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ONGOING
Through May 24: The Caulfield Community Building Board of Directors is offering a special presale of full-day building rentals for 2025 and 2026, at a discounted rate of $50 per day. Dates can be secured in advance, or vouchers can be issued for a reservation to be made later. To purchase, call Susie Williams, 471-293-5288, or Randy Harper, 417-293-6650.
TODAY
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 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.
May 10 (9 a.m.) A cleanup day will be held at Hebron Cemetery in Viola, Ark. From West Plains, take West U.S. 160 to E Highway at South Fork and turn left. Follow the road about 36 miles; it will become Arkansas Highway 223 at the state line and pass through Viola about 6 1/2 miles before eat turnoff to the cemetery, Finch Road. Turn onto that road and continue 1.8 miles to Hebron Church Road, where the cemetery will be on the left.
May 10 (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) The Friends of the West Plains Public Library Spring Book Sale is underway at the library, 750 W. Broadway.
May 10 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Hammond Mill Camp on CC Highway west of West Plains will host a workday with an emphasis on painting, though there are other jobs for those who would rather not paint. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. See the “2025 Paint Day” event page hosted by the organization on Facebook for more details and updates.
May 10 (10 a.m.) Dripping Springs Cemetery will hold its annual cleanup day and meeting. Volunteers are needed for mowing, weed-eating and general cleanup. A potluck lunch will be served; bring a covered dish to share. The cemetery is 6 miles north of West Plains at the end of BB Highway. Rain date: May 17. For more information, call Ron Gould, 417-255-5001.
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 (2 p.m.) Missouri State University-West Plains commencement exercises will be held at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Karla Eslinger, former 33rd District Senator and West Plains R-7 Superintendent who now serves as commissioner of the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
May 10 (4-6 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education will hold Discover Nature Fishing Lessons 3 and 4 for ages 7 and older, with family participation encouraged, at the center in Winona. 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.gove and click on Discover Nature Fishing. Call LuAnn Conway for questions, 573-325-1381 ext. 6036.
May 10 (5 p.m.) West Plains Pride will host a drag show fundraiser at the Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight Street. Admission is $10; must be 18 or older. Indoor and outdoor professional and amateur drag performances begin at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward West Plains Pride’s Out in the Ozarks: Roots and Branches celebration on June 28.
May 10 (7-10 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.
May 10 (7-10 p.m.) West Plains High School Prom will be held at Rubydoo’s Vintage Events, 9240 County Road 9190.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
May 12 (8 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will hold OZH Day at Koshkonong Schools for students, staff and parents. OZH will offer low-cost lab work and mammograms starting at 8 a.m., free physicals at 10 a.m., and assemblies focusing on mental health awareness and support for students in elementary, middle and high school beginning at 8:30 a.m. Informational booths will be available through the day.
May 12 (9 a.m.) A bag sale will be held at the West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway, for any materials still remaining following the Friends of the Library’s annual Spring Book Sale.
TUESDAY
May 13 & June 10: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at OZH Alton, 100 Medical Drive. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
May 13, 20 & 27 (10 a.m.) A new board game club has been launched at the West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St.
May 13 (6 p.m.) The Ozarks Heritage Research Center at MSU-WP will host a special presentation by Dr. Kitty Ledbetter, “Si Siman, the Ozark Jubilee, and Music Business at the Crossroads” at the library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. The event is free and open to all, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rebekah McKinney, 417-255-7949 or rebekahmckinney@missouristate.edu.
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 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.
May 13 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) The West Plains Council on the Arts will host a workshop on creating a personalized etched glass baking dish, led by Tara Shahan, in the Dogwood Rooms of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The price is $45 and includes all supplies. Space is limited. Reserve a spot by texting 417-505-0812 or emailing info@westplainsarts.org.
WEDNESDAY
May 14 (school hours) Ozarks Healthcare will offer free athletic physicals for students at Richards School. Contact the school office or nurse to request a form if one has not already been received.
May 14 & June 11: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at OZH Mtn. View, 220 N. Elm St. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
THURSDAY
May 15-16 and 17-18: MSU-WP Athletics and Community Engagement Department will host two lifeguard courses at the West Plains Civic Center for students 15 and older. Cost is $40. To register, call 417-255-7966.
May 15 (noon to 4 p.m.) Kaylea Pogue with Missouri Enterprise will be at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., to lead a workshop, DDI Delegation; Engage & Empower People to help participants shift their mindsets about delegation, match tasks to team members based on motivation and capability, and become more effective leaders. Ideal for manufacturers. Cost is $220 for the general public or $175 for OzSBI members. Lunch is sponsored by Caterpillar. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
FRIDAY
NEXT WEEK
May 17 (7 a.m.) Check-in begins for the Fulton County Fair Spring Junior Livestock Show at the fairgrounds in Salem, Ark. Weigh-in and hip height measuring will be at 8 a.m. and the first show beings at 10 a.m. Entries registered after May 9 will be charged a $10 late fee per entry. Learn more at www.fultoncountyfair.org/spring-jr-livestock-show, or call 87-895-5565 or email fultoncountyfair1@gmail.com.
