August 2022

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Happy 33rd Anniversary
Gallery Walk

The Springs Magazine called
on artist Gary Simmons for one of his
famed Gallery Walk cartoons for our
August cover to commemorate the
33rd Anniversary of Gallery Walk.
Simmons likes to portray us at our
finest and he certainly managed that
with his comical cartoon.

We hope you’ll take a trip to
Downtown Hot Springs for Gallery
Walk on Friday, August 5, from
5-9 PM. Stop in to congratulate
the galleries for preserving
this community event for 396
consecutive months. Rain, shine,
snow, hail, floods, and Covid-19
– nothing prevented the dedicated
gallery owners from opening on the first Friday of each month.
Check out our Gallery Pages for more info about the gallery happenings this month.

Special thanks to Gary Simmons for his delightful coverage of our town
and for sharing his artwork.

And Richard Stephens … Thank you for taking our images and turning out
great covers month after month!!!

Stay cool, safe, and healthy as we head back to school!
Happy August, Everyone!
Please share our online issues of The Springs at www.thespringsmagazine.com.

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Step back in time at the historic Vapors Live. Owner Jimmy Miller
is bringing new life to this Hot Springs landmark.

New Events Coming
to Vapors Live

Jimmy Miller, owner of the DeSoto Rock Shop on Central Avenue in
Downtown Hot Springs, bought The Vapors in 2017 and has since been working on
renovating and restoring the historic property.

In 2021, Darrell Faircloth came on board in a marketing position which
became a managerial role after Tom Wilkins’ departure. Darrell, a frequent visitor
to Hot Springs all his life, made the move from Dallas in 2019 with the intention
of opening a BBQ restaurant but Covid put that on hold. In Dallas, he organized
concerts and festivals and was in the hospitality sector for nearly 20 years.

Of the recently renamed Vapors Live, “I saw some opportunities in the
entertainment scene and we’re filling them with a variety of shows,” Darrell said.
“Our goal is not to compete with existing businesses but to offer what’s missing …
something different.”

New events include stand-up comedy on the first Friday of every month,
line dancing classes, and a series of plays starting with Stephen King’s Misery in
August and Driving Miss Daisy in November. “If all goes well, we’ll have plays
every other month so we’re not competing with the Pocket Theatre,” said Darrell.

“There seemed to be a disconnect with the local music community which
is why we formed a house band and are now bringing in local and regional acts
– deFrance, Nicky Parrish, Kim Donnette Band, and Zach Davis for starters. Our
Open Mic night is morphing, and we’ll have some announcements about that very
soon.”

Beginning in mid-August, Vapors Live will host Ladies Night on
Thursdays with live music, wine specials, and an appetizer bar for the ladies. Rock
Star Karaoke most Friday nights will offer karaoke to live music with the public
singing on stage with the house band. That’s just the beginning. Stay tuned.

Vapors Live is located at 315 Park Avenue in Uptown Hot Springs. For
more information or to purchase tickets visit www.vaporslive.com, or follow them
@vaporslive.

Summer Concerts at Adair Park

The City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department will host the Adair Park
Concert Series at Kenneth Adair Memorial Park, 358 Central Avenue, on Fridays
and Saturdays through October 29. Concert times will be 6 – 9 PM on Fridays, 11
AM – 9 PM on Saturdays. Attendees will be able to enjoy performances from many
genres of music. Every Friday morning, a listing of performers will be posted on
the Parks & Trails website (www.cityhs.net/parks) and Facebook (www.facebook.
com/HotSpringsParksTrails).

Interested artists are encouraged to fill out the Adair Park Concert Series
application at www.cityhs.net/adairconcert.

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The Good Life with Dogs

Dog adoptions have

skyrocketed since the pandemic

began, evidence that people

get enormous value from the

companionship of dogs – providing

even more comfort in times of stress

or worry.

Yet problems with canine

pets can lead to displeasure, causing

even great relationships to turn sour.

Correcting behavioral problems –

better yet, avoiding them altogether

– helps assure positive, long-lasting

friendships with a canine companion.

Simple obedience training

Jax enjoys quality time with, mom, can correct behavioral problems,
Lola Warren, a Certified Dog Trainer, the primary reason pets are re-
homed. Even in dogs that develop
and puppy lover. behavioral problems as they age.

Obedience training tends to make life happier for both the dog and the dog’s human

companion.

Anyone who has lived with an obedience-trained dog understands the

pleasures of life with an obedience-trained dog, versus a dog whose behavior makes

day-to-day life a troublesome struggle.

“With training, a dog can be taught to behave properly in many situations,

both in the home and in social situations in unfamiliar environments,” said Lola

Warren, owner and trainer at Lola’s Place. “When she learns what you require of

her, the dog will be a much happier pet because she won’t be consistently getting

into trouble. And, as a dog’s companion, you will be much happier because you

have a better-behaved canine friend.”

