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Calendar of Events, Cultural Arts and Entertainment and Health Events
Calendar of Events
Bartlesville, OK
Every Saturday through October 31:
Bartlesville Farmer’s Market,
8-11 am, corner of Keeler Avenue and Frank Phillips Blvd. Call
918.914.3791 or visit www.bartlesvillefarmersmarket.com.
May 3: Everett Music Studio Booster Club
Spaghetti Dinner, 5-8 pm, Wesleyan Christian School Cafeteria,
1780 Silver Lake Road. Fundraiser featuring spaghetti dinner and
performance. Food served continuously from 5pm-7:30 pm. $8 adults: $5
for ages 12 & under. Call 918.810.7464 or visit
www.everettemusicstudio.org.
May 3: Kiddie Park Opens for the Season,
7-10 pm, Fridays and Saturdays in May; expanded hours begin in
June. Ride tickets 25 cents (some rides require more than one ticket).
Call 918.336.5337 or visit www.kiddiepark.net.
May 3-5: Stray Kat 500 Kustom and Hot Rod
Show,
Downtown Dewey. First 100 entries receive a kool
event shirt. All entries receive dash plaque and goody bag. Activities
include Free Feed on Friday; live bands; artists; sightseeing; contests;
trophy presentation and more. Visit www.straykatkustoms.com.
May 4: Woolaroc Spring Trail Ride,
8 am-5 pm, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road. Call 918.336.0307 or visit
www.woolaroc.org.
May 11: The Good, The Bad & The Barbeque,
6-10 pm, Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch. Barbeque dinner,
dancing, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $65 per person; reserved
tables of 8 are $700. Proceeds
support Elder Care’s programs. Contact Deirdre McArdle, Director
of Development, 918.336.8500.
May 11: Oldies and Goodies Car Show,
8 am, 4th and Downtown Bartlesville, Dewey Avenue between
4th and 6th Street, Top 20 cash awards and Best in Show trophies.
Over $2,500 in prizes and $500 grand prize drawing. Concessions, live
music, door prizes. Call 918.440.2677 or visit
www.oldiesngoodiescarclub.com.
May 27: Memorial Day – Woolaroc,
12-1 pm, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road. Summer schedule begins Tuesday
through Sunday. Call 918.336.0307.
May 31-June 2: Sunfest 2013,
Friday 3-11 pm, Saturday 10 am-11 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm, Sooner Park,
Madison Blvd. Oklahoma’s
biggest outdoor picnic featuring arts and crafts, activities for
children, car show, food. Call 918.331.0456 or visit
www.bartlesvillesfest.org.
Grove,OK
May 4: Art In The Garden,
9 am-3 pm,
Lendonwood Gardens, 1308
May 16: Beginning Genealogy,
6:30 pm, Grove Public Library. Learn the basics of genealogy and
discover the key to unlocking your family history. Call 918.786.2945.
May 2-4: Rodeo Miami,
Miami Fairgrounds. Thursday is slack night and tickets are available at
the gate for $5. Friday and Saturday gates open at 5 pm; kids’
activities 6:30 pm; rodeo performances 7:30 pm. Tickets: Kids $5; Adults
- One day: Advance $10, at gate $12; Two days: Adults $15. Concessions
available. Call CVB, 918.542.4435.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 6th Annual Genealogy Workshops,
5:45 pm.
Classes
for beginners or anyone wanting to update their skills. Space is
limited; call Barbara to reserve, 918.541.2292.
May 2-5: “Life with Father”
presented by Miami Little Theatre,
7:30 pm Thursday – Saturday; 2:30 pm Sunday, Coleman Theatre. Tickets:
Adults: $13; Seniors/students $10. Call 918.540.2425.
May 2: NEO presents Broadway Cabaret,
7:30 pm, Recital Hall in Commons Hall. Call Mary Susan Whaley or John
Wall, 918.540.6987.
May 3: Cory Smith
at Buffalo Run, 10:30 pm, Indoor Peoria Showplace, 1000 Buffalo
Run Blvd. Tickets: $25. Get $5 off day-of-event price by showing your
rodeo ticket. Call 918.542.7140.
May 4:
NEO Football Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage, 2 pm, NEO Campus. Golden
Norsemen spring game.
May 4: Miami City-wide Garage Sale.
The City of Miami is waiving the permit fee for this day. Call
918.542.5533.
May 4: Scholarship BMX Race.
The Bob Warnicke Memorial Race is held at the Miami BMX track, 411 H
Street SE. Call 918.533.6671 or email miamibmxpark@yahoo.com.