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 (9 a.m.) The Homeland Cemetery Association will hold its workday. The cemetery is on County Road 6310 off West U.S. 160. Anyone interested in cemetery upkeep is urged to attend.
May 17 (9 a.m. to noon) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Nature Art: Pressed Flowers. Learn about native wildflowers and extend the season by conserving your favorite blooms through the art of pressing flowers. 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.
May 17 (9 a.m.) The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1218 will host a Flying Start informational program for adults interested in learning to fly. The program will be held at the chapter hanger, 810 Bryan St. in Willow Springs. Preregistration is encouraged and may be completed at flyingstart.org/?fsdetail&event=8MkykuAe3 by entering ZIP code 65793 and clicking on the chapter logo. For more information contact Tom White, 417-233-1218 or eeachapter1218@gmail.com.
May 17 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Learn to make a basket for carrying flowers in a class led by Reta Barkley at the Shannon County Museum, 118 Main St. in Eminence. The cost is $40 per person and includes materials. Class size is limited to 10. Early registration is recommended and may be done by calling Reta at 573-953-0558 or emailing reta.barkley61@gmail.com.
May 17 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) The Missouri Bear Foundation will host its inaugural Missouri Hunting Expo at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Admission is $3 for ages 13 and older in advance or $5 at the door; kids 12 and younger are admitted free. First 100 children 12 and younger will get a free Missouri Bear Foundation backpack. Follow the “Missouri Hunting Expo” Facebook event page hosted by Missouri Bear Foundation - MOBF for details including a list of vendors and seminar schedule. Email missouriabf@gmail.com for more information.
May 17 (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: 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. State Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Gary Kremer will be the keynote speaker, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held by the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce.
May 17 (2-6 p.m.) The Mountain View branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomes all to tour its new facility in the former Duncan Funeral Home building, 222 Elm St. in Mtn. View.
May 18: A Decoration Day celebration will be held at Hebron Cemetery in Viola, Ark., with a potluck dinner at noon, and a Hebron Cemetery Association meeting following at 1 p.m. From West Plains, take West U.S. 160 to E Highway at South Fork and turn left. Follow the road about 36 miles; it will become Arkansas Highway 223 at the state line and pass through Viola about 6 1/2 miles before eat turnoff to the cemetery, Finch Road. Turn onto that road and continue 1.8 miles to Hebron Church Road, where the cemetery will be on the left.
May 19-22 (9-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., and 1-3 p.m.) Zizzer Boys Basketball camp will be held in three sessions for three age groups at West Plains High School. The early session is reserved for third through fifth grades, middle session for sixth through eighth grades, and later session for high school grades. No preregistration is required. Third through eighth graders from any area school are welcome. Transportation will be available for those attending West Plains R-7 summer school. A current physical is required for players in seventh grade and up. Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt.
May 20 & June 17: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at OZH Gainesville, 37 Medical Drive. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
May 20-22 (1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m.) Lady Zizzer Basketball Camp will be held for girls in third through 12th grades. Athletes from third through eighth grades will meet in the earlier time slot at West Plains Middle School each day, and older athletes will meet in the later time slot in the West Plains High School gym. The cost is $25 to participate and includes a free T-shirt for those registered before May 9. Transportation will be available to West Plains summer school participants. Players in seventh grade and up must have a current physical to attend.
May 20 (4-8 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host at turkey fan class for hunters wanting to use their turkey harvest this year to create a fan, spurs and beard display. After harvest, cut the tail off at the bone and place in a freezer bag, and take the legs and beard and place in a freezer bag. Participants must have their own fan to use. 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. For more information email sarah.elrod@mdc.mo.gove or call 573-325-1381.
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 21 (noon) The Akers Cemetery Association will hold a potluck lunch, followed by the annual cemetery meeting at 1 p.m. Families and friend are invited. The cemetery is on KK Highway in Shannon County.
May 22 & June 19: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at West Plains Bank and Trust Company-Willow Springs Branch, 708 E. Main St. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
May 23-24: A Truck Pull will be held at the 101 Saddle Club in Caulfield. Half of the proceeds from concessions will go toward the Caulfield Community Building to help replenish funds for essential needs.
May
May 24 (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.
