A Little TLC

Support local game creators with two new card games, celebrate the reopening of a beloved Little Rock dive bar, and discover how the city’s re-entry program is giving second chances.

Little Rock Daily
August 20, 2025

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Local Fun

Game Time!

Michael Scott - creator of ThreeHorn

Game night just received a major upgrade. Three Central Arkansas creatives from Bighead Creative are introducing not one, but two new tabletop games, Watercolor and ThreeHorn, and they need help getting them off the ground.

🎨 Watercolor –A fast and smart 2-player game where each card is like a brushstroke, and timing is key. Check this reel to see the game in action.
🎶 ThreeHorn – A fun and lively party game for 3–5 players with lots of surprises, laughs, and friendly competition.

Ready to play? Both games are live now on Kickstarter. Back them today and bring a little extra fun to your table.

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Restaurants

What We’ve All Been Waiting For….

Jenn Terrell | Town Pump

This past March, many Little Rock locals said goodbye to their favorite dive bar, Town Pump. But good news, friends! It’s back!

🛠️ A Little TLC - The Barnaby Group, best known for George’s, spent the past five months giving this dive bar the tender loving care and attention it needed, including a menu refresh and a few physical changes, without taking away the divey charm we all love.
🍻 Cheers to the Pump - The doors will reopen on Thursday, August 21, at 11:00 AM, and the Pack the Pump weekend will commence.

Check out more details in this article by our friends at Little Rock Soiree! Until then, see you at the Pump!

Community

Second Chances

City of Little Rock - Department of Community Programs

The City of Little Rock’s Re-Entry Services team is dedicated to helping justice-impacted residents reconnect with their families, return to work, and rebuild their lives. This mission comes to life this week with a special community event.

👔 Job & Resource Fair – This Friday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City of Little Rock is hosting a Reentry Job & Resource Fair at the West Central Community Center, offering job opportunities, housing support, insurance, and more.
💡 Year-Round Support – Beyond the fair, the re-entry program offers career preparation, life skills training, and financial readiness workshops designed to reduce barriers and support lasting success.

Learn more about the program here and help spread the word about Friday’s fair.

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