3 Part Series–Last Saturday of the Month | 10AM-Noon Did you know that fish, amphibians, and reptiles tell us a lot about how healthy our water is? Some species are even considered Biological Indicators of healthy waterways. This FREE three-part series will be held on the last Saturday of the month (May, June, and July) from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at the Train Trestle along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Come dip
Michelle Kveum, OBHAW Clinical Director, and Jared Eakin, Executive Director of Scars & Stripes. Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (OBHAW) and Scars & Stripes, Inc. have partnered to provide coordinated services for veterans in Garland County, combining clinical behavioral health care with case management, housing support, and benefits navigation. Veterans can contact either organization directly to access services. Services through Scars & Stripes are provided at no cost. Garland County is home to approximately 7,875 veterans, representing
Beware the Poison Ivy! Know your leaves. By Sharon Dent Have you noticed poison ivy more than normal this year? It seems diffused. Not big clumps but scattered all over. If you come in contact with it, wash your hands and other affected areas within 15 minutes with dishwashing detergent. Do it again. For good measure, wash your hands often with dishwashing detergent even when you are not aware of encountering poison ivy.
By Peggy Lindsey Our childhood years contained many lessons of DOs and DO NOTs, forming our minds and hearts of what was acceptable, what was possible, and even what would make us worthy of love. Conformity was taught at the very beginning. Rarely were children encouraged to acknowledge their own uniqueness . . . to be a sovereign individual within a family or community. And now, many years later, we are
Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership. What makes a man buy an abandoned piece of property, close to the railroad tracks – a property that once housed an auto repair joint and machine welding shop, with the vision of creating an outrageously luxurious Airbnb, one that sleeps 42, an entire baseball team, and parents? Wallace Stone had the audacity to believe he could transform
HAPPY HAIKU MEMBERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. Pictured at a recent meeting are a few members of The Haiku Society of Hot Springs.Back row: Robert Carter, Bill Sayles, Charles B. Hunt, and Howard Lee Kilby. Front row: Maxine Dickerson, Judy Corwin. “Let’s hope Henry Martyn Robert (1837-1923) will not be rolling over in his grave. He originated the Robert’s Rules of Order. But if he is, I hope he will have
By Annie Gerber Get ready for a summer packed with books, fun, and unforgettable memories at the Garland County Library. Our annual Summer Reading Program officially begins Saturday, May 30, with an exciting kickoff celebration full of games, hands-on activities, delicious treats, giveaways, and fun for the whole family. Come celebrate the start of an amazing summer with us at the library. HOW THE SRP WORKS Step 1: Beginning May 30, pick
This Fourth of July, Hot Springs National Park is throwing a birthday party 250 years in the making! Hosted in partnership with the Friends of Hot Springs National Park and America’s National Parks, the “Red, White & YOU” celebration starts at 9 AM with an All-American Parade down Bathhouse Row – a community-led march through history where YOU are the main attraction. Dress as Uncle Sam, a Founding Father or
Join Friends of Hot Springs National Park in celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the arts, by raising your glass to help “raise the glass” for the Maurice Bathhouse. The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass food and wine bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at The Vapors Live, at 315 Park Avenue. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs
PRIDE Hot Springs includes a walk down Central Avenue and a festival to follow. Emergent Arts is proud to present the 8th annual PRIDE Hot Springs Walk and the second annual PRIDE Hot Springs Festival! Festivities will take place in downtown Hot Springs on June 27, starting on Exchange Street at 3:30 p.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 4:00. The parade will move down Central Avenue, turning onto Prospect Avenue, and
Planning meals before you head to the store allows time to consider your family’s schedule for the week and what they need nutritionally to keep going and growing. By Alison Crane Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Being a savvy shopper can protect your pocketbook and your health. First, keep in mind that supermarkets are literally marketing machines. Years of research have resulted in a layout designed to keep you spending
By Erin Wood 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
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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
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
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,
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