May 24 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Historic and Primitive Skills: Leather Crafting Knife Sheath. Learn the history behind leather and different techniques used. Participants will create their own leather knife sheath and must bring their own knife, either straight blade or pocketknife, based on preference. 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. Email Sarah Elrod at sarah.elrod@mdc.mo.gov for more information.
May 24 (10 a.m.) The Homeland Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting. The cemetery is on County Road 6310 off West U.S. 160. Anyone interested in cemetery upkeep is urged to attend.
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 25 & June 18: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at OZH Thayer, 1375 Nettleton Ave. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
May 27 & June 24: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at Missouri Ozarks Community Health, 504 W. Broadway, Ava. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
May 27-29 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) Ozarka College will host a Kids Cooking Camp for youth ages 8 to 17 interested in learning culinary skills. Classes will be held at the college, 218 College Drive, in Melbourne, Ark. Cost is $75 per youth and deadline to apply is May 1. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided daily. Call 870-368-2070 or email chef@ozarka.edu to sign up.
May 29 (4-5 p.m. [virtual] and 6-7:30 p.m. [in-person]) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host the last session of this round of Nature Art: Pine Needlers, a 12-month project group using embroidery techniques to explore Missouri’s native wildflowers. 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.
May 29 (6-8 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Paddle Sports: Introduction to Kayaking. Learn about the equipment and techniques needed to kayak safely in Missouri before experiencing being on the water yourself. All equipment provided. Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle, and dress for the weather. Registration is required for each paddler, ages 12 and older. 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. Email Sarah Elrod at sarah.elrod@mdc.mo.gov for more information.
May 30: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at Caterpillar, 4225 Ozarks Development Corporation Road 1020, Pomona. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
May 30 (10 a.m.) The University of Missouri Extension and Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership will hold a free Invasive Plants 101 Workshop at the MU Extension Center, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village shopping center. A field trip to tour a property where invasive plants are being managed will be part of the course and participants are advised to wear long pants and closed-toes shoes, as well as bring sunscreen, insect repellant and drinking water. Lunch will be provided. Register at bit.ly/InvasivePlants101.
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
June 3-7: The Heart of the Ozarks Fair will be held at the fairgrounds on North U.S. 63. For show entries and rules, download the 2025 Fairbook at heartoftheozarksfair.net. For event updates, follow @howellcountyfair on Facebook.
June 3 (10 a.m.-11 p.m.) Admission is free to the Heart of the Ozarks Fair. Events include the 10 a.m. Replacement Nanny, Gilt and Ewe show; 1 p.m Junior Flower Show Judging; and 6 p.m. Livestock Auction. Carnival rides are $1 each from 6 to 11 p.m.
June 3 (9 a.m. to noon) Ozarks Healthcare will offer free athletic physicals for students at Dora School. Contact the school office or nurse to request a form if one has not already been received.
June 4: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at OZH Winona, 9104 Highway 19. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
June 4 (5 p.m.-11 p.m.) Admission is $5 to the Heart of the Ozarks Fair. The Harper and Expo buildings will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. A 6 p.m. gospel concert at the Expo Building will figure Final Authority and The Mattingly Family; bring a lawn chair. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night; armbands are $25 and may be purchased at ticket booths.
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 5: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at OZH Mtn. Grove, 500 E. 19th St. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
June 5 (1-11 p.m.) Full-price admission to the Heart of the Ozarks Fair. Events include the 1 p.m. Open Flower Show Judging; Harper and Expo buildings open from 5-9 p.m.; and a truck pull beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstands with a hometown class. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night; armbands are $25 and may be purchased at ticket booths. Gate admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for younger children.
June 5 & July 3 (4-7 p.m.) The Downtown West Plains First Thursday Strolls are held the first Thursday of each month with live music, a farmers market and extended business hours for downtown merchants.
June 6 (9 a.m.-11 p.m.) Full-price admission to the Heart of the Ozarks Fair. Events include the 9 a.m. Junior and Open Cattle Show and Bucket Calf Show; the Harper and Expo buildings open from 5-9 p.m.; and a truck and tractor pull beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstands. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night; armbands are $25 and may be purchased at ticket booths. Gate admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for younger children.
June 6: The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club will hold its summer picnic in Cherokee Village, Ark.
June 6 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a Manufacturing Roundtable, offering local manufacturers an opportunity to share challenges impacting their businesses, ask questions and gain insight from peers in a collaborative environment. Lunch is provided by Caterpillar. The event is free but registration is required. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
June 7 (9 a.m.-11 p.m.) Full-price admission to final day of the Heart of the Ozarks Fair. Events include the 9 a.m. Rabbit and Poultry Show; the Harper and Expo buildings open from 3-9 p.m.; and a demolition derby beginning at 7 p.m. at the grandstands. The carnival will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for Armband Night; armbands are $25 and may be purchased at ticket booths. Gate admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for younger children.
