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Through June 10: The Heart of the Ozarks Fair is underway at the fairgrounds. See today’s front page of the Quill, visit heartoftheozarksfair.net or follow @howellcountyfair on Facebook for full schedule and details.
Through June 30 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) Art of Barbara Robinette featured inside Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s first floor, 408 Washington Ave., in partnership with West Plains Council on the Arts. “Art and Words in Motion” Exhibit of Text Art Mobiles by Shane Baker featured on OzSBI’s second floor.
Through June 30 (9 a.m. to close) Art at the Library this quarter features four West Plains R-7 art teachers’ works on display.
Through Sept. 3 (noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays) Ozark Heritage Exhibit featuring the L.L. Broadfoot Collection at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St.
June 8 (8-10:30 a.m.): Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Discover Nature: Fishing Lessons 1 & 2, in which participants will learn how to properly and safely cast a spin cast fishing rod, identify its parts, how to secure basic tackle and how to properly handle and release a fish in part 1. Part 2 will focus on tying an improved clinch not and securing bait on hooks. Participants age 7 and older can 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. Adults must accompany children. No fishing permit needed.
June 8 (1-5 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a workshop, “Beyond the Eclipse: How to Attract Tourists and Keep Them Coming Back,” facilitated by Sheri Walsh, CEO and digital marketing strategist, and Bethany Dean, marketing communications strategists, both with HIVEMINDED Marketing in Springfield. Cost is $60-75. Register online at ozsbi.com.
June 8 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes cover self-care, baby care, safety, immunizations and circumcision. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
June 8 (6-8 p.m.) Switch Bowling League is held on second Thursdays of each month at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. No charge to play. Tournament planned for August.
June 8 and 15 (5:30 p.m.) Learn to play pinochle at weekly games held in the former Eshoppe building, 201 W. Broadway. Everyone welcome. Call 417-256-2143 for more information.
June 9: Senior citizen registration for 2023 MSU-WP summer session classes. Call 417-255-7955 for more information.
June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7 and 14 (10-10:30 a.m.) The Mtn. View Public Library will hold a free parent/caregiver-and-child get-together to promote early literacy for soon-to-be kindergartners, with books, puppets, games, magnetic letters and numbers, an iPad and more learning tools using the program “Every Child Ready to Read @ your library.” Visit mtnviewlibmo.com or speak with Beth at 417-934-6154 for more information.
June 9 (8 p.m.) Moe’s Karaoke Night is on the second Friday of every month at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. No charge.
June 10 (8-10:30 a.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Discover Nature: Fishing Lessons 3 & 4, in which participants will learn about fish anatomy and its functions, fish habitat and aquatic food webs in Part 3. Part 4 will focus on teaching young anglers and families how to select the right fishing lure for the species desired, weather and water conditions, as well as familiarizing them with fishing regulations. Participants age 7 and older can 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. Adults must accompany children. No fishing permit needed.
June 10, 17 & 24 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) A farmers market is held weekly at Booster Field in West Plains.
June 10 (3-7 p.m.) Second Saturday Art Stroll around Court Square in downtown West Plains.
June 10 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host “Art in the Park” at Alley Spring 5 miles west of Eminence on Highway 106. The event is free and open to all. Professional and aspiring artists are invited to draw, paint, sculpt or photograph at the Alley Mill.
June 10 (7 p.m.) Cosmic Criminals will perform live pop, rock and jam tunes at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. No cover.
June 11: Regular registration for 2023 MSU-WP summer session ends.
June 12: First day of classes for 2023 MSU-WP summer session.
June 12, 19, 26; July 3 (6-8 p.m.) Celebrate Recovery meets at His Place House of Worship on Worley Drive for worship, followed by large and small group meetings. Call 573-821-0147 for more information.
June 13-July 25: The West Plains Public Library Summer Reading Program is underway. Kickoff day, from 10 a.m. to noon, will feature stories, crafts, performers, community workers and their vehicles, reading challenges and free snow-cones. Weekly reading challenge pages are due July 21, and the grand prize drawing will be held July 25.
June 13, Sept. 12 and Dec. 12 (8-11 a.m.) Low-cost lab health screenings will be conducted at Ozarks Healthcare Lab Services, 1100 Kentucky Ave.; Ozarks Healthcare, 181 Kentucky Ave. Suite 100 in Highland Park; and Ozarks Healthcare Family Care, 1307 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains. Screenings will also be held at clinics in Alton, 100 Medical Drive; Gainesville, 37 Medical Drive; Mtn. Grove, 500 E. 19th St.; Mtn. View, 220 N. Elm St., Thayer, 1375 Nettleton Ave.; Winona, 9104 Highway 19; and Mammoth Spring, Ark., 260 Main St. For more information call 417-257-6736.
June 13 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
June 13 and 27 (6:30-8 p.m.) The West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St., hosts Acoustic Music Get-Together and Jam Session on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. All ages and types of music are welcome. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. Contact 417-257-3438 for more information.
