August 2021

The Springs Magazine • August 2021 • 2

Sign Up for National Junior
Ranger Day

National Junior Ranger Day is celebrated on Saturday, August 7. This
family-focused day will be full of hands-on activities, specialized workshops,
guided hikes, and collaborations with surrounding agencies and parks.

Junior Rangers of all ages will have the opportunity to earn a commemorative
centennial junior ranger badge by filling out a Junior Ranger workbook throughout
2021.

The National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program is a great way to
explore national parks. You can learn about nature sounds, night skies, or even the
Transcontinental Railroad! You’ll also learn why national parks matter and how you
can be a part of the team that helps keep parks healthy. Junior Rangers are the next
generation of stewards for our national parks!

The NPS Kids Portal (www.nps.gov/kids) is where to start your virtual
national park experience and participate in fun activities and special online programs
for the whole family. Check out online and printable activities along with virtual
tours, videos, and webcams from national parks all across the country.

Learn more about Hot Springs National Park’s Centennial celebrations,
visit: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/getinvolved/centennial.htm.

Convention Center Room

Named for Mike Dugan

The dedication of a room

in the Hot Springs Convention

Center named in honor of the late

baseball historian and Hot Springs

community leader Mike Dugan

will be the opening event Saturday,

August 28, of the 2021 Hot Springs

Baseball Weekend.

“Mike was a tireless

supporter of our city,” Visit Hot

Springs CEO Steve Arrison said. “It

would take most of a day to outline

Mike Dugan’s contributions to Hot

Springs, but he was the guiding

force in our establishment of Hot

The late Mike Dugan speaks at groundbreaking Springs as the Birthplace of Major
League Baseball Spring Training.
for the Majestic Park Baseball Complex.
And that makes it especially

appropriate that we dedicate Room 105 in the Convention Center in Mike’s

honor as the opening event for Baseball Weekend, which he helped establish

and grow.”

The dedication will begin at 9:30 a.m. August 28, followed by the day

full of Baseball Weekend activities.

This year’s Baseball Weekend will feature panel discussions by legends

Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky, fearsome pitcher Rich (Goose) Gossage,

legendary baserunner Andre (The Hawk) Dawson and Hall of Fame outfielder Jim

Edmonds as the celebrity guests.

For more information call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027.

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Lupus Foundation Ricko Donovan Live at Central

Presents Grady Nichols Band Theatre Film Screening

Grady Nichols and The Central Theatre, 1008

his band are coming back Central Avenue, in Hot Springs is

to Hot Springs on Saturday, undergoing a resurrection with a major

August 14, at The Hotel Hot renovation under new ownership and

Springs Ballroom, located at one of its first major events is also a

305 Malvern Avenue. Doors resurrection of sorts.

will open at 6:30 PM and the The 1926 silent film, The

show will start at 7:15 PM. Temptress, starring Gretta Garbo,

“We had to miss this will be screened with live musical

great concert last year because accompaniment by Ricko Donovan Fans of silent film will enjoy
on Saturdays July 31, and August 7, Ricko Donovan’s live musical
of Covid-19, but hopefully, at 8 PM, and on Sundays, August 1, accompaniment to “The Temptress.”
and August 8 at 2 PM. Tickets are $20
this is a start to going back

to having a normal life,” said general admission and $30 VIP and available at eventbrite.

Jamesetta Smith, President The Grady Nichols Band will be back Donovan is an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
of the Lupus Foundation of to perform in Hot Springs for
Arkansas. There will be a To accompany the film, he has composed a score that features the hammered
cash bar and dancing. This the Lupus Foundation Benefit, August 14.
dulcimer with an array of other folk instruments.

band plays for over an hour before taking a break. Come out and meet them face to face. The ownership of the Central Theatre has recently changed hands and

Check out their website. Check out their music. Give yourself a treat and come out to Chris Rix immediately hit the ground running on a major renovation to an historic

enjoy life while supporting the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas, Inc. landmark. “This is a 1937 art deco style theatre that had just about been lost over the

Tickets are $35 per person in advance, and $40 per person at the door. Tickets can years,” Rix said. His vision is to bring that classic cinema feel to the 21st century.

be purchased online at www.lupus-arkansas.com or by calling 501-525-9380. Donovan will revive this unique spectacle the Cibola Beacon in New

Hotel rooms are discounted at The Hotel Hot Springs. You must make your own Mexico dubbed “a night of auditory and visual magic,” as the first major event at

hotel reservations and state you are with the Grady Nichols Smooth Jazz Concert. Call the Central Theatre.

877-623-6697 for hotel reservations. For the theatre schedule, see the ad on the back cover of The Springs

Hope to see you there! Magazine, or visit Facebook: CentralTheatreHS.

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AUGUST ART MATTERS GALLERY WALK #384

Happy 32th Anniversary to Each and Every Person
Who Has Ever Participated in Hot Springs Gallery Walk!
384 consecutive months of scheduling artists, hanging art,
rearranging the galleries, stocking up on snacks and wine, and
lavishing loads of love on our loyal Gallery Walk attendees!
Stroll the galleries Friday, August 6, from 5-9 p.m. Perhaps
you’ll find your next art investment or gift!
Look for our Downtown and Uptown Street Guides (in this
issue) as handy guides to our lovely historic areas of Hot Springs.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Arkansas summer!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring Valerie Hanks-Goetz who will be present and
demonstrating the art of pine needle basket weaving for Gallery
Walk. Claude Lambert will be present showing knives and
discussing how he makes them. His work is collected nation-wide by knife
collectors. Ernie Bolieu will be present showing jewelry and designs. Wall art by
Jimmy Leach, Patricia Bailey, Carole Beam and others. Mon-Sat, 10-5PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Two well-known area artists, Jan Briggs and Joy Clark Hill, are
August’s featured artists. For Briggs, inspiration for her art comes
with each new day, bringing an eclectic display of color, subjects
and styles. Hill’s art is distinguished by deliberate strokes of
vibrant and energetic colors, using unique techniques and textures. Miniature Art
featured artists are June Lamoureux and Pati Trippel. Thur-Sat, 10AM-5PM and
Sunday, 12-5PM. Gallery Walk 5-9PM.

DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY

341 Whittington • 501-623-4201 • DrydenPottery.com
The 3rd generation owner features in-house formulated glazes and
custom blended clay combined to create a finished quality that is
easily recognizable as “Dryden.” Mon-Sat, 10AM-3PM.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
The August Exhibit features ceramic work by Michael Ashley,
photography by George Chambers, paintings by Tony Saladino,
and watercolors by Michael Reagan. Additional work by Robyn
Horn, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and others will also be on display during the
exhibition. The show will host a reception from 5-9 PM on Friday, Aug. 6 as part
of Gallery Walk. The exhibit will be on display Aug 6-31. 10AM–5PM, Wed-Sat,
and by appt.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Join all of our artists for Gallery Walk. Featured artists are Shirley
Tipton and Patricia Collins. Gallery Walk, 4-9PM. Thur-Mon 10-
4. Closed Tues-Wed. 

THE WAREHOUSE
301 East Broadway • 501-538-0399 • PamsPartyRentals.com
Visit the Pop-up gallery during Gallery Walk from 6-9, featuring
live music, local artists, diverse exhibits, fantastic finger food,
and beverages.

GALLERY CENTRAL
340A Central Avenue
Featuring fine art and fashion. Art by James Hayes, Bob Snider, Lee Gibson Art,
Paige Morehead Salyer, Amy Hill Imler, Janis Higdon, Houston Llew Spiritiles,
Polly Cook, Janis Polychron, Beth Gandy, Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM. Sat 10AM-4PM.

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Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Ouachita Ave 300 Block Ouachita Ave Galaxy Connection JUST SWANKY
Superhero store & Star Wars Museum
Lender’s Title Company Home Instead Senior Care
Largest independent title & In-home care for Seniors 600 Block West Grand Ave
escrow agency in AR & LA
Landmark Building The Courthouse Chapel/Get Anchor 3B’s Bar & Grill Democratic Party of Garland Cty
Hitched Hot Springs High-end body piercing studio Dive bar, pool tables Kids Source
200 Block Ouachita Ave Wedding planning venue Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Merritt Wholesale Distributors Speech & Development therapy
Upscale resale shop Food service distributor Carole Katchen Art Gallery
Something Bleu Barrels Unlimited Best Motel Tourist Court Art Gallery
Bridal boutique Winemaking kits and lessons 400 Block Ouachita Ave Boutique motor court & cafe Leo’s Service Center
Lavish Boutique Holiday Motel Automotive repair
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique SixtyOne Celsius Mariposa Design Motor court
Starlite Club Full-service communication firm Vintage decor, design Garland County Election 700 Block West Grand Ave
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables T & T Maids Commission
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint Beverly’s Casual Shop Cleaning Service Vote Here! Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Lunch & dinner; entertainment Women’s boutique Sacred Hands Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Ice cream and burgers
KUHS 102.5 Stroope Tire, Inc. Massage & Body work
Hot Springs Solar Powered Tire dealer & repair shop M&M Travel Consultants Hot Springs Doc Film Festival Riley Art Glass Studio
Community Radio Vacations & adventures ACE Investments Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Mountain Valley Armory Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Thrifty Nickel
Real estate agency 500 Block Ouachita Ave Classified ads newspaper Forever Beautiful
GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE Permanent cosmetics
Chrysalis Day Spa Big Axe Battleground 600 Block Ouachita Ave Superior Senior Care
Day spa and Med spa Axe throwing In-home care services
Splash Wine Bar Garland County Courthouse The Clear Spring
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Government Offices Senior living community 800 Block West Grand Ave
Hamp Williams Building Willis & Son Roofing
Colorado Grill Event venue Roofing contractor Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Southwest restaurant Surfas Culinary District Community Services Offices Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Quality cookware & equipment
Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC Taco Mama Side Town
LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC Mexican restaurant
Professional Christian Counseling
The Parlour
Metaphysical shop

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY Redbeard’s Living Canvas Coffee House 2 Blocks
Craft Coffee Roastery
Majestic Lawn
Historic landmark Northwoods Trail Connector
Pullman Avenue short cut to
200 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave Northwoods Urban Forest Trail

Tootsies Gotta Be Sharp David F. Watkins Memorial Park 900 910 Park
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Resale shop Block Park Ave Avenue
Community Park & amphitheater Food Court
300 Block Park Ave 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast A beautiful neighborhood venue
for gatherings and food events
The Legendary Vapors 500 Block Park Ave Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Event & live music venue Soul Food restaurant
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor 1000 Block Park Ave
Wine, beer & spirits The Arrangement Bed and breakfast
Florist Small batch, craft coffee roastery
400 Block Park Ave Bailey’s Dairy Treat Parkway Court Larkmartin Soaps
One of three drive-ins in town Park Avenue Fire Station Daily, weekly, monthly Handmade soaps and lotions
Air-FX Swan Song Spa 1010 Liquor
Heating & air conditioning Spa services and natural spring- Redbox Bower Motel Wine, beer & spirits
fed Jacuzzi bath
The Hot Springy Dingy Movie rentals Epic Cabinets & Design Gold-Inn
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals 600 Block Park Ave
Arkansas Tower Motel Countertops, cabinets & accessories
Redbeard’s Living Canvas Park Haven Community Garden
Tattoos & piercings Community vegetable garden Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Spa City Cycling Sales & Service

RED LIGHT ROASTERY Haven United Methodist E-Z Mart Bike service, repair, and parts
Thrift Store
Bargains galore Fast stop Budget Inn/Relax Inn

The Gold Inn Lynwood Motel
Quaint Uptown mote
Shell Gas Station
Cottage Court Fuel and convenience store

Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Family Dollar
Historic boutique motel. Modern Neighborhood shopping
amenities. Vintage -inspired design

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HS JazzFest Will Rock
Downtown Sept. 1-5

The annual Hot Springs JazzFest

returns over Labor Day Weekend, September

1-5. This year’s festival will present many of

your favorite artists and introduce a few new

favorites.

