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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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