Lola’s Place offers group and private obedience lessons as well as boarding,

training, and behavior modification options. Warren is professionally trained to

help with any problems with your canine companion. She is a certified dog trainer

and an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with more than 20 years of

experience. She previously worked for Soldier-On-Service-Dogs in Fayetteville,

AR, and currently offers service dog training in Hot Springs and surrounding areas.

For more information and to register for classes, visit www.LolasK9place.

com or call 501-282-5835.

Music Man Comes to the Stage at

Pocket Theatre

Picket Theatre presents The Music
Man, on August 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:00 PM.
August 7, 14 2:30 PM., at 170 Ravine Street.

By turns wicked, funny, warm,
romantic, and touching, The Music Man is
family entertainment at its best. Meredith
Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning
musical comedy has been entertaining
audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly
story to be shared with every generation.

The Music Man follows fast-talking
traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons
the people of River City, Iowa, into buying
instruments and uniforms for a boys' band
that he vows to organize – this, despite the
fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with
the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into
a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
For more information, call 501-623-8585 or visit www.pockettheatre.com.

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420eats - From Food Truck
Dream to Reality

420 Eats Food Truck

Court started in 2019 as a dream

to create a safe, family-friendly

environment on Malvern

Avenue to play and dine. Today,

the court is a family and pet-

friendly hot spot located in

the Gateway District where

entrepreneurship and innovative

deliciousness collide with arts

and entertainment.

This food truck court,

located at 420 Malvern Ave.,

offers cuisines from around the

world. From mainstay trucks like

Rock N’ Roll Hibachi – voted

best food truck in The Sentinel-

Record’s Readers Choice Awards

Guests will find cuisines from around the world for the past five years, to Mama
at 420eats Food Truck Court, in a family, Vee’s serving up southern-style
pet-friendly environment. cuisine, Taj on Wheels serving
Indian cuisine, Thai at Thai Laos,

and Latin dishes at Taqueria Oaxaqueña – there is a little something for everyone.

As for entertainment, the court has become quite the happening spot on

Friday and Saturday nights with live music and a backstage bar. Grab a drink and

enjoy live music. And challenge your company to a game of ping pong, baggo, or

giant Jenga and Connect Four. 

For what’s happening on the court, follow them on Facebook: 420eats and

on Instagram @420eats Hot Springs.

While at the court in the summertime, cool off with the fans and misters

set around the covered pavilion, and in the winter warm up with the heaters. But

whatever you do, get yourself, your significant other, the kids, and/or the pets, and

come on down to 420eats to make any day in Hot Springs a little happier.

Tour De Salvation Family Bike
Event Sunday, Sept. 4
On Sunday, Sept 4, The Salvation

Army will host the first Tour De Salvation, a

bike riding event for the entire family in Hot

Springs. Bike riders can choose between seven

routes from challenging to casual, including the

45-mile Full tour de Salvation, which includes

a ride to the Hot Springs Mountain tower, over

West Mountain and Blacksnake Road. The

Riders train for the September 4 Medio tour de Salvation includes a complete
Tour De Salvation. 15-mile Northwoods loop and the Family Fun
Ride is a casual roll on the Hot Springs Creek

Greenway with a fun aid station at the halfway point.

The After Party will be held at the Farmers Market with live music, hot

dogs, and hamburgers. All money raised will be used to support the Salvation Army

Pathway of Hope (SAPH) program. Pathway of Hope serves Hot Springs families

with children, who want to break the cycle of crisis and poverty. Families are helped

with chronic issues like unstable housing, employment, and education issues. SAPH

helps families find a way toward stability and self-sufficiency.

To register, volunteer, or become a sponsor of Tour de Salvation, please

call 501-463-9364 or email [email protected]. For more information or to

register visit Facebook: TourDeSalvation or www.BikeReg.com/tour-de-salvation.

This event is sponsored by the Salvation Army and Spa City Cycling.

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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 Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. 800MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe Block Central Ave
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 Joanna A. Boutique
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights. Women’s fashions & accessories

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

The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) It’s All About Rocks Historic District Antiques Capone’s Loft
Rocks & unique merchandise Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Vacation Rental
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Mamoo’s Paradice Cream Petals, Purses, Etc. Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Only Homemade ice cream in EVILO Oils & Vinegars Exclusive handbags, women’s & Artwork by local & int’l artists
Southern Living! Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily children’s clothing & gifts Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic

Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Granny’s Kitchen
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Uptown Market & Spirits
Mini-market essentials from Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Magic & comedy for the whole family
State & Pride Provisions Co.
HOTEL HALE sunscreen to spirits Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Justus Fine Art Gallery
Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Established & emerging artists
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
Journey through the Seven Magic
Worlds of this museum Villainess Soaps Diablos Tacos and Mescal Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana

Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Authentic NY brick oven pizza

B R4D Adventure 600 Block Central Ave Trough Bar & Grill
Beer, wine, and spirits
The amazing 4D simulation will leave
you enthralled! athhouse ow

Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic 801 Spencer’s Corner
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Family internal medical clinic
& special event venue
Artists’ Workshop Gallery Rebecca Peterman Photography
Earthbound Trading Company Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Portraits photography
Hotel Hale
Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel and restaurant
All Things Arkansas Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Products made in AR & relating to AR Cotton clothes & bedding
Dapper and Debonaire 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse
Men’s grooming goods Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum JubiTea Hot Springs Picante’s Mexican Grill
Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies Authentic Mexican dishes
Rings ‘n’ Things The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa
Fun fashion jewelry Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious
Freedom United Salon High quality men’s clothing & accessories spa services US Post Office Brick House Grill
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Beverly’s Casual Shop Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
The Villa Boutique Tombstone Old Time Photos Ozark Bathhouse Women’s boutique Steinhaus Keller
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Cultural center, open on weekends DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
and accessories Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Mirror Mirror Salon
Colonial Candy Corner processed while you wait Buckstaff Baths Hot Springs Visitor Center Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Our only remaining traditional Tourist information center
Kringles in the Park Thai-Me Spa Gary Morris Interiors
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts STEINHAUS KELLER Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Faith & Flair Boutique Pampering massage, skin treatments, thermal bathing facility A Narrow Escape
Women’s boutique clothing nail & body services. Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
The Springs Hotel & Spa Lamar Bathhouse
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Bathhouse Row Emporium
Mountain Valley Spring Company Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full
line of MV Water merchandise. Argentinian delicacies, ultimate 400 Block Central Ave
Buenos Aires bar experience!
200 Block Central Ave
Oxy-Zen Lauray’s Jewelers Subway
National Park Aquarium Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Submarine sandwich shop
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs,
tortoises, & lizards Red Sunflower Boutique Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Rolando’s Restaurante BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique The Gaines’ Candy Bar
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Candy including organic & homemade
Savory Pantry BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream 900 Block Central Ave
Pancake Shop
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary 700 Block Central Ave Cafe Kahlo
owned & operated Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly Mexican Breakfast & brunch
3AM Gallery & Gifts hellcats & pinup dolls Maxine’s Live
Art gallery & gift shop Live music, food, craft beer & drinks 1000 Block Central Ave
Silver Coconut JoJo and Jess Hot Springs Trolley Tours
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Perfect blend of home, fashion & Trolley tours. Special events.
high-end home accents personal accessories
Bathhouse Row Winery
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Ginger’s Popcorn The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Destiny’s Bake Shop
Hot Springs Hemp Company The best darn popcorn in the South! Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes
Hemp oils and accessories
Hot Springs Hat Co. All Things Natural Copper Penny Pub Central Theatre
Hats for men and women Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts National Park Duck Tours Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Unique & locally made/designed items. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Timeless Vault Dining

The Ohio Club The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Downtowner Marketplace
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Upscale women’s boutique/ Vendors in one location with home
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry decor, boutiques and artisans
Great food & live music
American Art Gallery & Gifts
The Avenue Renee’s Local, regional, national & int’l artists

Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

The Waters Hotel Hot Springs Haunted Tours JUSTUS ART GALLERY
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs
Jack Knife Barbershop 100 Block Exchange
Gallery Central 500 Block Central Ave All things barbering
Gifts, clothing, & art Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint
Toy Chest As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Daily dinner & live theatre
Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc.

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

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Halloween Spooktacular
Set for October
The Hot Springs Pride

Alliance (HSPA) will be hosting

its second annual “Halloween

Spooktacular” Sat., Oct. 29, 8:00

P.M. -12:00 A.M., at Whittington

Place, 301 Whittington Avenue.

This fundraiser will benefit

the Tuggle and Shelby Clinic AIDS

The very successful June Pride Month Walk Resource Center (ARC), Garland
drew nearly 300 people. County’s only nonprofit medical
clinic for HIV and AIDS treatment.

This year’s theme is “Spooktacular Sideshow,” a party that will be a

carnivalesque, fun, and spooky night featuring live performances, a costume contest,

dancing, fun food treats, and specialty cocktails. Tickets are available in September

at www.hotspringspride.org. Purchase early as capacity is limited. Ages 21+.

The announcement of the “Spooktacular Sideshow” comes after a very

successful and community-engaged June Pride Month. The HSPA hosted a First

Friday gallery installation at Emergent Arts, several pop-up events, a downtown

Pride Walk, and the HSPA annual Pride Picnic at Arc Isle.

The Alliance wishes to express its gratitude to those that participated in

and supported June Pride Month: The Hot Springs city manager and officials, the

HS Police Department, and the HS National Park Rangers for their commitment to

creating a safe parade route, and to Visit Hot Springs for the media exposure.

A special thank you to Emergent Arts for its continued partnership and

to the Alliances’ commercial allies: Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Central Theater,

SQZBX Pizza, Grateful Head Pizza, Will’s Cinnamon Shop, and Destiny’s Bake

Shop. A big thank you to all the LGBTQ+ community and its allies that helped

make Pride Month a success by showing up to express their pride and solidarity

while helping to expand LGBTQ+ visibility in Hot Springs.

