Regional Events Calendar
Ouachita Regional Events Offer Springtime Fun
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It's time to shake off the chill of winter and step out into the springtime sunshine. Celebrate the season at the First Ever 11th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set for March 17 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. The world-famous parade’s entire route consists of the 98-foot length of Bridge Street, the world’s shortest street in everyday use. Actor/comedian Jim Belushi is this year's grand marshal. Stay a little closer to home at HSV's own St. Patrick's Day party, scheduled for March 14 at the Balboa Club Lounge. Bring the kids and grandkids to the Easter Egg Hunt at the DeSoto Golf Course on April 19. And celebrate Mexican independence with great food at the Cinco de Mayo party on May 5 at the Balboa Club Lounge (see article on pg. 7). Relive history at the Titanic Dinner Theater on April 14-15. The dinner, cosponsored by the Hot Springs
Site work has begun on the Green Market at Grove Park. See related article on pg. 18.
Village Players and Hot Springs Village Lifestyle and Recreation Services, will commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the sinking of the mighty Titanic. Meals will be based on the actual dishes served in the various shipping classes aboard the Titanic on April 14, 1912, the actual date of the sinking of the ship. Test your endurance at the Little Rock Marathon (March 1-2), Warrior Dash Mud Run (May 10) or HSV's third annual TRI-the-Village Sprint Triathlon (June 14). Score at one of the many tennis tournaments at the Coronado Tennis
Center (see related article on pg. 19). From the laid back sounds of the Rock Porch Sessions every first Saturday in the Village to the high notes of Voces8 at the Woodlands Auditorium in HSV, there's something for everyone's musical taste. Best known for the hit songs “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” B. J. Thomas performs at the Woodlands Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. April 18. Cast a line at two kayak fishing tournaments. The Collegiate Kayak Fishing Tournament is set for April 12 and the Kayak Fishing Tournament is April 26. Connect with other outdoor enthusiasts by joining the Ouachita Rod & Gun Club (see details below). Celebrate America's Independence Day at the Hot Springs Village Stars and Stripes 4th of July Extravaganza. (see article on pg. 7). To purchase tickets for HSV events, go to www.HSVTicketSales.com.
April 26: Sunrise Kayak Fishing Tournament 8:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m., Lake Cortez, Hot Springs Village Entry Fee: $10.00, includes Ouachita Rod & Gun Club Annual Membership and Meal/Drink Ticket to Membership Party (details below)
Upcoming Membership Events
April 26: Ouachita Rod & Gun Club Membership Party 5:30 p.m., Balboa Pavilion, Hot Springs Village Club Annual Membership: $25.00, includes meal catered by Fat Buoys Rolling Diner May 9: Rod & Gun Club Membership Party & MVSA Trap Shoot 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Mountain Valley Shooting Association, 320 10 Mile Rd., Hot Springs. $5.00 per round of 25 birds. Bring your own shotgun unloaded with actions open and minimum of 50 rounds of target shotgun ammunition and ear and eye protection. Non-MVSA members must sign waiver of liability. (MVSA membership not included with Ouachita Rod & Gun membership). Club Annual Membership: $25, includes meal catered by Fat Buoys Rolling Diner. “Bag” a sticker & membership card: $25.00 annual membership
6 Hot Springs Village Advocate Spring 2014