May 4-5: Annual Miami Friends of the Miami Public Library Sale,
Saturday
May 4 & 5, 18 & 19: 44th Annual Green Country Women’s Classic,
Playland Lanes, 105 5th Ave. N.E.
Estimated $20,000.00 prize money. Teams sign up by calling
918.541.7105 or emailing playland.lanes@playlandlanes.com.
May 9: NEO A&M College Commencement,
8 pm, Robertson Stadium. Free admission.
May 10: ShoBox Boxing at Buffalo Run Casino.
“ShoBox: The New Generation” telecast will originate from Miami. Call
918.542.7140 for times and ticket pricing.
May 18-19: “Musica Curioso,”
silent movie with Dennis James at the Coleman, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2:30 pm.
Guest artist playing odd and unusual instruments will be with Mr. James
for this performance. Tickets: Adults: $18, Seniors: $15, Students: $12,
Children: $8. Call 918.540.2425.
May 27: G.A.R. Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony and Lunch,
May 27: Miami Pool opens for the season,
hours 1-7 pm daily. Call
918.542.6685.
May 31-June 2: Miami Nation Tribal Pow-Wow,
NEO College Arena. One of nine Native American celebrations taking place
in or around Miami/Ottawa County area featuring cultural dancing,
contests, vendor space and family fun. Call 918.542.1445.
Pryor, OK
May 17: PACC 9th Annual Golf Challenge,
Pryor Golf Course, 724 East 530. 11 am registration, 11:30 lunch, 12:30
shotgun start four-person scramble, blind flight. Benefiting the Mayes
County Free Clinic, Pryor Ministries Center and Pryor Area Chamber of
Commerce program of work. Call 918.825.0157.
May 24-26:
Rocklahoma 2013 Music Festival, 12 pm, 1421 W. 450 Road, World’s
largest Rock Festival of its type featuring bands from the eighties.
Call 866.310.2288 or visit www.rocklahoma.com.
May 31-June 1: First Saturday Trader’s Day,
8 am, Whitaker Park, South Coo-Y-Yah & Park Street. Gun traders,
produce, arts & crafts, wood carvers, garage sale items, etc. Call
918.825.0157.
Bentonville, AR
May 3: First Friday Flicks: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,”
May 4:
Bentonville’s Farmer’s Market,
7 am-1 pm, Downtown Bentonville Square.
Rogers, AR
Every Saturday & Wednesday: Farmer’s Market,
7 am-1 pm, Frisco Park. WIC and food stamps accepted from
qualifying vendors.
Every Saturday: Pickin’ in the Park, 6 pm,
Frisco Park, Downtown Rogers. Bring acoustic instrument and lawn chair;
enjoy gospel, country and bluegrass music.
May 17: 3rd Friday Art Walk, 5-9 pm, Historic Downtown Rogers.
See what the artists of Poor Richard’s Art Gallery have dreamed up!
Music, food, and businesses open late. Visit www.poorrichardsart.com.
May 31: Annual Golf Tournament,
1 pm, Lost Springs Golf and Athletic Club. Call
Dana Mather,
479.936.5487.
Columbus, KS
May 24:
American Gelbvich Association Western Regional Livestock Show.
American Legion show barns, E. Country Road. Contact Connie Tabor,
620.762.0275.
Parsons, KS
Every Tuesday & Saturday: Parsons Farmer’s Market,
Tuesdays
May 4: Parsons Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament,
9 am, Katy Golf Course. 3-person scramble, cash flights, company Olympic
points. Proceeds support local community events. Call 620.421.6500.
May 24-26: Katy Days, Forest Park.
Craft demonstrations; iron horse duathlon and 5k run; homemade pies;
petting zoo; horse parade; live entertainment; Miss Katy Queen
competition and more.
Call 620.421.6500 or visit
www.katydays.com.
Pittsburg, KS
May 4: OK Kids Day
presented by Pittsburg Parks & Recreation, Kansas Wildlife
Foundation and Bass Pro. Fishing derby; canoeing; moon walk; bike rodeo;
archery and outdoor games. Free. Call Parks & Recreation,
620. 230.5652.
May 17: Colonial Fox Friday Flix: “Cars,”
9 pm, on outside wall of historic Colonial Fox Theatre, BMO
Harris parking lot, 409 N Broadway. Call 620.235.0622.
Anderson, MO
May 18-19: Quilt Show hosted by Bunker Hill Community Club,
Carl Junction, MO
May 4: 05.04.03: A Ceremony Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Carl
Junction Area Tornado,
Carl Junction Community Center, 303 N. Main. Speakers, prayer, and
moment of silence followed by All Community Open House featuring photo
exhibit and refreshments. Call 417.649.7237 or 417.649.8846.
Carthage, MO
Every Wednesday & Saturday: Carthage Farmer’s Market,
7:30 am-
Every Saturday: Wine Maker’s Dinner,
White Rose Winery, by reservation only. Call 417.359.9253.
May 3 & 17: Music in the Woodshed,
7:30 pm, Emporium on the Square. $5 cover. Call 417.358.5620.
May 4: Believe Benefit,
11 am-4 pm, Evangel Assembly of God, 1335 E. Fairview. Proceeds to help
with medical costs in Susan Lovette’s fight against cancer. Chili feed -
$5; silent auction; bake and craft sale. Call 417.388.6000.
May 6: Monthly Monday Musicals,
12:15 pm, the first Monday of each month, Grace Episcopal Church, 820
Howard. Bring a bag lunch, some friends, escape the office and enjoy!
Free; no offering request. Call 417.359.8181 or e-mail
gracechcar@sbcglobal.net.
May 10: Carthage Business Expo Public Day,
10 am–6 pm, CMC Auditorium, 1900 S. Grand. $2 entry. Grand prizes,
businesses showcasing their products and services, food samples. Call
417.358.2373.
May 18: Cancer Benefit for Jackie Dawson, Susan Lovette and Wanda Hodson,
11 am, Jim’s Place, 309 E. 4th
Street. Live music; food; raffles; live auction. Rummage sale May 17 and
18 on patio,
Route 66 Drive-in Theatre.
Movies begin at dusk Friday-Sunday evenings, 1731 Old 66 Boulevard.
Adults $6, children $3, kids in car seats free. Call 417.359.5959 or
visit www.66drivein.com.
Clever, MO
May 18: 8th Annual Clever Car and Truck Show,
8 am-3 pm, 6800 State Hwy 14 W. Benefits Clever School Bands. Last year
featured entries from 43 cities and three states. Bingo, games and
prizes. Call 417.766.1095 or visit
www.clevercarshow.com.
Diamond, MO
George Washington Carver National Monument Visitor Center Free Programs,
two miles west of Diamond on
Highway V, then 1/4 mile south on Carver Road. Visitor center and park
grounds open daily 9 am-5 pm. Call 417.325.4151 or visit www.nps.gov/gwac.
May 4: Healthy Parks, Healthy People,
10 am-3 pm. First Healthy Parks, Healthy People event held at George
Washington Carver National Monument featuring a variety of fun,
educational health and wellness related activities.
May 10: Wonders of the Night Sky,
9 pm. Learn about celestial navigation and the Underground Railroad,
star stories, and the effects of light pollution. 30-minute slide show
followed by an outside constellation tour.
May 11-12: George Washington Carver, an Uncommon Way,
1 pm. Documentary chronicles Carver’s amazing life story.
May 18-19: Old-fashioned Toys & Games,
10 am-4 pm. Playtime was a simple affair in the 19th century, as
children invented their own games or played with homemade toys.
Experience the joy of playing with some old-fashioned toys and games.
May 25-26: Carver Science Experiments,
11 am-1 pm. A park ranger will lead young students in a variety of
experiments in the science classroom.
Joplin, MO
May 1:
5th Annual “Senior” Prom, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Butcher’s Block,
499 W. Fountain Road. Lunch served; entertainment by DJ Doug Musick. Any
attire is welcome, but semi-formal wear is encouraged. $8. Call
417.781.7562, ext. 22.
May 2: “The Hobbit.”
Movies through the Decades celebrates MSSU’s 75th Anniversary. Showing
at 2 pm in Phelps Theater and 8 pm on the Oval, weather permitting.
Free.
May 5: Cinco Festival,
12 pm, Carousel Park. Free walking taco and lime smoothie with purchase
of ride bracelet. Call 417.626.7710.
May 8: Newcomer’s Get Acquainted Coffee,
9 am, held each month at various venues. Joplin Area Welcome Club is
open to anyone new to the area within the last five years. Call
417.673.2025 or visit
May 9: TILC Paddle Party & Silent Auction,
6 pm, Independent Living Center, 2639 E. 34th. Supported by 40 Home
Party Vendors. Advance tickets $15, which includes paddle, 20 poker
chips, finger foods and drinks. Help support Home Modification and
Adaptive Equipment programs. Call 417.659.8086.
May 16: Third Thursday Downtown,
Main Street Joplin. Art Walk; performance
stages featuring live music; dance and performance art; local restaurant
fare and unique retail shopping. Call Trisha Patton, 417.310.3472, or
visit www.downtownjoplin.com.
May 18: Route 66 Cruise Night,
5 pm, Carousel Park.