Hot Springs Pride Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose

mission is to engage, educate, empower, and enrich the LGBTQ+ community

in Garland County and the surrounding area. For more information visit www.

hotspringspride.org.

Teeter Chevrolet Giving Back

Denny Teeter, owner of

Teeter Chevrolet in Malvern, continues

to follow in his father’s footsteps

when it comes to helping non-profit

organizations. Since Teeter Motor

Company opened, Darrell Teeter

generously gave to many non-profits or

Denny Teeter and Joe Brazil of Teeter people in need.
Chevrolet helping the local arts scene. Denny continues his father’s

legacy by donating to help schools,

people, and non-profits since his father passed. Last November Denny asked his

salesmen to each pick non-profits from Malvern and he donated $100 to their non-

profit for each car they sold until the end of the year. He also did the same thing

again in February with different non-profits.

Now, Denny will donate $50 to the Hot Springs Jazz Society for each

car they sell during the last two weeks of August. What a great way to help Jazz

Society send students to Jazz Camp and also promote Jazz within the Hot Springs

community.

The Hot Springs Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization

"dedicated to perpetuating, promoting, and preserving Jazz Music, an original

American art form." Find out more about the great things they’re accomplishing at

www.hsjazzsociety.org.

To learn more about Teeter and his sales team, visit Denny at Teeter Motor

Company, 1512 W Moline St, in Malvern, or www.teetermotors.com.

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Held the first Friday of every month in its scenic and historic downtown, Happy 33rd Anniver
Hot Springs Gallery Walk will celebrate 33 years of the popular event on August August 5, 202
5, 2022. Hot Springs’ monthly Gallery Walk features the opening of new art
exhibitions showcased in downtown fine art galleries and studio spaces. ESTHER’S GALLERY & GIFTS
305 East Broadway • 501-762-9386 • esthersgalleryhs.com
Featured artists are also often present to discuss their work during the Since opening in 2021, Esther's is an elegantly urban and ever-
openings and guests enjoy viewing a wide range of fine art. From 5-9 PM on Friday, changing 2000 sq. ft. art gallery that aims to profile world-class
August 5, the 33rd anniversary of Hot Springs Gallery Walk will be welcomed with artwork of painters, sculptors, ceramicists, photographers,
special exhibitions and receptions in the downtown Hot Springs galleries. designers, printmakers, craftsmen, and more. Featured artists
include Ryan Rooney, Don Watson, Angelina Hardin, Wayne
The 33rd Anniversary Gallery Walk represents an important milestone for Summerhill, Justin Warrick, Steve Johnson, and more. To help
art-related businesses, but the event has a larger significance. It is also symbolic of celebrate 33 years of Gallery Walk, Ester's will extend outside
the community-wide cultural revolution that began three decades ago in Garland with local artists and music by Dean Agus.
County. To kick off the momentous Gallery Walk there will be a champagne toast
served at 5:00 PM at participating galleries. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Please stop in to help celebrate this momentous occasion! Celebrating 18 years in August, Justus Gallery opened on the
15th Anniversary of Gallery Walk. August Gallery Walk will
feature a selection of work by Randall Good, Gary Simmons,
Matthew Hasty, Jeri Hillis, Rebecca Thompson, and others.
Work from Randall Good’s personal creation myth and stories will be featured in the
Anniversary exhibit. The show includes selections of Gary Simmons’ expert pen and
ink work. Luminous Southern landscapes by Matthew Hasty will also be showcased in
the exhibit. Collage work by Jeri Hillis combines painting and drawing, along with old
stamps, envelopes, and writing. Rebecca Thompson’s loosely rendered oil paintings
capture a moment suspended. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, and by appointment.

LEGACY GALLERY
804 Central Avenue
Legacy Fine Art Gallery features an ever-changing variety
of artwork by local and internationally known artists such as
Vangelis, Eva Makk, Americo Makk, Robert Lyn Nelson, and Jim
Pescott, just to name a few! August Gallery Walk will feature
LIVE demo painting from Byron Taylor and new works from
Patrick Cunningham.

REBECCA PETERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
801 Central Avenue, Suite 30
Rebecca Peterman Photography cordially invites the public to
meet the artist and view current works on display in the historic
Spencer's Corner building. The second-floor studio features
photographic art of the national park and downtown Hot Springs architecture. Also
featured is the 50/Fifty Portrait Story Series of women over 50 and the ways they
transform as they age.

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
The oldest gallery in Hot Springs, open continuously since the
very first gallery walk, featuring a wide array of artwork, jewelry,
sculptures, and gift items. August Gallery Walk will feature
artist Gaylia Gilbert, silversmith Ernie Bolier, and his Southwest
Jewelry, as well as pottery and pine needle basket work by
Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ALL THINGS ARKANSAS
610 Central Avenue
Features products from Arkansas, made in Arkansas, and
relating to Arkansas. Minerals, jewelry, culinary items, books,
art, and so much more.

