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Choose Fun and Healthy Holiday Menus 

There are many healthy and delicious food options for holiday meals.  With the holidays upon us, many are excited about festivities filled with food, family, and fun. While preparing, I am reminded of the dietary needs of my family and patients living with high blood pressure (hypertension) and high blood sugar (diabetes).  Hypertension and diabetes are very common and are “silent killers”. The American Heart Association estimates 1 in 3

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Science Museum to Host 23rd Annual Taste of the Holidays 

Taste of the Holidays – one of the best opportunities to experience a tasty variety of culinary delights while supporting a worthy cause.  Mid-America Science Museum will hold its 23rd annual Taste of the Holidays event on Thursday, November 21, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All proceeds go toward supporting the museum’s educational programs and exhibits.  The event is sponsored by ATA CPAs + Advisors, PLLC, with additional support

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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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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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Master Gardeners: Elderberry  

Elderberries MUST BE COOKED before consuming.  By Ramona Slick Our local native Elder (Sambucus canadensis) is considered a subspecies of the European Black Elder (Sambucus nigra) now classified in the family Adoxaceae which includes several subspecies of Sambucus along with viburnums.  Elders are multi-stemmed woody shrubs growing 8-12 ft. tall and wide. Stems have large piths that become hollow as they mature. Stems live about 5 years., but new shoots arise from

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Coffee and a Smile 

Fine coffee and fun selfies are the order of the day at Go Foto Yourselfie and Espresso Yourselfie, two new businesses in historic downtown Hot Springs.  By Lana Pierce“Don’t just survive – thrive!”  It defines the vibe permeating the second floor of Spencer’s Corner. That’s where you’ll find simpatico businesses Go Foto Yourselfie and Espresso Yourselfie. The latter, downtown’s most recent coffee lounge, has emerged as an “it” place during

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Spa City Food Truck Festival June 14-15 

Calling all foodies! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the Spa City Food Truck Festival coming to Bridge St. LIVE! Entertainment District, Bridge Street, in Hot Springs, Friday – Saturday, June 14-15. This sizzling event will bring together a diverse array of the state’s finest food trucks, offering a delectable selection of culinary delights to satisfy every craving. Enjoy the car show on Saturday, play around in the

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Find a Reason to Celebrate, Even If It’s Onions 

Onions are actually in the top five most-eaten vegetables. The average American consumes about 21 pounds every year.  By Alison CraneDo you need a reason to celebrate? Here it is… June 22, 2024, is National Onion Ring Day! Who doesn’t love a batter-dipped and deep-fried food item that comes in a fun shape? Onion rings are popular in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and even some areas in Asia.

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Arts & The Park: Celebrate Imagination Offers Ten Days of Creative Events 

Arts & The Park: Celebrate Imagination, the Hot Spring’s Area Cultural Alliance’s unique and vibrant 10-day arts festival, will begin on Friday, April 26, and run through Sunday, May 5, 2024. The festival, held at various locations around Hot Springs, offers a blend of in-person and virtual activities. The 2024 Celebrate Imagination theme aims to showcase the universal experience of creativity and the profound role of imagination in enriching the

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Save the Date for the Arkansas Lavender Festival 

Look for a great selection of lavender products from Lake Banoe Botanicals.  More Fun, Flowers, and now Art Themed, the Arkansas Lavender Festival (ALF) will take place Friday – Sunday, June 14 – 16, at its home location at Lake Banoe Lavender Farm, located 20 minutes west of Hot Springs, on Highway 70 just past Bonnerdale.   This year’s new connection to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance includes 10 booths

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Earn Rewards With Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass 

When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately.  Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Make happy hour even happier with the new Arkansas Craft Beverage Passport. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to discounts and rewards with every check-in at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Each check-in earns you an entry into the monthly drawing for a $100 gift card. Cheers

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NPC Culinary Bootcamp 

Each of the four culinary sessions covers a certain type of dough making.  Engage all of your senses in this Culinary Bootcamp. This four-course series begins May 11, 10 AM – 2 PM at National Park College, 101 College Dro. You will learn All About the Dough and will enjoy a hands-on team experience led by NPC’s Hospitality & Tourism Management instructor, Eve Victory.   Each session will focus on a

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