 bringing women together for a very special Ladies Night Out of shopping, dinner, and live music on Main Street in Van Buren benefiting our R.I.S.E. program. Visit our event page at https://www.betterunite.com/M61Project-flannelfizzladiesnightoutcharityevent for more details and tickets!
Breakfast with Purpose
Join area leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs in our beautiful non-profit space for networking and resource connection. Open to men and women in the community.
Shine Through Shadows
Shine Through Shadows: A Sunset Social Celebrating Survivors of Domestic Violence. Join Monarch 61 Project in a night of awareness for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Together we will enjoy purple mocktails provided by Pink House Alchemy, a little sparkle from the glitter bar, and lots of laughs during laughter yoga. What is laughing yoga? Laughing yoga involves stepping out of your comfort zone and laughing out loud with friends! This playful exercise can boost moods, build connection, and release any pain or tension when practiced in a group. Get full event details here! https://www.betterunite.com/M61Project-shinethroughshadows
A League of "Her" Own Game Night Anniversary Celebration
Can you believe it? It's been 2 AMAZING YEARS!!! Please join us at the Arvest Ball Park for a Friday Night Celebration! Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Tulsa Drillers benefitting Monarch 61 Project. Gates Open at 5:45pm, Arvest Ball Park in Springdale, $10 per ticket. Game includes postgame fireworks! Bring your whole family, co-workers, or besties and play a special part in empowering women in our community to thrive! https://betterunite.com/M61Project-aleagueofherowngamenightanniversarycelebration
Breakfast with Purpose
Join area leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs in our beautiful non-profit space for networking and resource connection. Open to men and women in the community.
Lavender & Lace
Lavender & Lace is our very first Mother & Daughter Empowerment Tea raising awareness of the bond between mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, mentors, and mentees and the impact it can have on generations to come. This year’s event will be held at the Clayton House on May 20. Visit https://betterunite.com/M61Project-lavenderlace for all the details and to purchase tickets to the event!
National Denim Day
Take a stand on April 26th for sexual assault survivors and victims and wear your denim! Visit https://denimday.org/why-denim to learn more about this important day in history and show your support in a special way! Join us in the art studio from 11:30-1pm for a Denim Painting Party and lunch. Register here! https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Breakfast with Purpose
Join area leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs in our beautiful non-profit space for networking and resource connection. Open to men and women in the community.
Earth Day
Join us in downtown VB as we celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness for Sexual Assault!
Awaken After Hours
A night of community, sexual assault education, resources and a donation at Awaken Coffee in Alma. The night includes live music and creative activities. Monarch 61 Project and the FS Crisis Intervention Center will both be on-site!
Bookish Blackout Poetry Workshop featuring Fort Smith Slam
Join us at Bookish located at the Bakery District in Fort Smith for a very special Blackout Poetry Workshop benefitting M61 @ 4:30 pm followed by open mic with Fort City Slam! Don’t miss out on a great event highlighting SAAM! https://bookishfs.com/
Wear Teal for SAAM
Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal! Teal is the color of sexual assault prevention. There is a high chance that someone in your life is a survivor of sexual harassment, assault, or abuse. Wear teal to show your support on April 4 - the SAAM Day of Action. Learn more about SAAM and how can you can increase awareness and prevention in your community! https://www.nsvrc.org/saam
Awaken After Hours Donation Drive
Drop off donations at Monarch 61 Project or Awaken Coffee anytime between April 1st through April 14th to support victims of sexual assault who seek support and shelter from the Crisis Intervention Center in Fort Smith. The FSCIC has urgent needs for the following…
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Hair brushes
Toothbrushes
Shampoo & Conditioner
Galentine's Ladies Night Out
Join us for Speed Friending - The Game, yummy grazing, amazing desserts, and mocktails. The night will be full of surprises, a fun photo booth, floral bouquet make & take, and a very special Galentine's Kendra Scott Giveaway. Our guest speaker on friendship and empowerment is Debbie Thomas! All ticket sales and donations benefit the work of Monarch 61 Project. We exist to connect, nourish, and empower women. Join us for an incredible night and empower women to thrive! Get your tickets today! https://www.betterunite.com/M61Project-galentines
Breakfast with Purpose
Join area leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs in our beautiful non-profit space for networking and resource connection. Open to men and women in the community.
Something to Chew On
Join us for an empowering open house lunch with an educational talk on Human Trafficking by Genevie Strickland, from the Morgan Nick Foundation. Registration is required. Lunch is free. Sign up today at https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1.
Something to Chew On
Give it Forward Art Class! Join us for a fun and creative lunch as we make special gifts (affirmation cards and bracelets) for Hub of Hope! Lunch is free. Registration is required. Sign up today at https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1.
Holiday Paint Party
Join us for this fun and easy painting class led by Summer Shook. Choose from two adorable 11x16 holiday canvases and see your creativity come alive! The cost of the class is $30 and includes all supplies and light snacks. Registration is required. https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1.
Holiday Card Making Class
Help support our mission! Join us for this fun and easy holiday card making class and take home 5 homemade holiday cards! Refreshments will be served. The cost for the class is $20 and registration is required. Led by Laura Pointer & Wendy Crawford. https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Holiday Junk Journal Workshop
Collect and record memories, ideas, thoughts, and inspirations in an adorable journal that you create using recycled materials! The cost for the workshop is $30 and includes all supplies and holiday snacks! Led by Juli Litchford and Vicki Anderson. Registration is required. Sign up at https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1.
Breakfast with Purpose
Join area leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs in our beautiful non-profit space for networking and resource connection. Open to men and women in the community.
Ladies Night Out & Pokeno Game Night
A very special ladies night out as part of our FUNraising November Campaign! Grab a friend and join us for dinner, game play, holiday shopping, and tons of prizes!!! Tickets to this event are $50. Space is limited. You must pre-register to play. https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Volunteer Training
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Our training prepares you to serve in the day to day fun at M61! Dress is casual and brunch is provided. Once you sign up to attend the training, there will be a link to a volunteer application in the confirmation message. Please set-up your volunteer account and complete your application before attending the training. https://www.monarch61.com/class-schedule-1
Open House & FUNraising November Kick-Off
Bring your team, take a tour, get creative, grab lunch, and make a difference! This event marks our November FUNraising campaign kick-off. We exist to connect, nourish, and empower women. You exist to make that possible!
Breakfast with Purpose
Join area leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs in our beautiful non-profit space for networking and resource connection. Open to men and women in the community.
IPV & Suicide Prevention Community Outreach Presentation
This training is provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program. Seating is limited so registration is strongly suggested. Led by Andrea Predl, LCSW and Ashley Budovec, LCSW. Training will be held in the art studio. Register under “Class Schedule”.