December 2021

The Springs Magazine • December 2021 • 2

Oaklawn Kicks off
Racing Season December 3

Follow Oaklawn

Racing Casino Resort on

Facebook, Twitter and

Instagram for up-to-date news

and reminders for promotions,

events, entertainment.

Also, keep up with

your points, offers, and tier

status by downloading the Oaklawn’s live race meet begins
Oaklawn Rewards App on your December 3 and ends May 8.
mobile device.

For more information or a complete list of promotions, visit Oaklawn.com

or call 501-623-4411.

Grandstand seats are on sale for the entire live meet (Dec 3 – May 8).

Online sales only - no walk-up or door sales. Dining Reservations for Post Parade

and Carousel are available Tuesday – Sunday 9 AM-4 PM. Call 501-363-4660.

Promotions, Events, & Entertainment

December Special Dates
Dec. 3: Opening Day of the Live Meet - Gates Open: 11am
Dec. 4: 50¢ Corned Beef Day - Racing Promotion - Gates Open: 11am
Dec. 4: Jockey Meet & Greet - Racing Promotion - Gates Open: 11am
Dec 11: $27,000 Christmas Cash-travaganza–Racing Promo–drawings after races 1-9
Dec 18: $54,000 Christmas Cash-travaganza–Racing Promo–drawings after races 1-9
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Live Racing, NYE Dinner, Live Music,
Jan. 1: Headline Entertainment: Purple Reign - The Prince Tribute Show

Schedule of Events

Sundays: Live Racing (No Racing Dec 26) (Gates Open: 11am
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway (Casino Promotion) (Dec 10-15 & Dec 12-17)

2X entries - Christmas Cash-travaganza (Racing Promotion), Dec 3,5,10,12,17

Happy Hour – Hotel Lobby Bar, 4-7p

Mondays: $18.99 BBQ Rib Special in Silks
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway (Casino Promotion) (Dec 10-15 & Dec 12-17)
Happy Hour – First Turn Bar, 4-7p (casino)

Tuesdays: Age 50 + Frenzy, 12–8 p.m., free s
Pigskin Picks - Football Pick-Em Kiosk (1 free pick wkly)
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway (Casino Promotion) (Dec 10-15 & Dec 12-17)
Happy Hour – First Turn Bar, 4-7p (casino)

Wednesdays: Pigskin Picks - Football Pick-Em Kiosk (1 free pick wkly)
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway (Casino Promotion) (Dec 10-15 & Dec 12-17)
Happy Hour – First Turn Bar, 4-7p (casino)

Thursdays: Hot Springs Village Days, 8–2 p.m., free scratch card
Pigskin Picks - Football Pick-Em Kiosk (1 free pick wkly)
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway (Casino Promotion) (Dec 10-15 & Dec 12-17)
Happy Hour – Lobby Bar, 4-7p

Fridays: Live Racing (No Racing Dec 24) (Gates Open: 11am First Post: TBD)
Girls Night Out, 6-10p, $5 drinks and 100 ladies will win $100
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway (Casino Promotion) (Dec 10-15 & Dec 12-17)
Pigskin Picks - Football Pick-Em Kiosk (1 free pick wkly)
Live Entertainment in Silks, 10 p.m.–2a.m.

Saturdays: Live Racing (No Racing Dec 25) (Gates Open: 11am First Post: TBD)
Christmas Cash-Travaganza (Racing Promotion) (Dec 11 & 18 - Races 1-9)
Pigskin Picks - Football Pick-Em Kiosk (1 free pick wkly)

3 • The Springs Magazine • December 2021

DECEMBER ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #388

Friday • Dec 3 • The holiday season approaches, and the art in
the galleries adds a special glow to the season and offers some
wonderful gift ideas for family members and friends!
Historic Downtown is alive with lights, people, and activity.
Show the galleries your support by stopping in and sharing your
holiday cheer! We invite you to come and enjoy entertainment,
refreshments, a huge selection of paintings, sculptures, pottery,
jewelry, and much, much more, while meeting our fantastic
artists. From our homes to yours, our Springs Magazine Team
wishes you the best of holidays… and a very Happy & Healthy New Year!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring horsetail hair ornaments, pine needle baskets, and
pottery by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Wood ornaments, cutting boards
by J And J Wood Shop. Wall art by Jimmy Leach, Margaret Kipp,
and Patricia Bailey. Southwest Jewelry.  Kinkade open & limited
edition work. Price range from $1 to $18,000. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY • OPEN FOR GALLERY WALK!
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus – 7-9 PM. Featured Artists Joe
Wilcox and Dianne Morgan. Group exhibition by Miniature Art
Featured Artists. Mon & Wed-Sat: 10AM-5PM Sun: 12PM-5PM.