On Wednesday, September 1,

performing at the Legendary Vapors nightclub,

The Classical & Jazz Blow Out, sponsored by

Dorothy Morris, will bring together a unique

concert experience with the classical music

expertise of the Silver String Quintet directed

by John Leisenring and the jazz aficionados,

Anything That Moves. As a special treat,

mezzo soprano Diane Kesling will join both Rodney Block
the classical and jazz portions of the concert.

The Clyde Pound Quartet, which includes some of Hot Springs most

accomplished jazz musicians, will perform Jazz Night at The Ohio Club. Seats are

limited so you’ll want to arrive early. Fortunately, Hot Springs oldest bar (circa

1905) is home to the best burgers in town, so plan on dinner and a show at this event

on Thursday night.

At Saturday's free outdoor concert, you’ll find seven jazz groups groovin’

on two stages under the Broadway Street Sky-Bridge. This is the day to bring your

lawn chair because you don’t want to miss any of the artists. Shirley Chauvin will

present the acts and sit in with a few.

JazzFest favorites, Rodney Block Collective, Henderson State’s NuFusion,

and the 106th Army National Guard Band will be joined by festival newcomers,

Taylor Smith & the Roamin’ Jasmine, and The Tabitha Graves Collaboration. 

Jazz Workshops on Sunday will be presented in the Garland County

Library’s auditorium for Free! You don’t need to be a musician to appreciate the

skill it takes to play a saxophone or trombone or drums. Each of these instruments

will be explored, followed by a jam session with the presenters plus a few more.

Primed with your new jazz knowledge, festival-goers will move down the

road to the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa’s Crystal Ballroom where the Stardust Big

Band Tea Dance will finish up the JazzFest in style.

There is just as much fun watching the skilled dancers who attend as there

is listening to this outstanding big band.

The Hot Springs JazzFest is scheduled Wednesday, September 1 thru

Sunday, September 5, in various locations throughout downtown Hot Springs,

Arkansas. To purchase tickets or learn more about the programs, visit www.

HSJazzSociety.org, email [email protected] or call 501-617-3585.

29th Hot Springs JazzFest Schedule

Wed | Sept 1 | Classical & Jazz Blow Out
7pm | The Legendary Vapors | 315 Park Avenue - $35 & up
 
Thu | Sept 2 | Jazz Night at The Ohio Club
7pm | The Ohio Club | 336 Central Avenue - Free
 
Sat | Sept 4 | Jazz in the Streets
11am-6pm | Broadway St Sky Bridge - Free
 
Sun | Sept 5 | Jazz Workshops
12-2:30pm | Garland County Library’s Auditorium
1427 Malvern Ave - Free
 
Sun | Sept 5 | Stardust Big Band Tea Dance
3pm | Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa’s Crystal Ballroom
239 Central Avenue - $10

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Bethanie Newsom Steelman’s mural will be installed in August AR PBS Airs Summer Learning
at the Hot Springs Lowe’s location. Program Through Mid-August

Local Artist Chosen to Create Hot By Erin Wood
Springs Lowe’s Mural If you have K-5 kids, you won’t want to miss the six-week summer

Lowe’s Home Improvement is celebrating their centennial year by sponsoring learning program, “Rise and Shine,” now airing on Arkansas PBS in collaboration
100 murals in 100 hometowns across the United States. Hot Springs has been named one with the Arkansas Department of Education. Featuring lessons led by Arkansas
of them. teachers to reinforce learning in key subjects including literacy, math, science,
and social studies, the program began July 6, airing weekdays from 8 to 11:30
Bethannie Newsom Steelman, artist and resident of Hot Springs a.m. through mid-August. 
National Park for more than twenty years, is proud to partner with Lowe’s
to create this massive work of art. Her central character, inspired by “Boosting literacy is one of our key objectives,” states Elizabeth
“Rosie the Riveter” exhibits strength, claiming her place within the lush Rollans, manager of curriculum for AR PBS. “We have really focused on
natural beauty, local landmarks, and the DIY spirit that shapes our unique including original programming aligned with literacy targets, including more
hometown. The mural took Steelman a couple of months of weekend and than 30 video lessons, 12 original songs, and even segments featuring books,
after hour work to complete. many of them by local authors.” Books will be read by “Arkansas’s best friend”
Craig O’Neill and animated by PBS. 
The mural will be installed at the Hot Springs Lowe’s store in early
August. Find more of Steelman’s work on Instagram @beansart. More than ninety hours of high-quality programming are aimed
at connecting teachers and students and closing the gap for students with no
Voices Rising Celebrates internet access outside of school. Arkansas Teachers of The Year will be leading
Summer in the Village these engaging lessons, and students will enjoy field trip segments from the Scott
Family Amazeum, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Little Rock
Zoo, Museum of Discovery, Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, Museum of Native
American History, Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), Mid-America
Science Museum, and many more. 

In addition to broadcasts, “Rise and Shine” will be available on demand
through the Engage Arkansas PBS app and on the Arkansas PBS website. Printed
“Power Packets” that extend each week’s learning are also available. Learn more
at myarpbs.org/riseandshine!   

A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in
Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (www.etaliapress.com). Wood is
author of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April, 2019)
and editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015).

After a long covid-dictated sabbatical 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League
for Hot Springs Village performing arts groups, Lands on Lake Hamilton
Voices Rising is excited to kick off Hot Springs
Village’s 2021 singing events with a Summer Major League Fishing, the world’s largest
Celebration, Sunday, August 1, at 3:00 PM in the tournament-fishing organization, announced that the 39th
Village Bible Church. annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American will
be held on Arkansas’s Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs. The
This group of 16 auditioned singers has tournament, scheduled for June 2-4, 2022, will showcase
planned a real summer extravaganza. Selections the nation’s best weekend anglers and award the winner
range from the spiritual to show tunes – with up to $120,000 cash.
a couple of silly surprises thrown in as only
Voices Rising can. Almost all of the music has The three-day, no-entry-fee-championship
been memorized, so the singer’s bright and hosted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Visit Hot Springs is
shining faces will be engaging with the audience the sixth All-American to be held in Hot Springs – a record for the most times a city
throughout. has hosted the event. As the nation’s leading provider of affordable, close-to-home
This is a free concert, with the opportunity for a “love offering” afterward. weekend tournaments, the Phoenix Bass Fishing League is widely credited with
As Hot Springs Village is a gated community, anyone who is not a property owner opening competitive bass fishing to the masses.
will need a “facsimile ticket” to attend. Members of the chorus have those available, or
email Voices Rising at [email protected] with your name and email address, For complete rules, schedules, and updated information, visit
and a facsimile will be emailed to you. Only one facsimile per vehicle is required. MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more,
Looking forward to seeing Hot Springs friends and any visitors to the area on follow the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on MLF’s social
August 1. For more information, visit Facebook: Voices Rising. media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube .

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About the Cover...

C4K’s Birth of an Artist Art Sale

The Springs Magazine August
cover was all set to showcase the 8th
Annual Birth of an Artist Art Sale
& Fundraiser, which was to be held
Saturday, August 14, 2021. However,
due to the current increase in the delta
variant of Covid-19, the Cutwell 4 Kids

(C4K) team has decided to postpone
the event.

The team would very much
like to reschedule this event as soon
as it is deemed safe. They will review
the situation in late September to
see if it is safe to schedule in early
November.

SO! How about a bit of
information about this exciting program? Cutwell 4
Kids was founded in 2014 by Anthony Tidwell to encourage children to develop an
understanding of themselves and the world around them, to nurture their confidence
and self-expression - while developing art skills.
Free art classes are offered through the Birth of an Artist Summer program,
exploring concepts, ideas, social and cultural issues - even opinions - while engaged
in art activities. At the end of each summer program, C4K hosts the Birth of an
Artist Art Sale & Fundraiser to showcase and sell artwork created by these C4K
artists, and to raise much-needed funds for next year’s program.
If you would like to partner with C4K in funding next years’ program,
please visit Cutwell4Kids.org/donations-support, or send a check to Cutwell 4
Kids, 247 Silver Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Stay tuned for an announcement in late September or early October about
plans to reschedule the 8th Annual Birth of an Artist Art Sale & Fundraiser.

The “Real” World...
As homeowners or property owners, each
month brings new things for us to do in order to keep
and increase the value of your property - here are some
suggestions:
Refresh and Clear the Closets
Check the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
Kelly & Wayne Give Your Kitchen a Thorough Deep Cleaning
“Team Thomason” Clean Summer Gear and Organize the Garage
Deep-Clean the Carpets and Furnishings
These are just a few suggestions. I’m sure you can look around and find
more to do (if you’re like me). Maybe clean the mini blinds, pull weeds outside,
clean the gutters (unless you did that in the Spring), clean all the window sills
and screens, maybe even pressure wash the siding of the house and the driveway
and walkway (this makes a huge difference!)
If you need more suggestions of what to do around the house, just give
Wayne or Kelly Thomason a call and we’ll help in any way we can.
If you haven’t purchased a home yet, call us for suggestions on how to
start the process. Even if you don’t think you will qualify, let us give you some
phone numbers of lenders that will help you start the process.

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GC Library to Present First-

Ever Book Festival

By Erin Baber and Cassidy Kendall
This fall, in a first-ever event, the Hot Springs Book Festival will gather

authors near and far for two days of book talks, sellings, signings, and fairs at
various venues.

Hosted by the Garland County Library with support from the Literacy
Council of Garland County and National Park College Adult Education, the festival
will be held Friday and Saturday, September 17-18, with feature authors David
Hill, Corabel Shofner, Trenton Lee Stewart, and Nate Powell. There will also be a
fair for local authors showcasing their pieces. Attendance for all events is free, but
registration for the book discussions is required. Register for each event through the
library's website at www.gclibrary.com.

Tentative schedule:

9/17 | 6:30 PM | David Hill, Live at the Legendary Vapors - registration required
9/18 | 10 AM | Corabel Shofner, author Almost Paradise
9/18 | 11 AM | Trenton Lee Stewart, author Mysterious Benedict Society
9/18 | 1 PM | Local Author Book Fair at the Garland County Library
9/18 | 3 PM | Local Author Livestream available on Facebook and YouTube
9/18 | 6 PM | Nate Powell, graphic novelist March Trilogy-Kollective Coffee

Don’t miss this first-ever festival! The theme is #readlocal, so the more
Hot Springians in attendance, the better. All books being discussed are available to
borrow at the Garland County Library.

Follow the Hot Springs Book Festival on Facebook for updates and
announcements. Facebook.com: HotSpringsBookFestival.

Artists’ Workshop Announces
August Featured Artists

Two well-known area artists, Jan Briggs and

Joy Clark Hill, are Artists’ Workshop Gallery’s August

Featured Artists. Enthusiasm and passion abound in all Jan

Briggs’ works. She works in a variety of media, including

pieced watercolor, a technique she developed. She a long-

time resident of Hot Springs and attended Henderson

State University, later finishing her BFA degree in Studio

Arts. She has won numerous awards for her work and her

paintings hang in many commercial and private collections

across the country.

“Good Cheer” Joy Clark Hill is originally from Texas and moved
by Jan Briggs to Hot Springs Village in 2007. In addition to art, her
passions include gardening and music. While she enjoys

many art genres, Hill is particularly fond of modern and abstract painting. Music is

a theme in her recent works and she often uses sheet music as the first layer. This

exhibit will feature some of the famous guitars that shaped the face of early rock

and roll and still influence modern sound today.

Miniature Art featured artists are June Lamoureux and Pati Trippel.

For more information about the artists and the gallery, visit www.

ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com.

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Don Munro, of Munro and Company, is being honored
at the Arkansas Walk of Fame.

Don Munro to Be Inducted into

Arkansas Walk of Fame

Since 1996, the Arkansas Walk of Fame has taken great pleasure in
celebrating the lives of Arkansan’s by placing a dedicated plaque along the sidewalk
by the Visitors Center in Historic Downtown Hot Springs.

The 2021 Walk of Fame Inductee Ceremony will honor local businessman
and philanthropist, Don Munro, and will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2021,
at 11:00 am, at The Legendary Vapors, at 315 Park Avenue. Tom Wilkins, a founder
of the Walk of Fame and host for the event, encourages you to join the friends and
family of the inductee.