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rsary Gallery Walk! Flashback to 1988, when artist Benini and his wife, Lorraine, visited for
22 #396 the first time. The three historic buildings on the 500 block, next to what was Bank
of America, had been condemned and nailed shut. “After 18 hours in Hot Springs,
ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY we purchased the building at 520 Central,” Lorraine recalls. “Soon after, Dr. Paul
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com and Suzanne Tucker purchased the next two buildings. The idea of a Gallery Walk
Artists' Workshop Gallery is a cooperative art gallery owned was born of a meeting with the Arts Center Director Fred Strebeck, the Tuckers,
and operated by over twenty-five local artists that offers a ourselves, and a few art enthusiasts.”
wide variety of paintings, including watercolor, acrylic, oil,
pastel, collage, mixed mediums, and photography. The gallery Five galleries were open for the first event. On August 2, 1989, The Hot
also features fabric art, pottery, glass works, journals, jewelry, note cards, miniature Springs Art Center, Debow Gallery, Herr-Chambliss, the Tree House Gallery of
paintings, and sculpture. Pat Langewis and Jim Reimer are the Featured Artists for Functional Art, and Arkansas Art Gallery opened their doors to the public.
August. Miniature Art Featured Artists are Pati Trippel and Jim Reimer. Mon & Wed-
Sat: 10 AM-5 PM Sun: 12 PM-5 PM. Gallery Walk, 5 PM-9 PM. What began with artists and gallery owners has expanded to pop-up
galleries in restaurants, jewelry stores, and other businesses that want to be a
WRAPPED GIFT BOUTIQUE part of the festivities. Arguably, one of the nation’s oldest continuously running
404 Central Avenue art walks, Hot Springs Gallery Walk continues to have the reputation of being the
Downtown’s newest gallery features Hot Springs’ own Alison best in the region. Visit HotSpringsArts.org for more gallery info.
Parsons, and Riley Art Glass, as well as a large selection of gift
items.

OZARK BATH HOUSE
425 Central Avenue
Jeri Hillis who was the Artist-in-Residence at Hot Springs
National Park in 2021 will be displaying her work. A reception
hosted by Friends of Hot Springs National Park is from 5-7 PM.

GALLERY CENTRAL
340 A. Central Avenue
Located on the first floor of the Waters Hotel, Gallery Central's
space is filled with the artwork of Janice Polycron, Tracee
Gentry-Matthews, Polly Cook, James Hayes glass, Sandy
Newburg, Houston Llew Spirit Tiles, and more.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Established in 2016, Whittington Gallery is a hidden Hot
Springs gem, exhibiting incredible and unique works of art. With
50 local artists displaying their work, everyone who visits finds
something they love. There will be drawings throughout the evening for up to 8
pieces of art donated by Whittington Gallery artists. Thurs - Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4.
Closed Mon-Wed.

DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY
341 Whittington • 501-623-4201 • DrydenPottery.com
With over 75 years of research and development, 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." This month Dryden will be
showing the artwork of Rip Evans during Gallery Walk. Mon-Sat, 10 AM-3 PM.

EMERGENT ARTS - CIRCLE GALLERY
341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org
PrimeTime Painters at Emergent Arts. The opening of an exhibition
by Prime Time Painters at Emergent Arts will be featured in the
Circle Gallery. The Prime Time Painters meet weekly to paint as
a group. Join them for an exhibition of their work at the August 5 Gallery Walk, 5-8
PM. The exhibition will be open through August. Tues-Sat 12-5 PM.

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

Find Your Best Look

in Any Era at RetroFit

Lana Pierce, owner of Sidetown’s

RetroFit, remembers how retail used to be.

“My grandmother worked at JCPenney’s in

the late 70s. I still have her nametag.” Pierce

recalls the tenderness her grandmother had

with each shopper. She told them when they

looked good … or didn’t.

Pierce also recalls her

grandmother’s refusal to upsell just to turn

a profit, and how customers would smile as

she folded each piece into a white box – a

tradition the shop strives to continue.

Tracy Albrecht rocks the 1950s look Cognizant of the opportunities in
at RetroFit. Hot Springs to sell retro-themed clothing,
décor, and music, Pierce set out to capture

the eyes of tourists and the loyalty of locals. “We started during Covid, during a

fledgling recession, during late fall. Everything was stacked against us. And then

Hot Springs turned out for us in droves.”

Pierce wanted to offer a variety of decades in clothing sizes up to 5x, to

create somewhere locals and tourists could find ‘their best look in any era,’ and that

became the shop motto. “We can outfit anyone from a turn-of-the-century wedding

gown, to a sockhop skirt, or psychedelic pants, but what sets us apart is our attention

to the customer: their needs, tastes, and budget. We operate on the principles of

affordability, quality, size, and lifestyle inclusion.”

