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Ryan Lester, 10, left, of Rogers (above) and her siblings, Anndi Jo Awbrey, 15, and Gage Awbrey, 13, attempt to catch snowflakes on their tongues Friday while attending Downtown Bentonville Inc.’s first First Friday event of the season in Bentonville. Bitter cold weather kept many residents away, but those who attended the event enjoyed live entertainment, food, business vendors and family friendly activities. The next First Friday will be April 5. (Left) Abigail Rogers of Sulphur Springs decorates the tent for her business Chroma Art Face Painting.