Live DJ, dash plaques and trophies awarded, 50/50 pot. Call
417.626.7710.
May 18: Joplin Memorial Run
to honor the 161 lives lost in the Joplin tornado. 6:30 am,
212 W. 8th Street, corner of 8th and Joplin, 5K, half marathon, kids
run. Visit www.joplinmemorialrun.com.
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
Open Wednesday - Saturday, 9 am-5 pm.
Wildcat Park and Nature trails are open 7 days a week, dawn to
dusk. Programs require preregistration.
Call 417.782.6287 or visit www.wildcatglades.audubon.org.
May 4: Feathers in Flight Birdathon,
8 am-1 pm. Ages: 10+.
Cost: $10 per child, members only.
Venture
out to count as many bird species as possible at various locations
including Silver Creek and Wildcat chert glades, Shoal Creek Trail,
Kellogg Lake, and Diamond Grove Prairie.
May 11: Wild about Wildflowers,
10 - 11 am. Ages: 3-6. Cost: $5 per child members/$10 per child
non-members. Discover the magic of flowers in this interactive program.
May 18: Yoga in Nature, 9-10 am, all ages welcome. Enjoy exercising at your own
level beside beautiful Shoal Creek. Held indoors in inclement weather.
$3 per person members/$6 per person nonmembers.
May 25: Glade Day and Native Plant Sale, 10 am-3 pm, sponsored by Empire District Electric Company.
All ages welcome. Free. Explore the unique chert glade ecosystem found
in Wildcat Park. Register online at www.mostreamteam.org. Contact Susan
Higgins,
Lamar , MO
May 11: Truman Day,
9 am-3 pm, Lamar Square. Celebrating one of Lamar’s most well-known
citizens: President Harry Truman. Children’s activities, arts and
crafts. Call 417.682.3595.
May 23: Fourth Thursday Music/Food on the Square,
6-7:30 pm. Enjoy food and live music at the bandstand on Lamar’s
City Square. Funds from food sold at these events help area civic
groups. Call 417.682.3595 or email
astra@bartoncounty.com.
Monett, MO
May 2: Prayer Breakfast,
7 am. Monett Area YMCA Event Center. Call Monett Chamber of Commerce,
417.235.7919.
Neosho, MO
May 2: Family Fun Fest,
5–7 pm, YMCA. Free community event to encourage kids and families to be
active. Power Puff Women’s Only 5K race begins at 6 pm. Call
417.455.9999.
May 3: Annual Safe Kids Day,
3-6 pm, Health Department parking lot, 812 W. Harmony.
Hosted by Newton County Health Department & the Alliance of
Southwest Missouri. Parents may get their children’s fingerprints and a
photo ID. Safety demonstrations, kid’s games, activities, prizes
and freebies. Call Newton County Health Department, 417.451.3743.
May 4:
Car & Bike Cruise Night, 4-8 pm, Downtown Square. DJ, door
prizes, car spotlights, 50/50 drawing. No entry fee; all registered
entries receive dash plaques. Concessions available from Neosho Rotary
Club. Call 417.451.1925.
May 10: May Day Mom Promotion Media Day,
3 pm, Chamber of Commerce, 216 Spring Street. Winning Mom of 2nd and 3rd
graders essay contest will be escorted in limousine to area businesses
for her prizes. Call 417.451.1925.
May 12: Blessing of the Bikes,
10 am-4 pm. Sunday morning services on the north side of the Neosho
Square. Runs leaving at 10:00; 10:45; 11:30; 12:15 and 1:00. Blessing of
the Bikes at 3 pm. Vendors; food; demonstrations; live music and bike
show. Call 417.455.1200.
May 21: Neosho Rotary Club Dogwood Tour,
9-11 am, starting at Neosho High School, free maps available.
Call 417.451.1925.
May 21: Neosho National Fish Hatchery Open House,
9 am-2 pm, 520 East Park Street. Cookies, coffee, and hot dogs
served at noon. Missouri Conservation Department will be giving away
free trees. Live music, conservation and naturalist exhibitors such as
bee charmers and herbalists. Call 417.451.1925.
Neosho Arts Council:
Through May 5: Herman Yeager, Master of the Vineyard,
10 am-6 pm, The Civic. Celebrating Herman Jaeger’s
contribution to the wine industry.
Activities for all ages. Call 417.592.0427.
May 3-4: ArtSquared Spring Art Show and Sale,
Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 10 am-4 pm, The Civic. Art display and sale
items. Call 417.592.0427.
May 3: Wine Tasting,
4-7 pm, The Civic. Wine tasting hosted by Ozark Mountain Wine Trail.
Call John Mills, 417.592.0427.
May 4: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
hosted by Boulevard Bank, 8 am-
May 4: Eric’s Run for Life,
8 am, Morse Park. 5K Run/Walk to benefit American Cancer Society’s
Neosho Relay for Life. Call John Mills, 417.592.0427.
May 4: Jaegerfest Music Celebration,
5:30-10 pm, The Civic, starring Walrus. Enjoy German brats, beer and
wine. Call John Mills, 417.592.0427.
May 5: Wine in the Garden,
5-8 pm, 608 Oakridge Drive. Showcasing the beautiful Oakridge
Garden; enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. $25 per person. Call Tammy,
417.451.1040.
Noel, MO
May 18-19: 2nd Annual Float & Fling Disc Golf Tournament.
All day event, registration
9 am-12 pm, Harps Grocery Store.
Disc golf, canoe rental, food, disc and shirt. Entry fee $45/one
day; $65 for both days. Contact Raymond Kirk, 417.592.3240.
Pierce City, MO
May 18: Pierce City Arts Festival, 9 am-5 pm, Pierce City Park (South Park), Elm Street. Fine
arts and author’s booths; live graffiti art demonstration; free art
workshops, chalk drawing, root beer floats and more.
Wine tasting available with a $7 fee for the souvenir glass. Free
admission. Call 417.489.3041 or visit
www.piercecityartsfestival.webs.com.
Southwest City, MO
May 4: Old Timer’s Day,
8 am, Main Street. 5k/Fun Run; pancake breakfast; parade, entertainment;
outhouse race; kiddie tractor pull; $500 cash drawing; crafters; vendors
and rodeo. Call 417.762.3772, 417.762.2605, or 417.436.2368.
Webb City, MO
Every Tuesday and Friday: Farmer’s Market,
11 am-2 pm, entrance to King Jack Park. Saturdays 9 am-12 pm.
May 11: Route 66 Cruise Night & Downtown Car Show,
5-8 pm, Main & Broadway. Dash plaques to first 50 to register. Call
417.673.1154.
Cultural Arts and Entertainment
Bella Vista, AR
Through November: Bella Vista Historical Museum,
Wednesday
through Sunday. 12-4 pm. Located at 71 and Kingsland. 100-year history
of Bella Vista featuring special display of photographs entitled “Then
and Now.” Free. Visit
www.bellavistamuseum.org.
Bentonville, AR
Through May 27:
American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, Crystal Bridges
Museum of American Art. Traveling exhibition features 50 original
paintings and 323 Saturday Evening Post covers that document Rockwell’s
engagement in American life over five decades. Reserved tickets
required. Call 479.418.5700 or visit www.crystalbridges.org.
May 4: Trail Mix Concert Tour,
3-5 pm,Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson Street. Enjoy music from
several bands including the Asphalt Orchestra, Brick Fields, Jayme
Stone, Lizzy Lehman and local groups Still on the Hill and Three Penny
Acre. Call 479.443.5600 or visit www.artospherefestival.org.
May 5:
Live on Stage in NWA presents The Prima Trio,
May 18: Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNa): A John Williams Tribute,
all day. Tribute to the genius
who brought to life so many unforgettable movies: Star Wars, E.T., Harry
Potter, Jaws, Superman, Indiana Jones and Schindler’s List. Tickets:
$28-$48. Call 479.443.5600.
Fayetteville, AR
May 2:
First Thursday Fayetteville, 5:30 pm, Downtown Fayetteville
Square. Artists and downtown merchants connect and transform the entire
downtown area into a cultural arts experience. Free. Call 479.521.5776
or visit
Carthage, MO
May 3-5: “Gifts from the Sea” Heather Grills Painting/Ceramics Exhibit,
12-5 pm, artCentral, 1110 E. 13th.
Open to the public. Call 417.359.4404.
May 10-12 & 17-19, “Plaza Suite”,
6 pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre. Dinner and a show at its best!
Sunday Matinee 1 pm. Reservations required; call 417.358.9665 or visit
Joplin, MO
May 1-31: Joplin Regional Artist’s Coalition,
8 am-5 pm weekdays, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. Exhibit featuring
work by local artists Sherry Pettey, Daria Claiborne, and Kristin Huke.
Call Linda Teeter, 417.438.5931.
May 15-19: “Murder’s Bad, but Monday Can Kill You,”
7 pm; Sunday Matinee 2 pm, Joplin Little Theatre. Harry Monday, that Sam
Spade wannabe, is hot on his latest case. Adults $13, Seniors $11,
Children $5. Call 417.623.3638 or visit
Spiva Center for the Arts,
Third and Wall streets. Galleries and gift shop hours: 10 am-5 pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 pm Sunday, closed Mondays and major holidays.