RetroFit is located in the bright pink building at 315 Ouachita Avenue and

is open daily from 10 AM until dark. The shop is pet-friendly and child-friendly and

is LGBTQ allied. You can find them on Facebook: The Retro Fit and on Instagram

@HotSpringsRetroFit.

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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 Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY SETTLE INN Coffee House 2 Blocks
Craft Coffee Roastery
Majestic Lawn 500 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Northwoods Trail Connector
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor August and Company Pullman Avenue short cut to
200 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Resale shop Northwoods Urban Forest Trail
Bailey’s Dairy Treat
Tootsies One of three drive-ins in town Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Simple but Effective Cutz Soul Food restaurant
Barbershop David F. Watkins Memorial Park Settle Inn
300 Block Park Ave The Arrangement Community Park & amphitheater Upscale modern vacation rental
600 Block Park Ave Florist cottages. Newly renovated. Full
Vapors Live kitchens.
Event & live music venue Park Haven Community Garden Park Avenue Fire Station 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast
Community vegetable garden 1000 Block Park Ave
400 Block Park Ave Haven United Methodist Golden Raised Donuts Bed and breakfast
Thrift Store Donuts and breakfast pastries Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Air-FX Bargains galore Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Heating & air conditioning Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Daily, weekly, monthly
Historic boutique motel. Modern Larkmartin Soaps
The Hot Springy Dingy amenities. Vintage-inspired design Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel
1010 Liquor
Redbeard’s Living Canvas E-Z Mart Epic Cabinets & Design Wine, beer & spirits
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Countertops, cabinets & accessories
Vapors Live
RED LIGHT ROASTERY The Gold Inn Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Quaint Uptown motel Bike service, repair, and parts

Cottage Court Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station

Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping

The “Real” World... Master Gardeners:

What happens in August? I would Privacy and Windbreak Trees

recommend doing anything that takes you By Rachel Houston
My husband, Kenneth, recently
inside - ha! I’m not a huge fan of summer (I
planted two types of evergreen trees that
don’t like to sweat), but my husband likes provide privacy and serve as a windbreak. I
chose them due to their shape and fast growth. 
it the hotter the better. He mows the yard in
The first is the Green Giant
jeans, boots, and a long-sleeved shirt (which Arborvitae - Thuja standishii x plicata  and
the second tree is the Leyland Cypress –
really is the way you’re supposed to do it.) Cupressocyparis leylandii. 
The Green Giant Arborvitae is a hybrid coniferous pyramidal evergreen that
While he’s mowing, I try to keep up with the will live about 40 years. It grows well in Zones 5-8, prefers full sun, and grows about
3’- 5’ per year while young, reaching up to 100’ tall by 20’ wide. It is tolerant to heat,
Kelly & Wayne household duties in the air conditioning. humidity, drought, cold, and wind, and is deer resistant. I fertilize it with a balanced
“Team Thomason” Whatever route you choose, make general fertilizer 10-10-10 in spring. 
The Leyland Cypress is also a hybrid coniferous pyramidal evergreen also
sure to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Not only known as the landscape Christmas tree. It will live up to 50 years as a tree and 25 years
as a hedge. It grows well in Zones 6-10, prefers full sun, and a soil condition of 6 PH. It
hydrate yourself but watch out for your pets, your flowers, and everything (one) grows about 3’ per year while young, reaching up to 70’ tall by 15’ wide. It is heat and
drought-tolerant. I fertilize with a 10-10-10 in early spring, but it’s not required. 
around you. August is still a great time to look for a new home. These days, most When planting these trees make sure to dig a hole that is twice as wide as the
root ball and backfill with the soil you removed – do not add any amendments. Make
homes have air conditioning. Our vehicles have A/C, so it’s just a very short sure the soil around the tree is level with the surrounding area. 
In a few years, we will have a lush natural green privacy fence that adds
time you have to be outside. interest and texture to our yard. These trees can be pruned and shaped, but the location
we planted them allows for full growth.
In the heat of the summer, you can tell a lot about the condition of the Master Gardener, Rachel Houston, volunteers with GC Master Gardeners of
the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool skills
home. Are the shingles curled? Is the A/C working? How do the vents look - and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and gardening,
and encourage beautification. For more info, 501-623-6841 or [email protected].
have they been cleaned? How do the windows work - are they sealed, or is there

hot air coming through? Are there any unusual smells - like mold or mildew?

Please call Wayne or Kelly to discuss buying or selling. Interest rates

are still good and Hot Springs is a beautiful place to call home - or your second

home. We do still have a shortage of homes to sell, so if you’re considering

selling, please let us know.

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What the Library

Can Do for You: Part 5

By Erin Baber

So far in this series,

I’ve raved about some of what

the library can do for you right

now. This month I want to talk

about what the library will be

able to do soon. The Garland

County Library is growing in

ways that I never let myself

imagine.

