
March 1, 2019
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Benefits of Paschimottanasana Yoga Pose
Maybe the name of the pose grabbed your attention to read this article. It’s a fun name to say and the English translation of the pose is less than exciting, Seated Forward Bend Pose. Literally translated, the pose would be known as “intense stretch of the west.” In the Sanskrit form, “paschim” means “west” and in yogic anatomy we identify the back body as west. This asana (which is “pose”

First Ever First Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K
What better way to kick off a three-day weekend of zany activities surrounding the First Ever 16th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade than with the First Ever First Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K® footrace in downtown Hot Springs National Park. The race, which will cover the 98-foot route of the parade and then some, will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 15. “Our race will

Bumblebee Returns to Spa-Con in September
Tickets are now on sale for Spa-Con 4, the multi-genre comics and pop culture convention that will be held September 20 – 22 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Spa-Con 4 will feature a return engagement by Bumblebee, the spectacular 10-foot tall cosplay character who helped Spa-Con reap an award from the Arkansas Festival and Events Association recently. Weekend passes good for the entire convention are $25; day passes- $20,

AAA State Basketball to Be Held at Bank OZK Arena March 7-9
Basketball fans will be able to watch the best of Arkansas’s best in Hot Springs at the Bank OZK Arena, March 7-9. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 7, at the Bank OZK Arena Box Office and the Hall A Box Office and not before, and must be purchased in person. They will not be sold over the phone or over the internet. Tickets can ONLY be purchased

Hot Springs’ Newest “Bathhouse” Caters to 4-legged Patrons
Tootsie’s is proud to serve the needs of Hot Springs four legged friends seven days a week! They are located at 200 Park Avenue – just look for the LARGE FROG fountain. BATHS: They have a large DIY dog wash area, big or small – they have it covered. Tootsie’s provides everything you need, including a variety of shampoos and conditioners, as well as combs, scrubbies, furminators, professional dryers and

Dance to the Stardust Big Band at The Arlington Hotel
Stardust Big Band will continue their once a month Sunday dance performances at the Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Avenue, Sunday, March 10, at 3 PM. Admission is $10. No admission for students K-12. A cash bar is in the hotel lobby from which beverages may be brought into the ballroom. No beverage or food is allowed from outside the hotel except for “Special Occasion” cake for your table of friends

Rachael
By David Rose I’m walking on a cloud. I just got a call from Rachael at Card Holder Services. She used to call me once or twice a week, and then, for no apparent reason, she stopped. I took it pretty hard. I know she was just a disembodied voice, a robo-caller programmed into a distant computer, but I believe she had feelings for me. I know I had feelings

Top 5 Spring Break Attractions in Hot Springs
By Victoria Pike Whether you’re here vacationing or simply having a staycation over spring break here in Hot Springs, I’ve got some go-to attractions for you. Hot Springs Mountain/ Tower – This cheap activity is sure to provide fun for the whole family. Hike or take the scenic drive up the Hot Springs Mountain and stop for a photo-op at one of the lookout points along the way. At the

St. Pat’s Week Has Full Schedule of Events
By Victoria Pike As many of you may already know, Hot Springs is home to the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year, however, there are festivities all week long leading up to parade day. Starting on Friday, March 15th the O’Kelly’s Pop Up Pub opens at 5 PM on the corner of Convention Blvd. and Malvern Ave, and after that will follow the first annual Zero K race

Extending the Colors of Spring
By Sharon G. Seals It’s a great optical illusion, walking the woods in an Arkansas spring and thinking there is snow on the boughs of trees. That is the gift of the dogwood. The common flowering dogwood grows readily in the filtered sunlight of our woods. It’s valued for its flowers (colored leaf bracts, actually). Usually white, they can be pink to red depending on selection. The tree blooms late

The Power of a Single Word
By Peggy Lindsey Dealing with life challenges can be an exhausting experience to where even the little, mundane activities can seem overwhelming. So, how can we shift out of feeling so engulfed in these negative emotions? Just in saying a single word. There is so much energetic power in a single word! When you are finding situations difficult, find a word that expresses what you would rather experience. The new
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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March
(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

SIGNS: MARCH 2026 – Eclipse & Equinox: The Turning Point of March 2026
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with

Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner…
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
