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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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“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