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Through Oct. 19: The West Plains Council on the Arts presents an exhibit by Barbara Williams, “Ozarks Buildings: Cultural Heritage and Containers of Spirit,” viewable during business hours on the mezzanine at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
Through Nov. 5 (noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays) The Howell County Democratic Party Election Headquarters is open at 41 Court Square.
Through Dec. 31 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays) Paintings by Lee Copen will be on display on the first floor of OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave.
Through December 31 (9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays) Photography and artwork by Kelli Albin will be on display at the West Plains Public Library.
Oct. 16 (10 a.m.) Three Rivers Hospice will offer a free workshop, Elements of End-of-Life Planning, at the West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway. Topics to be discussed will include durable power of attorney and advanced directives; wills, trusts and estate planning resources; final arrangements; long-term care and coverage; and hospice care and coverage. Free resources and booklets will be available.
Oct. 17 (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) A walk-in flu shot clinic will be held at the West Plains VA Clinic, 1801 E. K Highway. Veterans seeking immunizations should bring their VA health care ID card.
Oct. 27 (2:30-4 p.m.) The Missouri Job Center, 408 Washington Ave., Suite 100, will host a hiring event. Early admission will be given to veterans and their families at 2 p.m. Pre-register at 417-256-3158 or email westplains@dhewd.mo.gov. Bring a resume and be prepared to interview. Professional dress is encouraged.
Oct. 17 (6-7 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Nature Art: Pine Needlers for the fifth in a 12-month series of sessions dedicated to embroidering and learning about Missouri’s wildflowers. By signing up, participants are committing to attend all 12 sessions to complete 15 blocks for an entire quilt. A virtual session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on this date for those who cannot attend in person. 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.
Oct. 18 (noon to 6 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare and the CBCO will host a blood drive at OZH Parkway Center’s Willard Hunter Classroom, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. All donors can enter for a chance to win two tickets to see the Kansas City Chiefs, and free Chiefs T-shirts will be available to donors while supplies last. Learn more at www.cbco.org/chiefs. To schedule an appointment, call 417-227-5006 or visit www.cbco.org/donate_blood. Photo ID is required for all donors.
Oct. 19 (10 a.m.) A Klepzig Mill hiking excursion will take hikers on 3 miles of beautiful, relatively flat trail in the Rocky Creek area. Meet in the Rocky Falls parking area to take the free shuttle to the mill, and hike back to Rocky Falls. Bring waterproof boots for shallow water crossings.
Oct. 19 (10 a.m.) Ford Estate Planning & Elder Law will host a free educational seminar, Protect Your Home from the Cost of Long Term Care, at the Community Center of East Towne Village, 1380 Bill Virdon Blvd., next door to the former Wages Brewing Company location. Registration is required and may be completed by calling 417-204-0076.
Oct. 19 (10 a.m.) Gates open for ShenanigansFest, an all-day music festival at the Hanger, 808 Ozark County Road 352-A in Caulfield, near Sunburst Ranch, just past Patrick Bridge. Music begins at 11 a.m. and features eight bands from Nashville, Tenn., Virginia, and Tulsa, Okla., as well as local performers. Food truck, a kids area and a beer garden will also be available. Presale tickets are $45 for ages 12 and older at www.eventbrite.com/e/shenanigansfest-2024-tickets-1004506976407. For information, including a Spotify playlist of the scheduled performers, follow @shenaniganswpmo on Facebook or visit linktr.ee/shenanigans_mo.
Oct. 19 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) Cedarhurst, 1521 U.S. 63, will host its third annual Craft Fair, free to the public. All are invited to take in arts and crafts made locally and by residents of the senior living facility. There is no fee for crafters to show their works. For more information, contact Whitney Lee, 417-255-3377 or wlee@cedarhurstliving.com.
Oct. 19 (3 p.m. to midnight) The Avenue Theater, 315 Washington Ave., will host a Halloween Movie Marathon on its silver screen. Armbands for viewing are $15 and classic horror movies to be shown are Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wasp Woman, Carnival of Souls, Night of the Living Dead, The Fly, House on Haunted Hill, The Bride of Frankenstein and House of Wax.
Oct. 19 (7 p.m.) The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will put on its seventh Spooktacula concert with Halloween-themed numbers performed at the Star Theatre in downtown Willow Springs. Tickets are $10 for adults; children 12 and younger are admitted free. All are encouraged to come dressed in concert.
Oct. 20 & 27; Nov. 3 & 10 (9 a.m.) West Plains Elks Lodge 2418, 3336 N. U.S. 63, hosts bingo weekly on Sundays. Games are open to non-members.
Oct. 20 (2-4 p.m.) The Avenue Theatre will host a town hall meeting at MSU-WP’s Garnett Library on West Trish Knight Street. The community, friends of the theater, and past and present actors are invited to bring suggestions thoughts and ideas to share.
Oct. 22 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) The Howell County Health Department will host a satellite flu shot clinic at the Christian Church, 1505 Highway 17 in Mtn. View. Download a flu consent form from www.howellcountyhealth.com and bring it, completed and signed, to the clinic. Print and read the Influenza Vaccine Information Statement available online at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.pdf. If insured, privately or through Medicaid and/or Medicare, bring a current insurance card. For more information call Katey Seiber, 417-256-7078.
Oct. 22 (noon) The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 695 of West Plains will meet at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd. Lynne Johnson will give a presentation on Halloween. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited.
Oct. 23 (3-6 p.m.) The Howell County WIC Program will host Trike or Treat at Carmichal Field on First Street with a costume parade, door prizes and food.
Oct. 24 (1-5 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a workshop, Small Business, Big Impact: Marketing Strategies for Success, led by Business Development Specialist Autumn Shirley. Cost is $45 for OzSBI members, $65 for the general public. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
Oct. 24 (5:30-7 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a business mixer featuring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. The event is free to attend and drinks and light appetizers will be offered. RSVP by Oct. 21 online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
Oct. 24 (6-7 p.m.) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona will host Owl-O-Ween for all ages. Myths and superstitions abound concerning Halloween and its traditional seasonal icon, the owl. Come meet barred, great horned and screech owls from Dickerson Park. 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. For more information call 573-325-1381.
Oct. 25 (noon to 6 p.m.) and 26 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Ozarks’ Coin Club will host its 60th annual Coin and Stamp Show at Relics Event Center, 2015 W. Battlefield Road in Springfield. There is no admission and parking is free. Coin dealers from eight states and several stamp dealers will buy and sell coins and stamps. Hourly door prizes will be given for adults and children. There will be treasures and activities for children ages 5-18.
Oct. 26 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Mt. Zion Church inAkers will host an open house and musical jam in partnership with ONSR, Ozark Riverways Foundation, Friends of Mt. Zion, Dent County Historical Society, Shannon County Museum and Ozark Heritage Project. Bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch, and learn the culture and historical stories of the Current River people. Crafts will be available for children and adults. The church is a quarter mile from intersection of K and KK highways in Akers, Shannon County, north on K Highway. Call 573-226-3945 for more information.
Oct. 26 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) The Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight St., will host Josiah Howell-O-Ween Day, a festival honoring the founding family of Howell County with vendors, music, costume and pumpkin-decorating contests, carnival style games and other family-fun activities around the Yellow House and on parts of Langston and Trish Knight streets. Vendor registrations are now being taken with forms available for pickup from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekdays at the Yellow House or 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd, or email terry.hampton@westplains.gov to request a digital copy. Admission is free, but as the event is a fundraiser for the Yellow House, some activities will have a cost, and donations are welcome. Sponsorships available. Text Terry Hampton, 417-372-2055 for more information.
Oct. 26 (1-4 p.m.) Hammond Mill Camp, 15 miles west of West Plains on CC Highway, will host a Zizzer gathering for all classes and graduation years to enjoy recent improvements at an “unknown jewel” of the Ozarks. No charge for admission. Cold water will be provided and all are welcome to bring snacks or food and a lawn chair. An opportunity to contribute in honor of deceased classmates will be available at the event, or send a donation by check in the mail along with the classmate’s name to Hammond Mill Camp, Inc., C/O Classmates, 139 Hammond Mill Drive, Pottersville, Mo, 65790, or go online to PayPal.me/HMCamp65790. A later event will be planned to recognize those so honored.
