What: Introduction to Astronomy: Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
When: 11/7/23 @ 1pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy, and promote interest and understanding. This series is hosted by Arkansas Master Naturalist and Hot Springs Village Stargazer Jerry Simmons, with assistance from fellow HSV Stargazers Brian Brengle and Jay Williams.
The “Introduction to Astronomy” program schedule includes the following installments:
1. Tue, Aug 1 – The Solar System – How, What, Why, When, and Where
2. Tue, Sep 5 – Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
3. Tue, Oct 3 – Partial Eclipse Preparedness Program (Partial Eclipse is 10/14/23)
4. Tue, Nov 7 – Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
5. Tue, Dec 5 – Deep Sky Objects – Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars
6. Tue, Jan 2 – Planning and Observing – Using Binoculars and Telescopes
7. Tue, Feb 6 – Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
8. Tue, Mar 12 – Total Eclipse Preparedness Program (for the “Big” Eclipse on 4/8/24)
What: Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
When: May 5th, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.
Join local author Dr. Millie Gore Lancaster for a 3-hour writing workshop teaching the skills to write your memoirs in a simplistic way. This is a hands-on workshop and not a lecture. Millie is a published author as well as the Program Director for the Hot Springs Village Writer’s Club. Participants should bring their own preferred writing supplies and prepare for an interactive experience in small groups led by Millie Lancaster.
The goal of this workshop is to help participants leave an effective and interesting written account of their life for joy and healing.
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Arts & The Park 2023
What: All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul
When: May 4th, 9am – 5pm
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
No registration required
In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.
This special edition of All Things Fiber will showcase an exhibition from several local fiber artists on Thursday, May 4th from 9 AM-5 PM at the Garland County Library. This year’s theme is “Stitching Soothes the Soul” and is a pop-in event. Techniques include embroidery, weaving, quilting, fabric manipulation, with spinning and yarn creations. If you love fiber and textiles, you will enjoy seeing the wide variety of creative handwork on display from the talented ladies of ‘kindred spirits.’ All Things Fiber meets weekly at the library on Thursday mornings from 9-11:30.
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Arts & The Park 2023
What: What’s All the Buzz About?
When: May 1st @ 1:00pm
Where: Library Auditorium
Who: 18+
No Registration
In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.
Not only are bees the preferred pollinator for agriculture, they benefit our world and help us satisfy our sweet tooth. Find out ways to support our buzzing pollinator neighbors and learn some interesting facts about honey.
This program is hosted by Alison Crane Family and Consumer Sciences Agent- Garland County Extension Service.
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Arts & The Park 2023
What: Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains
When: May 2nd @ 11:00am
Where: Library Auditorium
Who: 18+
No Registration
In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.
Lisa Coleman Carey is the daughter of Ron Coleman of Ron Coleman Mining. She grew up immersed in the world of quartz crystal and in college, upon realizing she had to take science courses, began to learn it in a whole new way. She has an undergraduate degree from Trinity University in San Antonio and a masters degree from the University of Arkansas.
She worked as the employee communications coordinator at Murphy Oil Corporation, the director of development at what is now National Park College, and eight years ago opened All Things Arkansas and then All Things Natural in downtown Hot Springs.
During her presentation, she will take you on a brief history of quartz crystals in the Ouachita Mountains and growing up in rural Arkansas while being involved in international business. You will most likely learn something you did not know, and you might even laugh once or twice along the way.
For more information about Arts & The Park 2023, visit the official website here:
Arts & The Park 2023