Suggested voluntary donation for admission to AT&T Main Gallery is $2
adults; $1 children. For information, call 417.623.0183. Complete
listing of classes at www.spivaarts.org.
Classes:
May 7 & 14: Creation Station,
3:45-5:15 pm. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $5 per class. Experiment with a variety
of media and explore the galleries. Please preregister.
May 2 &16:
Memories in the Making™, 10 am-12 pm, Cost: free. Art experience
centered on the expression of creativity through painting for those
dealing with memory loss. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association
Southwest Missouri Chapter, in conjunction with George A. Spiva Center
for the Arts. Call 800.272.3900.
May 4:
Tie Dye Saturday, 11 am-2 pm. All ages. Cost: $5 per T-shirt.You
supply the T-shirt and we supply the rest. Don’t miss the fun!
May 11:
Second Saturday (a.k.a. Pinterest® Anonymous) Alcohol Ink Tiles,
7 pm. Ages 18+. Cost: $20 per person. Create beautiful tiles that you
can use as coasters or part of a mosaic.
May 18:
Mommy and Me Cabochon Class, 10 am.
Ages: 10+. Cost: $25 per pair. It’s a girls’ day out. Make some
beautiful fused glass jewelry.
May 18: Girl Scout Workshop - Girltopia,
1 pm. Grades 6-12. Cost $10. Construct a mixed media collage book and
explore art created by female artists. This workshop fulfills the
“Create It” step toward earning the Senior Visionary Award.
Exhibits:
Through May 5:
PhotoSpiva – Main Gallery. PhotoSpiva is in its 37th year and is
known as the nation’s longest running photographic competition. It is
the Center’s signature annual event and serves as a “snapshot” of
current issues and practices in contemporary photography.
Through May 5: Masterpieces from the J. Armin Rust Collection – Regional
Gallery.
J. Armin Rust exhibits a portion of his life’s collection of great
American photographers/artists in connection with PhotoSpiva.
May 18 through July 7: ArtWorkers: Creativity and America – Main and
Regional Gallery.
Kansas City artist Hugh Merrill presents his America-themed work with
works by invited local artists. Visitors add to the exhibit through
hands-on gallery projects! Presented in collaboration with Chameleon
Arts & Youth Development and America: Now and Here.
Neosho, MO
Neosho Arts Council:
Through May 5: Herman Yeager, Master of the Vineyard,
10 am-
May 3-4: ArtSquared Spring Art Show and Sale,
Friday 4-7 pm; Saturday 10 am-4 pm, The Civic. Art display and sale
items. Call 417.592.0427.
May 3: Wine Tasting,
4-7 pm, The Civic, hosted by Ozark Mountain Wine Trail. Call John Mills,
417.592.0427.
May 4: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
hosted by Boulevard Bank, 8 am-
Miami, OK
May 2-5: “Life with Father,”
7:30 pm, Miami Little Theatre. Sunday performance 2:30 pm. Tickets:
Adults $13; Senior/students $10. Call 918.540.2425.
May 18-19: “Musica Curioso,”
silent movie with Dennis James at the Coleman, 7:30 pm; Sunday at
2:30 pm. Guest artist playing odd and unusual instruments will be with
Mr. James for this performance. Tickets: Adults: $18, Seniors: $15,
Students: $12, Children: $8. Call 918.540.2425.
Parsons, KS
Every Thursday: Menu Planning 101,
12 pm or 5:15 pm, Upscale Country Furnishings. Learn to eat better, feel
better and save money. Call 620.423.0450.
May 9: Grief Companions Support Group
meets the second Thursday of each month, 6 pm, Elm Haven West. Enter
through north door. Call 620.704.1110.
Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital - Carthage, MO
Every Tuesday: Grief Support Group,
1:30 pm, hospital chapel. Open to the public; led by Hospital Chaplain
Galen Snodgrass. Call 417.359.2636.
May 9: Friends & Family CPR Class,
6 pm, hospital conference room.
Free class includes infant CPR. Class size limited; registration
required. Call 417.359.1350 or 417.359.1351.
May 11: Spradling Family Birthing Center Prenatal Class,
9 am-4 pm, hospital training room. Participants may bring a sack lunch
or purchase
lunch in the cafeteria. Tour of the birthing center included. Call
417.359.2600.
May 23: Diabetes Support Group,
4 pm, Carthage Public Library community room.
Topic: New Treatments for Diabetes. Speaker: Leisa
Blanchard, RN, CDE, Diabetes Educator for Barton County Memorial
Hospital, Lamar.