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, 10 AM-3 PM.

EMERGENT ARTS
341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org
Winter Wonderland Tree Competition and Canned Food Drive to
benefit Project Hope Food Bank. Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus from
5-6:45 PM. Spa City Tappers will perform at 6:30. The exhibition
opens at Gallery Walk: 5-8 PM. Mon-Fri, 1-4 PM.

ESTHER’S GALLERY & GIFTS
305 East Broadway • 501-762-9386 • esthersgalleryhs.com
Come see our newest gallery - an elegantly urban and ever-
changing 2000 sq. ft. art gallery. If you’re interested in showing at
the gallery, please call. Tue-Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM. Or by Appointment.

GRAND LAGNIAPPE TEA ROOM
811 W Grand • 501-617-2373
Art Angels Pop-Up Gallery is open at Gallery Walk, Dec. 3, 5 PM-8
PM. Open through Sat., Dec. 18. Featuring work by Lori Arnold,
Suzie Burch, Alison Parsons, and Erma Steelsmith. Wed.-Sat. 10
AM-4 PM, For more info, call Erma at 501-617-2373.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Featured: Mark Blaney, Beverly Buys, Donnie Copeland, Mike
Elsass, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Sammy Peters, Michael
Francis Reagan, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gary Simmons, Gene
Sparling, Elizabeth Weber, and others. A wide range of original art
including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more by recognized
artists. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, and by appointment.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Featured artist is Deborah Miller. Come join us for Gallery Walk
Fri., Dec., 3. Lots of goodies in store including a visit by Santa
himself. Offering free gift wrap for Holiday items purchased during
Gallery Walk. Be sure to attend this Gallery Walk celebration of
our fifty local Arkansas artists. Gallery Walk 4-9 PM. Thur-Mon 10 AM-4 PM.
Closed Tues-Wed. 

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

Santa to Visit

Whittington

Gallery

Come join us for Gallery Walk Friday,
December 3, as we have lots of goodies in

store including a visit by Santa himself!
Whittington Gallery is offering free gift wrap
for Holiday items purchased during Gallery

Walk. Mark your calendars and be sure to
attend this Gallery Walk celebration of our

fifty local Arkansas artists. 

Wonderland is Garvan’s
Winter Art Installation

Winter is a time for families

gathering and celebrating the joys of the

past year—and Garvan Gardens has a new

daytime art installation that will be perfect

for continuing these traditions. Wonderland

is an art installation in the Gardens focusing

on nine main areas with different themes in

each space.

“Due to the lingering effects of Stop in the Chipmonk Cafe for a treat
Covid 19, we want to ensure the safety and while visiting the Garden.
health of all of our guests, and are offering a

new winter garden experience,” says Executive Director, Bob Bledsoe.

Without giving all of the magic away, guests will find that many of the

spaces will feature larger-than-life lanterns capturing the wonder of nature and

various sea creatures with holiday flair, an all-new iridescent jewel tree, and many

guests’ past favorites—such as the sea dragon, mushrooms, and yeti with a new

overlay twist. The pavilion snow globe will also return, as well as James the Train.

Wonderland will run until Dec. 31, and will include weekly concerts, tea

parties, a daily scavenger hunt, and various winter and holiday-themed workshops

throughout the season.

Tickets: Adults $15, children ages 4-12 $5, children 3 and under free, dogs

$5. Online tickets may be available at a later date. Admission is free to members

with a current membership card and photo ID. Open daily-10 AM-6 PM. The last

Admission sold at 5:30 PM. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Please check

www.garvangardens.org regularly for the full calendar offerings or to purchase a

membership.

