July 5 also a celebration day in the Village

A flag golf tournament, canoe and paddle boat races, a beach party and Ping Pong Ball Derby are among activities scheduled for Village summer fest, the Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association Fourth of July festivities, will be Wednesday, July 4 through Saturday, July 7.

A flag golf tournament will start off Village summer fest activities on Thursday, July 5. The entry fee for the event, held at DeSoto Golf Course, is $10.00. Tee times, begin at 7 a.m., are available by calling central tee time reservations at 922-2858.

Canoe races and paddle boat races will also be held on Thursday at DeSoto Marina. The canoe races will begin at 9 a.m. Paddle boat races will be held at 10 a.m. Both events are free.

Be sure to head to Balboa beach Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the beach party, which features a DJ. Food vendors will also be available for partygoers to make food purchases.

Cap off Thursday’s events with a chicken/ribs dinner at Tanner’s at Granada and a waterfall ping pong derby party. Dinner, begins at 6 p.m. includes chicken and ribs for $12.95 per person. At 7:30 p.m., participate in the waterfall ping pong waterfall race. Entry fee is $5.00.

Cool off at the DeSoto pool from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and slide on the giant water slide. Also participate in the big splash contest, a free event, at 3 p.m.