Get a Domestic Partnership Certificate --FREE--and reap special rewards from Eureka Springs businesses

Good things come in pairs, right? Like Domestic Partners. Spring Diversity Weekend, April 4-6, is the perfect time for loving couples to get their official Domestic Partnership Certificate from the City of Eureka Springs. There is no residency requirement.

And, as usual, Gay News Bureau will pick up the tab for the first three couples who--on April 3 or 4 only--take advantage of the only Domestic Partnership in Arkansas. Couples from 11 other states have already done so since the law went into effect in June 2007. In all, 156 couples have been officially recognized by the City of Eureka Springs since then.

What's the catch? Only this: The Registry is available only during regular business hours (9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday at the Eureka Springs City Hall clerk's office, 44. S. Main, in the lower level of the Western Carroll County Court House.

Repeat: Domestic Partnership Certificates are NOT available on weekends. So, you must get to City Clerk M.J. Sell's office on Thursday or Friday, April 3 or 4. For the first three couples to beat the clock, the $35 registration fee is on Gay News Bureau.

Even if you already have a domestic partnership certificate from another city, state or employer, you can sill register in Eureka Springs. A suitable-for-framing certificate is a one-of-a-kind souvenir of what is destined to be a memorable Diversity Weekend.

To make things easy, you can download the Domestic Partnership application here: DPR Application.

Does it get any better than this?

But, of course. Top hats for the grooms and lacy veils for the brides (or two of the same, depending on your, um, preferences) will be supplied by Eureka Pride (www.eurekapride.com).

Each of the three lucky couples will also get free weekend limo service to and from Diversity Weekend events, courtesy of Rob Wagner's Eureka Springs Limousine (479-244-6320).

In addition, when you show your new Domestic Partnership Certificate you will be entitled to special discounts from supportive Eureka Springs merchants, nightclubs, restaurants and lodging proprietors, including:

Eureka House: Subject to availability, the Domestic Partner special is valid any time: $35 off (the cost of your DP registration) a two-night stay. Stay three or more nights and Eureka House will pay for your commitment ceremony. Book for a week and get $35 off the first night, a minister, dinner for two and your 7th night FREE.
369 Onyx Cave Rd.
479-981-0745
Email: stay@eurekahouse.com
Web: www.eurekahouse.com

Eureka Live Underground: For each couple with a Domestic Partnership Certificate, a free bottle of champagne.
35 N. Main St.
479-253-7020

Regalia Handmade Clothing: To commemorate the first Domestic Partnership Registry in Arkansas, Regalia Handmade Clothing will deduct $35 from purchases of $100 or more.
128 Spring St.
479-253-2202

Candlestick Cottage Inn B&B and Autumn Moon Cottage: $35 off the cost of a commitment ceremony with a minimum two-night stay at either charm-chocked location.
6 Douglas St.
1-800-835-5184
479-253-6813

Eureka Massage Center: 25 percent off all stress-relieving massage services.
117 Wall St.
479-253-5498

Caribe Restaurante y Cantina: Free with entree, tortilla chips appetizer with a trio of superlative home-made salsas.
309 W. Van Buren (Hwy. 62W)
479-253-8102

Harvest House B&B: $35 off each night of a two night stay with a Domestic Partnership certificate, (subject to availability). Double discount means the offer is $35 off one night for the registration fee and $35 the second night to compensate for fuel costs to get to Eureka Springs.
104 Wall St.
479-253-0007

Four Corners Frame Shop at Holiday Island: 60 percent off custom framing of your Domestic Partnership Certificate.
479-383-0600

Thach Photography: 20 percent off on professional photos of your happy event.
479-244-5286

Gourmet Eureka: Bring in your DPR Certificate for a one-time 35 percent discount on purchases.
123 Spring St.
479-253-7738

Eclectic Edge: 15 percent off all decorative items and selected works of art.
49 Spring St.
479-253-2766

A Byrd's Eye View: $35 off gifts, decorative accessories and Pride items of $135 or more. Ready-made frames for Domestic Partnership Certificates start at $20.
36 North Main St.
479-253-0200

Tinmaker & Glitz: Show your new or current DPR certificate and get a 25 percent discount on purchases of $100 or more--antiques, collectibles and decorative items. A ten percent discount for anyone who mentions they saw us on www.gaynewsbureau.com, www.eurekapride.com or www.geekfest.com.
69 S. Main st.
479253-9388

Ancient Paths Holistic Health and Massage: Take 25 percent off of the regular price of a luxurious couples massage.
45 1/2 Spring St.
479-981-9995

Fusion Squared: 15 percent off purchases of $50 or more--exquisite handmade fused-glass jewelry, decorative items, tie-dyed tees and more.
84 Spring St.
479-253-4999

Calypso Nightly Lodging: Subject to availability, $70 off a three-night (or more) stay for newly registered Domestic Partners and friends in a four-bedroom, two-bath Victorian on the historic loop.
1-800-985-6224

Cafe Amore: One gift certificate for each of the first three couples who obtain their Domestic Partnership certificates April 3-4.
2070 E. Van Buren
479-253-7192

Henri's Just One More: Two complimentary entrees of each of the first three couples to register as Domestic Parters April 3-4.
19 1/2 Spring St.
479-253-5795

DaBen's Door: $5 off a full-deck Tarot reading by Lynne Sterling for new Domestic Partners.

45 1/2 Spring St.

Spring Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs:

Eat, drink and be «married.»

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