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What the Garland County Library Can Do For You: Part 3

This little bit of plastic is the key to opening worlds of opportunities. Read on to learn what Garland County Library offers for free with this card.By Erin Baber Here we are already. Part 3 of a series all about what the Garland County Library offers the community. What the library offers to you. This month, I’ll remind you of all the non-book items you can borrow for free with

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No Age Limit for Laughter

Laughter provides natural healing and serves as preventive health care. So have a good laugh as often as possible!By Alison Crane Studies show that children laugh an average of 400 times a day. Play and laughter go hand in hand and there is no age limit for when we have to stop playing and laughing. Laughter in a home is as golden as sunshine. Research shows that adults need at

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Tarot and Astrology: Taurus

By Michelle Crandell In astrology, people born between April 21 and May 20 are Taureans. The Tarot Major Arcana card corresponding to Taurus is The Hierophant, number 5. Taurus is further divided into three phases. Each phase has a Minor Arcana card associated with it. These cards reflect lessons and opportunities given to people born within each phase. April 21 to 30: FIVE OF PENTACLES. Right use of power is

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Children’s Dance Theatre Students Will Perform Alongside Professionals in Cinderella

Isabelle Urben, of Ballet Arkansas, will take the lead as Cinderella in Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre’s production directed by Edmond Cooper. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company’s (HSCDTC) production of Cinderella originally premiered in 2015 and the company is excited to announce that Cinderella is back! The role of Cinderella will be danced by a delightful new performer to this production, Isabelle Urben. Isabelle Urben is originally from

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Arkansas Lavender Festival Taps Into Mind, Body, and Spirit

One of the most exciting wellness, music, and cultural experience – The Arkansas Lavender Festival – is coming to Hot Springs this summer. It will be held on June 3 and 4 and take place in the beautiful Veterans Park, in Downtown Hot Springs, next to the Framers Market. Organizers expect a variety of more than 50 vendors and sponsors including essential oil, wellness, nutrition, and yoga. This is a weekend

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Arkansas Highlands Stringband

The 9th Annual “Arts & The Park Festival” begins Friday. This year it has a Heritage Theme and The Arkansas Highlands Folk Project has arranged an incredible lineup of Old Time Heritage Music to accompany all of the other family activities Friday through Sunday. And it’s FREE. So, mark your calendars and don’t miss this family celebration at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. (Pictured here

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Beanies, Ballcaps, and Being Bald

By Erin Wood Following the Oscar’s slap heard ‘round the world, public recognition quickly grew for a condition that impacts millions of Americans: alopecia. According to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease impacting the skin, which causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other areas of the body. It affects as many as 6.8 million people in the US, and is not limited

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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