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Arkansas High Country Bike Race Covers 1,000 Miles of Arkansas Terrain

Darren Gilmore is sprayed with champagne at the finish of the 2021 race in Fayetteville. He won second place overall. — Photo by Kai Caddy Hot Springs is the host community for this year’s Arkansas High Country Race (AHCR) race and again for the 2023 race. The race begins October 8 in downtown Hot Springs. The 2022 edition of the challenging race takes bicycle competitors on a loop that encompasses

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Tour the Murals of Hot Springs

Here in the Natural State, you can easily get swept away with the beauty all around, especially when in Hot Springs National Park. But another added bonus to Hot Springs is there is also ample cultural beauty to indulge in as well. We’re talking about beautiful, eye-catching murals. Whether they celebrate local history, community, or just the whimsy of art, these pieces in and around downtown Hot Springs make the

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Village People and Molly Ringwalds Signed for St. Pat’s Parade

Mark your calendars for St. Patrick’s day 2023 when Village People will present a free performance after the parade. With the First Ever 20th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade six months away, Visit Hot Springs has signed the iconic band Village People to perform a free public concert on March 18, the day after the famous little parade. “There’s no more iconic band from the 70s era than

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Looking for To-Dos in Hot Springs? Try the City’s New Website

Find this free vacation guide at www.hotsprings.org. A completely new website featuring innovative new tools to help visitors plan their visit to Hot Springs was recently activated by Visit Hot Springs. (VHS)  “We have combined fresh design with innovative tools to make planning your trip to Hot Springs easy and fun,” VHS Marketing Director Bill Solleder said. “Our online presence at www.hotsprings.org will give visitors a comprehensive look at virtually

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Removing the Mask

By Peggy LindseyGrowing up we were encouraged to seek out role models who we could imitate as we discovered our own talents. However, this continued even into adulthood as people strive to mirror the success and fame of those who have “made it” in the world. Eager to mimic others, we put on a mask of disguise, hiding our true identity. Yet none of us were created to be the

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Levi’s Baron’s Ball Rolls Out the Red Carpet Hollywood Style

Lara’s Jewelry & Design, one of this year’s sponsors, has donated a tanzanite necklace valued at $3,000 for this year’s Live Auction. Pictured l-r Jennifer Warrick (Manager of Lara’s), Jeremy & Sara Brown, Lara Pranter (Owner of Lara’s), David Pranter, and Tonya Burrough. The Annual Levi Hospital Benefit Gala will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The Baron’s Ball lives on with a new

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Teeter Motor Gives Again

Lynn Janaskie, HS Jazz Society Secretary, Denny Teeter, owner of Teeter Motors, and Valerie Tobin President of HS Jazz Society. Following in his father’s footsteps once again, Denny Teeter, owner of Teeter Chevrolet in Malvern, donated to The Hot Springs Jazz Society. Teeter pledged $50 for every vehicle sold by his salespeople from August 15 through August 31, at his Malvern Dealership. His salespeople sold 46 vehicles during that time

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Enjoy Jazz Nights Twice Monthly Starting In October

The Hot Springs Jazz Society presents Jazz Night with the Central Cabaret & Nightclub (formerly Central Theatre) beginning in October 2022. Jazz Night will be presented the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning October 4 with The Goat Band. The band consists of Barry McVinney on sax/clarinet/flute, Steve Hudelson on guitar, Brian Wolerton on bass, and Patrick Lindsey on drums. The Central Cabaret, located at 1008 Central Avenue, opens the kitchen and

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GC Library Will Present StoryWalkTM  on the Hot Springs Greenway Trail

Brook Olsen, Youth Services Programming Coordinator, poses next to the intro sign for the upcoming StoryWalkTM.  By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library (GCL) and Hot Springs Parks & Trails present their first StoryWalk™ starting October 1, on the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail beginning at the intersection of Seneca and Adams Streets. What is a StoryWalk™? A StoryWalk™ is a fun way to combine reading and the outdoors! From the

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Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair Opens Its Doors October 7-9

The Committee. Front left to right – Wanda Felts, Martha Wilson, Chairman Jane Oliver, Treasurer Jo Spoerle, Merylann Black. Back row – Past Chairman & current Publicity Chair Peggy Barnett, Christina Clement, Concession Chair Jerry Oliver, Secretary Joyce Rice, Marcia Albaugh. The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair is celebrating 53 years October 7-9, at the Garland County Fairgrounds at 4831 Malvern Road. This year’s juried show of handmade crafts has been

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Happiness Actions: The Greatest Gift

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen R. Covey By Christi NationListening is the most endearing quality you can develop. Your loved ones and work colleagues will appreciate it. Focusing on the other person in conversation is actually a gift to yourself. You get to learn about the other person. Here is a technique that people are not usually taught: During

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Learn How to Make Costumes at Emergent Arts

William Henshaw and Hannah Mills will conduct a costume design workshop. Emergent Arts is offering a Nutcracker Ballet Costume Design Course from Sept. 22-Nov. 17, on Thursdays 4:30 – 6:30 PM, for ages 13 and up. This is the opportunity to experience how all the incredible costumes of live theater are designed and created. This special workshop provides students interested in costuming with a unique opportunity to participate in the

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

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