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Through April 25 (7:30-8 a.m. and 3-3:45 p.m. weekdays) Junior and senior girls can browse through racks of donated prom dresses in the West Plains High School commons area, try them on and choose one that fits. To donate dresses or accessories, email Sheila Sparks, sheila.sparks@zizzers.org.
Through April 30 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) Dennis Crider Photography Exhibit, “39” Retro Photos from his days at the West Plains Daily Quill, OzSBI’s second floor, 408 Washington Ave.
Through May 4: The West Plains Council on the Arts will host an exhibition of works by 19 area artists in the gallery on the civic center mezzanine, 110 St. Louis St., viewable during regular civic center hours. Works showcased represent eclipse and skyward themes.
Through June 30 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Angela Bullard’s artwork will be featured on the first floor of OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., in an exhibit sponsored through a partnership between the incubator and the West Plains Council on the Arts. The show is an eclectic assortment of Bullard’s work, from needle-felted landscapes to encaustic florals to acrylic abstracts.
Through June 30 (9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays) The West Plains Council on the Arts partners with the West Plains Public Library, 750 @ W. Broadway to bring art to the community. Photography from Marc Brannan will be on display.
April 24: Bakersfield School will not hold Head Start or preschool classes due to early childhood screening that will be going on during school hours. Parents of children who are not enrolled and in need of screening should call 417-284-7333 to schedule an appointment. The child will need to attend, and parents should bring the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card and immunization records. Eligible children must be 4 on or before July 31 for preschool, or 5 on or before that day for kindergarten. Due to insurance policies, 4-year-olds may not ride the school bus.
April 24 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Caterpillar, 422 ODC Road 1020, Pomona. Women wishing to have a mammogram must be at least 40, have not had a mammogram in the past year, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, have no implants, have no cancer diagnosis past or present and no issues such as breast discharge, lumps, pain or discoloration. Limited appointments are available; call 417-257-5912.
April 24 (12:30-4:30 p.m.) A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in the West Plains Civic Center exhibit hall. Donors will be given a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cars. Visit redcrossblood.org/spring for details. To book a time to give blood, visit redcrossblood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 800-RED-CROSS.
April 24 (1-2 p.m.) The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a webinar on hummingbirds online. Sign up online by going to mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com and searching “Hummingbirds.”
April 24 (5-8 p.m.) Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Garner and Phil Wages at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village Shopping Center. No cost to participate.
April 25: Round two of OzSBI’s PitchFest business proposal competition will be held at the incubator, 408 Washington Ave. Four finalists will be selected and proceed to the Pitch Competition on May 2.
April 25 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at West Plains Bank and Trust Company-Willow Springs, 708 E. Main St. Women wishing to have a mammogram must be at least 40, have not had a mammogram in the past year, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, have no implants, have no cancer diagnosis past or present and no issues such as breast discharge, lumps, pain or discoloration. Limited appointments are available; call 417-257-5912.
April 25 (noon to 6 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will host a CBCO blood drive in the Willard Hunter Classroom in Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. Schedule an appointment by calling 417-227-5006 or going to www.cbco.org/donate-blood. Photo ID is required.
April 25 (5-7 p.m.) A Poetry Night fundraiser for West Plains R-7 literacy programs will be held at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village Shopping Center. From 5-6 p.m., material will be PG-13; adult subjects will be allowed for the second half of the event.
April 25 (6-7 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Nature Art: Pine Needlers. Learn simple, but beautiful embroidery techniques while exploring Missouri native trees. A virtual session will be available from 4 to 5 p.m. for those who cannot attend in person. 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.
April 25; May 2, 9 (7 p.m.) AMVETS Post 98, 1852 County Road 6070, hosts the Heroes Support Group for veterans and first responders. For more information, follow @amvetspost98westplains.
April 26 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) The Summersville Friends of the Library will hold its popular Spring Plants & Books Sale at the Summersville Branch of the Texas County Library, 480 First St. Donated plants may be dropped off the day before the sale or Friday morning. Call 417-932-1281 for more information.
