April 26, 2020

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Coloring with Marty Noble – New York Times Bestseller & Artist

Marty Noble, who called Hot Springs, Arkansas, home for a while, began creating art for coloring books for Dover Publications in 1993, and has stayed very busy at it for over 25 years, publishing over 350 coloring books. Marty’s travels and constant visual absorption of the world around translated into numerous exciting and breathtaking works of art. Seeing the world through a unique set of lenses, Marty has the magical

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Make the Most of Your Quarantine Time

By Leslie Fisher Social distancing has left many of us with a lot of time on super-sanitized hands. But there is plenty more to do besides binge-watching TV or obsessing over the news. Below are some ideas to keep you active, both mentally and physically, along with some ways to stay engaged with the local community while still keeping your distance.  Tap Your Creativity Remember that adult coloring book you

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Farmers Market: Local Food. Local Art. Local Music. Be Local.

The Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but hope to reopen mid-May – just in time for produce fresh from the farm to start arriving. In the Market’s years of operation, few Saturdays have been missed, so during this uncertain time, if possible, please continue to patronize our vendors. The Market is traditionally open all year, and has two seasons – Main

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Using Trusted Sources for Your Information

By Alison Crane While the internet is a great source of information and entertainment, being careful about where your information is coming from is essential to your family’s well-being. For over 100 years, the Cooperative Extension Service has connected Arkansas communities with trusted research to help the adoption of best practices. That mission has not changed today. 4-H & Youth Development Agriculture & Natural Resources Community & Economic Development Family

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Arkansas Books: Butterfly Dream: A Friendship Takes Flight

By Erin Wood Ahead of the April 2, 2020 release of her children’s book Butterfly Dreams: Friendship Takes Flight and her original single “Butterflies and Honeybees,” Little Rock author, illustrator, and children’s music teacher Carol Dabney is helping kids enjoy time with music and puppets on her new YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/dabohana). As we are all called upon to encourage each other through challenging times, Dabney’s book and accompanying song offer

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Yoga: Benefits of Yoga During Stressful Times

Karen Watson Reeves is hosting online yoga classes for children as well as adults.Photography – Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesThis column is taking a different turn this month, which seems appropriate since just about everything else in our lives is pretty different at this moment in time, too. Typically, I share a particular yoga pose and write about some of the benefits of the pose featured. This month I

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Tarot: Swords – Mental Energy

In Tarot, the Seven of Swords represents challenging mental states. By Michelle Crandell In the Tarot, Minor Arcana cards are divided into four suits – Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles. Each suit is associated with personal qualities, astrological signs, and challenges connected to the suit. Swords represent mental energy: thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and the process of thinking itself. Decision making, problem solving, reasoning and logic are represented by cards in

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect