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Through August: The Alton Culture Club invites families to participate in the Book Walk, a summer adventure that transforms Alton’s Court Square into a storybook. Begin at the Oregon County Public Library, Alton branch, and continue on to businesses around the square, which will have two pages from Margaret Wise Brown’s “The Important Book.”
July 12, Sept. 13, Nov. 8 (8 a.m. to noon) Ozarks Healthcare offers Prepared Childbirth classes, recommended for new parents in the second trimester of pregnancy. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
July 12 (11 a.m. to noon) The West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway, will host Storytime with Susie Kenslow and Dollie the Doodle as part of its summer reading program activities.
July 12 (noon to 4 p.m.) The 3D Art Show is on display for its final day at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St.
July 12: The Fulton County Fair Beauty Pageants and Youth Talent Contest will be held in the Salem (Ark.) Civic Center at the fairgrounds. Pageants for infants to children age 10 will be held in the afternoon, and for ages 11 to 23 at 7 p.m. The Youth Talent Contest will also be held at 7. Entry forms are online at www.fultoncountyfair.org or may be picked up at the fair office, 124 Arena Lane in Salem. All forms should be delivered in person or emailed to fultonpageants@gmail.com due to problems with mail delivery. Forms are due by July 1. For more information call the fair office, 870-895-5565.
July 12 (8-10 p.m.) Cars & Good Company, a local car community, will hold its Cars & Cones meetup at Nadine’s Homemade Ice Cream (formerly Spring Dipper), 675 Missouri Ave. All are welcome to bring their cars or just come look. Learn more at @CarsNGoodCompanyWP on Facebook.
July 13, 16, 20 & 23 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St., will host True North summer Bible study activities program for adults with disabilities. Call 417-256-6167 for more information.
July 14-17 (8 a.m. to noon) First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St., will host True North, a vacation Bible school program for children ages 4 through 12. Sign up online at fumcwestplains.com or vbspro.events/p/998676 or in person at the church office. Call 417-256-6167 for more information.
July 15, Aug. 20 & Sept. 16: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at its Gainesville clinic, 37 Medical Drive. The Sept. 16 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
July 15 (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Willow Springs Lions Club will host a free eye screening at Willow Springs Public Library, 214 N. Harris St. The screenings are open to all ages, no appointments required. Educational materials and local referrals will be provided. For more information call Steve Rohrer, 417-252-9410.
July 15, 22 & 29; Aug. 5 (10 a.m.) The West Plains Senior Center Board Game Club meets weekly at the center, 416 E. Main St.
July 15 (4 p.m.) GTS Physical Therapy, 2500 Independence Square, will offer a free knee pain workshop for participants to learn exercises to help, learn the number one mistake knee pain sufferers make and discover natural treatments for knee pain. Register free by calling 870-701-5089.
July 15 (4-7 p.m.) McDonald’s of West Plains will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a visit from the Hamburglar at the restaurant at 1315 Preacher Roe Blvd. All are invited to bring the whole family for $3 Happy Meals and to take photos with the Hamburglar. Earlier in the day, at 11 a.m., Mayor Mike Topliff will issue a proclamation and special recognitions will be given.
July 15 (6 p.m.) Ozarks Heritage Research Center inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., will host a special presentation on the Ozarks Regional Commission for economic development, given by historian Joe Hutchinson of Evening Shade, Ark. He will discuss the creation and ultimate downfall of the commission and Ozarks Economic Development Region from 1965 through 1981. The public is invited to the free event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Rebekah McKinney, 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
July 15, Aug. 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or after infant birth up to a year. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planning to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
July 16 & 24, Aug. 21 & Sept. 17: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at its Thayer clinic, 1375 Nettleton Ave. The Sept. 17 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
July 17, Aug. 20 & Sept. 16: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at West Plains Bank and Trust Company’s Willow Springs Branch, 708 E. Main St. The Sept. 16 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
July 17-19 (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.) The International Country Gospel Music Association Convention and Award Show will be held at The Bridge Church, 10105 S. U.S. 63 in West Plains. The early portion will be dedicated to daily showcases and evenings will be for concerts.
July 18 & 25; Aug. 1 & 8 (12:30 p.m.) Card sales begin for the West Plains Senior Center weekly bingo games, held at 1:30 p.m. Fridays at the center, 416 E. Main St.
July 19 (6 p.m.) The Four Corners Quartet will be in concert at the Crossway Fellowship Church, 220 Drew St., Willow Springs. There is no admission charge, though a love offering will be accepted.