April 26 (2-11 p.m.), 27 (9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.) and 28 (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.): Oz-Con returns to the West Plains Civic Center for its 10th year. Tickets available online at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nx4d7hx. Watch @OzCon on Facebook for announcements and details.
April 26-28: Wages will host Oz-Con Party. Cosplay is encouraged. At 8 p.m. April 26, host Nicholas Haring will offer “extra nerdy” trivia, answer-sheet format with a $5 buy-in for prizes, and from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m., an Oz-Con pregame brunch will be served.
April 26 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and 27 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) The annual South Central Walk Worthy Interdenominational Women’s Conference will be held at First Baptist Church, 409 U.S. 60 in Mtn. View. This year’s theme is “Infinite Grace” and speakers include Bible teachers Toni Collier, Sara Forhetz and Dawn Jackson. Teresa Arthur will be the conference host and worship will be led by weRcalled. Tickets, which include meals for Saturday, range from $20 for a single day to $40 for both days if purchased before March 31; prices increase between April 21 and 25, then again the day of the event, at the door. More information is available at www.scwalkworthy.com and @scwalkworthy on Facebook, or call 417-331-2604.
April 27 (noon to 3 p.m.) The Avenue Theatre will host auditions for its next musical, “Mary Poppins,” performance dates June 21-23, 25, and 27-30. Rehearsals begin May 13 and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evenings. Auditions are open to youths going into seventh grade to adults up to 110. Visit @TheAvenueTheatre on Facebook for the signup link. To request a video audition for those who cannot make it to this date, email lordjhall87@gmail.com before April 27.
April 27 (7 p.m.) E-Communications News Network’s annual Spring Gospel Concert featuring Gold City and Four Corners Quartet will be held in the Thayer High School gymnasium.
April 30 (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Missouri Ozarks Community Health, 504 W. Broadway Ave. in Ava. Women wishing to have a mammogram must be at least 40, have not had a mammogram in the past year, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, have no implants, have no cancer diagnosis past or present and no issues such as breast discharge, lumps, pain or discoloration. Limited appointments are available; call 417-257-5912.
May 2-3 (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) St. Paul Lutheran Church, 291 N. Kentucky Ave. will hold its annual Huge Inside Yard Sale. A portion of the proceeds will go toward a local nonprofit organization. Call 417-256-6685 for more information or follow the church’s Facebook page @StPaulLutheranCurch.
May 2: The final round of OzSBI’s PitchFest business proposal competition will be held at the incubator, 408 Washington Ave. Four finalists chosen from two previous rounds will have the opportunity to present find-tuned pitches and compete for cash and prizes.
May 2 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare BHC and several regional health and wellness organizations, including health departments, Christos House and MSU-WP A.S.C.E.N.D., will host a Community Connections Resource Fair at Emmett Kelly Park in Houston. The fair is organized to help assist people access services and support for themselves and family members, and includes healthcare services, job and housing application assistance. All are welcome. For more information contact Lorenda Roberson, system of care coordinator at BHC, 417-257-6762 ext. 4196.
May 2 (noon to 1 p.m.) The 73rd National Day of Prayer will be celebrated at People's Park Pavilion. All are invited to join in prayer for the nation.
May 2 (5 p.m.) The Missouri State University-West Plains Alumni & Friends picnic will be held in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. It will begin with a drop-in social hour to celebrate MSU System President Clif Smart, retiring June 30. Musical entertainment will be provided by the West Plains High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Rocky Long. RSVP to the free event by April 25 by calling 417-255-7240, emailing wpadvancement@missouristate.edu or visiting alumni.missouristate.edu/picnic24.
May 3 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem and Mineral Club will meet at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshor Road in Cherokee Village, Ark. for a presentation, “Past and Future Earthquakes in Arkansas” given by Dr. Randal Cox. Visitors are welcome to attend the free meeting.
May 3 (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Howell County WIC will present a Mommy & Me event to connect moms with one another and resources about connected play with children, coping skills for mental health and basic safety education in Ozark Action’s Building 2, 710 E. Main St. There will be a speaker, crafts, snacks and door prizes. RSVP online at facebook.com/WICandSupport.
May 3: Save the date for the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament at the West Plains Country Club. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. and tee time will be at noon.
May 3 (4-6 p.m.) Ozarks Summit is sponsoring a Sundae Fun Day event at Spring Dipper, 675 Missouri Ave. in West Plains. The first 100 people in attendance will get a free sundae.
May 3 (4:30 p.m.) Doors open for the 85th annual Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative Member Meeting at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Business meeting starts at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded; must be present to win.
May 3 (6-8 p.m.) The Shannon County Museum, 118 Main St. in Eminence, will host a free history program, “History of Tie Rafting on Current River,” to kick off the Ozark Mountain Festival. Local musicians The Taylor Family will provide entertainment and Renee’s Lemonade Stand will be on hand with cookies and popcorn.
May 4 (9-11 a.m.) A rabies vaccine clinic will be held at Booster Field in Willow Springs, offered by Mtn. View Animal Clinic veterinarian Dr. Joe Lewis in partnership with the Howell County Health Department. Cost for a rabies-only vaccine is $12, and a rabies/distemper/parvo combination vaccine is $23. For questions call 417-934-2323.
May 4 (1-3 p.m.) will be held in the parking lot of the Mtn. View Animal Clinic, 1615 County Road 2990 in Mtn View. It is offered by Mtn. View Animal Clinic veterinarian Dr. Joe Lewis in partnership with the Howell County Health Department. Cost for a rabies-only vaccine is $12, and a rabies/distemper/parvo combination vaccine is $23. For questions call 417-934-2323.
May 4 (4:30 p.m.): The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold its Kentucky Derby watch party in upstairs meeting room of the Ferguson Building in downtown Willow Springs. A livestream of the race will be watched and dinner will be catered by Pizza Americana, with meat and vegan options available. A best dressed/best hat contest includes multiple categories. A 50/50 giveaway drawing will be held on the horse race winner, and the evening will conclude with live and silent auctions. Tickets are available online at wschamber.net or at the chamber office, 120 W. Main St.
May 11 (8 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Prepared Childbirth classes recommended for parents in the second semester of pregnancy. Covered are breathing techniques, relaxation methods, support strategies and insights into labor, delivery and C-sections. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
May 14 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
May 15 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a workshop, Excel for Business Part 2, presented by Gene Weinback for those who want to learn how to navigate and use advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2021, including PivotTables and PivotCharts. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events or call 417-256-9724. Part 2 will be held May 15.
May 16 (2:30-4 p.m.) The Missouri Job Center will host a hiring event for the public at 408 Washington Ave., Suite 100. Veterans and family will be given early admission at 2 p.m. Preregister by calling 417-256-3158 or emailing westplains@dhewd.mo.gov. Bring a resume and be prepared to interview. Professional dress is encouraged.
May 17 (4-5:30 p.m.) A Meet-the-Artist event will be hosted in the civic center for artists participating in Ozarks Healthcare BHC’s annual art show centered around Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 18 (9 a.m.) Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1218 will hold a “Flying Start” program to offer information about learning to fly at the chapter’s hangar, 810 Bryan St. in Willow Springs. Anyone with an interested in aviation is invited to attend. For more information contact Tom at 417-233-1218 or eaachapter1218@gmail.com.
May 18 (10 a.m.) The Fulton County Fair Spring Junior Livestock Show will be held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem, Ark. All junior exhibitors are eligible to show beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Arkansas health regulations must be met. Online entries open April 1. Check-in is from 8-9 a.m. the day of the show. Find registration information at www.fultoncountyfair.org/spring-jr-livestock-show-1.html. Call the Fulton County Fair office, 870-895-5565, or Wayne Neal, 870-371-3232 for more information.
May 21 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
May 30 (3-4:30 p.m.) A Meet-the-Artist event will be held in the lobby of OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., for those who would like to meet artist Angela Bullard and discuss her pieces on display.
June 7-8 (10 a.m.-9 p.m.) The 30th annual Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival will take place in downtown West Plains. Headliner Big Smith will perform at 8 p.m. June 8, with other performers on both days including Creek Rocks, Creek Stink, Dusty James & Abalone Pearl, Echoes of Dogwood Mountain, Julie Henigan, Duane Porterfield, Shortleaf Band, Seth Shumate, Lyal Strickland and Stringfield. Admission is free.
June 11 (8-11 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will offer low-cost lab screenings including those for blood sugar levels, cholesterol, thyroid function, calcium levels, diabetes, prostate cancer and vitamin D levels. The cost per screening ranges from between $15 to $35, cash or check only. Visit the Alton, Gainesville, Mtn. Grove, Mtn. View, Thayer or Winona clinics, or the West Plains walk-in clinic at 181 Kentucky Ave., or OZH Lab Services at 1100 Kentucky Ave.
June 11 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
June 13 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session New Parent Skills classes recommended for parents in the third semester of pregnancy. Covered are self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations and circumcision. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
June 18 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
July 4: The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Willow Springs Police Department, will host the second annual “I Ran from the Cops” 5K and SWAT challenge ahead of the traditional Fourth of July parade. Details to be announced.
July 9 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
July 9-10: Ozarks Healthcare will offer its M*A*S*H (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp for youths in seventh through 12th grades.A two-day session for high school age students will be held July 9-10, and seventh- and eighth-graders will be able to participate in a single-day session July 11. Apply online by May 31 via OZH’s website, www.ozarkshealthcare.com; a $25 application fee is assessed. For more information contact Sammi Radosevich, 417-505-0038.
July 13 (8 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Prepared Childbirth classes recommended for parents in the second semester of pregnancy. Covered are breathing techniques, relaxation methods, support strategies and insights into labor, delivery and C-sections. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
July 16 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Aug. 8 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session New Parent Skills classes recommended for parents in the third semester of pregnancy. Covered are self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations and circumcision. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Aug. 13 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Aug. 20 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Sept. 10 (8-11 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will offer low-cost lab screenings including those for blood sugar levels, cholesterol, thyroid function, calcium levels, diabetes, prostate cancer and vitamin D levels. The cost per screening ranges from between $15 to $35, cash or check only. Visit the Alton, Gainesville, Mtn. Grove, Mtn. View, Thayer or Winona clinics, or the West Plains walk-in clinic at 181 Kentucky Ave., or OZH Lab Services at 1100 Kentucky Ave.
Sept. 10 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Sept. 14 (8 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Prepared Childbirth classes recommended for parents in the second semester of pregnancy. Covered are breathing techniques, relaxation methods, support strategies and insights into labor, delivery and C-sections. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Sept. 17 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Oct. 5: The Bear City Fall Festival will take place in downtown Willow Springs.
Oct. 8 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Oct. 10 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session New Parent Skills classes recommended for parents in the third semester of pregnancy. Covered are self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations and circumcision. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Oct. 15 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Oct. 31: The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host Trunk or Treat. Details to be announced.
Nov. 9 (8 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Prepared Childbirth classes recommended for parents in the second semester of pregnancy. Covered are breathing techniques, relaxation methods, support strategies and insights into labor, delivery and C-sections. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Nov. 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Nov. 18-25: Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection will be underway at area churches. Year-round volunteer opportunities are available. Visit samaritanspurse.org/occ or call 816-622-8316 to learn more.
Nov. 19 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Dec. 7: The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host Pancakes with Santa and a slew of other Downtown Holli-Day events, concluding with a lighted Christmas parade. Details to be announced.
Dec. 10 (8-11 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will offer low-cost lab screenings including those for blood sugar levels, cholesterol, thyroid function, calcium levels, diabetes, prostate cancer and vitamin D levels. The cost per screening ranges from between $15 to $35, cash or check only. Visit the Alton, Gainesville, Mtn. Grove, Mtn. View, Thayer or Winona clinics, or the West Plains walk-in clinic at 181 Kentucky Ave., or OZH Lab Services at 1100 Kentucky Ave.
Dec. 10 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Dec. 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session New Parent Skills classes recommended for parents in the third semester of pregnancy. Covered are self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations and circumcision. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Dec. 17 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
