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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.
Through 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.
TODAY
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 (10 a.m.) The Udall, Price, Mitchell Cemetery annual meeting will be held at the cemetery off O Highway in Udall. All are welcome.
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 24 (6 p.m.) 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 24 (7 p.m.) The Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Ave., will host “Spring Sing” karaoke.
SUNDAY
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 25 (2 p.m.) The annual meeting for Evergreen Cemetery will be held. All interested in the cemetery are invited. Evergreen is about 6 miles south of West Plains on County Road 8530. The cemetery association is particularly interested to hear from anyone with knowledge about the older part of the cemetery. Call Cheryl Finley, 417-293-0273, or John Lambe 417-256-4718 for more information.
MONDAY
May 26: Memorial Day. All government-operated offices closed. West Plains Daily Quill closed.
TUESDAY
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 27 (10 a.m.) A new board game club has been launched at the West Plains Senior Center, 416 E. Main St.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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 p.m.) Dr. Clara Applegate with OZH Neurology will lead an educational discussion on the signs and symptoms of stroke, risk factors and early treatment at the Willard Hunter Classroom in OZH Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. The event is free and a complementary dinner is included. To make a reservation, call 417-257-6735.
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.
FRIDAY
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-toed 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 30 (7:30 p.m.) The Carolina Reeper Comedy Show, featuring comedian Jon Reep, will be in the West Plains Civic Center Theatre, 110 St. Louis ST.
NEXT WEEK
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 2 (1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Birds: Birds in Watercolor. Explore a variety of native bird species, how to attract them with native landscaping and create a beautiful and personal watercolor masterpiece of your favorite winged beauty. Minors must be accompanied by a registered adult. Materials will be provided, but participants may choose to bring their own brushes and watercolors. 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 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 (9-11 a.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education will hold Discover Nature Fishing Lessons 1 and 2 for ages 7 and older, with family participation encouraged, at Sims Valley, Willow Springs. Learn the parts and function of a spin cast fishing rod and reel and how to cast safely and well, how to fasten basic tackle and catch and handle fish, and how to tie a knot and bait a hook. Supplies provided, no permit required. Each participant must sign up individually. Go online to www.mdc.mo.gov and click on Discover Nature Fishing. Call LuAnn Conway for questions, 573-325-1381 ext. 6036.
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 3 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare’s Behavior Health Center will host the Texas County Resource Fair at Emmett Kelly Park in Houston. Giveaways will be held, a food truck will be onsite and the Mobile Mammography Unit will offer its services. Over a dozen agencies will be participating, offering mental health-related resources, and the Division of Family Services will assist with applications for food stamps and Medicaid. Call 417-257-6762 for more information.
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 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 (9-11 a.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education will hold Discover Nature Fishing Lessons 3 and 4 for ages 7 and older, with family participation encouraged, at Sims Valley in Willow Springs. 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.gov and click on Discover Nature Fishing. Call LuAnn Conway for questions, 573-325-1381 ext. 6036.
June 5 (noon to 4 p.m.): Entries will be accepted for the Harlin Museum’s 3D Art Show at the museum, 405 Worcester St. Visit harlinmuseum.com for information.
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 5-7: The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association Spring Bluegrass Festival will be held at HOBA Park on Bluebird Lane.
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 6-8: Audition dates for “Get Smart,” a play to be performed at The Avenue Theatre. Follow @TheAvenueTheatre on Facebook for more information including times and sign-up details.
June 6 (7:30 p.m.) Big Gun AC/DC Tribute Band will perform in the West Plains Civic Center Theatre, 110 St. Louis St.
June
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 7 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) The Current River Callers, with Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation, will host an Extreme Jakes Shooting Event for teens ages 13 to 17 at the Rover Gun Club, Rover. The program is free and includes .22 rifle target shooting, trap and clay “rabbit.” Preregistration is required and may be done by texting your name and number of attendees to the Current River Callers at 417-274-8886. An organizer will call back to confirm. Lunch will be served and water provided. Attendees will receive a free Extreme Jakes membership and be entered into a drawing for door prizes.
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: MSU-WP will host its Summer Scholars Academy for youth entering high school grades. For details or to register, visit wp.missouristate.edu/workforce.
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: 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.
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 10 (noon) Ozarks Healthcare Foundation invites the community to a free luncheon at the West Plains Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive. Community Foundation of the Ozarks Vice President of Development and Philanthropic Services Ashley Silva will share insights into estate planning strategies and charitable giving. RSVP by calling 417-853-5200.
June 10 (6-7 p.m.) Ozarks Heritage Research Center inside the Garnett Library on West Trish Knight Street will host “Slavery in Northern Arkansas: A Forgotten History,” a presentation by historian and researcher Vincent S. Anderson.
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.
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.
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-July 12 (noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays) The 3D Art Show is on display at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St.
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: 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.
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 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.
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 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.
June 19 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Food Truck Thursday in the West Plains Civic Center east parking lot off of East Main Street.
June 19 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) Sounds Downtown Juneteenth Celebration with live music from Mark Barger will be in Luster Arcade on the northeast corner of Court Square.
June 21 (8-10 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.
June 21-22: The Moth Market One-of-a-Kind Oddity & Vendor Show will be held in the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
June 21 (9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host a Hummingbird Rock Mosaic class while discussing ruby throated hummingbirds. 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 23-27: MSU-WP will host its Summer Scholars Academy for youth entering grades five through eight. For details or to register, visit wp.missouristate.edu/workforce.
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 26 (6-8 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Paddle Sports: Introduction to Kayaking for ages 12 and older. Learn about equipment and techniques for safe kayaking before getting on the water. All equipment provided. Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle, and dress for the weather. 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 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 11: The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament has been rescheduled from its original date of May 2.
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.
August
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.
This Year
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 a.m.) The sixth annual Masonic Golf Tournament will be held at North Terra Golf Course off BB Highway with prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to pin. Entry for the two-person scramble is $150 per team and includes lunch and a drink. Proceeds go back into the community, local schools and Boys & Girls Club. Register by calling the golf course, 417-256-9824. Sponsorships are sought. Call Jessie McDonald, 417-372-5423 for more information.
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.