Munro was a journalist while serving in the Army, worked on the “Stars
& Stripes” publication, and studied at Yale University. He originally came to Hot
Springs in 1959 to set up the shoe manufacturing company from the New England
area. He never expected to stay in Arkansas or that he and his wife, Barbara, would
make this their home and raise their five children here.

By 1972, the conglomerate of shoe manufacturing companies he came to
Hot Springs to operate became Munro & Company, Inc. Several of his children
have been involved in the Hot Springs plant then have gone on to one of the other
eight plants across Arkansas.

The name Munro is synonymous with quality “American Made” shoes.
When Don started the shoe manufacturing company, he wanted to make sure each
product was made with quality materials and craftsmanship. He could be seen
working tirelessly alongside his loyal employees, some of whom were new to the
shoe business.

When other shoe manufacturing plants moved overseas, Munro and
Company took pride in continuing to produce high-quality American Made shoes.

Munro developed the Munro Foundation and has made a conscious effort
to be involved with the development and success of non-profit organizations in
Hot Springs and across the South. He has served on several Hot Springs boards
with great dedication and support for the arts, music, documentary film, as well as
serving on major boards across the southern region of the United States.

When you meet Munro, he is dressed for success with his trademark
striped ties. He always has a smile and handshake that makes you feel appreciated.
His friends describe him as a True Southern Gentleman, kind, humble. He is a risk-
taker and a difference-maker who believes in family, hard work, and dedication.

Please save the date to join Munro and his family and friends. There is
no charge to attend the event, but seating is limited. This is a perfect opportunity
to visit the Legendary Vapors that was founded in the summer of 1959. Known in
the early days as ‘The Vapors’ it was opened by Dane Harris and Vincent “Owney”
Madden of New York.

For more information, call 501-622-9570 or email your questions to
[email protected].

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Left to right- Committee Chair Jane Oliver, Jo Spoerle, Marcia Albaugh, Martha
Wilson, Joyce Rice, Ingrid Sylvester, Peggy Barnett, Wanda Felts. Not pictured

Concessions Coordinator Jerry Oliver.

Arts & Crafts Fair Fun
set for October 1-3

Crafters from eight states will be selling their handmade crafts at the 52nd
Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Garland County Extension
Homemakers. It is held at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Avenue,
in Hot Springs, October 1 through 3. Open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday, and 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be many returning vendors as well as over 30 new ones. Crafts
include wood and metal art, pottery, ceramics, t-shirts, furniture, candles, soaps and
lotions, jewelry, local artist paintings, holiday decor, and so much more.

The Country Store will be open for business with the Extension
Homemakers selling their handmade items. The Extension Homemakers Kitchen
will be open with homecooked food including their famous ham & bean dinners
and donut holes.

Concessions on the grounds include kettle corn, funnel cakes, corn
dogs, Mexican food, barbecue, roasted nuts, cotton candy, and rolled ice cream.
Complimentary golf cart rides are available to take visitors from the parking lot to
the front of the shopping area and bring them back to their cars with their purchases.
Parking and admission to the fair is free.

For more information, visit www.hotspringsartsandcraftsfair.com, email
[email protected], or call 501-520-1333.

Arkansas Heritage Festival in HSV

The Lifelong Learning Institute of
Hot Springs Village is proud to host the First
Annual Arkansas Heritage Festival, Fri-Sat,
August 27-28 in Hot Springs Village. The
festival is free and open to the public.

This two-day festival will feature
all things Arkansas. The festival will include
arts and crafts demonstrations, talks about
Arkansas History, musical entertainment
featuring Arkansas musicians, food vendors with an Arkansas taste, a tribute to
Arkansas Veterans, and much more. There will be vendor booths where groups,
organizations, and individuals can display their work.
There will be a Tribute Concert with Gil Grand who will perform songs
from Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, and Conway Twitty. Concert tickets are $25.
The festival is supported by a grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
There are still sponsorships available.
For more information, contact Larry Wilson at [email protected], or
call 501-915-2991.

13 • The Springs Magazine • August 2021

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe JUSTUS ART GALLERY
Young, contemporary, funky boutique Unique boutique gifts & plush animals

Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Beef Jerky Outlet Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights.

Kollective Coffee & Tea Arlington Hotel Gangster Museum of America
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Guided tour of the HS gangster world

Mamoo’s Paradice Cream It’s All About Rocks
Only Homemade ice cream in
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Rocks & unique merchandise Historic District Antiques
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in
Southern Living! EVILO Oils & Vinegars Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture 800 Block Central Ave

Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Neon Moon Convenience Store Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Petals, Purses, Etc.
Exclusive handbags, women’s &
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Granny’s Kitchen Joanna A. Boutique
Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner children’s clothing & gifts Women’s fashions & accessories

HOTEL HALE Journey through the Seven Magic Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium State & Pride Provisions Co. The Humidor
Worlds of this museum Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts,
Dapper and Debonaire Cigar Lounge
Men’s grooming goods apparel that reflect Arkansas culture
Rings ‘n’ Things 4D Adventure Villainess Soaps Capone’s Loft
Fun fashion jewelry The amazing 4D simulation will leave Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup Diablos Tacos and Mescal Vacation Rental
Freedom United Salon you enthralled! Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Legacy Fine Art Gallery
The Villa Boutique Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Bathhouse Row 600 Block Central Ave Artwork by local & int’l artists
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine
and accessories Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Colonial Candy Corner Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Magic & comedy for the whole family
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Italian specialties for lunch and dinner
Kringles in the Park & special event venue Justus Fine Art Gallery
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Established & emerging artists
Faith & Flair Boutique Earthbound Trading Company Hotel Hale Artists’ Workshop Gallery
Women’s boutique clothing Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel with two restaurants Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
The Springs Hotel & Spa Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse All Things Arkansas
Mountain Valley Spring Company Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Products made in AR & relating to AR
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full
line of MV Water merchandise. The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa US Post Office Trough Bar & Grill
Beer, wine, and spirits
High quality men’s clothing & accessories Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious
spa services JubiTea Hot Springs
Tombstone Old Time Photos Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies 801 Spencer’s Corner
Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Ozark Bathhouse
Cultural center, open on weekends DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Brian G Wilson Photography
processed while you wait Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Portraits & weddings
Hot Springs Visitor Center
Thai-Me Spa Buckstaff Baths Tourist information center Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Pampering massage, skin treatments, Our only remaining traditional Cotton clothes & bedding
thermal bathing facility STEINHAUS KELLER
nail & body services. Lamar Bathhouse Picante’s Mexican Grill
Authentic Mexican dishes
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Bathhouse Row Emporium