June 13 (7 p.m.) David Dunn will perform original tunes, hard rock and ’90s grunge at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. No cover.
June 14 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) Business Women First, a project of Community First Banking Company, will host a luncheon at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., with a presentation from Sen. Karla Eslinger and West Plains Councilwoman Jessica Nease on “Women’s Issues in Government.” Cost is $25. RSVP online at ozsbi.com.
June 15 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) The Missouri Department of Conservation, 550 Joe Jones Blvd., will host a Red Cross blood drive in its main multipurpose room. ID is required to donate. Make an appointment via the Red Cross Blood Donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2757.
June 15 (1-4 p.m.) and 22 (8 a.m. to noon; 1-4 p.m.) Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Training classes for teens age 13-17 will be offered in the Graham O’Neil Classroom at Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. A certification card will be provided by the American Heart Association for a fee of $17 payable the day of the class. A required parental consent form is available online at www.ozarkshealthcare.com; the completed form should be brought to class. Register by calling 417-256-9111 ext. 5786. Class sizes are limited.
June 15 (open to close) A fundraiser will be held to benefit Christos House, hosted by Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. 100% of proceeds from select domestic beers and 20% of sales from Wages merchandise (T-shirts, glasses, etc) will go to Christos House.
June 15 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, hosted by Penmac, will take place in the Ferguson Building.
June 15 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
June 15 (6:30 p.m.) Treat Your Palette painting party at The Yellow House. Reserve your spot and get more information: treatyourpalette.com. Registration required.
June 16 (noon to 1 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host “Code Labs: A No-Cost Adult Training Program Led by Tech Professionals,” facilitated by Codefi cofounder and Executive Director Chris Carnell. The free Lunch & Learn workshop will introduce attendees to Code Labs, an adult software development training program designed for people with no prior coding experience. To register, call 417-256-9724 or visit ozsbi.com/events.
June 16 (5 p.m.) Vinyl Night at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. Bring a record to play. This week’s them: Grunge/1990s Alternative.
June 16 (6-8:30 p.m.) and 17 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) A multimedia broadcast, “Hope for the Journey,” will be hosted by Pomona Christian Church, 5040 County Road 1390. Aimed toward those who regularly interact with children, the program is a trauma-informed class to help facilitate connection with children. Cost is $25 per couple and $15 per individual, and includes dinner on Friday, lunch on Saturday, and notebooks. Call Audrey Aiken, 417-274-3623, or Michelle Cobban, 417-274-6131 for more information.
June 16 (6 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare Therapies will offer its first parent support group for parents of children with all types of developmental disabilities in the Willard Hunter Classroom in Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. For more information contact Ozarks Healthcare Therapies at 417-257-5959.
June 17 (10 a.m. to noon) Treat Your Palette painting party at the Harlin Museum. Reserve your spot and get more information: treatyourpalette.com. Registration required.
June 17 (noon to 10 p.m.) The third annual Bands, Brews and BBQs event will feature food trucks, games, arts and crafts, and a full day of live music at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. Follow @WagesBrewCo on Facebook for the full lineup and event details.
June 17 (7 p.m.) The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will give a performance at the Star Theatre in downtown Willow Springs.
June 22 (6-7:30 p.m.): Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Nature Art: Pine Needlers, the first in a 12-month program in which participants learn simple but beautiful embroidery techniques and explore some of the stunning and unique trees native to Missouri. A virtual program will be offered for those who cannot attend in person, from 4 to 5 p.m. the same day. 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.
June 22 (6:30 p.m.) The first membership meeting, intended to be annual, of the the South Central Missouri Prescribed Burn Association will be held in the Dogwood II Room at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. for those interested in conducting prescribed burns in Douglas, Howell, Ozark or adjacent counties. RSVP by emailing scmpba@gmail.com or calling 417-989-8259.
June 23-July 2 “Little Shop of Horrors” musical takes the stage at Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Ave.
June 24 (7 p.m.) King Size of Springfield will perform soulful tunes with a modern bluegrass edge at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. No cover.
June 29 (2-4:30 p.m.) OzSBI will host a Smart Start small business workshop in the Ferguson Building in downtown Willow Springs.
June 30 (6:30 p.m.) Host Nick Haring offers four rounds of brainteasing trivia at Wages Brewing Company, 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village. No cost to play, but $5 buy-in enters player in for a chance to win a prize.
July 1 (1-5 p.m.) The 2023 annual meeting of the Mtn. View Alumni Association, themed “Friends to See in ’23,” will be held at First Baptist Church, 409 U.S. 60 in Mtn. View. The dinner and meeting will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., with hospitality and visitation to follow until 5. Registration forms have been sent. Contact mvhsalumni65548@gmail.com or 417-247-9772 to request a form.
