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24th Annual Autumn Haiku Festival to be Held Nov. 13-14

Haiku poet Lee Gurga. The 24th Annual Autumn Haiku Festival will be held on November 13-14, 2020, at the Arlington Hotel. There will be two famous haiku poets as distinguished speakers: Lee Gurga and John Stevenson. Both have served as president of the premier organization – The Haiku Society of America (HSA). www.hsa-haiku.org. The festival is hosted by the Arkansas Haiku Society founded in 1997, in the living room of

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Library Launches Fall Reading Festival for Kids and Teens

Great prizes await participants in the Fall Reading Festival at GC Library. By Erin Baber The Garland County Library launches its first ever Fall Reading Festival for kids and teens ages 18 and under. Unlike the Summer Reading Program which has participants log minutes they spend reading throughout the summer, the Fall Reading Festival requires participants to complete certain tasks to earn tickets for raffle prizes. Each time a task

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Garvan Plans New Daytime Winter Garden Festival

Areas that were previously inaccessible during holiday lights will now be open, such as the Evans Children’s Adventure Garden, the Evans Tree House, the Hixson Nature Preserve, and the Perry Wildflower Overlook. Garvan Woodland Gardens will be presenting an all-new daytime winter garden festival in 2020. According to executive director Bob Bledsoe, “In light of the pandemic of 2020 and the need to provide an experience that allows for social

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Garvan Gardens Expanded Hours Begin October 1

Beginning Thursday, October 1, Garvan Woodland Gardens, located at 550 Arkridge Road, will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. The Chipmunk Cafe will be open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. Admission to the Gardens is by EXACT CASH or CREDIT CARD only. As always, members are admitted free. Please bring your membership card and photo ID for admission. Golf Cart tours will be available on a

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Tarot: Coping with Uncertainty: The Path

By Michelle Crandell    1. The attitude to be aware of within yourself: FIVE OF CUPS: Disappointment.  Accept that you will have moments, even days when you “loose heart.” Recognizing “what has been spilled” emotionally will make you sad. As a group, humans are currently letting each other down. Excessive focus on this reality will limit your ability to love what is still beautiful and good for you in the present

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World Mental Health Day

By Alison Crane Did you know October 10th, the second Saturday of 2020, will be celebrated as World Mental Health Day? The objective of this day is to spread awareness about mental health issues and to reduce the stigma faced by families and individuals coping with those problems. While 1 in 5 people will experience a diagnosable mental health condition in their lives, 5 out of 5 people will go through a challenging

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Six Bridges Book Festival October 8–18

By Erin Wood Calling all book lovers and anyone looking for some awesome entertainment! Set your calendar for the virtual Six Bridges Book Festival (formerly the Arkansas Literary Festival), October 8–18.  As always, the Fest offers something for everyone, with more than 60 authors and presenters writing nonfiction, fiction, and children’s titles.  In the mood to take out some aggression in the kitchen? Attend Katherine Alford’s Rage Baking: The Transformative

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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