Argentinian delicacies, ultimate 400 Block Central Ave Brick House Grill
Buenos Aires bar experience! Steaks, burgers, salads and much more

Oxy-Zen Lauray’s Jewelers
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bridal, custom designs, & repairs
Steinhaus Keller
Red Sunflower Boutique German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique
Mirror Mirror Salon
BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream
Gary Morris Interiors
Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary 700 Block Central Ave Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly A Narrow Escape
hellcats & pinup dolls Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up

200 Block Central Ave JoJo and Jess Maxine’s Live Subway
Perfect blend of home, fashion & Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Submarine sandwich shop

National Park Aquarium personal accessories Hot Springs Trolley Tours 1000 Block Central Ave
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Ginger’s Popcorn Trolley tours. Special events.
tortoises, & lizards The best darn popcorn in the South!
Rolando’s Restaurante All Things Natural The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Homemade from scratch cinnamon rolls
Savory Pantry National Park Duck Tours
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Hot Springs Hat Co. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Copper Penny Pub Central Theater
Pancake Shop Hats for men and women Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Unique & locally made/designed items. Timeless Vault Dining

Serving breakfast exclusively. Family The Ohio Club The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Downtowner Marketplace
owned & operated Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Upscale women’s boutique/ Vendors in one location with home

3AM Gallery & Gifts Great food & live music accessories, on-site handmade jewelry decor, boutiques and artisans

Art gallery & gift shop The Avenue Renee’s Rocket Fizz

Silver Coconut Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor Large selection of candy & soda
Collegiate, boutique baby items, &
high-end home accents The Waters Hotel Hot Springs Haunted Tours American Art Gallery & Gifts
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Local, regional, national & int’l artists

Bathhouse Row Winery Gallery Central 500 Block Central Ave Jack Knife Barbershop 100 Block Exchange
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Gifts, clothing, & Art All things barbering

Hot Springs Hemp Company Toy Chest Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Hemp oils and accessories Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc. As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Daily dinner & live theatre Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint

F REE PARK I N G 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PA I D PARK I N G 2 HR Meters on Central Ave

The Springs Magazine • August 2021 • 14

The 2021 Bark in the Park Champions!

Last month Friends of Hot Springs National Park presented its first Bark in
the Park dog costume and pet parade on Arlington Lawn. Our staff at The Springs
Magazine promised these illustrious winners a photo op as part of their prize. So,
today, in all their glory, (you’ll have to guess which is which) please meet:

Best overall | #51 Daisy, Basset Hound | Rasa Meyers Tune in to Checked Out on
“I’ll be bark next year,” drooled Daisy.
KUHS on Thursdays
Best National Park Spirit | #33 Emma, Afghan | William Shepard
“Go! Team, Go,” squealed Emma as she squatted one more time. By Erin Baber

Most Patriotic | #26 Tank, Mini Aussie | Addie Chandler Every Thursday morning,
“Glory Barkeluiah,” saluted Tank.
from 8-9 AM, listen to Technical
Best Pet-Owner Look Alikes | #52 miss Piggy, Fawn French Bulldog
Carrie Neighbors
“Mini her! Mini her!” squealed miss Piggy.

Best Naked Pet | #30 Elora Daisy, Blue Pocket Bully
Christin May (? Staff dog chewed the paper?)
“Oops! They forgot to do the laundry!” apologized Elora, paws over her chest.

Most Unique | #53 Chucken Nugget, tawny French Bulldog
Chase Neighbors
“U neak up on me, I bite U ankle,” promised Chucken Nugget.

Blues, Food and Brewski at Services Librarian, Brent Carroll and
Labor Day Blues Fest
me, PR/Marketing Coordinator Erin

Baber, on Checked Out, the Library’s

weekly community radio show. Find

The Hot Springs Blues Fest returns to the the show at KUHS 102.5 FM or online

Spa City on Labor Day Weekend, September 3-4, at www.kuhsradio.org.

with a great lineup of free music plus food trucks and The idea is simple – each

brewski. week Brent and I choose a movie

“We’re inviting all blues lovers to bring their from Hoopla Digital (a free service

lawn chairs down to Hill Wheatley Plaza for two days Erin Baber and Brent Carroll host with your Garland County Library
“Check Out” on KUHS 102.5FM card that you should absolutely use
of great music, food trucks and beer,” said Visit Hot because it’s incredible), run a vote on
on Thursday mornings. Instagram at @checkedout_kuhs, and
Springs Marketing Director Bill Solleder.

“Our headliners will be the chart-topping watch the winning movie to discuss on air.

Ghost Town Blues Band from Memphis, Detroit We spend the first half-hour of each show playing some music, talking about

native BB Queen, and Memphis vocalist Reba what is going on in Hot Springs and at the Library, and discussing odd news and current

BB Queen Russell. They’ll be joined by local and regional blues events, as neutrally and objectively as possible. Remember, the content discussed on
performers. The music is free and the weekend will
this show is opinions and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Library as an
be great.” For more information call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027 or visit www.
organization.
hotsprings.org.
Learn more about the Library at www.gclibrary.com or by calling the Library
THE FESTIVAL LINEUP:
at 501-623-4161. Email [email protected] to start getting your books and movies
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
delivered straight to your door. Find and follow Garland County Library on Facebook,
5:30 PM | Spa City Youngbloods 5:30 PM | Port City Blues Society Players
Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
6:30 PM | Trey Johnson & Jason Willman 6:30 PM | BB Queen
158 •PMTh| TehSepGrhinosgtsToMwangBaluzeins eBa•ndA ugust 280:3201PM | Reba Russell Erin Baber is the Public Relations Coordinator at Garland County Library.