July 4 (10 a.m.) The Willow Springs 4th of July Parade will make its way downtown. Lineup will begin at 9 a.m. at Booster Field. To enter the parade, contact the Willow Springs chamber for a required entry form by phone at 417-469-5519 or email, willowspringschamber@gmail.com. To portray a historic character, contact Jane Bailey, 417-469-2588. Costumes will be provided if needed.
July 7 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club in Cherokee Village hosts Paul Grindol, who will present the History, Present and Future of Energy in Arkansas life. The club meets on the first Friday of each month, excepting June and December, at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Visitors are always welcome. For further information, call 870-847-3109.
July 8 (7-11 a.m.) The West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St., will host a breakfast fundraiser for the Avenue Theatre Fine Arts Academy youth to help them raise money for an upcoming educational field trip. The menu includes pancakes and sausage, with coffee, orange juice, water or milk to drink. The cost is $5 per person.
July 8 (8 a.m. to noon): Ozarks Healthcare offers Prepared Childbirth classes for parents in the second trimester of pregnancy. The goal of the class is to prepare parents for all aspects of labor and delivery. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
July 13 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
July 18 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
July 25, 26: Teachers are invited to a watershed workshop and field trip offered through the South Central Ozarks Council of Governments environmental education programming featuring trips to Round Spring, Devil’s Well and Alley Spring. Curriculum, lesson plans and access to educational resources including in-classroom support will be available to teachers. Learn more and sign up by July 11 at karstintheozarks.org or email tvaughn@scogog.org for more information.
July 27 (1-5 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a workshop, “Media Marketing: Know Your Place…ment,” for businesses of all sizes that want to optimize their marketing budget for business growth. The workshop will be facilitated by Justin Johnson with Think Idea Studio in Searcy, Ark. $75 for the general public and $60 for OzSBI members. To register call 417-256-9724 or go to ozsbi.com/events.
Aug. 4 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club in Cherokee Village concludes its “Only in Arkansas” series with a presentation from geologist Doug Hanson, with the Arkansas Geological Survey, who will discuss and share metallic, industrial and critical minerals in Arkansas. The club meets on the first Friday of each month, excepting June and December, at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Visitors are always welcome. For further information, call 870-847-3109
Aug. 8 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Aug. 10 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes cover self-care, baby care, safety, immunizations and circumcision. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Aug. 17 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Sept. 1 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club in Cherokee Village hosts Dr. Josh Spinler with “The San Andreas Fault: Hollywood’s Natural Playground.” Spinler will show Hollywood movie clips and discuss whether they are possible or impossible in the real world. The club meets on the first Friday of each month, excepting June and December, at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Visitors are always welcome. For further information, call 870-847-3109.
Sept. 9 (8 a.m. to noon): Ozarks Healthcare offers Prepared Childbirth classes for parents in the second trimester of pregnancy. The goal of the class is to prepare parents for all aspects of labor and delivery. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Sept. 14 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Sept. 19 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Oct. 6 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club in Cherokee Village hosts Dr. Gary Stinchcomb, anthropologist, who will present human paleontology for discussion. The club meets on the first Friday of each month, excepting June and December, at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Visitors are always welcome. For further information, call 870-847-3109.
Oct. 10 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Oct. 12 (1-5 p.m.) The last in OzSBI’s marketing series, “Master Instagram Reels and Content” will help attendees learn to create Instagram Reels step by step to elevate their businesses. They will also learn how often to post, how algorithms work, and why Reels are so important. The workshop will be facilitated by Lauren Wieberg, owner of Grow with Lo Marketing. $75 for the general public and $60 for OzSBI members. To register call 417-256-9724 or go to ozsbi.com/events.
Oct. 12 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes cover self-care, baby care, safety, immunizations and circumcision. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Oct. 19 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Nov. 3 (10 a.m.) The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club in Cherokee Village hosts Carla and Michael Quataert who will present “China, Exploring the Culture” through personal experiences and photographs. The club meets on the first Friday of each month, excepting June and December, at Thunderbird Center, 62 N. Lakeshore Road, Cherokee Village, Ark. Visitors are always welcome. For further information, call 870-847-3109.
Nov. 9 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Nov. 11 (8 a.m. to noon): Ozarks Healthcare offers Prepared Childbirth classes for parents in the second trimester of pregnancy. The goal of the class is to prepare parents for all aspects of labor and delivery. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Nov. 21 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Dec. 12 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Heart Saver Infant CPR classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy or of babies younger than 1 year. Classes cover basic resuscitation skills to be used on an infant. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Dec. 14 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers New Parent Skills classes for parents in the third trimester of pregnancy. Classes cover self-care, baby care, safety, immunizations and circumcision. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
Dec. 21 (6-8 p.m.): Ozarks Healthcare offers Preparing for Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Classes provide important information needed to breastfeed a new baby. One-session classes are available. To sign up call 417-256-9111 ext. 6440 (TTY: 417-257-5868).
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