Fun Raiser and Fundraiser in Hot Springs this Weekend

             The Stueart Pennington Running of the Tubs is an annual Hot Springs event that is loaded with fun and lots of laughs. Sounds a little bit strange, but the event involves costumed teams in authentic bathtubs with wheels racing down the street. The teams aren’t the only ones having fun, the audience gets in the spirit by bringing water guns; wearing house slippers, shower caps and bathrobes. I think it’s a little bathroom humor, so to speak.

            The Running of the Tubs takes place at 9:30 a.m. May 17 in Historic Downtown Hot Springs on Bathhouse Row near the Paddock Area at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza. Before the races there is a Parade of Tubs at 9 a.m. and then an awards ceremony after the race. Also, The Ohio Club on Central Ave. sponsors a Pre-Race Breakfast with $2.50 Bloody Marys and $2.50 omelets from 8 a.m. until noon. This is another Hot Springs original event I don’t want to miss. For more information, call 501.321.2277.

            To alleviate some of the financial burdens from the recent Arkansas tornadoes near Hot Springs, a fundraiser is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, May 18, at the Arlington Hotel. The Stardust Big Band and the Hotel are partnering at an event with a big band and dancing. Central Arkansas dance instructors will bring their student to dance to the live big band arrangements. Seating is Cabaret style and reservations are not required. All proceeds from the event will be donated to help the tornado victims’ recovery efforts. For more information call 501.767.5482.

            We have a weekend of fun times scheduled for Hot Springs. We hope you’ll make plans to come to one or both events. We’d also like to encourage you to come out to Diamondhead Resort Community this weekend to take a look at the fun place we call home with a great golf course, gorgeous Lake Catherine, beautiful homes and available lots, Olympic-size pool soon to open for the summer, and the very best neighbors you can imagine. Give us a call at 501.520.9201 or 501.262.9310 and we’ll arrange a time to show you around and give you information on a fantastic place to call home in Hot Springs.