Joan Lambert Named Arkansas HSV Players Auditions Set for

Rookie of the Year 2021 Production of Camelot

The Hot Springs Village Players

(HSVP) announce it will hold auditions for its

Fall 2021 production of Camelot. The auditions

will be held at the Coronado Community

Center, 150 Ponderosa Way in Hot Springs

Village, on Friday and Saturday, August 21 &

22, and August 28 & 29, all at 2:00 pm. Come

prepared to read lines, move, and sing from the

audition cuts and music posted on the website

www.hsvplayers.com.

They will cast lead roles, 10 male and

Director Roger Cannell and 10 female chorus members, two 12 to 14-year-
HSV Players President old males, and one 10 to 12-year-old male.
Roles casted for adult male tenors, baritones,
Larry Venable consult about the and basso; adult female sopranos, mezzos, and
Camelot script. altos. You do not need to be an HSV resident to

audition for the production but are required to join the Players if accepting a role.

The Village version will be directed by Roger Cannell, who directed 2017s

HSVP’s production of Oklahoma!, the most attended event in the Village that year.

Cannell describes Camelot as a “Tony- Award-winning Lerner and Lowe musical,

Master Gardeners gathered to congratulate Joan Lambert that’s a love story – tender, dramatic, funny, and filled with characters like King
for being chosen as Garland County Rookie of the Year.
Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot. Audiences will love it.”
By Hilde Simmons
A small contingent of the 230 Garland County Master Gardeners recently came Help bring the magic of Broadway and King Arthur’s court to life.

to the Extension Office to greet Berni Kurz, State Master Gardener coordinator and Mike Performances will be at the Woodlands Theater on November 18, 19, 20, and 21.
Wilbanks, the County 76 publicity chair and his wife Christy. They were there for the
awards presentation to honor the Garland County Rookie of the Year and now state award Mark your calendars and come PLAY with them!
winner, Joan Lambert. Lambert’s jaw dropped when her name was called out, but none of
her friends and coworkers were surprised. They knew she deserved the award. For more information, visit www.hsvplayers.com.

As the awards judge noted, “After being with the Master Gardener program for Pushing the Reset Button
less than a year, this nominee has already demonstrated her leadership abilities by serving on Your Day
as chair for one of the projects. Given her 185.5 hours of sanctioned work, 34.5 hours of
unsanctioned work, and 35 continuing education hours, it is evident that this nominee is By Peggy Lindsey
worthy of the Rookie of the Year Award.” Who doesn’t like seeing their days go exactly

Lambert always had a passion for gardening but had to wait until retirement to as planned? Yet, every once in a while, it seems as
come into her element. She took the 2020 Master Gardner training class in January and if the moment you step out of bed, everything goes
February, the last local in-person training, and after graduation hit the ground running topsy-turvy! You can’t find your car keys, your child
despite Covid 19 forced limitations and restrictions. forgot his homework, your appointments go awry,
your favorite shop closed early, and the list goes on...
She worked at the two Garvan Woodland Gardens beautification projects, the
Master Gardener administered Southern Inspiration Garden, and with the GEMS, the What seems to be a day of mishaps is
Master Gardeners who support the horticulture crew, and volunteered as a train engineer often our ego minds perceiving what is occurring
at the garden railroad. is somehow wrong, just because it is not how we
planned it. So, how do we get off the roller coaster
Her city projects included the city greenhouses where the Master Gardeners and regain our composure? It’s time to press the reset
built the hanging baskets for the downtown area and propagating plants for the city parks button!
and horticulture installations. She took over as chair of the Entergy Park project mid- First of all, stop and breathe slowly and deeply down into your belly. This
year, and was busy at the Detention Center Learning Greenhouse, a place for teaching allows your racing mind to become calm, leaving you feeling more grounded and
local county inmates and for propagating plants for the yearly plant sale. She worked present.
at the adjacent Hope Garden where more than 580 pounds of produce were grown for a Secondly, say a quick prayer asking for assistance to smooth out the day. If
local food bank. She participated in the Habitat for Humanity landscape installations. She you have time, spend a few minutes in meditation by focusing on your heart space,
answered questions in the “Ask a Master Gardener” booth at the Saturday farmers market. permitting a sense of peace and tranquility to settle in.
She helped design and create a beautiful inner courtyard area for children and staff at one Thirdly, focus on what went well . . . that great cup of coffee, gorgeous
of the Hot Springs schools. produce at the market, the sound of children’s laughter! There’s no need to be a
nervous wreck . . . just push Reset!
Lambert is well liked by all, bringing enthusiasm, hard work, and willingness Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a
to pitch in wherever needed, not only to the Master Gardeners but other volunteer Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others
organizations as well. on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more
joyfully and consciously. She created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and
Nothing has changed in her second year. She has now become a mentor as well. Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached
The Garland County Master Gardeners are fortunate, pleased, and proud to have Joan at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com. 
Lambert in their organization.

The Springs Magazine • August 2021 • 16

Flavor 101: Red White and Blue
are good for you!

Adding red, white, and blue to your summer menu can be healthy, tasty and colorful.

By Eve Victory

Everyone is gettin’ their grill on. Outdoor celebrations and get-togethers abound

this summer. Beginning with Memorial Day through Labor Day, be proud of our red,

white, and blue – and remember, those colors are particularly good for you too.

Adding color to your summer dishes is an incredibly healthy option. Reds like

strawberries, red peppers, tomatoes, cherries, and pomegranates are chockful of Vitamin

A, Vitamin C, manganese, and fiber, all of which contribute to a healthy heart and overall

bolstering of our immune systems.

Anything blue is uber healthy! Blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, and plums

are super high in anthocyanins, which is what gives them their color. These promote heart

health, reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

With so much impact from our colorful ingredients, white is a very underrated

color. Everyone thinks of bread, white sugar, white potatoes and whole milk, which in

In the fourth of her ten articles focusing on the Ace through quantity are certainly not good for us. However, there are tons of incredibly nutritious

Ten Cards, Michelle Crandell reviews The Fours. white foods that we ignore. Beans like cannellini and black-eyed peas, Greek yogurt, egg

Tarot: The Fours whites, cashews, pine nuts and cheeses are all necessary sources of healthy protein. White
vegetables that are often forgotten as powerhouses of nutrition like cauliflower, onions,
garlic, turnips, parsnips, and mushrooms.

