November 6, 2023

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Flavor 101: November is Vegan Month

A student in National Park’s Hospitality class creates a vegan recipe. By Eve VictoryVeganism is not some new 21st-century trend. First conceptualized in 1944, veganism has become a word often synonymous with healthy living. It is also, unfortunately, tantamount to “blah.”  Many think going without meat or animal products is unreasonable; however, there are myriad ways to eat vegan and not only meet all your nutritional needs but enjoy incredible

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Leftover Sunday

Is this a vegetable side dish or dessert? By David RoseThanksgiving got outflanked by Christmas. The Yuletide armies raced across the open ground between Thanksgiving and Halloween like Mongol hordes across the Asian steppes. Christmas is now laying siege to Halloween which is hunkered down behind ramparts of rotting pumpkins and moldering hay bales reinforced with the bones of plastic skeletons. Thanksgiving has been left behind the lines, struggling to

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Settle Inn’s Boutique Cottages are Upscale and Uptown

Staying at Settle Inn is not just about the accommodations; it’s about immersing yourself in the history and charm of the area. Settle Inn is an ideal place for visitors seeking a uniquely personalized experience while exploring Hot Springs National Park. This family-owned motor court was meticulously restored into a collection of eight personalized upscale boutique cottages. “The restoration process took nearly two years to complete,” said owner Melissa Hoffman.

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Being There for Each Other

By Peggy LinsdeyEveryone experiences moments of pain or despair, and at times we reach out to that special friend or family member . . . that one who will drop everything to be by your side, to talk hours on the phone, who will hold you physically and emotionally. These precious ones help us regain our balance. Their presence soothes us, helping us to realize we are not alone. This

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Haiku Conference

Featuring Charlotte Digregorio The 27th Haiku Society of America’s South Regional Conference will be held Fri. – Sat., Nov. 10 – 11, at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs,  9 AM – Noon and 2 PM – 5 PM, both days. The Arkansas Haiku Society provides this free event to encourage appreciation for this centuries-old Japanese poetic tradition often now with American influences. These impressions about nature and human nature catch

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October Haiku Contest Winners

Justus Fine Art Gallery hosted a Haiku poetry contest during the month of October. The poems were to be based on the artwork on display that month and Howard Kilby graciously selected the following winners from the wonderful entries. Thank you to all who participated! First Place – Mary ZunickPoem inspired by Eli Vega’s photograph “Sunflower”Brilliant yellow lightSparks joy in the soulTo me and to bees Second Place – Donna

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Online Offerings at the Library

This little card is your ticket to a wealth of information. By Aithne EmmonsAs we move into the colder months of the year, it can be harder to find the time or energy to get out of the house and visit the library. Fortunately, the Garland County Library (GCL) offers several online resources to provide patrons with access to ebooks, audiobooks, movies, research information, and educational materials all from the

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One Easy Step to Improving Your Health

Beans and grains are great sources of fiber. Consuming more fiber on a daily basis is proven to help with weight loss, heart disease, and some types of cancer.  By Alison CraneMaintaining good health requires effort and consistency and sometimes can feel like an uphill battle. But if you think about it as making one good choice at a time, it is not such an overwhelming task. One simple way

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Tarot: Scorpio and Death

The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Scorpio is XIII Death. By Michelle CrandellThe astrological sign, Scorpio is associated with the Major Arcana card Death/Rebirth. For those influenced by this Tarot card, commitment to the process of transformation and change provides meaning and purpose. This commitment takes many forms.  Some Scorpios reinvent themselves numerous times. Others help people in transition find their way from an ending to a new beginning.

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Special Treat Planned for This Year’s Nutcracker Audiences

Two classical ballet stars, (l) Deanna Stanton and (r) Alayna Wong, will share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company’s eleventh annual presentation of The Nutcracker.  This holiday season the Hot Springs communities will have the opportunity of a rare treat. Two classical ballet stars will share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company’s

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Collective Arts Gallery Finds New Home for 60 Artists

Local artists are setting up downtown’s newest art gallery which is holding its grand opening at Gallery Walk, Friday, Nov 3. Emergent Arts is pleased to announce a new gallery on the second floor of 620 Central Avenue. The Collective Arts Gallery is the result of merging over 60 artists from the former Whittington Studio Gallery with Emergent Arts, and a partnership with the Historic Kress Building.  The gallery opened

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Arkansas Craft Guild Presents the 45th Annual Christmas Showcase

Hummingbird Branch sculpture for table or wall $75 – 10”w x 7”h at coppercolorists.com. The 45th Annual Christmas Showcase of the Arkansas Craft Guild featuring fine handmade arts and crafts will be held Dec. 1-3, 2023 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock. Hours are Friday 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM. 

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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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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