Garland County

Grows is the overall name

we’ve given to all our upcoming

growth spurt, which includes

actual organic growth in the

form of a community garden

and outdoor programming

space. We’re revitalizing an

In addition to adventures like Puzzle Club, many new unused piece of land between
adventures are planned for GC Library.
the library and the Rix building
and creating a lush garden full

of native flowers, fruit trees, vegetable plots, and so much more. This is a huge

project in its earliest stages. Stay tuned for more announcements and fundraising Making time for relaxation can actually help you experience more energy. Other
health benefits include better sleep and enhanced immunity.
opportunities. ETA: spring/summer 2023, with any luck.
Taking Time to Relax
Remote Lockers are freestanding library lockers around the community Is Not Just Being Lazy

that we can load with a patron’s available holds. Patrons can visit the Remote By Alison Crane
What helps you relax? Reading a book? A bubble bath? A leisurely walk? For
Locker at their convenience, scan their library barcode, and a locker with their
me, it is kayaking. I love the quiet of it. No loud motor or harsh sounds. Just the swish of
materials will open, automatically checking out the requested items. We will be the paddle dipping into the water and the sounds of nature around you. After being out on
the water, I feel more centered and peaceful.
installing four Remote Lockers around town - outside GCLibrary, YMCA, National
Relaxation’s connection to our health and well-being has made our ability to
Park College, and at the Sunshine Store in Royal. Remote Lockers are a work in unwind vitally important. We spend our lifetimes making time for others but how often do
we take time out for ourselves? The American Heart Association recommends making a
progress - ETA: fall/winter 2022, fingers-crossed. conscious decision to do at least one thing every day that you enjoy.

Bookmobile. Remember proper bookmobiles? We’re getting one! Making time for relaxation can actually help you experience more energy. Other
health benefits include better sleep and enhanced immunity. According to the Mayo
Our bookmobile will be stocked with a friendly librarian, rollout carts of library Clinic, relaxation can benefit your heart by decreasing muscle tension and blood pressure
while increasing your blood flow. When you consciously allow your body to relax it can
materials ready to borrow, and free air conditioning. ETA: early 2023, if supply actually increase your ability to concentrate and solve problems which can help you work
more efficiently. All of this can also lead to smoother emotions and make you less likely
demands don’t get in the way. to react physically to stress.

And I’m out of space for this month. Be sure to read up next month as I In 1984, fourth grader, Sean Moeller founded National Relaxation Day. He set
August 15 aside as a day to do nothing of real value. On this day consider setting aside
reveal at least two more big changes coming your way. Stay tuned! housework and real work and take a day to just relax. You might find that you are more
productive by giving your body and mind a break.
Email me, Erin Baber, at [email protected] with any questions or
You can get a free copy of Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You.
comments related to this article. Contact the Garland County Extension office at 501-623-6841 or visit us at 236 Woodbine
St, Hot Springs, for more ways to relax or for stress management.
Erin Baber is Public Relations Coordinator at the Garland County Library.
By the way, on August 15, 1988, Alex Carswell patented the modern stress ball.
“Flipped Van” From Stranger I think little Sean was on to something when he picked August 15 for National Relaxation
Day. What will you be doing or not doing to relax that day?
Things TV Show at Spa-Con
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Garland County
The iconic Hawkins Power and Light van that was famously flipped by Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all
telekinetic power by the character Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, in the its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color,
first season of the Stranger Things TV series will be on display for fans at the Spa- sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital
Con 6.0 comics and pop culture convention in Hot Springs, September 23 – 25. or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 
“The ‘Hawkins van flip’ is one of the most iconic scenes in the Stranger
Things series,” Visit Hot Springs Marketing Director Bill Solleder said. The
Stranger Things Hawkins Power and Light van will be on the Spa-Con Expo Floor
and available for photo ops. The car is provided by the Celebrity Car Museum.

Three noted actors have signed on as celebrity guests for the convention.
Lori Petty, Beau Billingslea, and Mark Rolston will be on hand to greet fans and
answer questions when the sixth version of the popular convention gets underway.

Regular VIP passes are $125 until September 22. These passes purchased
on September 23 are $150. $35 for single tickets: available at www.spa-con.org. For
more information call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.

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The stars had to align perfectly to photograph from a boat, on the lake, while Karen A Deeper Form
demonstrates Revolved Head-to-Knee pose, on a paddleboard. Photo by Fred Padilla. of Self-Care

Yoga: Benefits of Parvritta Janu Sirsasana By Peggy Lindsey
(Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose) There is a deeper form of self-care, and it takes a lot of courage if one is

By Karen Watson Reeves willing to dive in. It is about creating a life you are in love with. Sometimes the
Whew! It’s hot, right? As I am writing in mid-July for the August edition of process isn’t all that pretty. The first step is being sincerely honest with yourself and
to decide right then, that you will no longer run away from your problems or sweep
The Springs, we are in the midst of an unrelenting heat/drought wave. August is also them under the rug.
traditionally hot and dry in Arkansas. What is a person to do??
Changing your life for the better can feel a bit uncomfortable and look a
Don’t be surprised that I will suggest yoga because yoga helps reduce body little messy. But when you know your debt is out of hand, or your health is failing,
temperature in a natural manner. During extreme temperatures, and sometimes less intake or your relationships are falling apart, you realize it is time for a new strategy.
of water, the body can heat up to excessive levels. Yoga can lower the temperature of the
body and cool it down. Maybe change looks like making sacrifices instead of satiating your
immediate desires. Perhaps you learn to cook nutritious meals instead of zipping
As the mercury soars in summer, the cool interior of the yoga studio can help one through the fast food drive-thru. Or maybe you adjust your schedule to be more
keep an active physical practice without the danger of heat exhaustion. productive so that, in the long run, you get to enjoy more time with your loved ones.

