Weekend Plans

I don't know about you, but my weekend plans aren't really set yet.  I do know I'll be spending some time Downtown.  The pastries at the Cafe on Broadway are calling my name!  And there's a book I want to look for at Books on Broadway.  And I need to find a gift for a friend's upcoming birthday...  I guess I do have weekend plans!

Speaking of the Cafe on Broadway, they're hosting live music this Saturday.  Check their website for more information.  Music starts at 8pm, and the money raised seems to be going toward a good cause.  If you're planning on attending, remember to RSVP on Facebook.

And, while you're on Facebook RSVPing for the Cafe on Broadway event, remember to "friend" Fratelli's Wood-Fired Pizza.  They typically host a Game Night on Saturday evenings, and details can be found on their page.

If one of your dreams is moving your business downtown (or starting a new one!), this Sunday could be your lucky day.  On Tuesday I happened across this sign in front of what used to be the United States Post Office:

It seems the building is up for auction, and this Sunday interested people are welcome to inspect the structure.

I haven't been in the building for a few years, but from what I remember, the interior is unique in a good way.  The location is perfect--right in the middle of Broadway Street.  If you dream of being a part of Siloam Springs' Downtown, this could be your chance.

I'm sure there are other things happening this weekend as well.  Make Downtown a part of your weekend.

--Karyn

Farmer's Market Opening Info

I sure have missed fresh produce this winter. I'm especially eager this year for the Farmer's Market to open for spring. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 14th, and plan to join us at the park to purchase the first harvests of this Farmer's Market season.

Photo courtesy of Siloam Springs Farmer's Market on Facebook

If you are interested in being a vendor at this year's market, Main Street Siloam Springs will be hosting a Siloam Springs Farmer's Market VENDOR Meeting on Thursday, March 3rd in the Community Building at 5:30pm. If you or someone you know is interested in selling at this year's farmer's market, please plan to join us.

--Karyn

Coming Out of Hibernation

I'm afraid winter got the best of me this year.  I gave in to the feelings of hibernation and stuck fairly close to home!  Good thing this past week felt like spring!  The temporary glimpse of what's to come has inspired me to get back into the downtown swing!

Here are a few pictures from our record snowfall:

Downtown residents out and about

Broadway Street

The Gazebo 

On University Street heading toward Broadway Street

The Connelly-Harrington House at the corner of University and Broadway

Photos courtesy of Main Street Siloam Springs on Facebook.

--Karyn

PS: There have been quite a few updates made to the right hand side of the blog.  Please take a minute to mark your calendar regarding a few of the upcoming Downtown events.

The Walking Trails

We are quite lucky to have miles of paved walking trails in Siloam Springs.  The trails wind themselves to the local parks, past schools, around John Brown University, and right through the middle of Downtown.

While the trails are a great for an evening run or a fast-paced morning walk, they are also quite nice for a slow nature hike on a sunny afternoon.

We recently met up with a few friends and set off looking for nature's treasures.  We stopped to smell the wild flowers.

And had a snack on one of the newly installed benches.

And then we found something quite exciting!

A turtle had decided to use our trails for his afternoon jaunt!

For more information on the walking trails complete with a map to help make your exploration plans, click here.

See you on the trails!

--Karyn

Errand Fridays

For whatever reason, Fridays seem to be our errand days.

I load up my boys and head Downtown to take care of business.

We usually start with a visit to Arvest.  My boys know Friday is popcorn day at the bank!

We drop our letters in the mailbox in front of the old post office.

We head up Broadway Street to pay our utility bill.

And we finish our morning with a treat at the Cafe on Broadway.

Living near Downtown makes errand day easy and fun!

--Karyn

Fall Vegetables at the Farmers' Market

There are only a few more weeks left to visit our Farmers' Market.

Last week we picked up lettuce, butternut squash, and turnips.  We roasted the Cheney Farm turnips in olive oil and sea salt at 425 for about 30 minutes, and then we ate them!

Head down now for some fall veggies.  The market is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am-1pm.

--Karyn

Enjoying the Leaves

Glimpses of fall are appearing Downtown...

 It's time to head Downtown, grab a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy the view!

I think October is Siloam Springs' prettiest month.

--Karyn