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Local Food, Local Art, Local Music: Be Local

The Historic Downtown Farmers Market (HDFM) announces the opening of the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market (HSFAM) Main Season 2019 on Saturday, May 4, 7:00 a.m. to noon. “We are excited to open Main Season this year! We have a lot of returning faces, and some new vendors, too. There will be truckloads of local produce, meats, eggs, plants, flowers, baked goods, jewelry, art, crafts and clothing. Local musician,

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Lifestyle Changes Begin with Simple Math

By Alison Crane Over one million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year and it is estimated over 84 million Americans age 18 and older have prediabetes and are at risk for developing full diabetes. Research has shown that making two lifestyle changes: reduce weight and increase physical activity, can reduce the incidence of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 60%. Why not try using some simple math

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Tarot: Justice/Adjustment #XI

By Michelle Crandell The Fool practices welcoming change. As he does so, a new question enters his mind. “How do I stay centered, true to myself?” He spots a woman sitting in the center where two roads cross. Two men stand before her, arguing. The Fool approaches. “The woman is blind!” he sees. “The men are brothers!” he hears. One brother says, “The inheritance is in my possession. ‘Possession is

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Sleeping Beauty Ballet Challenging Feet!

This spring, the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) will bring The Sleeping Beauty to life. The young artists of HSCDTC, with the aid of some of the finest professional artists from around the country, will present this incredible master piece of sound and movement. The Sleeping Beauty is for many, a cherished childhood bedtime story. Not published until the 17th Century, The Sleeping Beauty ballet was adapted from the

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Center for Spiritual Oneness Welcomes New Leadership

Rev. Aliza Bloom Robinson, an ordained Unity minister of 19 years, is thrilled to be joining the Center for Spiritual Oneness. She shares: “I first learned about the Center last summer, when I attended a World Peace Day event in their building. I immediately had a sense come over me of ‘I have work to do here.’ This was fascinating to me on many levels. My ministry, Divine-Awakening.org, is online

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Take Stress Out of Your Life During National Stress Awareness Month

By Felisha Butler It is National Stress Awareness Month and in today’s world, stress is inescapable but there are ways to avoid having it take over your life. Stress can be caused by several things: family, jobs, money, friendships. However, when you approach it the right way, you can figure out how to confront the stress and make a better life for yourself. Stress can result in a variety of

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BubbaLu’s Gets New Owners: Meet Ginger & Jeff Bastin

BubbaLu’s new owners, Ginger and Jeff Bastin, have done many things in their careers but haven’t run a restaurant…until now. Jeff is a retired aerospace engineer who fixed jets all over the world. From Boeing 787’s, to Embraer and Bombardier regional jets, Jeff has worked on all of them. Ginger has a Master’s Degree from OU in Health and Human Services and previously worked in the medical field managing the

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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