July 19 (8-10 p.m.) Cars & Good Company, a local car community, will hold its Cars & Coffee meetup at Craft Cafe, 311 St. Louis St. All are welcome to bring their cars or just come look. Learn more at @CarsNGoodCompanyWP on Facebook.
July 19 (9 a.m.) The Lady Zizzer Soccer team will host a pickleball tournament fundraiser at the school pickleball/tennis courts, 602 E. Olden Street. Registration is $40 per team and may be completed online at forms.gle/wRZByMKoEbYKXpKH7; deadline to sign up is July 18. For more information contact Coach Jessica Ball, 417-372-3310 or jkbrixey@gmail.com.
July 20 (10:45 a.m.) The Four Corners Quartet, including Thayer local Andrew Eckman, will be in concert at the First Baptist Church at Fourth and Oak streets in Thayer. A love offering will taken.
July 20-24 (6-8:30 p.m.) Shilo Baptist Church off M Highway in Rover invites the community to attend vacation Bible school with classes for preschool ages through adults. This year’s theme is “Rocket Racers: On Track with Our Powerful God.” Call Brother Andy Trantham for more information at 417-270-0327.
July 21-22 (5:30-7 p.m.) A youth football camp for athletes in grades three through six will be held at Zizzer Stadium. The camp is free to attend; athletes are asked to bring water, athletic shoes and a great attitude. No registration is required. For information email Coach Brock Kenaga, Brock.kenaga@zizzers.org.
July 23 (6 p.m.) Howell County MU Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking will lead a free webinar session on weeds which are toxic to grazing horses. She will be joined by Tim Evans, state extension specialist for veterinary medicine. Register alone at muext.us/HWS2. The webinar will be recorded for registrants unable to attend the live session. Call Picking at 417-256-2391 or email pickinge@missouri.edu for more information.
July 24 (4-6 p.m.) Members of the Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce are invited to a Chamber After Hours event sponsored by FosterAdoptConnect at Virtual Greens, 2112 Independence Square. Join for appetizers and refreshments, learn about FosterAdoptConnect’s work and experience virtual golf simulators with a chance at a hole-in-one prize of an hour free at Virtual Greens.
July 26 (11 a.m.) The Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Ave., will host “Elvis on the Avenue” with food trucks, vendors, “Jail to Bail” and contests, both indoor and outdoors. Vendor applications will be accepted through June 30. Elvis tribute artists are encouraged to sign up for a contest to take place at 7 p.m. For details and signup links visit @TheAvenueTheatre on Facebook.
July 26 (5-7 p.m.) Just Another Human will bring Christmas in July — West Plains Style to People’s Park on Broadway. All are invited to join for a fun and festive celebration for all ages, complete with a “hilarious holiday-themed gift exchange with cash prizes for the most unhinged, best overall and crowd favorite gifts.” Guests must bring a wrapped, easy-to-open gift to participate. A community resource table will also be set up for those in need and those who want to give back. Holiday attire is encouraged and the event is completely free.
July 29, Aug. 26 & Sept. 30: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at Missouri Ozarks Community Health, 504 W. Broadway Ave. in Ava. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
July 29 (2-5 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a Smart Start workshop on Developing a Successful Business. It is free to attend, but preregistration is required and may be completed at crm.ozsbi.com/events or by calling 417-256-9724.
July 31 (9-11 a.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education will hold Discover Nature Fishing Lessons 1 and 2 for ages 7 and older, with family participation encouraged, at Sims Valley, Willow Springs. Learn the parts and function of a spin cast fishing rod and reel and how to cast safely and well, how to fasten basic tackle and catch and handle fish, and how to tie a knot and bait a hook. Supplies provided, no permit required. Each participant must sign up individually. Go online to www.mdc.mo.gov and click on Discover Nature Fishing. Call LuAnn Conway for questions, 573-325-1381 ext. 6036.
Aug. 1 (9-11 a.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education will hold Discover Nature Fishing Lessons 3 and 4 for ages 7 and older, with family participation encouraged, at Sims Valley in Willow Springs. Learn about five common fish, their habitats and food web, and learn about fishing with lures and fishing regulations. Supplies provided, no permit required. Each participant must sign up individually. Go online to www.mdc.mo.gov and click on Discover Nature Fishing. Call LuAnn Conway for questions, 573-325-1381 ext. 6036.