Christmas Parade Dec. 6

The Oaklawn Rotary Club of Hot
Springs is pleased to announce the 2021
Annual Christmas Parade on Mon., Dec. 6,
at 6:30 PM in Downtown Hot Springs. The
theme of the parade this year is “Holiday
Traditions.” Trophies will be awarded for
Best Decorated Float, Best Use of Theme,
Best Use of Special Effects, Best Choreographed, and Most Decorated Non-Float. 
The Hot Springs Christmas Parade is a fundraiser for the Oaklawn
Rotary Club. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united
worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in
all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Jason Harris at
[email protected].

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The Arlington Hotel’s traditional Gingerbread House gets better every year and
2021 is no exception. Bring the family and a camera - it’s a Must See!

Arlington’s Gingerbread House

is an Annual Delight

The Arlington Hotel's Annual Gingerbread House is complete and a
Celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 10 in the Arlington Lobby, 239
Central Avenue, from 5 PM-6 PM. There will be caroling and an official lighting of
the grand tree in the Lobby. Santa will be on hand and everyone is invited to join
the festivities.

The 3-story Victorian Gingerbread house, over 8’ tall, requires
approximately 300 pounds of gingerbread, 350 pounds of candy, and 250 pounds
of frosting. It will be on display through New Year’s Eve and everyone is welcome
to view this visionary delight and try their luck at guessing the number of pieces of
candy used in its creation.

This is just one of the holiday activities in store at the Arlington in
December, including a performance of the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble in the
Lobby on Saturday, December 18, at 4:00 PM; The Christmas Day Feast; and the
amazing New Year’s Eve events. Call for information, 501-623-7771.

Crystal Chimes Concert Dec. 15

The Crystal Chimes

Chorus, of Hot Springs Village,

invites you to their annual (pre-

Covid) holiday show … Cocoa,

Cookies, and Carols - We Need

A Little Christmas. This much-

anticipated show has been in the

works for a long time and, now, the

chorus is bringing it to the stage.

Please join the fun on Crystal Chimes Chorus will present its annual
Wednesday, Dec 15, at 1 PM, in holiday show in Hot Springs Village.
the Coronado Community Center at

150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village. Sit back, relax, have some cookies and

beverages and let the chorus entertain you with your favorite holiday music.

Tickets are $12 each (open seating) and $15 each (reserved seating-tables

of 6 or 8). Tickets can be purchased from any chorus member or by contacting Lee

King at 501-226-5188 or [email protected], or Lynne Nooner at 501-276-

3932, or [email protected]. Or visit www.hsvticketsales.com. Don’t delay!

Get your tickets, NOW, as seating is limited.

7 • The Springs Magazine • December 2021

Master Gardeners:

Poinsettias -The Christmas Flower

By Lin Johnson

Poinsettias are the official flower of

the Christmas holiday season. With colors

ranging from deep red to crimson, white, pink,

and all types of variations, they are perfect Porter Prize Awarded

for brightening up any holiday display. The

challenge is keeping them healthy and strong to LR Author Jen Fawkes

through the season. Poinsettia “blooms” are

Poinsettia “blooms” are actually not actually not a flower at all, but bracts, which are By Erin Wood
a flower at all, but bracts, a set of a set of colorful leaves that form on top of the
colorful leaves. regular green foliage of the poinsettia. At a November gala at the William

Let’s discuss caring for poinsettias J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

during their “blooming” season. in Little Rock, Little Rock fiction writer Jen
Fawkes was celebrated as the 36th winner of
The first and most important factor is proper watering. When poinsettias fail the Porter Fund Literary Prize.

early in the season, it can most often be attributed to too much, or too little watering. Established in 1984, The Porter

Overwatering causes the most issues for poinsettias. Not only can overwatering lead to Prize is a nonprofit supporting Arkansas

yellow leaves, it can also rot away the root structure, thus killing the plant. writers and poets, founded by Phillip

Allow your plants to dry out completely between watering. But with that said, be McMath in honor of Dr. Ben Kimpel. Past
winners include our current Arkansas Poet
sure to not allow the soil to stay too dry for too long. As with overwatering, underwatering Laureate Jo McDougall, Kevin Brockmeier,
and Donald Harington.
will cause a plant to lose it bracts and color prematurely as well.
Beyond Fawkes’ life as a fiction
The second factor affecting the longevity of blooms is heat. Poinsettias bloom Porter Prize winner,
Jen Fawkes.
longest when kept between 70 and 75 degrees. This tropical plant loves heat and humidity

