What's Happening at The Arch Abilene

Summer Plans

Jul 09, 2020

This summer may look a little different than past summers: Summer activities during COVID-19 aren’t quite the same as your traditional summer activities. As we continue social distancing and begin slowly reopening in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, some summer traditions—summer camps, outdoor concerts, big fireworks displays, summer vacations—may be curtailed for everyone’s safety.

But that doesn’t mean summer 2020 has to be a bummer. Don’t focus on all the summer activities that have been canceled or put on the unsafe list—instead, think about the positive, and all the wonderful things you can still do at home or while social distancing this summer.

If you’re looking for fun things to do in the summer at home—or simply want to focus on the simple pleasures of the season—try some of these stellar summer activities and staycation ideas that are just as wonderful as your traditional summer vacation plans. 

1. Make your own ice cream
2. Make s’mores
3. Have a water balloon fight
4. Go stargazing
5. Nap in a hammock
6. Have a barbecue
7. Seek out a drive-in movie (or make your own)
8. Have a backyard or indoor scavenger hunt
9. Grow a little garden
10. Create a sidewalk chalk art gallery
11. Finish the perfect summer read
12. Go for a socially distanced hike
13. Picnic in your backyard—or your living room
14. Visit an outdoor farmer’s market
15. Make massive ice cream sundaes
16. Master something new—a new dance step, a new hobby, or a new cooking technique
17. Kayak, canoe, or paddleboard
18. Give yourself a fun pedicure (rainbow toes, anyone?)
19. Go for a scenic drive
20. Make your own pesto
21. Go to the beach—six feet away from other beachgoers
22. Go fishing
23. Run a virtual 5K

Keeping Up With ACU

May 13, 2020

Great news! Abilene Christian University has announced their plans for reopenning campus for fall 2020 classes. You can find the information here: https://www.acu.edu/coronavirus/april-29-2020-news-release-about-plans-to-reopen-campus-in-fall-2020.html

We can't wait to see you in the fall!

Cleaning For Spring!

Mar 26, 2020

Are you finding a little more time on your hands? Why not use this time to do some spring cleaning? Follow these simple tips and your chore will be over with in no time!

• Dust shelves, blinds and light fixtures
• Wipe down baseboards
• Wash windows
• Flip you mattress
• Change out your winter sheets to your warmer weather ones
• Organize your closet by taking out your heavier winter clothes and bringing in your spring and summer wardrobe
• Donate any clothes you didn't end up wearing this winter to someone in need, or sell to your local consignment shop
• Clean your television and computer
• Mop and vacuum your floors