Aug. 1 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Dr. Brooks Blevins, MSU professor of Ozarks Studies, will present “Only in Arkansas: How to Talk Ozark, One,” a lighthearted presentation exploring early ethnic and cultural influences on the region through the lens of dialect and accent.
Aug. 2 (8 a.m. to noon) The Dora Back-to-School Fair will be held in the Dora School Cafeteria. Free clothing, shoes, backpacks, hygiene kits and haircuts will be offered, and all needed school supplies for kindergarten through eighth grade will be provided directly to the school by Back to School Basics. Paper, pens and pencils will be donated to the high school classrooms. Anyone who would like to donate gently used clothing can contact Terri, 417-712-7471, or Shanna, 417-293-7471.
Aug. 4 (1-4 p.m.) The University of Missouri Extension, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd., will host a Workforce Training Summit, a “dynamic no-cost event for area employers.” Gain insights, connect with resources and help shape the future of how MU Extension can be used for workforce development locally. Register online at extension.missouri.edu/events/southwest-workforce-summit-leveraging-extension-for-workforce-development.
Aug. 9 (7 p.m.) Christian rock artist Zach Williams, of Jonesboro, Ark., will perform in concert at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors open at 5;30 p.m. Tickets start at $45.90 and are available online at www.etix.com/ticket/p/77976503.
Aug. 9 (8-10 p.m.) Cars & Good Company, a local car community, will hold its Cars & Cones meetup at Nadine’s Homemade Ice Cream (formerly Spring Dipper), 675 Missouri Ave. All are welcome to bring their cars or just come look. Learn more at @CarsNGoodCompanyWP on Facebook.
Aug. 12 & Sept. 3: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at its Winona clinic, 9104 Highway 19. The Sept. 3 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
Aug. 13 & Sept. 4: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at its Mtn. Grove clinic, 500 E. 19th St. The Sept. 4 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
Aug. 14 & Sept. 9: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at its Alton clinic, 100 Medical Drive. The Sept. 9 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
Aug. 14, Oct. 9, Dec. 11 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Aug. 15 (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) The Howell County Hay School workshop planned for Feb. 21 has been rescheduled by the University of Missouri Extension due to weather. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. Register online at extension.missouri.edu/events/howell-county-hay-school or call 417-256-2391.
Aug. 16 (noon) The West Plains High School Class of 1965 will hold its 60th reunion at RubyDoo’s Vintage Event Center, 9240 County Road 9190. A catered dinner will be served with a cost of $25 per person. A group photo will be taken with prints available for $5 each. Register by Aug. 1 by mailing checks payable to “Zizzer Class 65” to Teresa Henry, 2609 Lee Anna Drive, West Plains, MO 65775. Include name and phone number, postal and email addresses, the number of people attending the luncheon and whether you plan to purchase a reunion photo. For more information, contact Judy (Eagleman) Ball, 417-293-1242, or Teresa (Langston) Henry, 417-293-6372.
Aug. 16 (8-10 p.m.) Cars & Good Company, a local car community, will hold its Cars & Coffee meetup at Craft Cafe, 311 St. Louis St. All are welcome to bring their cars or just come look. Learn more at @CarsNGoodCompanyWP on Facebook.
Aug. 19 & Sept. 10: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at its Mtn. View clinic, 200 E. Elm St. The Sept. 10 date will also include low-cost lab screening opportunities. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
Aug. 19 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planning to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Aug. 20 (9-11 a.m.) Kaylea Pogue with Missouri Enterprise will be at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., to lead a workshop, Leading with Confidence. Participants will explore what confidence looks like in action, identify their Confidence Type and learn techniques to apply in real-world scenarios to lead more effectively. Cost is $45 for the general public and $35 for OzSBI members. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
Aug. 28 (7:30-8:30 a.m.) Coffee & Conversations at Amyx Place, 1018 W. First St., will introduce attendees to The Impact, a giving circle created by the Community Foundation of West Plains. Learn how to be a founding member and join a community of change makers who learn together, give together and decide together how to create meaningful and lasting change in West Plains. Coffee provided by Jo Coffee Company.
Sept. 4, Dec. 4: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Mtn. Grove. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
Sept. 9, Dec. 9: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Alton. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
Sept. 9, Oct. 21, Nov. 11, Dec. 16 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planning to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Sept. 10, Dec. 10: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Mtn. View. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
Sept. 11, Dec. 11: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Family Care, OzZH Family Medicine and OZH main campus. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
Sept. 13 (6-8:30 p.m.) Save the date for Ozark Christian Academy’s 20th anniversary and Legacy Dinner, Celebrating God’s Faithfulness, at the school, 210 Allen St.