– but not too much! Overly warm rooms will shorten the bloom time of poinsettias, as will writer whose work has appeared in One Story, Lit Hub, Crazyhorse, The Iowa

sitting them too close to a heat source such as a heat duct, fireplace, or heater. Review, and Best Small Fictions 2020, among many others, she has been a
waitress, tax preparer, bartender, museum interpreter, cleaning woman, and
Thirdly, locate plants so that they receive a fair amount of indirect light, but not college professor.

direct sunlight through a window. Putting the plants in a sunny windowsill will speed up Her debut book, Mannequin and Wife (LSU Press) was a 2020 Shirley

their bloom time greatly but can also damage the foliage as the sun’s rays filter through

the glass. Jackson Award Nominee and won two 2020 Foreword INDIES among other

Master Gardener, Lin Johnson, volunteers with GC Master Gardeners of the UofA prizes. Released October 5, 2021, Fawkes’ second book, Tales the Devil Told

Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool skills and resources Me, won the 2020 Press 53 Award for Short Fiction. Its twelve stories examine
the possible lives of classic literary villains.
to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and gardening, and encourage
About receiving the Porter Prize, Fawkes shares, “Though I grew up
beautification. For more information, call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected]. in Arkansas, I’d been away for many years before I learned of the state’s rich

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal

access/affirmative action institution.  literary heritage. I deeply admire the work of those who’ve won this prize before

The “Real” World... me—Kevin Brockmeier, Jo McDougall, ‘Buddy’ Nordan, David Jauss, and

December is upon us (can you believe it?) and many of Padma Viswanathan, to name a few - and it is a true honor to join their ranks.”
Fawkes’ books are available through her website at jenfawkes.com and
us are evaluating how our lives played out in 2021 and what
through local and national booksellers.
2022 will bring. If you’re like me, most of this past year Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in

went better than the last and probably not as good as next. Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (etaliapress.com). Wood is author

Hopefully we are all learning as we go. of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April 2019) and

As Realtors in Arkansas, we take a 60-hour course to editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015).

Kelly & Wayne obtain our license, an 18-hour post-license course, then we Christmas at The Reserve
“Team Thomason” are required to take 7 hours of continuing education each Celebrate Christmas at The Reserve,
2330 Central Avenue, on Sunday, December 12
year. Ethics and Safety are two classes that we all can use a refresher course on annually. at 5 PM. Decorated trees and over 10,000 lights
are twirling across the 4-acre property.
Other classes include Buyer’s and Seller’s Representation, negotiations, resort homes,
Come take pictures in Santa's Sleigh
pricing, Fair Housing, presentation of offers, contract law, investing, and more. along with prancing reindeer, Gingerbread men
and the Angels overlooking the Nativity Scene.
When meeting with potential Realtors, whether you are buying or selling, you may Finish up the walking tour with a hot beverage
and a delicious, freshly-baked Christmas cookie.
inquire into their educational background to get an idea of how well they keep up with
Tickets include admission, plus a cup of hot cocoa and a freshly baked
today’s guidelines and trends. You want someone on your side that has the most up-to- Christmas cookie at the end of the tour. General Admission: $30 ages 13+; $5
ages 3-12; 2 and under-free. At The Gate- Subject to Availability: $40 ages
date information available to them. 13+; $10 ages 3-12; 2 and under-free. For tickets and info: 501-359-3053 or
[email protected].
Not all Realtors need more education than what is required, however, those that do
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more than what is required, may also do more for you than what is required - keep that

in mind when searching for a Realtor.

Scrooge Comes to Life Dec. 3

Pocket Community Theatre will present

“A Christmas Carol,” on December 3, 4, 5, 10,

11, and 12. Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway

and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles

Dickens’ holiday classic.

This thrilling adaptation uses only five

actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved

characters to life. From Scrooge and Tiny Tim

to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A

Catch one of six shows Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some
presented in December. simple props, fresh physicality, and the power

of imagination to convey this timeless story of

redemption. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a

man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly

theatrical adaptation. Directed by James Kendall. Show dates are Dec 3, 4, 5, 10,

11, 12. Tickets: General Admission - $20. Senior 65+/Student - $15. $5 - Under 12.

Visit www.pockettheatre.com to purchase tickets and for more information.

Dino-Lites Shine for the

Holidays at Museum

Mid-America Science Museum is

excited to announce the fourth annual Dino-

Lites holiday lighting display on

the  Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek. Hot

Springs Mayor Pat McCabe will officiate the

lighting ceremony and will “flip the switch,”

lighting all the dinosaurs on opening night,

Friday, November 26, at 5 PM.

All eleven dinosaur vignettes have

been decorated by community organizations

and businesses and are ready to kick off the

holiday season.

The Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek

is the state's first permanent outdoor dinosaur

exhibit. Lighting displays will be judged by

visitors to the museum who will select their Visit MASM’s Dino Lites to cast your
vote for your favorite dinosaur.
favorite display. The most popular Dino-Lite

display will win a $500 prize.

To view the full schedule for this year's annual Dino-Lites, visit www.

midamericamuseum.org. The Dino-Lites display is included with general admission.

Dino-Lites evening exhibit times are subject to change based on weather conditions

and public safety. For more information, please visit www.midamericamuseum.org,

call 501-767-3461, or email us at [email protected], and please be sure

to like us on Facebook. 

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About the Cover... “Freedom” by Perrion Hurd

The Springs Magazine is honored to share the work of artist Perrion Hurd on escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved
our December cover. Hurd is a master printmaker, public art muralist, and teaching artist. people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe
Much of his work revolves around his love of music and geometric shapes with strong houses known as the Underground Railroad. Despite the efforts of the slaveholders,
lines and bold colors. Tubman and the fugitives she assisted were never captured. Years later, she told an
audience: "I was conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say
Hurd’s newest large-scale mural, “Freedom,” is prominently displayed in Hot what most conductors can't say – I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a
Springs on the corner of Market Street and Central Avenue. The concept for the mural passenger."
was proposed to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance who then commissioned Hurd to
come up with a design honoring the heroic life and impact of Harriet Tubman. Perrion and the Cultural Alliance invite you to come take selfies with the
“Freedom” mural, post them on social media, and share the story of one of our nation’s
At the unveiling ceremony at the Central Theatre on November 21, a short most courageous women.
program offered a glimpse into the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, an American
abolitionist and political activist, whose sheer force of will and fortitude defied impossible Special thanks to Richard Stephens for incorporating Hurd’s design into our
odds to change the course of her life and the fate of the nation. Born into slavery, Tubman December cover.

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 Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping
Majestic Lawn 500 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Coffee House 2 Blocks
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Gotta Be Sharp Craft Coffee Roastery
200 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Resale shop
Bailey’s Dairy Treat Northwoods Trail Connector
Tootsies One of three drive-ins in town Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave Pullman Avenue short cut to
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Simple but Effective Cutz Soul Food restaurant Northwoods Urban Forest Trail
Barbershop
300 Block Park Ave The Arrangement David F. Watkins Memorial Park 900 Block Park Ave
600 Block Park Ave Florist Community Park & amphitheater
The Legendary Vapors 910 Park Avenue Food Court
Event & live music venue Park Haven Community Garden Park Avenue Fire Station 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast A beautiful neighborhood venue
Community vegetable garden for gatherings and food events
400 Block Park Ave Haven United Methodist Golden Raised Donuts Bed and breakfast
Thrift Store 1000 Block Park Ave
Air-FX Bargains galore Donuts and breakfast pastries Parkway Court
Heating & air conditioning Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Historic boutique motel. Modern Arkansas Tower Motel Daily, weekly, monthly Small batch, craft coffee roastery
The Hot Springy Dingy amenities. Vintage-inspired design
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Bower Motel Larkmartin Soaps
Handmade soaps and lotions
Redbeard’s Living Canvas E-Z Mart Epic Cabinets & Design
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Countertops, cabinets & accessories 1010 Liquor
The Gold Inn Wine, beer & spirits
RED LIGHT ROASTERY Quaint Uptown motel Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Bike service, repair, and parts Gold-Inn
Cottage Court
Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station
Fuel and convenience store

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Library Celebrates the Holidays

By Erin Baber

The holiday season is here and we’re

celebrating the best way we know - by hosting

events that help our neighbors in Garland County.

Our Send Some Cheer Project is

currently in full swing. We encourage kids,

teens, and adults to write letters, make cards, and Your letters, cards, and messages
submit cheerful messages online. Find the online can brighten the holidays for many
submission form at gclibrary.com/news or drop
by and write a short message at our mail station in our community.

set up in the front of the Library. These communications will be distributed in

time for the winter holiday by the Oaklawn Center on Aging to elderly community

members who are homebound and in assisted living facilities.