Oct. 26 (3-6 p.m.) Brooke Haven Healthcare, 1410 N. Kentucky Ave., will hold a Fall Festival with live music, face painting, train rides, food trucks, games, a bounce house, Halloween costume contest and chili cook-off with prizes. All are welcome.
Oct. 26 (5-7 p.m.) The Howell County Rural Fire Department, 1949 E. K Highway, will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for its Memorial Garden upkeep. Dinner will include garlic bread, a cookie and a drink. The cost is $5 for children 10 and younger and $8 for older attendees.
Oct. 26 (6 p.m.) A short Halloween hike through the hills near Alley Spring, Spider Night Hike, is recommended for children. It is a 1/4-mile hike on the Alley Overlook Trail above the mill.
Oct. 27 (4-6 p.m.) A Family Fall Festival will be held at First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St., with free games, hot dogs, inflatables and candy.
Oct. 29-31: The MU Extension will teach a three-day Cattle Artificial Insemination School in conjunction with the Joplin Regional Stockayards at FCS Financial, 108 N. Prosperity Ave. in Joplin. Cost of the class is $525. Class size is limited to 12 students with first-paid, first-served enrollment. Call the Howell County Extension at 417-256-2391 or visit extension.missouri.edu/events/cattle-artificial-insemination-school-october-2024 to register.
Oct. 30 (1-2 p.m.) The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a virtual discussion, Owls of Missouri. 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.
Oct. 30 (2-4 p.m.) A meet-the-artist event for Lee Copen will be held in the lobby of OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave. The public is invited to attend, meet Copen and view her paintings on display.
Oct. 31: The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host Trunk or Treat. Details to be announced.
Nov. 1-2: First Baptist Church of Bolivar will hold a free women’s event with dynamic national speaker Rachel Lovingood teaching on “who we are as God’s daughters and how he sees us.” The first night will include a special message for women ages 14-30. Free dinner will be provided the first night, and Saturday will include an opportunity to get a $5 Chick-fil-A lunch. Childcare will be offered free both days. Registration is required for both sessions and may be completed at fbcbolivar.org/events.
Nov. 5: The Howell County Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 180 Kentucky Ave. in the basement of the Howell County Health Department. Anyone interested in amateur or emergency radio communications is welcome. For more information call 417-372-8799 or visit @w0hca on Facebook.
Nov. 7-8 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and 9 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) St. Paul Lutheran Church, 291 N. Kentucky Ave., will host its annual Christmas Craft & Décor Show. Hot dogs and sloppy Joe meals will be offered, and free apple cider will be served. Baked goods will be for sale. Giveaway drawings will be held for a handmade quilt and decorated Christmas tree. Shoppers may register for a free door prize. Learn more on Facebook @StPaulLutheranCurch.
Nov. 7 (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a Business Women First Luncheon sponsored by Community First Banking Company. “SOULutions for Stress,” presented by leadership development coach and trainer Kim Worlow, will focus on identifying and replacing limiting beliefs about stress, learning new ways to interpret stress and how to influence stress and get it working for you instead of against you. Cost is $20.
Nov. 7 (noon) The November luncheon hosted by the West Plains Chamber of Commerce in the Magnolia Room of the civic center, 110 St. Louis St., will feature a presentation from guest speaker Winter Kynne, president and CFO of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Register by Oct. 29 by emailing info@wpchamber.com.
Nov. 9 (8 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Prepared Childbirth classes recommended for parents in the second semester of pregnancy. Covered are breathing techniques, relaxation methods, support strategies and insights into labor, delivery and C-sections. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Nov. 9 (10 a.m.) Registration begins for the West Plains Elks Lodge No. 2418 annual John P. Cody III Memorial Hoop Shoot at the Winter Sports Complex, 540 E. Olden St. The event begins at 10:30. Kids in age groups 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 will shoot 25 free throws and the winner from each division will advance to the next Hoop Shoot in January in Springfield. Any child who will be between 8 and 13 on April 1, 2025, is welcome, as long as they have not already participated at their school or won at the school level, including kids who are home schooled or attend a private school. For more information call Liz, 417-257-3573.