June 8 (2-4 p.m.) The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a Fiercely Feminine Mother-Daughter Tea upstairs in the Ferguson Building in downtown Willow Springs. Speakers will be mother-daughter duo Becky and Anna Bradley of Mini Mosaic Acres dairy farm. The cost is $15 per person. Get tickets by calling 417-469-5519, emailing willowspringschamber@gmail.com or dropping by the chamber office during business hours, 209 E. Main St.
June 9-11 (1:30-3:30 p.m.) Youth in grades K-8 interested in cheerleading are invited to the Future Zizzer Cheer Camp in the West Plains Elementary gym. The cost is $25 per athlete. All athletes must sign a waiver, and those in seventh and eighth grades must provide a current physical. For more information or to sign up, email rachael.larsen@zizzers.org or ashley.cooley@zizzers.org.
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 (school hours) Ozarks Healthcare will offer free athletic physicals for students at Gainesville School. Contact the school office or nurse to request a form if one has not already been received.
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 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 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.
June 13 (10 a.m.) MU Extension and the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership will hold a free Invasive Plants 101 workshop at the Freewill Baptist Church on P Highway in Alton. Attendees should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen, insect repellant and drinking water, plus a lunch to be eaten before the field session begins. Sign up at muext.us/IPW or contact Field Specialist Sarah Higgins at 636-797-5391 or sarah.higgins@missouri.edu for more information.
June 14 (8 a.m. to noon) The 37th annual Wheels & Deals Car Show will be held at the West Plains Civic Center. Entry is $20 for first show vehicle, $10 for each additional; or $10 for display vehicle, $5 for each additional. Trophies will be given to the top 50 placers, 16 of which will be for specialty/best of show. T-shirts, dash plaques and door prizes will be available to the first 50 entries. For more information, contact George at 417-257-8293 or email gbr@centurytel.net.
June 14 (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.
June 17 (school hours) Ozarks Healthcare will offer free athletic physicals for students at Bakersfield School. Contact the school office or nurse to request a form if one has not already been received.
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.
June 21 (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.
June 25: Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be offering mammogram screenings at MSU-WP, 128 Garfield Ave. To make an appointment, call 417-274-7911.
June 28 (noon to 8 p.m.) West Plains Pride’s second annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ community, Out in the Ozarks: Roots & Branches, will be held on the West Plains Civic Center’s east lawn off East Main Street and St. Louis Street. The event includes live music, vendors, food trucks, giveaways, drag queens and LGBTQIA+ history. Follow the “Out in the Ozarks 2025- Roots and Branches” Facebook event page for updates and details.
July
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 (5:30-10 p.m.): 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. Food trucks, fireworks and fun are planned. For more information call 479-244-6062 or email pinemeadowsvenumo@gmail.com.
July 7 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will host its M*A*S*H Camp for students entering seventh and eighth grades interested in exploring a career in health care. The cost is $30 per student and each camper will receive lunch, snacks and a camp T-shirt. Applications are open through May 31 and may be submitted online at www.ozarks.healthcare.com/about-us/for-community/mash-camp. Email s.radosevich@ozhcare.com or call 417-274-9333 for more information.
July 7-10 (9 a.m. to noon or 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 5-7 p.m.) Grizzly Basketball Summer Camp with Grizzly coaches and current and former basketball players will be held at the West Plains Civic Center. Youth in eighth grade or younger are invited to learn basketball fundamentals in one of two sessions, morning only or all day. An elite camp with college-level instruction for seventh through 12th grade players will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Equipment will be provided, except for clothing. Campers are encouraged to bring a water bottle, sack lunch for all-day participants, and their own ball with their name on it, but a ball can be provided. Cost is $95 for the morning session, $185 for the all-day camp and $125 for the elite camp. Early registration is recommended. Forms are online at MSUWPGrizzlies.com/Camps/Grizzly_Basketball_Summer_Camp_20205. For more information contact Head Coach Jared Phay, 417-255-7991 or JaredPhay@MissouriState.edu.
July 8-10 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will host its M*A*S*H Camp for students entering ninth through 12th grades interested in exploring a career in health care. The cost is $30 per student and each camper will receive lunch, snacks and a camp T-shirt. Applications are open through May 31 and may be submitted online at www.ozarks.healthcare.com/about-us/for-community/mash-camp. Email s.radosevich@ozhcare.com or call 417-274-9333 for more information.
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.
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 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 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.
This Year
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. 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. 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 (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. 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.
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.
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. 17-18: The Ozarks Heritage Festival celebration of traditional Ozarks music and arts will be held in downtown West Plains.
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.