Call 417.359.2652.
Joplin, MO
Every day: 12-step Recovery Meetings,
Alano Club, 1800 E. 30th. Call 417.623.9645.
Every Friday: Free Grief Counseling,
11 am-3 pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. No appointment necessary.
May 3: Free Monthly Memory Screening,
first Friday of each month, 10 am-12 pm or by appointment. Compassionate
Care Senior Services, 624 S. Main. Call Kerri, 417.623.2447.
May 13: Brain Injury Support Group,
12-1:30 pm, Independent Living Center, 2639 E. 34th. Call 417.659.8086
or visit www.ilcenter.org.
Freeman Health System
May 1: Senior Prom: Sponsored by Freeman Advantage,
11 am-
May 2: Sibling Class,
6:30 pm, Freeman West Meeting Room, $5 per child. Help your child or
children adapt to changes that occur when a new brother or sister
arrives. Call 417.347.6687.
May 6 & 13: Prenatal Evening Class,
6:30 pm, Freeman West Meeting Room. Class prepares mothers and their
labor coaches for childbirth. Cost: $35 per couple. Registration
required; call 417.347.6687.
May 7: Autism Support Group,
6 pm, Freeman Business Center conference room (back entrance). Call
417.347.7850.
May 8: Cancer Support Group,
2 pm, downstairs conference room. An opportunity for cancer patients,
survivors, and family members to talk and learn about support and
resources. Contact Ginger Brown, LCSW, 417.347.4029.
May 9: Will’s Block Party,
5-7 pm, Will’s Place, 1800 W. 30th Street. In observance of National
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, please join us for an evening of
games, arts & crafts, and food. Call 417.347.7580
May 11: Prenatal Day Class,
8 am-3:30 pm, Freeman West Meeting Room. Class prepares mothers and
their labor coaches for childbirth. Cost: $35.00 per couple.
Registration required; call 417.347.6687.
May 14: Alzheimer’s Support Group,
6 pm, Freeman Hospital East lower level lobby. Friends and family of
persons with any type of dementia are welcome. Call 417.347.4478.
May 20: Freeman Blood Drive,
10 am-4 pm, Freeman West Meeting Room 3-4W.
People 17 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds and have not
given blood in the past 8 weeks may participate in the blood drive. Call
417.347.4623.
May 20: Prenatal Review Class:
6:30-9:30, Freeman West Meeting Room 1W. For mothers who have had a baby
but just need a review. Registration required.
Call Karleen Martin, 417.347.6667.
May 20: Diabetes Support Group
meets the third Monday of each month, 5:30 pm, Freeman East conference
rooms 1-3. Call 417.347.5831.
May 21: Sleep Apnea Support Group,
6 pm. When you don’t snooze, you lose. Roundtable discussion with a
sleep therapist. Bring CPAP or BIPAP machine. Call 417.347.7916.
May 21: Breastfeeding Class,
6:30
pm. Freeman West Meeting Room 1W. Learn basic breastfeeding techniques
as well as pumping and going back to work. Cost $15. Call 417.347.6667.
May 16: Stroke Support Group,
3 pm, College View Manor, 3828 College View. Help for those dealing with
stroke. Call 417.347.1234.
May 28: Freeman Advantage Terrific Tea,
10 am. Freeman Business Center Conference Room. Guest speakers provide
information for older adults. Entertainment, refreshments, and door
prizes. Social time and blood pressure screenings 9:30 am; program 10
am. Call 417.347.5837.
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Every Monday: Parkinson’s Support Group,
2 pm, SWMO Community Alliance conference room, 2914 E. 32nd. Call Nancy,
417.623.5560.
Every Thursday: Free Blood Pressure Screenings,
10-11 am, Mercy Hospital lobby. Free to the public. Call 417.627.8424.
May 20: Mercy Hospital presents Stroke Awareness,
11 am-1 pm, Mercy Hospital Lobby. Information on stroke
prevention, risk factors, and care. Informational booths
available as well as physicians and blood pressure checks. Call
417.627.8424.
Mercy Prestige Events
For information, contact Volunteer Service Coordinator Patti Lett,
417.625.2262.
May 1:
Weekend Comedy trip – New Theatre Restaurant, Overland
Park, Kansas. $66 per person. Call 417.208.3456.
May 6: Driver’s Safety Class,
Byers Avenue United Methodist Church, 1730 S. Byers Avenue. $12 for AARP
members, $14 for non-members. Call 417.208.3456.
May 17: Norman Rockwell Exhibition trip,
Crystal Bridges, Bentonville, Arkansas. $35 per person. Call
417.208.3456.