By Michelle Crandell Be patriotic this summer and shop at the grocery for your colors. Wear and eat

Like all even numbers, fours represent stability. Positive qualities attributed your red, white, and blue with pride.

to the number four: structure, authority, endurance, logic and competence. Negative A native New Yorker, Eve Victory has called Hot Springs home since 2003.

qualities: restriction, unrealistic expectations, trouble coping with the hard work Working for years as an event and tradeshow planner and personal chef, Eve is currently

needed to create positive habits. Major Arcana card: Emperor. the Hospitality and Tourism Instructor at National Park College. For information on how

FOUR OF SWORDS: Knowing how to use rest and "quiet time" to to turn your education into a career in the second largest industry in Hot Springs, contact

improve overall health. Recognizing that sleep, meditation, and peaceful distraction Eve at [email protected].

are ways to integrate experiences and restore cognitive competence.

FOUR OF CUPS: Recognizing that stable relationships may become

habitual, boring or taken for granted. Dissatisfaction with self or relationships

arises. Reevaluate your approach to relationships, focusing on new and positive

ways to interact with others.

FOUR OF WANDS: Steady energy leads to completion of a significant

goal, one worked for and dreamed of for a long time. Knowing you are capable

of completing something hard when it's worth it, leading to a sense of personal

security. You can count on yourself.

FOUR OF PENTACLES: Stability in finances, partnerships, health and

work. The sense of security that comes from having an income that covers your

basic needs, with a little more to spare. Making slow, permanent progress on the

ladder of success.

17 • The Springs Magazine • August 2021

When it comes to your wellness, adding more fruits and veggies to your meals
is a smart habit to begin.

Side Crow Pose, demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves, strengthens the upper body, Five Simple Steps to
especially the arms, wrists, and shoulders. Photo by Fred Padilla.
Improving Your Wellness
Yoga: Benefits of
Side Crow Pose By Alison Crane
Habits can make or break us when it comes to health. The month of
By Karen Watson Reeves
A few months ago, I shared the benefits of Crow Pose, one of the first arm August has a national focus on wellness. Wholesome habits go a long way towards
improving our mental and physical wellness. Why not take a moment now instead
balances most students attempt. There are many similarities in the benefits and many of of waiting for New Year’s to evaluate some of your habits? If you are like me, you
the same strong emotions. Arm balances can be scary. . . most of us prefer to have both probably have a combination of what you would consider “good” and “bad” habits.
feet on the ground. There is always a fear of falling. But as in any intimidating thing we
master, there is empowerment in achieving the goal. We hear a lot these days about self-care and how it can reduce stress and
improve happiness. Filling your life with wholesome habits can sometimes be a
A major difference between the two arm balance poses is that Side Crow includes more effective approach to eliminating the “bad” habits than beating yourself up
a twist, thus shifting the center of gravity. That does not make it more difficult; it just over the poor choices made.
makes it different. Besides all the muscles that have to work to achieve lift-off, the
practitioner needs to keep an open and positive mind, a focused concentration, and deep, Here are some simple steps that everyone can take to start filling their lives
even breathing. Those are benefits that can help us in whatever difficult thing we are with wholesome habits:
facing.
• Add more fruits and veggies to meals
The specific physical benefits include strengthening the upper body, especially • Monitor sleep and adjust for better sleep habits
the arms, wrists, and shoulders. The triceps perhaps have the biggest job, working against • Increase water intake
gravity to keep your body lifted. The abdominal muscles are strengthened as they must • Start a walking group or join an exercise class
keep the center of the body lifted and rotated in the twist. The hip flexors are engaged to • Keep a “thankfulness” journal and write down at the end of each day
flex the hip and keep the knees lifted.
something that you are thankful for.
And a really cool thing about this pose is that while one side is being strengthened, If you would like to learn more about healthy choices for you and
the other side is being stretched in those same muscles. A great reason to practice the pose your family or to know about Extension wellness programs available to you or
on both sides! your group, contact the Garland County Extension Service at 501-623-6841 or
email [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
(And in a side note, the blooper photos of this pose were hilarious, and a tourist GarlandExtensionHomeLife.
from Dallas even joined me for a photo. Shoot me a message, and I’ll share the funny Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the
photos.) Garland County Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of
Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s yoga origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or
teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct instructor any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the Employer. 
National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and for
her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com. The Springs Magazine • August 2021 • 18

We can choose daily to condition our minds with the positive thoughts.

Happiness Actions:
How to Handle Really Bad News

By Christi Nation
I had a setback out of my control the morning after finding out I had to

have a mastectomy for breast cancer. With the combination of learning challenging
news two days in a row, I was angry, hurt, having a pity party, you name it. When I
am scared, I choose a scarcity mindset. When thinking through what can be gained
from bad news, I switch to an abundance mindset.

Like attracts like. It is impossible to hold a positive and negative thought
in your mind at the same time. I slipped into despair and anger in my response to
double bad news. Luckily, I chose another response after deep thought --- How can
this experience help others? I choose daily to condition my mind with the positive
thoughts. If you are going through a hard time, I hope you make that choice each
day, too.

Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions:
1. Know there is no way to avoid the obstacles, but you CAN creatively
overcome them and be better than you were in the first place.
2. You can either let your mind torture you or you can use it for good and
create vision.
3. You can choose abundance or scarcity.
4. If this article helped you, please go to our ProductivityNation.com site
and join and get more of the story. We are creating a serene community to help
others know they are not alone in their trials.
Christi Nation is the President of Nation Training & Development helping
clients with customized corporate training, conference speaking, and business
coaching. One outlet for training is the www.ProductivityNation.com website.
Christi is launching the Happy Productive Life Podcast during her cancer recovery.

19 • The Springs Magazine • August 2021