January 28, 2022

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Word Prison

For the empathetic wordsmith…From our Guest Blogger By John Swinburn, Posted on January 8, 2022 I sit at my desk, hands on the keyboard. Once I begin to type, I cautiously expect words to flow from my fingers like water from an artesian well. Sometimes, my expectations are met. Too often, though, words struggle to escape, as if the alphabet were holding them in a subterranean linguistic prison, waiting to

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Pink Avenue Hosts “For the Love of Women” Benefit for Abby Hill

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward building a cottage for a single mother and her children. Boutique retailer Pink Avenue is organizing a dazzling charitable event “For the Love of Women” to raise funds for Abby Hill whose mission is to help at-risk families by providing housing, and individual and group training, in a safe, simple, and sustainable way.  The event consists of a fashion show set to live

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Wildcat Marathon Mountain Bike Race

The Marathon will be an amazing 22 Mile Lap. The Wildcat Marathon and Northwoods Enduro will be back Saturday, February 12, for the second annual event in Hot Springs.  The event will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #2 – the Northwoods Enduro. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the

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Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival in Hot Springs April 3

This year the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will also include lectures and workshops for those wanting a more hands-on experience. The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the fifth annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 in Horner Hall, at 134 Convention Boulevard. This family-friendly event will be free to attend.  The 2022 festival will again feature cultural demonstrations,

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Lake Hamilton Site of High School Fishing Championship

High school teams from across the state will compete in a day-long competition. The Arkansas State High School Fishing Championship, part of the Student Angler Federation affiliated with The Bass Federation, will be held Sun., April 24, 2022, on Lake Hamilton.  The tournament will bring in high school fishing teams from across the state for a day-long competition. The high school fishing teams will launch from the Arkansas Game and

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Altrusa and Voices Rising

Summer Celebration group shot. Fine dining and romantic music—what better way could there be to start your Valentine’s Weekend celebration? Altrusa of Hot Springs Village and Voices Rising have joined forces for this special evening, the proceeds from which will benefit Altrusa’s community service projects, especially in the area of literacy. Saturday, February 12 is the date, 5:00 p.m. is the time, the Coronado Center Ballroom is the location. The

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Yoga: Benefits of Five Point Star Pose

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates two versions of Five Point Star Pose, a beginner-friendly pose that utilizes every muscle in the body. Photography: Fred Padilla.**One free class to the first person to identify the location of the mural in the photo. ** Email Karen at theyogaplacehs@gmail.com. By Karen Watson ReevesIf you have ever read the bio blurb at the end of my articles, you will have seen that I am a

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