Nov. 9 (10 a.m.) A hike to Stegall Mountain will be hosted by the Ozarks National Scenic Riverways and Missouri State Parks for veterans. It will begin with a brief flag ceremony at Rocky Falls, then embark on the Ozark Trail for a 5-mile out-and-back hike up Stegall Mountain.
Nov. 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Nov. 13 (6 p.m.) The public is invited to the November meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks at the Library Center Auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. in Springfield. MSU history professor Dr. Brooks Blevins will present A Tale of Two Majors: Retaliation in St. Louis. Meetings are free to attend.
Nov. 18-25: Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection will be underway at area churches. Year-round volunteer opportunities are available. Visit samaritanspurse.org/occ or call 816-622-8316 to learn more.
Nov. 19 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Nov. 21 (1-5 p.m.) OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave., will host a workshop, Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Winning Proposal, led by CEO Heather Fisher. Cost is $95 for OzSBI members, $1255 for the general public. Register online at www.ozsbi.com/events.
Dec. 7: The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host Pancakes with Santa and a slew of other Downtown Holli-Day events, concluding with a lighted Christmas parade. Details to be announced.
Dec. 7 (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) and 8 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) The annual West Plains Optimist Club Holiday Season Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will be held at the civic center. Admission is $3 per day for ages 15 and older. Children 14 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Prospective exhibitors may request a reservation by Nov. 1 by emailing wpoptimistartsandcraftsshow@gmail.com, calling Amy Ross at 417-255-6091 or Marc Hubbell at 417-293-3404, or sending a letter to West Plains Optimist Club, P.O. Box 873, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dec. 8 (3 p.m.) The Little Mister and Miss Merry Christmas Pageant will be held at the West Plains Civic Center. Three age divisions: 2-4, 5-7 and 8-12. Entry forms are available at the West Plains Daily Quill and must be turned in by Nov. 15, either by returning to the Quill or emailing to wp.mrs.claus@gmail.com. No fee to enter. Audience admission to the pageant is $5. Door prizes will be available.
Dec. 10 (8-11 a.m.) Ozarks Healthcare will offer low-cost lab screenings including those for blood sugar levels, cholesterol, thyroid function, calcium levels, diabetes, prostate cancer and vitamin D levels. The cost per screening ranges from between $15 to $35, cash or check only. Visit the Alton, Gainesville, Mtn. Grove, Mtn. View, Thayer or Winona clinics, or the West Plains walk-in clinic at 181 Kentucky Ave., or OZH Lab Services at 1100 Kentucky Ave.
Dec. 10 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Heart Saver Infant CPR classes recommended for new parents in the third semester of pregnancy up to a year after birth. Covered are basic resuscitation skills for use on an infant. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Dec. 12 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session New Parent Skills classes recommended for parents in the third semester of pregnancy. Covered are self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations and circumcision. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Dec. 17 (6-8 p.m.) Ozarks Healthcare offer single-session Preparing for Breastfeeding classes recommended for expectant mothers. Classes are held in the Women’s Center Education Room, 1100 Kentucky Ave. No charge for those planning to deliver at OZH; for those planning to deliver elsewhere, there is a one-time $75 charge to attend one or all new parent classes offered.
Jan. 23 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) Project Homeless Connect will be held at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Service providers are needed to volunteer their services. This can include helping clients complete applications and intake forms, signing up for programs, handing out free items and providing direct services such as medical, dental, vision and mental health care; care relating to substance abuse; housing assistance; benefits support; legal assistance; help with photo identification, food and clothing; wheelchair repair; and haircuts. To request a registration form, email Sharon Cobb, scobb@oiawp.org. Those who cannot offer services may donate items including menstrual hygiene products, Ziploc bags, shaving razors, washcloths, pillows, socks, T-shirts, hand warmers, blankets, hats, winter gloves, can openers, tents, toothbrushes and paste, and laundry pods.
