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If Your Friends Jumped Off a Building, Wouldn’t You?

Sign up with a relative, friend, or co-worker to help raise funds for Jackson House. Fundraising can sometimes be a tall task, but on October 20 and 21, Jackson House (JH) will once again take fundraising to new heights with “Over the Edge,” an innovative rappelling event in downtown Hot Springs. The event will see 92 thrill-seeking participants rappel four stories. Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 in

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Volunteers Needed for Doc Film Festival October 6-14

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Take part in one of Hot Springs’ most exciting and prominent events by joining the team of dedicated volunteers at the 32nd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), October 6 – 14.  Experience the dynamic festival environment. Interact with other volunteers, filmmakers, producers, and filmgoers. Opportunities include positions as theater attendants, VIP Lounge attendants, drivers, as well as selling

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Use Your GC Library Card for Deals All Over Town

By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month by connecting GCLibrary card holders with local businesses for special discounts all September long. The library has partnered with over 25 businesses, including restaurants, shops, and attractions, to offer discounts to GCLibrary card holders for the “Show Me Your Library Card” program.  To take advantage of the discounts, library card holders simply need to show their card

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Books Galore at GC Library Friends Booksale

Stock up on Books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games, magazines, and books on tape. The annual used book sale sponsored by the Friends of Garland County Library will be held Friday, September 22, 2023, and Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Library located at 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. Friday is reserved for Members of the Friends but membership can be purchased at the door

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Emergent Arts is Turning 10!

Snacks, games, and loads of festivities are planned for Emergent Arts’ 10th birthday. September 23, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary of the first class at Emergent Arts and a full day of festivities is planned. Emergent Arts is excited to celebrate ten years of creativity in Hot Springs. All are invited on Saturday, Sept. 23, between noon and 3:00 p.m. to celebrate with free ice cream, cupcakes, and games. Hand-made

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Maximizing Your Workout and Your Results

Eating the right foods at the right time can maximize not only your workout but also your results. By Alison CraneMost people are aware of how important it is to stay hydrated during a workout. Some people are even aware that workouts longer than an hour need an extra boost, like a sports drink, to replace electrolytes lost through sweating. A few people even know that hydrating the body 2-3

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Tarot:  Virgo & the Hermit

The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Virgo is The Hermit. By Michelle CrandellIf your astrological sign is Virgo, The Hermit is the Major Arcana card representing personal qualities you can use to actualize your life’s purposes. The Hermit fosters introspection: spending time alone contemplating one’s own thoughts, feelings, and actions, in an effort to gain wisdom.  The Hermit pursues esoteric interests, especially in the dark and unknown corners of

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“The Nutcracker Ballet” Auditions 2023

“The Nutcracker” audition is open to the public and all schools, and is open to both girls and boys ages 5 and up. Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) welcomes dancers of all ages and abilities to its annual Nutcracker Auditions Saturday, September 16, 2023. The Nutcracker is a holiday classic that is perfect for the beginner, yet also a marvelous experience for the well-trained ballet student.  Be a

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“Last Dance” is Last Chance to Purchase Katchen Art

One of Carol Katchen’s delightful chefs, For 27 years the art of Carole Katchen was featured in major galleries in Hot Springs. Now, after a two-year absence, Katchen will be returning to Arkansas for “The Last Dance,” an exhibit highlighting her etchings and oil paintings of chefs, society, musicians, and trips to Africa. Her art has shown in galleries and museums throughout the U.S., China, Taiwan, and South America. She

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Eric Gales, Bernard Allison, Tullie Brae to Headline Big Steam Festival

Eric Gales Back for the second year, Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival will feature huge names in the blues and R&B genre, with Eric Gales and Bernard Allison as the headliners. Big Steam will take place in Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs on September 29 – 30. The festival will be free to attend, but VIP tickets are available for purchase which include reserved seats and

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Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts Oct. 13-14

The City of Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA) Planning Committee are excited to announce the third annual AFOTA to be held Oct. 13-14, 2023 in Downtown Arkadelphia. Arkadelphia’s premier event, AFOTA strives to bring together musical, visual, and culinary talent from across the region in a celebration of art.  “AFOTA is, and always will be, this beautiful melting pot of art,” City Manager Gary Brinkley said.

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Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass

Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When visiting

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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

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By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers,   March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with

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… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays