Calendar of Events

What’s Happening in the Ozarks

 If you have an event you would like to see listed in the Calendar of Events, please email your request to [email protected] Events are printed on a space available basis and must be received by the 5th of the month prior to the month of the schedule event.

 

Northwest Arkansas

March 9: Irish 5K/10K, 7:30 a.m., Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Circle. Cost: $35, registration at packet pickup is $45. Packet pickup available during the following days/times at the Downtown Activity Center, 215 SW A Street in Bentonville: March 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 8 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

March 9: Second Saturdays: Women Artists with Marie Bannerot McInerney, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Join us for an interactive artist talk where we take a closer look at the exhibition “Trace Me Back.” Head into the galleries to hear from the artist from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. During this gallery talk, you will have an opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about her work. Plus, enjoy an interactive activity inspired by the exhibition. Free. No registration required. More information: [email protected], 479.657.2335. 

Carl Junction Community Center: 303 N. Main St., 417.649.7237

Monday, Wednesday & Friday Pickleball, 6-10 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 1-3 p.m., and Sunday 1-6 p.m. Tuesday yoga 6 p.m. 

March 2: Carl Junction Lions Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. The CJ Lions Club sponsors a monthly buffet breakfast with proceeds going to various community organizations and projects. Adults and children 11 and up $7; children ages 3-10 $3; children under 3 eat free.

Pittsburg, KS 

March 9-16: Rhea Lana’s of Pittsburg Children’s Consignment Sale, Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine St. Use the south entrance to the basement. Hundreds of high-quality children’s clothing, toys, furniture, baby equipment, maternity clothing, video game systems, books, DVDs, nursing items, sporting equipment and more all under one roof. More information: [email protected], 417.825.3761. 

Quapaw, OK 

March 23: Four States Women’s Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion, 69300 E. Nee Road. Booths showcasing products and services in a “Girls Day Out” format. Includes a fashion show, cooking demonstrations and a safety and security presentation. Tickets: fourstatestradeshows.godaddysites.com. More information: Facebook at Four States Women’s Show, 620.719.0801. 

Joplin, MO

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W. Riviera Drive. Your local connection to Missouri’s fish, forests and wildlife. Check out the native plant landscaping, exhibits or hike the trails. Purchase a fishing or hunting permit, attend a nature program or watch for wildlife along the trails and banks of Shoal Creek. Enjoy a variety of free public programs throughout the year. Education Center is open Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and most state holidays. Call 417.629.3434, email [email protected] or visit mdc.mo.gov/events for upcoming events. The parking lot, grounds and trail are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. 

March 7: Virtual Program: Fish Cleaning Equipment, 2:30-3 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12-up. In this session, we will focus on different equipment that will make cleaning fish easier and where to find them.  

March 8: Hunter Education: Skills Session, 6-10 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12-up. This skills session will satisfy part two of the Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To enter the session, you must complete the knowledge portion and provide proof of completion by presenting either a qualifier certificate or a completed hunter education student manual before the day of the event. 

March 12: Introduction to Fly Tying, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12-up. Join the Shoal Creek staff and MAKO fly fishers as they continue a fly-tying series designed for the beginner and expert. They will go over equipment and supplies needs as they tie Glo Balls. All materials provided. Space is limited, so please register.    

March 14: Virtual Program: Fish Cleaning: Scaled Fish, 2:30-3 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12–up. Will focus on cleaning scaled fish like crappie, bass and perch. See some of the common equipment needed and common methods of cleaning these fish.

March 15: Little Acorns: Spring Into Spring, 10:30-11 a.m. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3–7. Learn about the changes in nature as the weather warms up and make a springy craft to take home.  

March 16: Spring Stroll, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Ages 5-up. Search for signs of spring, like animals and wildflowers, on Wildcat Park Trails. The stroll will be less than a mile. Meet at the education center gazebo next to the building.

March 20: Nature Escape Room, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Naturalists need your help to uncover more about Missouri wildlife. Inside a room filled with puzzles and games, your group will have 30 minutes to solve clues to learn about Missouri creatures and their unique characteristics. If your group beats the clock, a prize awaits at the finish. Recommended for families, teens and adults. Registration required with a valid email address to receive time slot availability. Limited slots are available and group size is limited to six individuals. All participants must register for this program separately.    

March 21: Animal BINGO, 2-3 p.m. Registration required. Ages 5-up. Join us for a game of BINGO that has a fun and educational twist. Win prizes and see some live animals, too.  

March 21: Virtual Program: Fish Cleaning: Skin Fish, 2:30-3 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12-up. Will focus on the equipment needed and common methods for cleaning both scale and skin fish. This is a single program that will cover the three-part Fish Cleaning series. 

March 22: Amazing Amphibians Webinar, 10-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Recommended for families. Learn to identify what you are hearing and discover some of the amazing adaptations of frogs, toads and salamanders that call Missouri home. See live amphibians and be sent a PDF amphibian craft to make at home. 

March 22: Feeding Frenzy Friday, 2-3 p.m. No registration required. Recommended for families. Naturalists introduce and feed several Missouri amphibians and reptiles. 

March 28: Virtual Program: Fish Cleaning, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12-up. Will focus on cleaning skinned fish with an emphasis on catfish. Will look at some of the common equipment needed and common methods of cleaning these fish. 

March 30: Antler Scoring, 10-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Ages 12-up. Most sportsmen are interested in learning the basics of scoring their buck’s antlers. While there are several scoring systems, the Boone and Crockett (B&C) system is widely accepted as the standard from which all others were developed. This MDC workshop will teach participants the basics of scoring a typical whitetail deer antler. All equipment and antlers provided. This is an introductory workshop. Participants will not be certified as official measurers. 

George Washington Carver National Monument Visitor Center Free Programs. Two miles west of Diamond, Missouri, on Highway V, one-quarter mile south on Carver Road. Visitor Center and park grounds open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 417.325.4151 or visit www.nps.gov/gwca. *Programs will be presented outside on park grounds.  

March 2 & 3: Women in George Washington Carver’s Life, 1 p.m. Throughout George Washington Carver’s life, many women mentored and guided him along his journey to earn an education. These women encouraged him to succeed. 

March 9 & 10: Film: “Top Secret Rosies,” 1 p.m. Known as the “female computers” of WWII, this 60-minute PBS film shares a largely untold story of the women and technology that helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age.  

March 16 & 17: Agricultural School on Wheels, 1 p.m. Learn more about this innovative solution to rural farm education George Washington Carver helped design.

March 21: Coffee with Carver: George Washington Carver’s Agricultural Bulletins: Some Choice Wild Vegetables, 10 a.m. George Washington Carver taught impoverished, share-cropping farmers in the South to enrich their meals with nutrient-dense plants readily available. His agriculture bulletins will be on display. Following the ranger talk, park volunteer Linda will share information and recipes about wild edibles.   

March 23 & 24: Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins, 1 p.m. Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho, Missouri, home strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God and encouraged him to pursue his education.   

March 30 & 31: Film: “Becoming Helen Keller,” 1 p.m. This 82-minute PBS documentary revisits the complex life of Helen Keller. She used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.    

ArtForms Gallery Workshops, 620 N. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS. 620.240.0165. ArtForms Gallery is a co-op of artists offering monthly workshops ranging from acrylic painting, watercolor, glass fusing, pottery, metalsmithing, jewelry, textiles, kids’ art and more. Call ArtForms Gallery to register for any artist’s workshop. Refunds/Cancellations: Decisions regarding refunds and cancellations are determined by the artist leading the workshop. For more information, check the Facebook page at ArtFormsGallery620/ or see www.artforms-gallery.com.

Every Tuesday (March 5, 12, 19 & 26): Art Explorations, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Join Gallery Artist Pat Glick every Tuesday afternoon for a fun time working on your own project or art. 