Another way to cool off? Be mindful of what you eat. Some foods require the Choosing to take control of your life’s situation is the path toward freedom
body to burn more energy to digest. Eating foods such as nuts, leafy greens, fish, fruits, … releasing stress and anxiety! Creating your life so you can live in a way you have
and LOTS of water can help the body temperature stay regulated. only dreamed about is liberating! Allow yourself to become who and what you are
meant to be! Don’t be derailed by distractions … stay the course!
Some other ways to reduce body temperature include wearing lighter, more
breathable clothing; applying cold compresses to the body; staying in places with cooler Someone recently shared, “Be someone who knows that salt baths and
air; moving less; getting in the water. chocolate are ways to enjoy life - not escape from it.” Life really is meant to be
enjoyed! Are you ready to take that first step?
The last tip is why I chose the setting for this month’s pose, Revolved Head-to-
Knee Pose. I included the Sanskrit name in the article headline, because some English Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing
translations, such as this one, are just awkward. Any summer day that I can spend some Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Peggy’s passion is assisting women
time in one of our beautiful lakes is a happy day for me! Add good friends, good yoga, and on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more
good food/drink to the equation and that equals Arkansas summertime bliss! joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and
Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can
From the paddleboard floating device, I chose to demonstrate Revolved Head-to- be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelwingshealing.com.
Knee Pose, which is a pretty intense twist and side bend.
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It takes me several breaths of inhaling and lifting tall, then exhaling and bending
to the side to get deeper. The pose stretches muscles in the back and around the ribs,
creating more flexibility in the spine and allowing you to breathe more deeply. The
hamstrings, hips, and shoulders, as well as the spinal side flexors, obliques, and intercostal
muscles between the ribs also get very stretchy.

On the sweltering day of the photo shoot, I got to experience the best way of all to
cool off: jumping in the lake. And besides my trusty photographer, Fred, I’m also grateful
to friends, Lynn and Frank Janaskie, for taking us out on Lake Hamilton in their boat.
Cooling off is always more fun with cool people!

Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The
Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s yoga
teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct instructor
at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the
National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and
her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.

The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Leo is Strength.

Tarot and Astrology: Leo

By Michelle Crandell An Evening With Grady
People born between July 22 and August 22 inhabit the Zodiac sign: Leo,
Nichols August 13
the Lion. Major Arcana Tarot card: Strength. Lessons and opportunities presented
to Leos are represented by the following Tarot cards. The Lupus Foundation will hold its fundraiser Saturday, August 13. This year’s
fundraiser celebrates Rayvn Bledsoe – a lupus patient and lupus volunteer. An Evening
July 22 to August 1: FIVE OF WANDS: Your challenge: managing with Grady Nichols Smooth Jazz Concert will be held at The Hotel Hot Springs, located
competing needs and wants ... managing change itself. Inner strife shows up as at 305 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:15
anxiety and difficulty taking consistent action in one direction. Interpersonal strife PM. Tickets Are $40 each in advance; $45 at the door. Dancing and Cash Bar.
occurs because Leo temperament is driven to assert ego and be taken seriously. Your
lessons: learn self-discipline through balance; learn diplomacy through tolerance. Hot Springs Hotel is offering a discount for rooms. Call 877-623-6697 to make
Going multiple directions at once gets you nowhere at all. your hotel reservation and mention the Lupus Foundation fundraiser.

August 2 to 11: SIX OF WANDS: Your opportunity: A Hero’s Journey. Call 501-525-9380 for tickets. For more info, visit www.lupus-arkansas.com.
You enjoy putting your strength to the test by achieving, nurturing, and protecting.
Challenge and struggle motivate you. Personal obstacles: Hotheadedness, being too
demanding, and singlemindedness. Your lessons: understanding the laws of cause
and effect, learning the way things are and how things work, learning compromise
and diplomacy.

August 12 to 22: SEVEN OF WANDS: Your opportunity: Experiencing
the difference between Authority and Leadership. You are drawn to and ready for
positions where you can practice power and/or responsibility. Will you be a ruler or
a governor? Tyrant or leader? Your lesson: You are responsible for the energy you
bring into the room. Power and responsibility go hand in hand. Use your energy for
a higher purpose than personal glory.

Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a
year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To
learn more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242.

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