May 20: Hobbies Luncheon,
Byers Avenue United Methodist Church, 1731 Byers Avenue. $6. Call
417.208.3456.
May 28-29: Royals vs. Cardinals Game,
Kansas City, Missouri. $184 Single/$134 Double/$118 Triple/$109 Quad.
Call 417.208.3456.
Auxiliary Events
April 29-30: Shoe Roads Production Shoe Sale,
Monday 12-6 pm; Tuesday 6 am-2 pm, Mercy Hospital, 2817 St. John’s
Boulevard.
May 10: Blood Drive,
8-11 am at Mercy Hospital Joplin and 1:30-4:30 pm at Silver Creek
Galleria. Co-sponsored by Mercy Auxiliary and Community Blood Center of
the Ozarks.
May 16-17: Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale,
7 am-4 pm, Mercy Hospital,
2817 St. John’s Boulevard.
Interested in volunteering? Call 417.208.3456 to get an application.
Mercy Maude Norton Mobile
Mammography Unit Schedule for May:
May 1:
9 am-4 pm, Dr. Bortme’s office, Oswego, KS
May 2:
10 am-3 pm, Walgreens, 20th and Rangeline Road, Joplin, MO
May 3:
8 am-4 pm, Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, Columbus, KS
May 9:
8 am-12 pm, Ortho Four States, Galena, KS
May 10:
8 am-4 pm, Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, Columbus, KS
May 15:
9 am-2 pm, Dr. Hill Clinic, Franklin Community Center, 701 S. Broadway,
Franklin, KS
May 17:
8 am-4 pm, Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, Columbus, KS
May 24:
8 am-4 pm, Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, Columbus, KS
Schedule an appointment by calling 620.429.2545 or walk on.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
For information on NAMI, call
417.781.6264 or visit www.namijoplin.org.
The NAMI building is located at 2701 S. Davis Blvd., Joplin.
Every Tuesday: NAMI Connection Support Group,
6:30-8 pm, NAMI building.
Every Tuesday: Self Injury Support Group,
5-6 pm, NAMI building.
Every Tuesday: Family Support Group,
6:30-8 pm, NAMI building.
May 6: Asperger’s Support for Parents/Adolescents,
meets the first Monday of each month, 6:30 pm, NAMI building.
Every Wednesday: Dual Diagnosis (MI and Addiction) Support Group,
2:30-3:30 pm, NAMI building.
Every Wednesday: Post 5/22 Stress Counseling Sessions,
10 am, NAMI building.
INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center - Grove, OK
May 9: Diabetes Support Group
meets the second Thursday of each month, 12:30 pm, INTEGRIS Grand Lake
Diabetes Center, 1310 S. Main. Call Karen Zini, 918.786.1801.
May 9: Low Vision Support Group
meets the second Thursday of each month, 9:30 am, Honey Creek Retirement
Village, 200 Har-Ber Road. Call 918.786.2223.
Miami, OK
May 7 & 21: Depression
Support Group
meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 2 pm, Northeastern
Tribal Health System conference room, 2301 Eight Tribes Trail. Call
918.675.2093.
May 9: Caregivers Support Group
meets the second Thursday of each month, 11 am. Hosted by All Saints
Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall. Call 918.542.3662. Open to the
public.
INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center – Miami, OK
Every Tuesday: Free blood pressure and glucose screenings
provided by INTEGRIS Regency Home Care and Hospice. First Tuesday:
Commerce Nutrition Center, 10:30-11:30 am. Second Tuesday: Nine Tribes
Tower, 10-11 am. Third Tuesday: Miami Senior Center, 10-11 am. Fourth
Tuesday: INTEGRIS Baptist Village, 9-10 am.
May 7: Alzheimer’s Support Group
meets the first Tuesday of each month, 11 am, Generations 4th
floor visiting room. Call 918.542.3391.
May 9: Autism Support Group
meets the first Thursday of each month, 5:30 pm, Miami First Baptist
Church Fellowship Center, 24 S Street S.W., with Dr. Alan Carnahan. Call
Tami Carnahan, 918.919.0148.
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg, KS
Wellness on Wheels Schedule for May
May 2: Elk Valley High School,
9 am-2 pm, mammography/pap tests.
May 21: Erie American Legion,
mam/pap. Call Barb Kinne for appointment, 620.244.5340.
May 23: Chanute Health Care,
mam/pap. Call Polly Barker for appointment, 620.431.4940.
May 28: Anderson County Health,
mam/pap, 9 am-1 pm.
May 30: Fall River,
Main Street, mam/pap, 9 am-1 pm
Schedule an appointment by calling 620.232.0447 or walk-ons welcome.
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