Sept. 16, Dec. 16: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Gainesville. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or after infant birth up to a year. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Sept. 17, Dec. 17: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Thayer. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
Sept. 23: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at the Shannon County Health Center, 18018 Grey Jones Drive, Eminence. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
Sept. 27 (9 a.m.) The sixth annual Masonic Golf Tournament will be held at North Terra Golf Course off BB Highway with prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to pin. Entry for the two-person scramble is $150 per team and includes lunch and a drink. Proceeds go back into the community, local schools and Boys & Girls Club. Register by calling the golf course, 417-256-9824. Sponsorships are sought. Call Jessie McDonald, 417-372-5423 for more information.
Sept. 27 (9-11 a.m.) Cars & Good Company, a local car community, will hold its Cars & Coffee meetup at Craft Cafe, 311 St. Louis St. All are welcome to bring their cars or just come look. Learn more at @CarsNGoodCompanyWP on Facebook.
Oct. 3 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Dr. Bari Hanafi, assistant geology professor at University of Arkansas-Little Rock will present “Rock Salt: Studying Squeeze Rocks.” Rock salt is a unique type of rock that can flow like a liquid in response to geological stress.
Oct. 3 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) To celebrate National Manufacturing Day, OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a Manufacturing Day Roundtable featuring industry leaders from across the Ozarks sharing insights into their operations, discussing products and exploring industry trends. Lunch is sponsored by Howell-Oregon Electric. Cooperative. The event is free but registration is required. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
Oct. 11 (3 p.m.) FosterAdoptConnect will host a Truck and Tractor Pull at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Mtn. Grove. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Oct. 17-18: The Ozarks Heritage Festival celebration of traditional Ozarks music and arts will be held in downtown West Plains. Volunteers and vendors are sought. Email info@westplainsarts.org for more information.
Oct. 25 (9-11 a.m.) Cars & Good Company, a local car community, will hold its Cars & Coffee meetup at Craft Cafe, 311 St. Louis St. All are welcome to bring their cars or just come look. Learn more at @CarsNGoodCompanyWP on Facebook.
Nov. 7 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Geologist Mike Howard will present “Exploring Flourescence,” complete with a light show of fluorescent minerals.
Nov. 17-24: Save the date for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift collections.
Dec. 5: The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark., for its annual Christmas party.
Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by 9 a.m. Wednesdays to news@westplainsdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains.
Through March 31 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) The artwork of Barbara Williams will be on display on the first floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave.
Through March 31 (9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays) West Plains Council on the Arts will exhibit the artwork of West Plains R-7 students at the West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway.
Through April 15: The West Plains Council on the Arts is acceptation submissions for a juried 2-D and 3-D exhibit for current and retired art teachers. Email photos of up to five proposed works to info@westplainsarts.org.
Through April 15: The West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St., offers free tax counseling for the elderly. Call 417-256-4055 to make an appointment.
Through April 24: West Plains Noon Rotary is selling tickets to enter a giveaway drawing for a chance to win a four-night Royal Caribbean cruise for two, including airfare. The drawing will be held April 24 and streamed live on Facebook @westplainsnoonrotaryclub. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online at shorturl.at/2K2E3. Proceeds support the Rotary Backpack Program.
March 22 (1-5 p.m.) The University of Missouri Extension will hold a Livestock Showmanship Clinic at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 700 Fair Road in Ava. Youths interested in learning more about showing livestock are invited; it is not required to bring an animal, nor is it required to be a member of 4-H to attend. Register online at extension.missouri.edu/events/douglas-county-livestock-showmanship-clinic or call 417-683-4409.
March 22 (4:30-6:30 p.m.) Cedarhurst, 21521 U.S. 63, is hosting a Spring Carnival. The free, family-friendly event will have classic carnival games and prizes, popcorn and cotton candy, live entertainment and festive music, and giveaways. RSVP by calling 417-372-8940.
