July 19, 2020

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Build Bridges to Connect to Others

Find the beautiful spark in others and allow it to support the building of bridges in our lives. By Peggy LindseyRecent weeks and months created deep crevices in our society and in our lives. Secluded in isolation within our homes, followed by violence and horror in many cities and towns across our country, have left us confused as we wonder what comes next. Have we become prisoner to those that

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Position Open for Festival & Programming Coordinator

The Hot Springs Area Culture Alliance, (HSACA) a non-profit organization with the mission to celebrate, advocate, and promote the arts in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is seeking a Festival and Programming Coordinator. This part-time contract position will be the key management leader for Arts & The Park, a ten-day celebration of the arts held annually in the spring that showcases local and statewide artists and includes gallery walk, virtual studio tours,

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“Best Bartenders in Hot Springs!”

Hotel Hale’s Happy Hour Thursday – Sunday features specialty drinks and tasty bar bites. Hotel Hale, located at 341 Central Ave., is home to a gorgeous restaurant, Eden—which features a full-service bar, tended by Turner and Susie—deemed by guests as Hot Springs’s best bartenders. Guests have raved in reviews and in person about Eden’s crafty bartender Turner, and Susie’s incredible customer service. Together, they make up Eden’s bartending team, and

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Friends of the Garland County Library Reopen Used Book Sale Room

Garland County Library reopens the book sale room and will once again accept donations from the public with certain caveats. By Paul KagebeinThe Friends of the Garland County Library resumed operations on Wednesday, July 1st. The used book sale room located in the southwest corner of the Garland County Library will reopen and donations from the public will be accepted, with caveats. Volunteers with the Friends of the Library request

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Crater of Diamonds Reveals Two Large Recent Finds

Dr. Mindy Pomtree named her 6.39 ct. diamond “Serendipity.” Confirmation of two large diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds State Park made for a busy week at the park, one of the only places in the world where the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source. Dr. Mindy Pomtree of Benton, AR, found her diamond in June when she spotted a glittering pebble on top of the

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Make Half Your Grains Whole

Whole grains are products made from 100% of the entire grain kernel – the bran, germ and endosperm. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. By Alison Crane When trying to eat a balanced diet, My Plate has recommendations depending on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain

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Artists’ Workshop Hosts July Virtual Gallery Walk

Featured artist, Jim Heinley’s work includes (top) Notting Hill London – oil, and (below) Water Tanks #1 -oil. Artists’ Workshop Gallery at 610A Central Avenue, in Hot Springs, is excited to announce that Jim Heinley will be the featured artist for the month of July. In addition, the gallery is hosting a special event of small works by its artists, “6 x 6 for 36.” Jim Heinley and his wife,

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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