Arts Alliance member events and activities:
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2/8/25
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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.
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2/8/25
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Missouri State University officials in Springfield have announced the names of area students who earned spots on the school’s fall session dean’s list.
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2/6/25
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A couple of weeks ago, I found myself on the road to Springfield, eager to catch the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown." The film was, as critics have unanimously praised, fantastic — a masterful portrayal of an enigmatic artist whose influence has rippled through generations. Yet, as compelling as the movie was, it is not the film itself that has lingered with me. Instead, it was the resonance of Dylan's music, a soundtrack to my younger day.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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2/5/25
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Building strong relationships with our neighbors is a lot like growing a Chinese bamboo tree. At first, it may seem like nothing is happening, but with patience, effort and care, incredible growth can occur over time.
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By David Burton, Specialist,
Community Development,
University of Missouri Extension
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2/5/25
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I digressed again about Alvie Owen. I will not digress anymore right now, but reserve the right to do so if I lose my train of thought.
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By Dwight Thirkield,
Quill Contributing Writer
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2/5/25
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Remember when a nickel would buy a bottle of Coca Cola?
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By Jim Hamilton
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2/5/25
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Nominations are open through April for the 2025 West Plains R-7 School District Zizzer Hall of Fame – Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus Award.
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2/5/25
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Black History Month events have been scheduled at the Lincoln School to educate the public about the contributions and impact of Black Americans in social justice, scientific advancements and other topics. All programs are open to the public and will be held at Lincoln School, 1400 E. Pony Thomas St., at the north end of Washington Avenue.
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2/5/25
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Blind dates may not be for everyone, but the library hopes to change some minds about that this month!
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By Kathie Ledgerwood-Cox,
Branch Librarian
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2/4/25
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All A Honor Roll
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2/4/25
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The Mtn. View Garden Club and Smith Flooring recently announced the winners of a poster contest with entries from the Mtn. View and Birch Tree elementary schools. Students were to create hand drawn posters featuring Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl and their message of wildfire prevention and keeping nature free of pollution.
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1/30/25
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There they were, scattered out in the pasture, lots of them! But they were not ready.
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By Dwight Thirkield,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/29/25
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In Derek Thompson’s cover story for The Atlantic, titled “The Anti-Social Century,” he explores a critical social trend: Americans are spending more time alone than ever before, and this shift has profound implications for our personalities, politics and overall societal health.
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By David Burton, Specialist,
Community Development,
University of Missouri Extension
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1/29/25
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I’m pretty particular when it comes to my reading selections, but I discovered an author this week that may become one of my favorites.
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By Kathie Ledgerwood-Cox,
Branch Librarian
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1/29/25
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I call myself a writer and newspaper columnist, but I’m increasingly doubtful that’s my most important job.
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By Jim Hamilton
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1/29/25
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1/29/25
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