March 22 (5:30 p.m.) Howell County Lincoln Day will begin with registration in the Magnolia Room at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis Street. Dinner and the program will follow at 6. Guest speaker is Aaron Door, an activist with the Missouri Firearms Coalition. District 33 Sen. Brad Hudson, 154th District Rep. Lisa Durnell and 153rd District Rep. Keith Elliott will also speak. A fundraiser auction will be hosted by Billy Sexton. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased from central Howell County Republican Committee members, Howell County officeholders and at the door, however, due to limited seating, it is recommended to purchase tickets early.
March 23 (6 p.m.) The Bridge Church, 10105 S. U.S. 63, will hold an old-fashioned gospel sing and all are welcome. Services will consist of songs requested by the audience. “You request them, we will sing them,” said Pastor Dan Duncan. Ice cream sundaes and fellowship will immediately follow.
March 25 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) A Red Cross blood drive will be held at First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St. Donors who give blood or plasma in March will be provided free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes.
March 25 (noon) The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 695 of West Plains will meet at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd. Carol Pettijohn will present “WWII and Cancer Therapy: A Secret Link.” All active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend.
March 25 (1-3:30 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Nature Art: Watercolor painting: Missouri Wildflowers. Explore a variety of native flower species, how to use them in native landscaping to promote pollinators and other wildlife, and create a personal watercolor bookmark of your own favorite wildflowers. Minors welcomed with a registered adult. Materials provided, but participants may bring their own brushes and watercolors if inclined.
March 25 (6 p.m.) The Ozarks Heritage Research Center and MSU-WP will host a special presentation by storyteller and singer/songwriter Dawn Larsen, “Songs of the Ozarks,” at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. The event is free and open to all, and light refreshments will be served. Contact Rebekah McKinney, 417-255-7949 or rebekahmeckinney@missouristate.edu for more information.
March 27 (4-5 p.m. [virtual] and 6-7 p.m. [in-person]) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Nature Art: Pine Needlers, a 12-month project group meeting through May using embroidery techniques to explore Missouri’s native wildflowers. By signing up, you are committing to all 12 months. Registration required. Sign up online by going to mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com, selecting “Shannon” in the drop-down menu labeled “County,” and clicking search to scroll and find the event listed.
March 28 (1-2 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host a virtual program, Hummingbirds of Missouri. Learn about these tiny fliers and how to attract them to your garden, plus how to help them prepare for their fall migration. Sign up online by going to mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com, selecting “Shannon” in the drop-down menu labeled “County,” and clicking search to scroll and find the event listed.
March 29 (9 a.m. to noon) A 4-H and FFA youth small-animal weigh-in will be held at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.
March 29 (10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Trees: Walking stick. Hiking enthusiasts are invited to join as the group learns about different trees that make good walking sticks, then debark their own branches using shaving horses to personalize them for future hikes in the Ozarks.
March 29 (7 p.m.) The 47th annual Spring Gospel Concert will be held in the Thayer High School Gym and feature The Down East Boys and the Four Corners quarter. Tickets are on sale now in various locations. Visit www.ecommnewsnetwork.com, or call 417-264-7211 or 417-255-2548 to learn more.
March 31 (4 p.m.) A celebration recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility will be held at People’s Park on Broadway. All are welcome to join with messages of visibility, love and acceptance.
April 2 (1-4 p.m.) The University of Missouri Extension will offer “Root to Profit: Apple and Pear Tree Grafting and Small Farm Business Essentials,” a workshop at Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, Faurot Hall 101, Mtn. Grove. The cost is $15. Contact Eli Isele at eliheisele@missouri.edu or 636-979-3000 for more information or register online at muext.us/roottoprofitworkshops,
April 3 (noon) The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon meeting in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Genesis Church is the meeting sponsor, and guest speaker is Brian Crouse, vice president of education for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. RSVP by March 28 by emailing info@wpchamber.com.
April 4 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Geologist Doug Hanson will present “Only in Arkansas: Lithium Resources in Arkansas.”
April 4 (2 p.m.) The Wulff-Risner Agricultural Science Center at 911 Creamery Road will be formally dedicated in a ceremony honoring Professor Dr. Linda Wulff-Risner, who donated the 40-acre farm to MSU-WP. The public is invited. For more information, contact the Advancement Office, 417-255-7240 or wpadvancement@missouristate.edu.
April 6 (1 p.m.) An interactive workshop on creating change and power in the community will be held at Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., West Plains. Sponsored by by PROMO Missouri, highlights of the workshop will include discussion of how local government impacts marginalized communities, overcoming barriers to activism and resistance and developing a personal action plan to create meaningful change.
