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Churchill’s Fine Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening of The Den 

The Den: A New Evening Experience in Hot Springs  Churchill’s Fine Cigars, a Hot Springs institution for 18 years, is excited to announce the opening of its new outdoor lounge, The Den. The Den offers a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for cigar enthusiasts and friends to gather on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.  Patrons enter through Churchill’s at 633 E. Grand Avenue and proceed to the

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Tarot Mindset #4: Look for Universal Themes in Art and Everyday Life 

When teaching Tarot, Michelle Crandell explores symbolic interpretations of a “flower,” drawn from four different cultures.  By Michelle CrandellWhen I teach Tarot, my students are asked to draw a flower and interpret its meaning. Then, we explore symbolic interpretations of “flower,” drawn from four different cultures.  For example, in Oceanic cultures, the flower’s seed is the past; the stem and leaves are the present; the flower is the future, and

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Garland County EHC Celebrates 95 Years! 

GCEHC members Pat Zeller and Gail McKee work together in the EHC fair kitchen.  GCEHC members, Cindy Rossa and Merylann Black, are checking in quilt entries for the Garland County Fair.  By Alison CraneOriginally known as the Home Demonstration Clubs, the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (EHC) was initially established in 1912 and focused on practical skills related to home economics and food preservation. The clubs were a practical way to

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Make Your Journey a Healthy One 

A positive perspective on the choices we make for our health takes the drudgery out of it and emphasizes the benefits.  By Alison CraneScientists and researchers are constantly gaining more information on how to extend the length of life. Doctors provide patients with detailed lists of things to do or not do to be able to live longer. The things listed are research-proven, beneficial, and even common-sense things to do,

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AMP’D UP211: Less Leg More Heart: Tina Hurley’s Journey Through Trauma, Mental Health, and Purpose 

Redefining Beauty - Reclaiming Identity. Tina Godfrey Hurley, founder of the nonprofit “Less Leg More Heart.”   By Rick BontkowskiMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the emotional battles often hidden behind physical ones. Few embody that intersection more powerfully than Tina Godfrey Hurley, a former Division 1 athlete, board-certified physician associate, amputee, and founder of the nonprofit Less Leg More Heart.  Tina’s life shifted dramatically after she

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Fill the Kiddos’ Summer Time with the Summer Reading Program at GC Library 

If you have a kiddo, you won’t want to miss sign-ups for summer reading at the Garland County Library, June 10 – July 31!   The Summer Reading program is open to children ages 1-18. There is no deadline to sign up, but it’s best to sign up before June 10 so you don’t miss out on logging your reading hours to win amazing prizes. Participants can visit the library every

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Children’s Dance Theatre Presents The Sleeping Beauty Ballet 

Deanna Karlheim Stanton (Aurora) and Harry Warshaw (Prince Florimund) take on the roles as “Sleeping Beauty’s” principal dancers in the May production.  The Sleeping Beauty, one of the world’s most popular ballets, turns a near 135 years old. Its origins are unknown, a fairy tale passed down for centuries. It became most popular when long-time collaborator’s composer Tchaikovsky and choreographer Petipa, premiered the ballet.   Since The Sleeping Beauty’s premiere at

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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

SIGNS: MARCH 2026 – Eclipse & Equinox: The Turning Point of March 2026 

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