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Lights, Camera…Terror! 15th Annual Hot Springs Genre Film Fest Returns 

November 1, 2025

Great films from around the globe!  The 15th Annual Hot Springs International Horror, Thriller, and Sci-Fi Film Festival will take place November 14-16 at Vapors Live in Hot Springs National Park. This exciting event celebrates genre films with a lineup of thrilling screenings, celebrity appearances, seminars, a vendor’s area, and more.  Kicking off on Friday, November 14, the festival begins with a vampire-themed costume party featuring “Vampire Police” during their album

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Blue Waters Weekend Holiday Pop-Up for a Worthy Cause 

November 1, 2025

Clay Sculpture by Corine Fedowicz, NPC Ceramics Instructor.  Blue Waters Fine Arts Gallery is thrilled to announce a special Holiday Pop-Up Show to help raise funds for a new kiln for the Continuing Education Department at National Park College (NPC).  According to Corina Fedorowicz, NPC’s Ceramics Instructor, the primary kiln is well-used, and is so old it’s marked as “Property of Garland County Community College,” the college’s long-ago name.  While

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TAROT MINDSET #9: Part 2 Using Tarot to Recognize Major Life Lessons and Challenges  

November 1, 2025

This month’s Mindset represents challenges to a person’s perceptions, beliefs, identity, and emotions. Photo by Steve Bonner.  By Michelle Crandell Major Arcana cards beginning with The Devil (XV) and ending with The World (XI) represent challenges to a person’s perceptions, beliefs, identity, and emotions. Mastery of each card brings a person closer to becoming more spiritually evolved. The risk is getting stuck in the card’s lesson for a long time.  THE

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Caring for the Caregivers 

November 1, 2025

By Alison Crane The late Rosalynn Carter once summed up caregiving’s universal nature: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”  National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated each November to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.  In the U.S., an estimated 44 million Americans age

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Dr. West Presents Hot Springs & History of Public Bathing in America 

November 1, 2025

The first of three Government Free Bathhouses, also called the Mud Hole Bathhouse, ca 1880.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Dr. Cane West presenting “Treating the Masses: Hot Springs and a History of Public Bathing in America” at noon, Tuesday, November 18, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at   facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or

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Jackson House: Food Insecurity 

November 1, 2025

A Note from the Executive Director  Jackson House continues to provide food and other necessities during the ongoing federal government shutdown. While our operations rely primarily on private donations, partnerships, and local growers, we are preparing for potential disruptions.   Delays in food support are increasingly likely as the shutdown continues. We are working to lessen these delays and maintain a consistent food supply.  The most significant concern is the potential

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Fine Arts Take Center Stage at 47th Annual Christmas Showcase 

November 1, 2025

Melissa Orsini’s beautifully hand-crafted jewelry.  The 47th Annual Christmas Showcase featuring fine arts and crafts will be held December 5 – 7, 2025, 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.  Members of the Arkansas Craft Guild, plus juried guest artisans, offer many craft

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Small Poems, Big Impact: Haiku Society’s 29th Conference 

November 1, 2025

Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, the 29th Haiku Society of America South Region Conference will be held at the Garland County Library. Haiku poets from many states will attend. The public is invited. The event is free, compliments of the Library and the Arkansas Haiku Society.  Who’s coming? Lee Gurga, of Lincoln, Illinois, Editor of Modern Haiku; June Rose Dowis of Shreveport, Louisiana, Haiku Teacher and Author; Dr.

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November 1, 2025

GivingTuesday is all about celebrating each and every single act of generosity we have to offer. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, or showing up for an issue or people we care about, we each have something to contribute. Identify your gifts, pick a cause that gets you fired up, and give back – not just today but every day.  Need ideas? Visit GivingTuesday.org/participate. Don’t forget to share

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PDO Threads for the Neck: The Subtle Lift That Says Goodbye to “Turkey Neck” 

November 1, 2025

What Are PDO Threads?  PDO (Polydioxanone) threads are dissolvable sutures made of a biocompatible material that has been safely used in medical procedures for decades. When placed under the skin, these threads lift and tighten sagging tissue while stimulating collagen production — your skin’s natural support structure.  Over time, the threads dissolve naturally, but the collagen they leave behind continues to firm, smooth, and rejuvenate your skin for months to

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The Amputee Who Lost 250 Pounds and Found Himself 

November 1, 2025

Two photos. One man. A lifetime between them. Proof that change begins the moment you stop making excuses.  By Rick Bontkowski Some transformations are visible. Others happen deep within, in the quiet moments when you decide to stop giving up on yourself.  For Mark Ksobiech, the journey began with loss, the kind that forces you to start over completely. After the amputation of his leg, Mark faced not only the physical

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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