April 8 (6 p.m.) The Ozarks Heritage Research Center will host a presentation, “Listen to Poetry, Song Lyrics and Contemporary Songs,” featuring poet and screenwriter Dave Malone at the MSU-WP Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rebekah McKinney, 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.
April 9 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and 10 (8 a.m. to noon) West Plains R-7 School District will host kindergarten screenings at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. for children living within West Plains Elementary and South Fork Elementary school districts who will be 5 by Aug. 1. The Howell County Health Department will be on hand to give immunizations. Make an appointment by calling 417-256-6158 for West Plains Elementary or 417-256-2836 for South Fork.
April 10 (noon to 4 p.m.) and 11 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) West Plains R-7 School District will host preschool screenings at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. for children living within West Plains Elementary and South Fork Elementary school districts who will be 4 by Aug. 1. The Howell County Health Department will be on hand to give immunizations. Make an appointment by calling 417-256-6158 for West Plains Elementary or 417-256-2836 for South Fork.
April 10 (6 p.m.) A Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Member Mixer will be held at Physical Therapy Specialists, 1480 Eighth St.
April 10, June 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
April 10 (7 p.m.) His Place House of Worship, County Road 6460 will host a free concert to kick off the Exhilarate Women’s Conference. The concert featuring Kelly Crabb and the Bowling Sisters will be held at His Place. All are welcome. Women interested in the two-day conference can sign up online at subsplash.com/hisplacehouseofworship/lb/ev/+r3x6qm7. Tickets are $35 each. Call 417-505-9556 or email thatcomingday@gmail.com for more information.
April 11 (9:30, 10:25 and 11:15 a.m.) High school students from across the region will gather at MSU-WP to participate in the annual Interscholastic Contest, in its 37th year. For participation information contact Anna Estrella at anaestrellariollano@missouristate.edu or 417-255-7710, Jessica Banning at jessicabarton@missouristate.edu or 417-255-7254, or the contest committee at wpisc@missouristate.edu.
April 11-12: Save the date for the Salem Home and Garden Show at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem, Ark. Details to be announced. For more information, contact Renee at Mustard Seed Nursery and Landscaping by phone, 870-656-7724, or email, mustardseedmomma@yahoo.com.
April 11 (7 p.m.) Live professional American Championship Wrestling will be held in the West Plains Middle School FEMA building as a fundraiser for the 37th Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocates. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for front row or $6 for general admission, and available online at acwtheshow.com.
April 12 (4-9 p.m.) The Child Advocacy Center’s annual Balloon Glow & Firework Show will take place at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds on North U.S. 63. Tickets are $10-$20 and available online at childadvocacycenter.org/balloon-glow. Food and beverage vendors will be available. All are encouraged to carpool and bring their own blankets and chairs. Proceeds will go toward the Child Advocacy Center in West Plains. The event will be held as weather permits, and all ticket sales are final.
April 14-May 8: The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp will launch a new cohort in Ava. Registration is underway for the free workshop series to be held at The Boardroom, 305 E. Washington Ave. in Ava. The cohort is offered in partnership between the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce and Ozarks Small Business Incubator. Sign up before April 14 at missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26087.
April 14-16 (3:45-5:30 p.m.) West Plains High School Cheerleading tryouts are underway. Prospective cheerleaders must have a current physical to participate and bring it with them on the first day of tryouts. A parent meeting will be held at the conclusion of the first day.
April 15 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
April 17-19: The cities of Willow Springs and West Plains will both hold their Citywide Yard Sales. Permit fees for yard sales are waived. Those in Willow Springs intending on hosting a yard sale are invited to contact the Willow Springs Chamber with dates, time and location to be included on the map and listing of city yard sales. Email willowspringschamber@gmail.com or call 417-469-5519 by April 10.
April 17 (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Ozarka College’s Friends of the Paul Weaver Library presents the 12th annual Tour d’Art “Wild About Art” in the John E. Miller Education Complex lobby on the Melbourne campus of the college. There is no admission to the art show, which is open to the public. Door prizes will be given. For more information contact Dan Lindsey at 870-368-2058 or dlindsey@ozarka.edu.
April 19 (11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) The Lincoln School Project, 1400 Pony Thomas St., will host former NBA player and current administrator with Drury University Chris Carr for a community talk on perseverance and leadership. The program is free and open to all, but due to limited seating, registration is required. RSVP by emailing LincolnSchool65775@gmail.com.