March 6: Woodburning Bookmark, 4-6 p.m. Workshop fee $40, due at time of registration. Class limit of four. Ages 14-up. Will draw out a design or stencil. Wood-burning tools available with a scrap piece of wood for practice. Paint pens also available. Will add a clear-coat finish. 

March 10: Fiber Sunday–Macrame, 2-4 p.m. Workshop fee $40, due at time of registration. Class limit of 10. Ages 16-up. If you have never made macrame or want to refresh your knots, join Daria Claiborne for the first Fiber Sunday.   

March 16: Spinning Wheel–Pour Painting, 2-4 p.m. Workshop fee $40, due at time of registration. Class limit of 10. Ages 16-up. Decoupage eggs for Easter. Everything you need is supplied. If you like the print on a particular napkin, bring several. Otherwise, just come to the class and you can take your choice of what is available. 

March 17: Basic Jewelry Making–Focus on Earrings, 1-3 p.m. Workshop fee $40, due at time of registration. Class limit of eight. Ages 16-up. You’ll make several pairs of earrings using different techniques. All materials provided. 

March 23: Going to the Dogs, 10 a.m.-noon. Workshop fee $40, due at time of registration. Class limit of 14. Ages 10-110. Participants will cut and stamp a pendant to add to their pet’s collar or to wear in honor of their favorite furry friend. Also learn to make two kinds of no-bake dog treats. Take home everything you make. All materials provided. 

March 30: Wood-burned Magnets, 12-2 p.m. Workshop fee $40, due at time of registration. Class limit of four. Ages 14-up. Will draw out a design or stencil. Wood-burning tools available to burn design onto wood rounds. You’ll have a scrap piece of wood for practice. Paint pens also available. Will add a clear-coat finish and magnets to the back. 

Wildcat Glades Friends Group, 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, Missouri. All programs are free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Registration is requested. To register, email [email protected] or visit our Facebook page for online registration options. Robin Standridge, executive director, [email protected], 417.708.7713 or 417.629.3434 X4540  

Various Dates in March, Ongoing Project: Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration Initiative. Wildcat Glades Nature Group, in partnership with Missouri Southern State University, continues to have work days to remove invasive species at Wildcat Park. The Restoration Plan is an ongoing project that will be carried out over the next 10 years. Workdays are held every other Thursday during the winter. If you are interested in becoming involved with the project, you can check out the group’s Facebook page or reach out to [email protected]. 

Every other Saturday at Wildcat Park: KCU Student Trail Workdays. The Kansas City University Students for a Sustainable Future organization spend every other Saturday at Wildcat Park working on the trails. These future medical professionals have worked with Wildcat Glades volunteers to remove invasive plant species from the trails, removed graffitti off various surfaces, cleaned up trash and much more. 

March 9: Yoga in Nature for Kids, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. For ages 4-up accompanied by an adult. This free class is designed to incorporate elements of fun, breathing and yoga poses specifically for kids. Must pre-register. Sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/YogainNature2024 or emailing [email protected].  

March 20: Nature Explorers: Natural Wind Mobiles, 1-3 p.m., Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be taking it breezy with a natural wind mobile craft. With locally gathered all-natural materials, your child can embrace their creativity and harness the power of the wind at this free program. Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers-WindMobiles or emailing [email protected].

March 20 & 23: Preschool Connections: Robins. March 20, 10-11 a.m., and March 23, 1-2 p.m., Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. For ages 3-7. Spring comes early this year, and the robins are loving it. Join us as we learn more about these special springtime birds, read “The Robins in Your Backyard” by Nancy Carol Williams, sing a rockin’ robin tune and build a special craft that’ll make you say “Cheep, Cheep, Cheep!” Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections-Robins or emailing [email protected]. 

Starting March 22 (various dates): Big Cat Week. For ages 8-up. The cat’s in the cradle at Wildcat Glades. This March, Wildcat Glades Nature Group is embracing its namesake for National Big Cat Week. Throughout this special week, we’ll feature programs on a variety of Missouri’s frequent felines, from big to small, spotted to striped and extinct to invasive. Details to follow; keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information. 

