Do you like to run recreationally and participate in outdoor adventures like kayaking? If so Hot Springs Village has the event for you. The first annual Yak Run will take place on Saturday, September 17th with packet pickup starting at 7 a.m.. To register before the event head to https://www.hsvyakrun.com/registration The event features a 5K Fun Run along with a 2K Kayak Paddle event on Lake Balboa. Each event will be run separately. You can participate in either event separately or you can decide to do the combined event. There will be a limited amount of kayaks to rent so be sure to head to https://hotspringsvillage.thundertix.com/events/200018 and register early for a kayak. This is a rain or shine event so be prepared for whatever weather that Mother Nature can throw at you. If you are lucky enough to be a top three finisher in one of the catorgories you will receive a medal for your achievement. FYI each kayaker that participate must wear a Personal Flotation Device or PFD. You must be at least 14 years old to particiapte. All other rules and requirements are presented within the registration packet.   

Hot Springs Village will once again be making changes to their weekly recycling event. Tomorrow's pick-up at the Ponce de Leon Center/Woodlands parking lot pick up is CANCELED. Pick-up will resume next week on Thursday, July 7th. Starting next week you will be able to take your recyclables directly to the Sanitation/Recycling Center which is located at 218 Minorca Rd here in Hot Springs Village. Similar to the previous recycling event, collection will happen every Thursday from 8 a.m. - noon. Any questions about these changes you can call Sanitation and Recycling at 501-922-5524.