April 19 (6:30 p.m.) The BEST Annual Country and Gospel Music Show will be held in the old Eminence High School gym. Bring the whole family. Admission is free, but a hat will be passed for fundraising for Eminence School and its students. Refreshments will be served. Musical performances will be given by Darrell Johns with The Redwings Band, followed by main acts The Lonesome Road Bluegrass Band, Haversticks’/Bresslers’ Band and The Baker Family.
April 20 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Just Another Human will pass out free Easter baskets to those in need at People’s Park, as long as supplies last. Baskets accommodating dietary restrictions such as alpha-gal and sugar- and nut-free will be available.
April 21-25: West Plains Citywide Cleanup Week.
April 24 (6 p.m.) West Plains Noon Rotary Club will hold a drawing for the giveaway of a cruise for two. Watch online on Facebook @wesplainsnoonrotary to see the winner.
April 25 (12:30-3:30 p.m.) The Howell County office of the University of Missouri Extension will hold a private pesticide application training. The fee is $75 for registration; pay online or present payment in exact cash or check form at the event, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. Register online at extension.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-howell-county-1. Call 417-256-2391 for assistance with registration.
April 25 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and 26 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference will be held at Liberty High School in Mtn. View. Tickets are $40 through March 31, $45 April 1-24 and $50 the day of the event. Breakfast and lunch are included on Saturday. Register at www.scwalkworthy.com.
April 26 (1-4 p.m.) A social event for artists and their families will be held at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St., to celebrate the talent on display during its Spring Art Show. An awards ceremony will be held at 3 p.m.
April 28: Richards School will hold preschool screenings at its early childhood center, 3075 Holiday Lane, for children turning 4 by Aug. 1. Schedule an appointment by calling 417-256-5239.
April 30: Richards School will hold kindergarten screenings at its early childhood center, 3075 Holiday Lane, for children turning 5 by Aug. 1. Schedule an appointment by calling 417-256-5239.
May 2: Save the date for the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email info@wpchamber.com or call 417-256-4433.
May 2 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Dr. Rodney Harris, chair of Williams Baptist College Department of History, will present “Only in Arkansas: Notorious Arkansas Swindler Dr. John Kizer,” described by organizers as a “true story of murderous greed.”
May 3 (9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) The Paws for a Cause Pet show and Festival at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., aims to raise funds for Ozarks Pet Rescue. There are 8 competition categories, and a variety of vendors. Prospective vendors and contestants can learn more at “Paws for a Cause” on Facebook, or email jlcarroll15@icloud.com or call/text 417-293-2551. Vendors must sign up by April 15.
May 10 (8 a.m. to noon) Ozarks Healthcare offers Prepared Childbirth classes, recommended for new parents in the second trimester of pregnancy. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
May 10 (noon to 4 p.m.) Christos House’s annual Chocolate Festival will be held at First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St. In addition to tasting chocolate samples, attendees can bid in a silent auction through the event and at a 1 p.m. live auction. Children 10 and younger admitted free with adult supervision. Entry fee of $10 includes 15 tasting tickets; additional tickets available for $1 each or $ for 6. For more information or to donate visit christoshousmo.org or call 417-256-3408.
May 10 (7-10 p.m.) West Plains High School Prom will be held at Rubydoo’s Vintage Events, 9240 County Road 9190.
May 13, June 17, July 8, Aug. 19(6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
May 17-June 21: The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a 2-D and 3-D exhibit for current and retired art teachers in the gallery on the mezzanine in the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
May 17: Save the date: A dedication ceremony to commemorate the completion of Reflection Plaza and the 71st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling to desegregate schools will be held at Lincoln School, 1400 Pony Thomas St.
May 20, June 10, July 15, Aug. 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or after infant birth up to a year. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
May 24 (2-4 p.m.) A meet-the-artists event for current and retired art teachers whose works are on display will be hosted by the West Plains Council on the Arts in the gallery on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. All are invited to attend, meet the artists and discuss the pieces.
May 30-June 1: The inaugural West Plains Tattoo Expo and Food Truck Festival will be held at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The tattoo and body-piercing convention is open to the public and runs from noon to 8 p.m. May 30, noon to 10 p.m. May 31 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 1. Three-day passes are available for $60, or single-day passes for $20. Applications for artists and vendors are being accepted. Fill out forms, purchase tickets and learn more at westplainstattooexpo.com or find the “West Plains Tattoo Expo & Food Truck Festival” event page on Facebook.
May 31 (6 p.m.) The Boys & Girls Club of Greater West Plains presents West Plains first-ever Masked Singer contest at Rubydoo’s Vintage Events Center, 9240 County Road 9190. Can you guess who’s behind the mask? The event features dinner, a silent auction, giveaway drawings and a costume contest. Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 at the door; a table for eight may be reserved for $750. Sponsorships are available. Reserve tickets on Eventbrite under “Masked Singer Masquerade.” For more information call 417-204-2582.
June 1-7: The Heart of the Ozarks Fair will be held at the fairgrounds on North U.S. 63.
June 5, Sept. 4, Dec. 4: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Mtn. Grove. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
June 6: The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will hold its summer picnic in Cherokee Village, Ark.
June 10, Sept. 9, Dec. 9: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Alton. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
June 11, Sept. 10, Dec. 10: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Mtn. View. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
June 11-13 (9 a.m. to noon) West Plains High School’s Speech and Debate Summer Camp 2025 will take place at the West Plains High School Summer Library. For more information email advisors Brittany Moore, brittany.moore@zizzers.org, or Lane Schilmoeller, lane.schilmoeller@zizzers.org.
June 12, Sept. 11, Dec. 11: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Family Care, OzZH Family Medicine and OZH main campus. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
June 17, Sept. 16, Dec. 16: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Gainesville. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
June 18, Sept. 17, Dec. 17: Ozarks Healthcare Laboratory Services offers low-cost lab screenings at OZH Thayer. Available screenings: CBC, CMP, A1C and Lipid panel; prostate cancer; thyroid; and vitamin D. Visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com for more information.
July 4 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Dr. Jason Kennedy, assistant anthropology professor at Lyons College, will present “Born to Run: The Evolution of Human Locomotion,” offering a brief overview of our ancestors starting with bipedalism, beginning about 22 million years ago.
July 4: Save the Date for Whetstone Boys Ranch’s Concert for a Cause at Pine Meadows Venue, 1449 Highway 76 in Willow Springs. Musicians performing are Ha Ha Tonka and Brady Walton. Sponsors and vendors are sought. For more information call 479-244-6062 or email pinemeadowsvenumo@gmail.com.
July 12, Sept. 13, Nov. 8 (8 a.m. to noon) Ozarks Healthcare offers Prepared Childbirth classes, recommended for new parents in the second trimester of pregnancy. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
July 12: The Fulton County Fair Beauty Pageants and Youth Talent Contest will be held in the Salem (Ark.) Civic Center at the fairgrounds. Pageants for infants to children age 10 will be held in the afternoon, and for ages 11 to 23 at 7 p.m. The Youth Talent Contest will also be held at 7. Entry forms are online at www.fultoncountyfair.org or may be picked up at the fair office, 124 Arena Lane in Salem. All forms should be delivered in person or emailed to fultonpageants@gmail.com due to problems with mail delivery. Forms are due by July 1. For more information call the fair office, 870-895-5565.
Aug. 1 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Dr. Brooks Blevins, MSU professor of Ozarks Studies, will present “Only in Arkansas: How to Talk Ozark, One,” a lighthearted presentation exploring early ethnic and cultural influences on the region through the lens of dialect and accent.
Aug. 14, Oct. 9, Dec. 11 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Aug. 15 (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) The Howell County Hay School workshop planned for Feb. 21 has been rescheduled by the University of Missouri Extension due to weather. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. Register online at extension.missouri.edu/events/howell-county-hay-school or call 417-256-2391.
Sept. 9, Oct. 21, Nov. 11, Dec. 16 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes, recommended for new parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or after infant birth up to a year. Classes are free to parents planning to deliver at OZH Women’s Center, or for those planing to deliver elsewhere, a one-time $75 fee to attend one or all classes will be charged. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. Tours will be offered after classes for interested parents.
Oct. 3 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Dr. Bari Hanafi, assistant geology professor at University of Arkansas-Little Rock will present “Rock Salt: Studying Squeeze Rocks.” Rock salt is a unique type of rock that can flow like a liquid in response to geological stress.
Oct. 17-18: The Ozarks Heritage Festival celebration of traditional Ozarks music and arts will be held in downtown West Plains.
Nov. 7 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Geologist Mike Howard will present “Exploring Flourescence,” complete with a light show of fluorescent minerals.
Nov. 17-24: Save the date for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift collections.
Dec. 5: The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark., for its annual Christmas party.
