Travelin’ the Arkansas Ouachitas: Events Taking Place During December
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Zoie Clift, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Note to the Print and Broadcast Media:
In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.
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The Pocket Theatre in Hot Springs will show A Tuna Christmas Dec. 3-13. Performances are held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. In this sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities report on various Yuletide activities, including the annual lawn display contest. The production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. For more information visit www.pockettheatre.com or call 501-623-8585.
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Hot Springs will host the 24th annual Country Christmas Craft Fair Dec. 5 at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch. Over 50 crafters will be on site and there will also be a juried show and horse and buggy rides. For more details visit www.youthranches.com or call Diana Holland at 870-793-6841.
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The Clark County Extension Homemakers sponsors the Holiday Tour of Homes in Arkadelphia Dec. 6. This tour features several residences in the area that include exquisite holiday designs. Nearby area recreation also includes DeGray Lake, only minutes from the city, the Caddo and Ouachita Rivers, and the Ouachita National Forest. For more information call the Clark County Extension Homemakers Council at 870-246-2281.
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The 10th annual Taste of the Holidays takes place Dec 6-7 in Hot Springs at the Mid-America Science Museum. Some of the city’s finest chefs will be on hand at the event from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. For more information on this tasty event, visit www.midamericamuseum.org or call Nichole Holt at 501-767-3461.
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The 4th annual Hot Springs Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis kicks off the holidays Dec. 12 in Hot Springs. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and wear a holiday themed costume as you run or walk a 5-kilometer route through Garvan Woodland Gardens with your team members. The race costs $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information visit www.arkansasjinglebellrun.org or call Amber Garrett at 501-664-7242.
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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"
Zoie Clift, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Note to the Print and Broadcast Media:
In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.
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The Pocket Theatre in Hot Springs will show A Tuna Christmas Dec. 3-13. Performances are held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. In this sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities report on various Yuletide activities, including the annual lawn display contest. The production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. For more information visit www.pockettheatre.com or call 501-623-8585.
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Hot Springs will host the 24th annual Country Christmas Craft Fair Dec. 5 at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch. Over 50 crafters will be on site and there will also be a juried show and horse and buggy rides. For more details visit www.youthranches.com or call Diana Holland at 870-793-6841.
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The Clark County Extension Homemakers sponsors the Holiday Tour of Homes in Arkadelphia Dec. 6. This tour features several residences in the area that include exquisite holiday designs. Nearby area recreation also includes DeGray Lake, only minutes from the city, the Caddo and Ouachita Rivers, and the Ouachita National Forest. For more information call the Clark County Extension Homemakers Council at 870-246-2281.
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The 10th annual Taste of the Holidays takes place Dec 6-7 in Hot Springs at the Mid-America Science Museum. Some of the city’s finest chefs will be on hand at the event from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. For more information on this tasty event, visit www.midamericamuseum.org or call Nichole Holt at 501-767-3461.
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The 4th annual Hot Springs Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis kicks off the holidays Dec. 12 in Hot Springs. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and wear a holiday themed costume as you run or walk a 5-kilometer route through Garvan Woodland Gardens with your team members. The race costs $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information visit www.arkansasjinglebellrun.org or call Amber Garrett at 501-664-7242.
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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"
Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"