Dog Days of Summer Recap

My family really enjoyed the Dog Days of Summer event earlier this month.

Siloam Springs' canines headed Downtown with their owners for a morning of fun!

We liked the parade best of all!

But the rescue dog demonstration was a close second.

Have you ever seen a dog climb up and down a ladder?  Me neither.  And, yes, I was impressed!

Make plans to attend next year's event.  It's always the first Saturday in August.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

New Bikes

With the weather being a bit cooler, it's the perfect time to check out Dogwood Junction's latest additions.

You can now rent a Terra Tandum Trike and spend an evening biking through our fun Downtown.

Dogwood Junction has a fridge full of cool drinks, so head on down and take a ride!

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Races to Run

Are you a runner?  I can't decide if I am one or not.  :-)  

Anyway, for the first time ever, this fall Siloam Springs will be a location where you can participate in a half marathon event!  There are a ton of runners in town, and my guess is this will be a fun event.

One Heart for Justice is sponsoring the event.  More information on the organization and race details can be found here.

The races (5K and half marathon) begin and end Downtown.  There's only one thing left for you to decide...  Will you be running or will you be standing on the sidelines cheering on friends?

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Hot Days

It's been a hot summer. 

The other day I heard it just might be the hottest on record.

I hope things are starting to cool down.

 In the meantime, Books on Broadway has great air conditioning.  :-)

It's one of our favorite places to spend a hot end-of-summer afternoon.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Quilting Class

Remember when I took that beginning quilting class?

It was such a fun day spent crafting with friends!

Sager Creek Quilts has scheduled some more beginning classes.

It's so much more than a quilting class.  It's simply a good, basic intro to sewing.  Using a Yellow Brick Road pattern, you'll be learning the basics of good piecing, rotary cutting, pressing and proper seams while making a great project. There will be two sessions on Thursday evenings starting Aug. 23 with a second session Aug. 30. Call 524-5244 and talk to Cliff or Pam for more details.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

School Supplies

With the start of school, my mind can't stop thinking about school supplies.  

I love them.

And while I don't exactly attend school anymore, I still seem to be able to justify a new notebook or two each year in honor of others starting daily classes.

Four Corners Frame and Design has the most adorable notebooks!

The only question is which one will you choose?

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

What to do on a Tuesday evening...

It's the last Tuesday of the summer with school starting on Monday.  Are you looking for one last activity to end the summer on?

Well, Creative Corner on Broadway might have the perfect way for you to end a very hot summer.

Kim Mock, Owner of Keller's Creationis (www.acidfree.com) will be a GUEST TEACHER at the store. She will be teaching a class on how to "Scrap on a Dime!" You will create 12 - 12x12 layouts! Yes, TWELVE LAYOUTS!!! The cost of the class is $30. You MUST RSVP, as supplies are limited. You will have your choice of Disney, Travel, Beach or Friendship for your album. Class will be Tuesday, August 14, 6:30pm-9:00pm. 

Like Creative Corner on Broadway on facebook to get the info on how to RSVP.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Second Saturdays at the Farmer's Market

There's all kinds of stuff going on Downtown on Saturday.

It's Kid's Day at the Farmer's Market.  Main Street Siloam Springs is happy announce that the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Farmers Market group is expanding their programming to the Siloam Springs Farmers Market!  Come to Kids Day Saturday, August 11th to participate in their excellent programming! There will be a butterfly craft, information about the drought/heat wave, and much more!

 After (or before) the kiddos have fun, check out what you could win!  You could win a beginners canning kit complete with water bath, a set of jars, a jar lifter and an instruction booklet. Just spend $5 dollars at either Busy Bee Farms or the Bread Basket to have your name entered in the Raffle! A name will be draw at the end of August.

Things should be a bit cooler this weekend, so make plans to head to the Farmer's Market.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

It's a sign!

The other day I headed Downtown for one simple errand.  The bank.  And then I noticed a new sign.

That sign lured me in to its building despite my original determination to stick with my one, quick errand, and before I knew it, I was enjoying a piece of Betty's Quiche at The Cafe on Broadway.  Yum!  This batch was made with heirloom yellow tomatoes fresh from the Farmer's Market.

As if the quiche wasn't enough of a spur-of-the-moment indulgence, I may or may not have brought home a new teapot.

Yes, folks, it's true!  Not only is the Cafe on Broadway sportin' a new sign, they also have tons of new teapots in beautiful colors.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

PS: Remember to head to the Farmer's Market this morning.  I'm hoping they'll have more tomatoes.

Pretty Pictures

The other day this picture popped up on my facebook wall.

It's a picture taken by JonathanEdward Photography of Downtown's portion of Sager Creek.

I'm a fan of pretty much all of JonathanEdward's photography, but I thought this shot was especially beautiful.

Head over to facebook and like them.  They're one of our many Downtown businesses.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn