Looking for something fun to do in Hot Springs Village? Read this blog post to find a convenient list of activities and events occurring in the next couple of months! The Village has something for everyone, including tennis, cards, charity, music, and much more! Have fun!
HSVTA Twi-Night Tournament
Where: Coronado Tennis Center - 151 Ponderosa Lane
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 20-23
Is tennis your game of choice? Do you feel the need to compete? Head over to the Coronado Tennis Center now to sign up for the HSVTA Twi-Night Tournament!
Silver Lode Sectional
Where: Casa de Carta at the Ponce de Leon Center - 1101 DeSoto Blvd.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-23, 2015
If you're serious about bridge, check out The Village Card Club's second annual bridge tournament, the "Silver Lode Sectional". It's open to all bridge players who have no more than 500 master points and are not Life Masters. Click here for full details on the Silver Lode, or call the tournament chair at 501-915-0000 for additional information. Also, feel free to visit the club's website at VillageCardClub.org for information about other events.
"Where the Trail Ends"
Where: Grove Park - 1105 DeSoto Boulevard
When: Friday, August 21, 2015 Dusk (around 8 p.m.)
HSV Basecamp, together with Hot Springs Village and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute, present "Where the Trail Ends", a film by Jeremy Grant. This documentary follows the world's top free-ride mountain bikers as they hunt for untraveled terrain across the globe. Louis Williams of Next Level Barbecue and the Ronin Chef T. Porter Montgomery will be at the event, offering barbeque fusion sandwiches as well as classics. Don't forget to bring a chair!
Bebopper Dance
Where: Coronado Community Center - 150 Ponderosa Lane
When: Saturday, August 22, 2015 5:15 to 9 p.m.
Join us for hit songs of the '50s and '60s, including two-step and even Cajun tunes! Full cash bar. Feel free to bring non-alcoholic drinks and/or food, but period dress is optional. $3.
Crush Cancer Luncheon
Where: Coronado Community Center - 150 Ponderosa Lane
When: Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 1 p.m.
Join WGA18 for the "Crush Cancer" luncheon and silent auction at 1 p.m., featuring Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman, a surgical oncologist from UAMS. Cost is $25 and benefits the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in Little Rock. Make your checks payable to WGA18 and mail to Marci Underwood, 43 La Mancha Way, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909. Purchase before August 21. More information can be found at www.hsvwga18.com/CrushCancer.
Newcomers' Coffee
Where: Ponce de Leon Center - 1101 DeSoto Blvd.
When: Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Are you new to Hot Springs Village? Then come to the Newcomers' Coffee in the Ouachita Activities Building of the Ponce de Leon Center, to learn more about life in HSV. Coffee and donuts will be available at 8:30 a.m. and presentations will begin at 9:00 a.m. The meeting gives new residents an opportunity to hear about organizations, activities and governance in Hot Springs Village.
HSV Senior Softball
Where: Boys & Girls Club Fields
When: Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
The HSV Senior (Co-ed) Softball League is now recruiting players for its upcoming Fall Season. The league is entering its second season with more than 60 players on the rosters of the four teams. All games are played on Thursday mornings beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Paul Bewie Boys & Girls Club, just north of the West Gate village entrance. The Fall League will run from Sept. 10 thru Nov. 19. The league is open to all men 50 + yrs and women age 35+. The league has various skill level players and special rules to make the play more senior-friendly. If you are interested in playing some ball come to our informal practices held each Thursday morning from 8:30-10:30 at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost for the Fall League is $15. For more information, contact Dennis Kessen at 501-226-5090.
Bike MS: Rock'n Hot Ride
Where: From Little Rock to Hot Springs Village and back
When: September 12 and 13, 2015
The Bike MS: Rock'n Hot Ride is a 2-day fundraising cycling event. The ride is a 138 mile journey from North Little Rock to Hot Springs Village. A map of the route is available here. For details, the webpage for the event can be found here, call 855-372-1331, or email FundraisingSupport@nmss.org.
Mixed Doubles Club Championships
Where: Coronado Tennis Center - 151 Ponderosa Lane
When: September 2-6
The 2015 HSVTA Mixed Doubles Club Championships is being held September 2-6. Sign up with a partner or as an individual. Registration fee is $8.00/per player plus your daily court fee. Registration deadline August 31 at 5:00 pm.
Waypoint Grand Opening
Where: The Waypoint at DeSoto Marina - 120 Marina Road
When: Saturday, September 5, 2015
The Waypoint Grand Opening and Open House will be a full day of fun, activities, and special promotions. Stop by to check it out and grab a bite to eat from the Little Penguin Taco Stand, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy live music from Rupert Wates at 5 p.m. and Shawn James and the Shapeshifters at 7 p.m. Try out our kayaks and paddle boards and participate in organized races. The Waypoint also has fuel, bait and tackle; as well as smoothies, beer, wine and a complete coffee bar. Find more information at the event's Facebook page.
Indoor Cycling Class
Where: Coronado Fitness Center
When: Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Looking for a great way to get in shape? Check out the monthly indoor cycling class at the Coronado Fitness Center on Sept. 12. Daily fee or membership required.
Artisan Market
Where: Grove Park - 1105 Desoto Blvd.
When: Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shop for arts and crafts at the Fall Artisan Market. There will be lots of vendors from across the state featuring a variety of handmade products including art, jewelry, wood carved items and more. Want to be a vendor? Just email fhancock@hsvpoa.org BEFORE August 31 for an application.
Village Pines Garden Club Mum Sale
Pre-order fall mums in red, yellow or rust. Mums are in a six-inch pots, 16" tall and are $6 each. Mail your checks to Village Pines Garden Club, PO Box 9165, Hot Springs Village, AR 71910. Please include on a separate paper: Your name, phone number, colors and numbers of mums you are ordering. Orders will be taken until September 18, and will be available on October 3.
14th Annual Village Walk for Cancer Research
Where: Cortez Pavilion - 181 Carmona Road
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. (rain or shine)
Come join us for the 14th Annual Village Walk for Cancer Research! Money raised goes directly to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation at UAMS. In addition to free hamburgers, hot dogs, coffee, tea and fruit, there will be a bake sale, silent auction, and door prizes (all registered walkers are eligible for a door prize). Registration fee is $35. For more information, contact Melanie Pederson at 501-915-8747 or visit our websitewalkforcancerresearch.org.
