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The 28th Haiku Conference Will Be Held at GC Library 

The 28th Haiku Society of America (HSA) South Region Conference will be held at the Garland County Library on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2. David Lanoue of Xavier University in New Orleans will hold a workshop on Renku poetry, Suzanne Underwood Rhodes, Poet Laureate of Arkansas, June Rose Dowis, former HSA South Region Coordinator, Kai Coggin, Hot Springs Poet Laureate, Dr. Jianqing Zheng, and other poets will attend.  The HSA

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GLOW Celebrates First Anniversary 

Sign up for a session with Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN, to set goals and get a personal plan to Glow!  GLOW, a premier skin care facility specializing in dermaplaning, Botox, fillers, and more, is excited to announce its one-year anniversary on November 16.  To commemorate this milestone, GLOW will be offering a special day of savings for clients. Throughout the month, additional deals and promotions will be announced on the GLOW

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Library Your Way with Remote Services 

GCL Outreach Coordinator James Nowlin pets four-legged patron Annie –on the Bookmobile at a recent outing.  By Erin Baber The Garland County Library provides free library services to over 100,000 people in Hot Springs and the surrounding Garland County areas all from a single facility at 1427 Malvern Avenue.  In recent years, GCL began adding Remote Services to help make the library more accessible to patrons in the far reaches

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Gateway Hosts Jazz Smooth Soul Food Dinner 

The Gateway Community Association (GCA) is set to host its Smooth Jazz Soul Food Family Style Fundraiser Sunday Dinner at 501 Prime located at 215 E. Grand Avenue, on Sunday, December 1, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM.  G-Music of the Art Porter Music Foundation from Little Rock, will provide smooth jazz music for the night’s event.  This dinner is an opportunity to kick off

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Tom Daniel Holiday Chili Cook Off 

The Downtown Association of Hot Springs will kick off the holiday season with the Tom Daniel Annual Chili Cook Off in Downtown Hot Springs.   Local businesses will compete to see who can cook up the best chili in town. Each year the event serves as the catalyst to flip the switch to turn on the downtown Christmas lights.   The Cook Off takes place on Monday, November 25, starting at 4:30

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Local Author Holds Book Signing December 5 

For singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ricko Donovan, novel writing is a passion that has intertwined with music. After transitioning from a life of touring as a Nashville musician, Donovan found the time and inspiration to dive deeper into storytelling.  Sun of Sunnyville, published by Wild Card Press/Ingram, will be released on November 21. It is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Sunnyville, which Nashville Lifestyles Magazine touted as “a delightful, engaging read

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Holiday Eating with Diabetes 

When dining out, ask for sauces and dressings to be served on the side to control your portions.  By Alison CraneIs holiday food a stressor for you or someone you know? It can be if you or a family member are managing Type 2 Diabetes. Food affects how we feel and overindulgence or eating high-fat or sugary foods can cause blood sugar and blood pressure issues.   To have a happy

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Tarot: Three Favorite Tarot Decks 

Michelle Crandell shares her insights about various Tarot decks. Card photos by Steve Bonner.  By Michelle CrandellLast month, I shared guidelines for choosing a Tarot deck. This month, I am sharing three kinds of decks I often recommend to my students.  Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email

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Children’s Theatre Nutcracker Performance Will Delight Kids of All Ages 

“Nutcracker” performances will take place in Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village. Reserve your tickets now.  A holiday celebration to share! Dancing toys, mischievous mice, and sparkling snowflakes dance to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score in Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company’s (HSCDTC) production of The Nutcracker.  This holiday classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. Each year HSCDTC rings in

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AR Craft Guild Christmas Showcase Dec. 6-8 

“Autumn Blossom” by Virgeen Healey, 7.5″H x 4.5″W, $60.  The Arkansas Craft Guild’s 46th Annual Christmas Showcase featuring fine handmade arts and crafts will be held December 6-8, at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard Street, in Little Rock.  Hours are Friday 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM. There is free gated parking and casual

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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