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Garland County Library Hosts Family Friendly Events All September Long

By Paul Kagebein The relentless heat may very well continue into September 2019, but the Garland County Library will continue to be a cool oasis of activities. Most residents of a place will have a healthy curiosity about the future of their community. One of the most famous and constantly evolving landmarks of our own community is Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. On Thursday, September 5th, at 6pm, Jed Doro, Vice

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If I Read It on the Internet, It Must Be True

By Alison Crane Confused by the wealth of information on the web? Here are some hints to finding credible information. The internet really is a great place to find out about “stuff.” Even young children tell their parents or teachers to “google it” when they do not know an answer. Unfortunately, with so much information available it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Anyone can set up a

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Extension Homemakers Clubs

By Alison Crane EHC does not stand for Educators Helping Communities, but those words describe the members of the Extension Homemakers clubs. With a long history, generations of members have worked together to learn better ways of doing things and serve their communities through volunteering. Partnering with the U of A Cooperative Extension Service, Extension Homemakers are one of the largest volunteer groups in the state and provide hours of

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Tarot: The Tower XVI

By Michelle Crandell A great tower looms before the Fool, magnificent and oddly familiar. “Oh, yeah,” he muses, “I helped build this tower, back in the day. I was quite full of myself back then.” He laughs ruefully, “I bet there are a lot of people strutting around up there right now… all talking about themselves at the same time, trying to impress each other.” He sighs, “I’m so glad

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Public is Invited to Grand Opening of Blue Waters Gallery

Blue Waters Fine Art and Design reopens for Gallery Walk, Friday, Sept. 6, at their new location at 825 Central Avenue in the downtown Arts District. The gallery is nestled between Justus Gallery and Maxwell Blade in the historic Malco Theater. “Finding a space downtown was a seemingly-impossible dream come true for us,” says Laura Blue Waters. “When I was a kid this building was a restaurant and bar that

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Arkansas Books – Adam Gets Back in the Game

A monthly series including news about an Arkansas book, author, event, or item of literary interest to Arkansans. By Erin Wood As students head back to school nationwide, teachers, librarians, parents, and school counselors are thinking of books that will best benefit their students and children. Sometimes, kids have faced challenges that can be difficult for families to discuss, and the right book can be essential to initiating conversation and,

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ACANSA Arts Festival Packed with a Talented Line-up of Events

From Texas swing and classical strings to stand-up comedy and silver screen, the ACANSA Arts Festival of the South provides central Arkansas with arts opportunities for a spectacular September. ACANSA provides an invigorating line-up, from Sept. 13 – 28, of world-class music, dance, theatre, culinary and visual arts to partner venues in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Single event tickets begin at $20, and several educational and visual arts

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Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create

Happy 150th Birthday, Hot Springs!  

Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin.  Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society.  “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years

Melissa Carper Will Open Inaugural Birding Festival of the South 

Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot