COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Published 3:30 am Saturday, November 7, 2026

Community Calendar

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ONGOING

Through Dec. 1: The Willow Springs Arts Council invites crafters and creatives to pick up a wreath to decorate from the Ferguson Building in downtown Willow Springs. Finished wreaths for the council’s fourth annual Wreath Decorating Contest must be returned to the building by Dec. 1. They will be sold during Grinch Fest as a fundraiser for the arts council.

TODAY

Nov. 7 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Today is the final day of St. Paul Lutheran Church’s annual Christmas Craft and Décor Sale. Hot dogs and sloppy Joe meals will be offered for dine-in or carryout alongside chips, a drink and dessert for $6 per plate. The event at the church, 291 N. Kentucky Ave., includes a giveaway drawing of a quilt and a decorated Christmas tree, and free apple cider.
Nov. 7 (9:15-11:30 a.m.) The Civic Spruce cleanup team meets at Johnny Hatchet’s Coffee House on the corner of Court Square and Aid Avenue. Volunteers are invited to bring gloves and tools to tidy up downtown.
Nov. 7 (10:30 a.m.) Marsha Thauwald will reenact portions of her book, “Big Southern Hair and Highlights,” at The Book Shop, 5 Court Square.
Nov. 7 (11 a.m.) Willow Springs’ Veterans Day Parade will follow a route beginning at the high school and ending at Booster Field.
Nov. 7 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) The Summersville Friends of the Library will host a free Craft Day for adults to make beaded sun catchers, instructed by Christina Baker. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 417-932-5261 or stop by the library, 480 First St. in Summersville.
Nov. 7 (6:30 p.m.) The West Plains Area Dugout Club will host its second annual Trivia Night at the Missouri State University-West Plains Student Recreation Center, 323 W. Trish Knight St. The evening will feature general trivia topics. The cost is $25 per player or reserve a table for up to eight players for $200. Concessions, snacks and soft drinks will be available. Call 417-293-8383 to register.

MONDAY

Nov. 9 (7 p.m.) The Missouri State University Community Band will perform “A Musical Salute to Our Veterans” in the West Plains Civic Center Theatre, 110 St. Louis St.

TUESDAY

Nov. 10 (6 to 8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers a Preparing for Breastfeeding class to provide essential guidance for expectant mothers. Classes are free for those delivering at Ozarks Healthcare or a one-time $75 fee for others. For more information or to register, call the Women’s Health Center at 417-256-9111, ext. 6440
Nov. 10 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a custom hat stenciling, distressing and embellishment workshop led by artist Tara Shahan in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Participants will receive an adjustable faux suede hat to decorate and all supplies are included. The cost is $65. Reservations may be made online at sonshinecrafts.square.site or by emailing info@westplainsarts.org.

WEDNESDAY

Nov. 11: Veterans Day. All government offices will be closed
Nov. 11 (11 a.m.) The West Plains Veterans Day Parade will start at People’s Park at the intersection of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and Broadway, then move along Main Street around the southern half of Court Square, continuing on Main Street toward the West Plains Civic Center, where it will disperse.

THURSDAY

Nov. 12-14 (7p.m.) The STARS Foundation will give performances of “Shrek the Musical” at Melba Theatre in downtown Houston. An additional matinee performance will be given at 3 p.m. Nov. 14. The production was initially scheduled to run in October but was postponed due to illness. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. To purchase, call 417-217-9430.

NEXT WEEK

Nov. 14 (8-10 a.m.) Bakersfield High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members Harley Smith and Rosabelle Rogers will hold a drive to collect diapers, wipes and baby essentials at United Free Will Baptist Church, 607 Lanton Road in West Plains. Financial contributions may also be made online at prcofwestplains.org.
Nov. 14 (8 a.m. to noon) Ozarks Healthcare offers a Prepared Childbirth class covering breathing, relaxation, labor and delivery, and C-section preparation. Recommended for the second trimester, classes are free for those delivering at Ozarks Healthcare or a one-time $75 fee for others. For more information or to register, call the Women’s Health Center at 417-256-9111, ext. 6440.
Nov. 14 & 21 (2 & 7 p.m.), 15 & 22 (3 p.m.) Theatrix returns to the Star Theatre in downtown Willow Springs with Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” directed by Craig Fowler. Tickets are $10 at the box office.
Nov. 14 (5:30) A mixer begins at Rubydoo’s Vintage Events Center, 9240 County Road 9190, ahead of the annual 37th Judicial CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) fundraiser mystery dinner theater. This year’s presentation is “Slain at the Speakeasy” by Kari Williamson and Nate Schierman, directed by Janice Faucett. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. A live auction and cash bar are also included in the festivities. Period wear is encouraged. Call 417-255-2100 to learn more.
Nov. 17 (9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) The Ozarks Small Business Incubator, Missouri State University Small Business Development Center, Missouri State University-West Plains Office of Workforce Development and Community Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will team up to offer a professional development workshop, Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders, presented by Dale McCoy. The program at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., is targeted toward supervisors, managers, team leads and professionals who want to improve self-awareness, communication and leadership effectiveness. Lunch is included. The cost is $250 for OzSBI members and $275 for the general public.
Nov. 17 (6 p.m.) The Ozarks Heritage Research Center will host a book launch and local author signing for “Kill All the Chickens: Grief and Memory on an Ozark Farm,” by Amy Olberding in the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. The event is free to the public and refreshments will be provided.
Nov. 19 (6 p.m.) Baxter Health Bone & Joint Clinic will host a free community event int he Gregory Room at the Mtn. Home (Ark.) Community Center, 1 Community Center Drive. Drs. Thomas Knox and Ed Roeder will introduce attendees to ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and a demonstration of the technology will be given by Bioventus staff. Seating is limited. RSVP by Nov. 16 at form.jotform.com/263023640481046.
Nov. 19 (6-8 p.m.) The Willow Springs Arts Council will host “Chillin’ with Tammy,” a snowman painting class led by local artist Tammy Schulz, on the second floor of the Ferguson Building in downtown Willow Springs. Admission is $40 per person and includes all materials. Snacks and refreshments will be offered. Register online at square.link/u/4ZUhCsTZ.
Nov. 20 (5:30 p.m.) Save the date for the Community Foundation of West Plains’ Whiskey and Bourbon Fest at the Historic Post Office on East Main Street. For information about sponsorship or tickets, visit cfozarks.org/whiskey.
Nov. 25 & Dec. 30 (6 p.m.) Trinity Worship Center, 1807 E. K Highway, offers free dinner and testimonies on the last Wednesday of every month. All are welcome.
Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day. All government offices will be closed
Nov. 27 (7-11 p.m.) AMVETS Post 98, 1852 County Road 6070, will hold a membership drive with live music from The Lone Pine Band. The event is open to the public.

Later in November

Nov. 28 (noon to 5 p.m.) The Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight St., will host a Holiday Makers Market. Those interested in vending should send a Facebook message to @heYellowHouseWP or email yellowhousearts@gmail.com. Space is limited, and vendors will be asked to make a donation of $20 to the Yellow House.
Nov. 28 & 29 (noon to 8 p.m.), Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 (4-8 p.m.) The Back Lot, an outdoor venue at 3 Luster Arcade in downtown West Plains, will hold an old fashioned outdoor Christmas Market. Food and drinks will be available, along with arts and crafts, gifts and decor, and music and lights. Follow @TheBackLotWP on Facebook for updates.
Nov. 30-Dec. 2: The Mtn. View Garden Club invites the community to join them, the Mtn. View Chamber and Mtn. View Community Betterment as they build decorative evergreen Christmas swags during a three-day workshop at the Mtn. View Community Center, 125 W. First St. Participants will gather at 1 p.m. Nov. 30 to begin pruning branches to make up the swags, then meet again from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 to finish assembling them. Pastries, coffee and lunch will be provided for the two full days. Bring gloves, loppers, pruners, scissors and pliers labeled with the owner’s name.

December

Dec. 4 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will host its annual Christmas party at the Thunderbird Center in Cherokee Village, Ark.
Dec. 5 & 6: The West Plains Optimist Club will hold its 44th annual Holiday Season Arts & Crafts Show & Sale at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Saturday hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3 daily. Vendors offering original arts and crafts can inquire about setting up a booth by emailing wpoptimistartsandcraftshow@gmail.com or calling 417-255-6091. Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted during the event for the club’s Christmas baskets.
Dec. 5 (5 p.m.) The Willow Springs Christmas Parade will follow a route beginning at the high school and ending at Booster Field.
Dec. 5 (5-8:30 p.m.) Ozarks Summit will host “Christmas at the Summit: An Evening of Celebration & Connection” at Pine Meadows Venue, 1449 Highway 76 in Willow Springs. The event includes a barbecue dinner catered by Colton’s Steak House, trivia, celebration and meaningful connection with community members, families and supporters. Tickets are $40 per person to this adults-only event, and seating is limited to 200 guests. Advance registration is required; sign up online at givebutter.com/christmas-at-the-summit-spfwqv.
Dec. 8 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR, teaching basic resuscitation skills for infants. Recommended for the third trimester or parents of babies up to one year old, classes are free for those delivering at Ozarks Healthcare or a one-time $75 fee for others. For more information or to register, call the Women’s Health Center at 417-256-9111, ext. 6440.
Dec. 8 (6:30 p.m.) Doors open for “An Ozark AcousChicks Christmas” at First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Admission is free and refreshments will follow the a cappella women’s choir performance of Christmas music.
Dec. 10 (6-8 p.m.) Save the date for the West Plains Public Library Foundation’s Festival of Trees Christmas Gala. Businesses and organizations are invited to sign up to bring a tree and decorate it; the cost is $100 and includes two tickets to the gala. Tickets for the general public are $40 and include appetizers and a cocktail. They will go on sale in November.
Dec. 10 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers a New Parent Skills class focused on self-care, infant bathing, safety, and immunizations. Recommended for the third trimester, classes are free for those delivering at Ozarks Healthcare or a one-time $75 fee for others. For more information or to register, call the Women’s Health Center at 417-256-9111, ext. 6440.
Dec. 11-13: The Fine Arts Academy will present a youth performance of “The Christmas Carol,” directed by Toyah Murray and Erin Kimbrough at the Genesis Warehouse, 4945 U.S. 160. Performance times are 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets are $5 each and available online at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-christmas-carol-25. Learn more at fineartswp.org.
Dec. 11-20: Arts on the Avenue presents its third annual double feature at the Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Ave. This year’s plays are “What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Family passes for two adults and up to three children are $30, and a discount rate of $7 per ticket is available for groups of 15 or more. General admission is $12 per person or $8 for seniors and children 12 and younger. Purchase online at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/miracle-on-34th-street.
Dec. 12: The South Central Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43 will host its annual Shop with a Cop event. Donations in support may be dropped off at the West Plains Police Department on Holiday Lane, or mailed to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43, P.O. Box 1462, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dec. 12 (1:30 p.m.) Save the date for the West Plains Christmas Parade, hosted by Give Local, Ozark Marketing’s charitable arm. Details to be announced.
Dec. 15 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop, “Painting with Fabric — An Introduction to Japanese Kinusaiga,” led by artist Tara Shahan in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Reservations and inquiries may be made online at sonshinecrafts.square.site or by emailing info@westplainsarts.org.

2027

Jan. 12 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop, “Vintage Hydrangeas — Acrylic Pitcher Painting,” led by artist Tara Shahan in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Reservations and inquiries may be made online at sonshinecrafts.square.site or by emailing info@westplainsarts.org.
Feb. 9 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop, “Make Your Mark — Mosaic House Number Plaque,” led by artist Tara Shahan in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Reservations and inquiries may be made online at sonshinecrafts.square.site or by emailing info@westplainsarts.org.
March 9 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop, “Stitched on Paper — An Introduction to Paper Embroidery,” led by artist Tara Shahan in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Reservations and inquiries may be made online at sonshinecrafts.square.site or by emailing info@westplainsarts.org.
April 13 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop, “Laundry Day in the Country — Farmhouse Acrylic Painting,” led by artist Tara Shahan in the Dogwood Rooms at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Reservations and inquiries may be made online at sonshinecrafts.square.site or by emailing info@westplainsarts.org.
April 23-25: Save the date for the Oz-Con gaming convention to be held in the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.