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Less than 10 days until the Little Rock Marathon

The Little Rock Marathon is scheduled for March 2-3, featuring races of different distances to accommodate runners of all levels.

• Time to Run: The Little Rock Marathon offers a great opportunity for runners and walkers to get a “tour of the capital city”. The races start and finish at La Harpe, and along the way, neighbors and businesses cheer on the runners.

• Make it Happen: While the marathon is sold out for runners, entertainers and volunteers can still sign up to help.

Check out the Little Rock Marathon website to see the full map, schedule, and details.

Brunch and Board Games, need you say more?

Caverns and Forest, Arkansas’s first and only board game cafe, now serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11a-4p.

• Weekend Brunch: The tasty brunch menu includes dairy-free pancakes and shareable mimosas while their regular menu includes salads, paninis, healthy appetizers like peanut butter apples, and adult beverages like beer and wine.

• Plan to listen: Caverns and Forests recently announced a new podcast! Be sure to follow their social media for more announcements.

Don’t miss out. Make plans to visit Caverns and Forests soon.

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Events

Phase 3: Downtown Little Rock Master Plan

This week, The Downtown Little Rock Master Plan initiative invited residents to attend the third phase meetings, providing them with an opportunity to offer feedback on the plans for the area.

• Community Feedback: Check out this interview with Mayor Frank Scott where he explains the importance of working "with" the community rather than simply "to" the community. This method creates a better downtown area.

• Survey Says: Complete this survey to share your input for phase three of the planning process.

For more information on The Downtown Little Rock Masterplan, their vision, and plans, visit their website.

Restaurant news

A Hot Springs Favorite Has Arrived in Little Rock

The Bleu Monkey Grill, a beloved Hot Springs staple, is making its debut in Little Rock with the grand opening scheduled this Monday, February 26th.

• Tasty Options: Their menu has a variety of options, including crowd favorites such as their chicken lettuce wraps and Bleu Monkey Shrimp, and cocktails such as their Bleu Mule.

• Prime Location: You can find the restaurant located off of Rodney Parham Rd, next to Guillmos’s Coffee Shop.

Make sure to stop by and help give this new restaurant a warm Little Rock welcome.

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In other news…

• Brewery News: Flyway Brewing announced on their Instagram that they are opening a location in Memphis.

• Time to Play: The City of Little Rock will improving playgrounds around city. Find out more here.

• Love live music? Sign up to be street team for The Hall and help spread the word about upcoming concerts.

• Prepare for a crowd: Read tips from Pulaski County about the upcoming Eclipse weekend.