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Shop Fresh, Local, and In-Season at Hot Springs Farmers Market 

August 16, 2026

Every Saturday at 121 Orange Street, from 7 AM-Noon, Hot Springs Farmers Market comes alive with local merchants slinging everything from local honey to handmade sourdough to farm-fresh eggs. Can’t make the Saturday Market? Stop by any Tuesday from June through August, 4–7 PM.  Located just outside of historic downtown and along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, the Market is your stop for quality, home-grown produce, with merchants offering fresh herbs, plants, flowers,

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Focus on Family and Community Wellness 

August 16, 2026

By Alison Crane Did you know that one of the best ways to encourage healthy choices in children is to model those choices as an adult? Parents, older siblings, teachers, and other role models can help kids and teens make healthy choices by simply engaging in healthy behaviors like eating nutritious foods and being physically active.   In addition to making healthy choices themselves, there are many ways adults can be role

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AMP’D UP: The Quiet Heroes 

August 16, 2026

I first met Rex at the Amputee Coalition National Conference. Today, I’m proud to call him a friend and fellow advocate.    By Rick Bontkowski Every year, thousands of amputees gather at the Amputee Coalition National Conference. It’s a place filled with remarkable stories, incredible technology, and people proving every day that life after limb loss is anything but limited.  It was there that I met Rex Ellebracht. At first glance, Rex didn’t demand attention. He wasn’t standing on a

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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

July 8, 2026

Thriving Under Pressure:  Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals  By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s popularity—and team’s fast-growing fan base—has made the Diamonds team a staple of local summertime tradition.  The Springs Magazine sat down with the

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Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

July 8, 2026

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create a deeper connection between body and mind. One pose that beautifully combines all three is Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation).  Mermaid Pose is

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Spa City Aesthetics: Advanced Korean-Inspired Aesthetics 

July 8, 2026

Amy Jo Stader completed advanced training in South Korea in aesthetic techniques and regenerative therapies.  Located at 998 Shady Grove Road, Suite B, in Hot Springs, Spa City Aesthetics offers a modern approach to skin health, rejuvenation, and wellness. Founded by Amy Jo Stader, Clinical Aesthetician, the practice combines advanced aesthetic treatments with personalized care designed to help clients look and feel their best.  Before entering the aesthetics industry, Stader built a

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Signs of the Times: July 2026 — Emotional Reset, Reality Check, and Creative Rising 

July 8, 2026

By Chana Prince Greeting Fellow Travelers,   July 2026 carries a strong emotional-to-structural arc, moving from Cancer sensitivity into Leo expression, with a grounding Capricorn Full Moon highlighting responsibility and long-term choices.  The New Moon in Cancer July 14 opens a reset around home, family, emotional security, and nervous system healing. This is a “return to self” lunation—good for setting intentions around belonging, nourishment, and creating safer personal foundations. Themes of memory, ancestry,

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A Journey into Edgar Cayce’s Teachings: Judith Stevens Visits Arkansas in August 

July 8, 2026

Judith Stevens, a student of Edgar Cayce material for over 50 years, will present a workshop in August.  The A.R.E. Central Arkansas Area Team invites seekers of spiritual growth to Becoming Our Authentic Selves: Growing Into Our Mission, a transformative workshop led by A.R.E. staff member and Cayce scholar Judith Stevens. Taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DeGray Lake Resort State Park, this in-person event (with on-demand recording available) offers a rare

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Spa City Classic: Indoor Pickleball 

July 8, 2026

Get ready to dink, drive, and dominate! The 2026 Spa City Classic Pickleball Tournament is heading to Hot Springs from July 30 – August 2, 2026, at Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Blvd.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, this premier event offers thrilling competition, a fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to test your skills against players from across the region. Join the fun in the “Spa City” for an unforgettable weekend

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The Freedom to Choose Again 

July 8, 2026

By Peggy Lindsey Our souls know we are free and always will be. However, when we were young, we were taught that we were subject to the influences of others . . . their opinions, ideas, and judgments. We ignored our own inner feelings in the attempt to satisfy others and avoid punishment. But many are now reconnecting with their inner guidance, trusting more their own feelings, and giving themselves permission to exercise

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Brad Ryan & Grandma Joy Check Off Hot Springs National Park on Their Journey 

July 8, 2026

These world-renowned national park travelers will visit Hot Springs National Park!  Author Brad Ryan and his grandmother, Grandma Joy, will appear at Emporium Bookstore at Lamar Bath House in Hot Springs on July 9, from 1:00–3:00 PM, to celebrate the release of Ryan’s new Simon & Schuster memoir, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.  Their story began when Grandma Joy, then 85, revealed that

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Socialization and Healthy Aging 

July 6, 2026

Build new social connections by engaging in local events – like the St. Pat’s Day Zero K, volunteering, or connecting with friends or coworkers.  By Alison Crane Healthy aging and social wellness go hand in hand. Aging is inevitable, but aging well is a balance of our genetics and the choices we make. A full social life could help slow biological aging, according to recent studies. Our sense of connection and belonging, with

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