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Good morning Eureka Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Will Eureka Springs soon allow open drinks on downtown streets?
- How Turpentine Creek just became a top-ranked, nationally recognized safari park
- Which Eureka Springs officer just topped ALETAās driving course?
Also on today's calendar: Drumming in the Park and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 41.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ You might soon be able to carry open containers of alcohol outside in Eureka Springs, Ark. (ky3.com) ā Eureka Springs leaders and business owners are weighing whether to create a permanent downtown āentertainment districtā where people could carry open containers of alcohol outside between Mountain and Central streets. Supporters say visitors already expect to walk with drinks, while some residents worry about infrastructure, safety, and the townās family-friendly feel. The proposal hasnāt reached city council yet, but could surface at the April 27 meeting. 
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ā¢ Turpentine Creek earns Transparency Rating, Top Safari Park (nwahomepage.com) ā Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs just earned Candidās top Platinum Seal of Transparency and was ranked the nationās second-best safari park by USA Today readers. The refuge says the honors reflect its open financial reporting and long-term care for rescued big cats. Leaders credit supporters, staff, and volunteers for helping give these animals a safer future. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 77 graduate Camden ALETA Class 2026-A - (arkadelphian.com) ā A Eureka Springs Police Department officer, Dylan Lamb, was among 77 cadets graduating this week from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden, earning top honors in the emergency vehicle obstacle course. The class drew recruits from departments across Arkansas and focused on intensive training in law, firearms, fitness, and community engagement to prepare new officers for service. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Eureka Springs
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Upcoming Events in
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The 2026 ARTrageous Parade!
Eureka Springs Downtown, 5-19 Spring St, Eureka Springs
2:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Baseball- vs. Ozark Catholic Varsity and Jr. Varsity AWAY
White River Baseball Complex , Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
4:30 pm -
ESHS Soccer @ Eureka Springs (vs. Life Way Christian)
Eureka Springs School District , 2 Lake Lucerne Rd , Eureka Springs
5:00 pm -
Drumming in the Park
Basin Spring Park , 4 Spring St , Eureka Springs
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Saturday May 2
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š Events Nearby
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All-SCREENS Game Night
Berryville Public Library , 104 Spring St , Berryville
6:00 pm -
Naturals Night- Janie Darr Singing National Anthem
Reagan Elementary School Rogers, AR 72756
6:15 pm -
Craft & Chat
Berryville Public Library , 104 Spring St , Berryville
10:30 am -
North Arkansas Livestock
North Arkansas Livestock Auction , 304 W Main St , Green Forest
10:30 am -
VolunTeen Talk-Up Session
Berryville Public Library , 104 Spring St , Berryville
4:00 pm -
Teen Book Club
Berryville Public Library , 104 Spring St , Berryville
4:00 pm -
AUSTRALIA'S GIRLS NIGHT OUT THE SHOWĀ® TAKEOVER IN EUREKA SPRINGS, AR, USA!!
Chelsea's Corner Cafe , 10 Mountain St , Eureka Springs
8:00 pm -
Discovery Club
Berryville Public Library , 104 Spring St , Berryville
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
Tuesday May 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There was a package in its original packaging left on my porch in a Walmart bag.
This is a potentially an expensive item. I did not order it or request it. It does not have a name or address on it. I have taken it up to theā¦ (Nextdoor Holiday Island) - I see that 66 lots in Holiday Island are going to be auctioned off this month
It will be all for one bid. I saw it on AuctionZip. It lists all the lots that are part of the group. (Nextdoor Holiday Island)
- The Blossoms at Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Center posted a job opening for Dietary Manager in Eureka Springs. Apply here.
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Berryville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka Springs here.
š Nearby News
Rogers
- Rogers Activity Center transitions to city oversight (nwahomepage.com)
- First-of-its-kind nursing program celebrates inaugural graduating class in Arkansas (5newsonline.com)
- Face of NWA Banking: Signature Bank of Arkansas (armoneyandpolitics.com)
Bentonville
- Bentonville updates zoning to manage rapid growth, future expansion (5newsonline.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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