Also going on now is our Holiday Donation Drive. In years past, we’ve

collected warm winter clothes as part of the Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive. This

year, we’ve extended our drive to include warm winter clothing and accessories,

personal hygiene products, non-perishable food items, and new toys. Donations

will be distributed to local non-profit organizations whose missions are to help

those in need in our community.

Finally, we’re celebrating the season with “Tunes for Toys: A Holiday

Concert and Toy Drive” on December 8 starting at 11 a.m. Notable Hot Springs

performer, Jacob Flores, will sing holiday songs while Library staff serve pastries

and refreshments to those in attendance. We hope everyone will join us for the

festivities and take advantage of the opportunity to donate a new and unopened toy.

The Garland County Library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot

Springs. Contact the library by phone at 501-623-4161, email at gcl@gclibrary.

com, or through the Library’s social media accounts. Learn more about everything

the library offers, including free delivery, ebooks, special events, and more at www.

gclibrary.com.

Erin Baber is Public Relations Coordinator at the Garland County Library.

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

Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC
LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC
Professional Christian Counseling
The Parlour
Metaphysical shop

11 • The Springs Magazine • December 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
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR It’s All About Rocks Gangster Museum of America
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) Rocks & unique merchandise Guided tour of the HS gangster world
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Mamoo’s Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars
Southern Living! Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Historic District Antiques 800 Block Central Ave
Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Granny’s Kitchen Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Uptown Market & Spirits Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Petals, Purses, Etc. Joanna A. Boutique
Mini-market essentials from Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium Exclusive handbags, women’s & Women’s fashions & accessories
HOTEL HALE sunscreen to spirits Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries children’s clothing & gifts
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum State & Pride Provisions Co. The Humidor
Dapper and Debonaire Journey through the Seven Magic Villainess Soaps One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Cigar Lounge
Men’s grooming goods Worlds of this museum Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Capone’s Loft
Rings ‘n’ Things 4D Adventure Vacation Rental
Fun fashion jewelry The amazing 4D simulation will leave Bathhouse Row
Freedom United Salon you enthralled! Diablos Tacos and Mescal Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Artwork by local & int’l artists
The Villa Boutique Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Earthbound Trading Company & special event venue 600 Block Central Ave Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
and accessories Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Hotel Hale Magic & comedy for the whole family
Colonial Candy Corner Boutique hotel with two restaurants
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse Justus Fine Art Gallery
Kringles in the Park Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic Established & emerging artists
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa Family internal medical clinic
Faith & Flair Boutique High quality men’s clothing & accessories Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Women’s boutique clothing Tombstone Old Time Photos spa services Artists’ Workshop Gallery
The Springs Hotel & Spa Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Ozark Bathhouse Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms processed while you wait Cultural center, open on weekends
Mountain Valley Spring Company Thai-Me Spa Buckstaff Baths All Things Arkansas Trough Bar & Grill
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full Pampering massage, skin treatments, Our only remaining traditional Products made in AR & relating to AR Beer, wine, and spirits
line of MV Water merchandise. nail & body services. thermal bathing facility
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Lamar Bathhouse JubiTea Hot Springs 801 Spencer’s Corner
200 Block Central Ave Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Bathhouse Row Emporium Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies
Buenos Aires bar experience! US Post Office Rebecca Peterman Photography
National Park Aquarium Oxy-Zen 400 Block Central Ave Portraits photography
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive!
tortoises, & lizards Lauray’s Jewelers Beverly’s Casual Shop Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Rolando’s Restaurante BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Women’s boutique Cotton clothes & bedding
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio
Savory Pantry Hot Springs Hat Co. Red Sunflower Boutique DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Picante’s Mexican Grill
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Hats for men and women Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Authentic Mexican dishes
Pancake Shop Spa Souvenirs & Gifts
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Unique & locally made/designed items. BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers Hot Springs Visitor Center Brick House Grill
owned & operated The Ohio Club Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream Tourist information center Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
3AM Gallery & Gifts Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas
Art gallery & gift shop Great food & live music Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary STEINHAUS KELLER Steinhaus Keller
Silver Coconut The Avenue Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel hellcats & pinup dolls
high-end home accents The Waters Hotel Mirror Mirror Salon
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms JoJo and Jess Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Perfect blend of home, fashion &
personal accessories Gary Morris Interiors
Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Ginger’s Popcorn A Narrow Escape
The best darn popcorn in the South! Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up

