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Yoga: Benefits of Tortoise Pose

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Tortoise Pose – a deep stretching pose that releases tightness and stiffness. By Karen Watson ReevesMany yoga poses are named after characteristics of nature and Tortoise (or Turtle) Pose is one of them. Tortoises draw inward when they sense danger, and in this yoga posture, the yogi moves inward and the focus shifts from the outward world to the internal. Tortoise is a deep stretching pose

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Bridge Street Entertainment District to Come Alive in September

September weekends will be jumping in Hot Springs’ Bridge Street Entertainment District, with blues, jazz, country music, motorcycles, a demonstration of electric automobiles, and a return engagement by the popular Memphis Soul Revue. Oh yes — there will be a pickleball tournament too. “We kicked off the new entertainment district in June with four weekends of free live music concerts, and September will see even more opportunities for residents and

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GC Library Interviews Local “Renditions” Photographer

Eli Vega will unveil some of his “renditions” in a live stream on Garland County Library’s Facebook page. Eli Vega, local professional photographer, author, and instructor, has set out on a daring quest: to create his photographic renditions of thirty famous paintings. He has completed twenty-three and has already started writing his book about the project. After the book is published, he will have a traveling art exhibit, starting right here in Hot Springs.

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Cosplay Stars to Judge Spa-Con V Contest

Michael (Knightmage) Wilson in costume. Cosplay competition judged by four well-known cosplay performers has been added to the jam-packed menu of features for Spa-Con V, the comics and pop culture convention scheduled September 24 – 26 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book or video game. “The contest on Saturday, September 25, is part of Spa-Con’s Cosplay

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Spa Squirt Race November 13th

The Squirt Race is November 13th, 2021, at 11AM and will start on Convention Blvd across from Embassy Suites. The cost is $10 and participants will receive a T-shirt and a medal. 1st-3rd place awards will be given to each boy and girl in their age group.  The age groups and distances are:Ages 2 – 4:  2/10 of a mileAges 5 – 6:  3/10 of a mileAges 7 – 8:

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Greatest Pickleball Fest in Hot Springs

The Big Pickle – The World’s Greatest Pickleball Festival will take over the streets of downtown Hot Springs Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, partnering with the Blues and Jazz Festivals. Festivities include; vendors, food trucks, beer gardens, sidewalk cafes, live music, and other entertainment in a town with plenty of history and hiking to explore! Zone 1: Parking lot at Market Street and Central Avenue.Zone 2: Hot Springs Farmer’s Market.Zone

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Tikes, Trikes & Trails – An Event for the Entire Family!

The 14th Annual Tikes, Trikes, and Trails has been scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Entergy Park, 530 Lakepark Drive. Registration starts at 9:00 AM and activities will begin at 10:00 AM. All ages and abilities are welcome. Ages 8 and under will ride on paved trails and ages 9 and up will ride on a natural surface trail with a Mountain Bike Instructor. Helmets are required. Bicycle Safety

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2021 Huff, Puff, Then Stuff

The 2021 5K Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 25. Come run on the iconic Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail and support future trail construction in Hot Springs. Family friendly for all ages and abilities. Lots of awards! Exercise fun before your feast! Special thanks to presenting sponsor Window Mart and all of the event sponsors. Register today at www.runsignup.com. The event is hosted by Hot Springs

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Northwoods Sept. Full Moon Ride

The Northwoods Full Moon Group Mountain Bike Ride will take place Monday, September 20, at 6PM*. The rides will be no drop beginner to intermediate routes. The routes will depend on the skill level of the participants. Each ride will last for around an hour on the trails. Riders will meet at the Waterworks Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive, at 6:00. All riders must have a mountain bike in working order,

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Happy Productive Life: Bouncing Back from Burnout

By Christi Nation – Part 1 We all want to succeed. We all have goals we work toward even if the work is not conscious. A promotion, a new house, a diet and exercise plan, surviving a pandemic. Ah, the pandemic….that’s the tough one. Constant changes and uncertainty cause massive stress. That stress causes, you guessed it – BURNOUT. Burnout is not being able to take one more step toward

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Master Gardeners: Tea Hibiscus

Hibiscus blooms – while rich in acid, antioxidants, and pectin, the calyxes are also used for preserves and relishes. By Debbie TripWho doesn’t love hibiscus with over 200 species, both tropical and hardy? Let’s focus on the wonderful heirloom tea type, Hibiscus Sabdariffa, or Roselle. When you see the plant and its blooms, it is obvious that it is related to Rose of Sharon (hibiscus syriacus) and Okra (hibiscus esculentus)

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Low Key Arts presents the 17th annual Valley of the Vapors Music Festival

Low Key Arts is pleased to announce the 17th annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival (VOV) taking place Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, 2021 at Cedar Glades Park in Hot Springs. This year, the festival is condensed into two action-packed nights featuring eleven of the most exciting underground bands from around the U.S. and beyond.  And, for the first time in its history, VOV will include camping, as

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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