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50 Years of Volunteers Have Helped Sustain the Jackson House Mission 

Individuals, families, and businesses like Oaklawn’s team can be found volunteering at Jackson House.  Jackson House Crisis Intervention Center has served this community for its 50th year! What does that entail?   “Let me share with you,” stated Janie Smith, Executive Director of Jackson House. “Crises come in many forms and can be quite individualized. From losing a job, an illness, a new baby or a fire – anything that requires

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Hot Springs Concert Band 1975 – 2025 50 Years of Making Music! 

A bit of “Then” and “Now” as Hot Springs Concert Band celebrates 50 years of tune-making. Top circa 1980. Bottom 2024. Submitted photos.  The roots of the Hot Springs Concert Band (HSCB) go back to 1975, when Dr. Lamar “Doc” Smith formed the Hot Springs Community Service Organization (C.S.O.) Senior Citizen Band, under the direction of Mr. John Melton.   The band went through several name changes, in 1988 and again

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Looking for a Non-Surgical Option for a Face or Body Lift?  

Contact Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN to set goals for a personalized plan.  Have you noticed sagging in your skin and are curious about how to rejuvenate your appearance without resorting to surgery? You’re not alone! Many individuals desire a firmer, more youthful look but aren’t prepared for the commitment of a facelift or body lift. This is where PDO threads come into play – a minimally invasive treatment that lifts and

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Library Your Way with Remote Services 

Public Relations Coordinator Jessamyn Carter explains the benefits of a library card to visitors.   By Erin Baber Have you visited the Bookmobile yet? Used a Remote Locker to pick up your holds?   Beyond the Library’s single location at 1427 Malvern Avenue, the Garland County Library (GCL) brings the library to the community through Books-By-Mail, free delivery, remote lockers, and the Bookmobile. GCL is committed to serving all residents, regardless of location or

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What’s Your Game Plan? 

Create your game plan for a healthier lifestyle now!  By Alison Crane Having a game plan leads to a greater likelihood of achieving your goals. When it comes to preventing diabetes following a game plan can save your life. According to CDC, 8 in 10 adults are living with prediabetes and do not know they have it. This means almost 100 million American adults are at risk of developing type 2

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Tarot: Mindset #2 Guided Imagery Meditations 

Meditations are useful in calming and centering the mind. Photo by Steve Bonner  By Michelle Crandell When teaching LEARN TO READ TAROT, I lead students through several guided imagery meditations. Practicing these meditations helps develop the ability to interpret rich, symbolic visual imagery, like the imagery found in the Tarot. Three I use:  Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT.

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Save the Date for The Sleeping Beauty Ballet 

“The Sleeping Beauty” Ballet performances are scheduled for May 2025.  The Sleeping Beauty is, for many of us, a cherished childhood bedtime story. Its origins are unknown, as it was verbally passed down through the millennia and not published until the 17th Century. The Sleeping Beauty ballet was adapted from the 1697 Charles Perrault tale, “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood.”  Tchaikovsky wrote the music, and his long-time collaborator, Marius Petipa,

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Tulip Extravaganza at Garvan Woodland Gardens 

We tapped into our archive to share a 2016 cover photo of Garvan Gardens’ stunning tulips taken by former Hot Springs artist and resident, Taylor Bellott.  Experience spring in full bloom at Garvan Woodland Gardens during the Tulip Extravaganza, running from March through mid-April. With 150,000 tulip bulbs planted across the gardens, visitors will be surrounded by vibrant waves of color and breathtaking displays of nature’s finest artistry.  The tulips

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Free Tree Friday! City of HS and GC Library to Provide Seedlings 

The AR Dept. of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings at Garland County Library, on Friday, March 28. There is a limit of five seedlings per person. The event will be held from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Avenue.  For dates and locations of Free Tree Giveaways across the state, visit Facebook: ArkansasForestryDivision or www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry. 

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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