All Things Natural Subway
Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Submarine sandwich shop

National Park Duck Tours 700 Block Central Ave Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton The Gaines’ Candy Bar
Candy including organic & homemade
The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Maxine’s Live
Upscale women’s boutique/ Live music, food, craft beer & drinks
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry Hot Springs Trolley Tours 1000 Block Central Ave
Trolley tours. Special events.
Renee’s Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Homemade from scratch cinnamon rolls
Hot Springs Haunted Tours Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Central Theatre
Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Event Space
Copper Penny Pub
Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs
DOWNTOWNER
Vault 723
Timeless Vault Dining

Downtowner Marketplace
Vendors in one location with home
decor, boutiques and artisans

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

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

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Happy Productive Life:
Just Start
By Christi Nation

“Motivation often comes after

starting.” - James Clear

Do you ever have a hard time

getting going? It’s called overcoming inertia

– overcoming rest or motion. It’s hard to start

or stop a project. Sitting on the couch being

at rest or being in motion running errands.

When I am in motion, it’s difficult to stop

when it’s time to move on to the next task or

to sleep.

Sometimes I get overwhelmed and

I don’t know where to start. The task seems Christi Nation, creator of
too vast to even think about starting. There are Happy Productive Life.
so many avenues that I could take to get the

project done. That overwhelm can turn into analysis paralysis and nothing gets done.

The times I have been the most successful in completing a project is when

I just start. I just start at any point in the project and the momentum of starting

catapults me to being in flow. Sometimes people won’t start because they don’t

know where they’re going to land. Your life will be much easier if you just start.

Until next time here are your Happiness Actions:

1. When facing a big project, don’t analyze it to death. Just start with

something. Just start with one task or one aspect of the project.

2. Be proud of yourself for just starting. The trick to just starting is knowing

that it doesn’t have to be perfect the first time. It gets better with practice. That’s the

beauty of it - you get better at a task the more times you “just start.”

Christi Nation, President of Nation Training and Development, began

writing this column in 2015 under the Happiness Actions name. To reach more

people, she changed the column title because it fit better with her mission - To

help others with their productivity & peace of mind. You can reach her at www.

NationTD.com.

Lake Hamilton Site of High

School Fishing Championship

The Arkansas

State High School Fishing

Championship, part of the

Student Angler Federation

affiliated with The Bass

Federation, will be held Sun.,

April 24, 2022, on Lake

Hamilton. The tournament will

bring in high school fishing

teams from across the state for

a day-long competition. High school teams from across the state will compete
The high school in a day-long competition.

fishing teams will launch from

the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Lake Hamilton Fish Hatchery at 6:30

a.m., and weigh-in will be held at 3 p.m. The teams will fish for largemouth and

smallmouth bass.

“One of the fastest growing youth-related movements across the country

are high school fishing clubs,” said Randy Sullivan, of Mayfield, Ky., senior national

tournament director for the Student Angler Federation. “The objective of the SAF

is to relate subject matter and basic principles of education to how anglers use them

out on the water every day. Also, the SAF is aimed at getting students off the couch

and back into the great outdoors by promoting the formation of fishing clubs and

outdoor activities within the school.”

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

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In the eighth of her ten articles focusing on the Ace through Ten Cards,
Michelle Crandell reviews The Eights.

Tarot: The Eights

By Michelle Crandell
In Tarot, Eights reflect PERSONAL POWER. Eights address right use

of a Seeker’s skills, talents, and abilities. Eights represent the edges of power:
perfectionism and inspiration, overgiving, and prudent use of prosperity. This
number is linked to Strength and Justice. (Major Arcana)

SWORDS: Self-doubt leads to overanalyzing and inaction. Substituting
thinking for doing, mental energy goes to waste. One is blinded, in bondage to an
attachment to “the perfect solution.” “If something bad happens, I can’t cope.” Seek
wise counsel. Follow good advice.

CUPS: Overextension leads to regret, exhaustion, depression, and
compensatory overindulgence. Lower expectations of yourself, the world, or others.
Move away from a person, situation, or thought that no longer helps you in life.

WANDS: Act swiftly. Focus energy on a single goal. Use instinct, intuition,
and learned physical patterns to expand your horizons. Travel and fresh experiences
grow you.

DISCS: Your reputation precedes you. Building on past competencies,
gain new skills or knowledge. Influential people may assist you.

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.

Full Moon Bike Ride

The Northwoods Full Frost Moon Group Mountain
Bike Ride will take place Saturday, December 18, at 6PM*.
The rides will be no drop beginner to intermediate routes.
The routes will depend on the skill level of the participants.

Each ride will last for about an hour on the trails.
Riders will meet at the Waterworks Trailhead, 300 Pineland
Drive, at 4:00 PM/Ride 4:30 PM.

All riders must have a mountain bike in working
order, helmet, front light, back-up light source, and water
to hydrate. Come shred with us by the light of the moon!!!!
(Insert howl) The last ride for 2021 is Saturday, December 18.
*Follow Facebook: Northwoods Trails-Hot Springs Trail Conditions group
for weather updates leading up to each event. Meet @ 6 PM. Ride @ 6:30 PM.

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Read on for some tips for eating during the holiday season, Want to be more flexible? Practice Revolved Stork Pose as demonstrated
by Karen Watson Reeves. Photography: Fred Padilla
Avoiding the
Yoga: Benefits of
Holiday Spread
Revolved Stork Pose
By Alison Crane
Often our festivities during the holiday season involve food and beverages. By Karen Watson Reeves
And just like that, it’s December! Do you find yourself frequently looking
All that deliciousness being offered to us over and over can lead to over-eating and
unintentional weight gain. The average holiday dinner is estimated to provide over back, as if to see where the time went? It is not unusual. Or just as often, looking ahead,
4000 calories in one meal. Considering that your average middle-aged, moderately anticipating what is to come? Yes, we do that, too.
active adult female only needs about 2000 calories per day to maintain weight, you
can see how the holiday season can wreak havoc on our daily diet. Yoga helps bring us to the here and now, balancing on the fine line between
past and future, and living life in the present moment as best as we can. What a process!
Before you accuse me of spoiling your holidays by making you feel guilty
for enjoying all the tasty treats, know that I indulge, too. But I do try to plan ahead Study the photo: one arm and gaze looking back; one leg facing forward;
and think before I eat in between those delicious treats. Think of it this way; How balancing precariously on the opposite leg. Two amazing trees, one artificial and ready
do you feel after overeating? Does overeating bring you side effects that can have for Christmas, with the contrasting tree live and grounded in the present season of
serious health consequences? autumn when the photograph was snapped.

Here are some tips for eating during the holiday season from Harvard The fast pace of life, one season quickly dissolving into the next, the never-
Medical School compiled by the University of Arkansas DEFEND series educators: ending to-do list can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

• Budget your food calories and spend them on the right foods. A yoga pose like this one requires a bit of effort to stay grounded. Focus and
• Eat slowly to give your brain and stomach time to determine if it is full. concentration enable us to balance. That stability helps boost our confidence, energize
• Drink water as you eat and check-in on your appetite. our physical bodies, and steady our minds. At the same time, the leg muscles are
• Keep your distance from the food to avoid the temptation to overeat. strengthened and the gluteal muscles are stretched. The twisting aspect of the pose
• Shop for food on a full stomach to avoid making unhealthy food choices. increases the difficulty to balance, as well as improves spinal flexibility.
• Always leave room on your plate for fruits and veggies.
• Avoid alcohol on an empty stomach or it can lead to an increased And we DO want to be more flexible! The yoga stretches help keep the
physical body more fluidly moving without so much pain and stiffness. And we can
appetite. become better at twisting right out of one season into the next, balancing the elements
Enjoy the holidays and think before you eat! For more information on of the past with the aspects of the future.
ways to prepare traditional holiday dishes in a healthier way or to learn more about
our healthy eating programs, contact the Garland County Extension Service at 501- December. . . live one day of it at a time. Focus on your physical, mental, and
623-6841 or email [email protected].  spiritual well-being. Enjoy each day. Take in the beautiful sights, sounds, smells, tastes,
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the and all the good feels of the season!
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
any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity instructor at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful
Employer.  outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about
her studio and her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.
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