 

 

 Cultural Events

This content is also available at connect2culture.org/calendar.

Performances: 

March 7-9: “The Diviners,” 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m., Crowder College, 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho. A wayward preacher. A boy living in fear. A town where everyone is searching for something more. Group rates available. Tickets at crowderbookstore.com/events or 417.455.5678. Tickets: General admission $10, seniors and Crowder faculty/staff/students $8, children (ages 12 and under) $6, Crowder housing students admitted free. More information: [email protected].

March 8 & 9: “Exit Laughing,” 7:30 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.), Dream Theatre Co., 124 S. Main St., Joplin. When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? You do the most daring thing you’ve ever done. Reservations required; reserve at showtix4u.com/event-details/79857. General admission: $20. More information: [email protected].

March 9: TheaterWorksUSA’s production of “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” 2 p.m. (doors 1:30 p.m.), Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Hop on the Magic School Bus for an out-of-this-world adventure. Tickets: connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550 or at the C2C box office (Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m.). Tickets: Adults $15, children (ages 3-17) free. More information: [email protected], 417.501.5550.

March 20-24: “All Quiet on the Western Front,” 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m., Joplin Little Theatre, 3009 W. 1st St., Joplin. In October 1918, a month before the end of World War I, Paul Bäumer is shot and killed by a sniper on the western front. “All Quiet on the Western Front” chronicles Paul’s observations of life and death. For mature audiences only; adult language. Reservations encouraged; reserve tickets at joplinlittletheatre.org or by calling 417.623.3638. Tickets: Adults $18, senior citizens/students $15. More information: [email protected], 417.623.3638.

March 22: “Janet’s Planet,” 6 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.), Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Join Janet Ivey, creator of the award-winning children’s television series “Janet’s Planet,” as she explores the science of our solar system and uncovers how science, technology, engineering, art and math can create a better future. Tickets: connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550 or at the C2C box office (Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m.). Tickets: Adults $15, children (ages 3-17) free. More information: [email protected], 417.501.5550.

March 28: Merz Trio, 7 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. The virtuosic young piano trio, a Concert Artist Guild winner, brings creative programming to the finale of Pro Musica’s 2023-2024 music series. Free; donations appreciated. More information: [email protected], 417.625.1822.

EVENTS:

March 2 & 3: Women in George Washington Carver’s Life, 1 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond. Throughout Carver’s life, many women mentored and guided him along his journey to earn an education. Learn about these women, often maternal figures and spiritual mentors, and how they encouraged him to succeed. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.325.4151.

March 5: Rock Club, 5:30 p.m., Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave., Joplin. Club members listen to presentations on various rock-related topics, show off their favorite finds during a show-and-tell portion, help plan upcoming rock shows and enter to win a door prize given out at the conclusion of each meeting. No registration required. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.623.1180 X1586.

March 5: Chat & Craft (ages 18+), 6-8 p.m., Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin. Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw or paint, bring your current project and chat with others during the monthly Chat & Craft event. All crafts welcome. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.623.7953 X1030.

March 9 & 10: “Top Secret Rosies,” 1 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond. This PBS film shares a largely untold story of the women, known as the female “computers” of WWII, and technology that helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.325.4151.

March 10, 17, 24 & 31: Open Mic Comedy Night, 9 p.m. (sign up 8:30 p.m.), Blackthorn Pizza & Pub, 510 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin. Try out your latest stand-up routine or take in the acts of local comedians, all while enjoying pizza from Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Age restrictions: 18+ until 10 p.m., 21+ from 10 p.m. until close. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.540.9186.

March 12: “Whale Rider,” 7 p.m., Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin. “Whale Rider” tells the story of Pai Apirana, a 12-year-old girl who lives in a small Maori village where a male heir is supposed to inherit the title of chief. She struggles to prove her worth because her grandfather is opposed to a woman being the rightful leader. Rated PG-13. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.625.9736.

March 14: Joplin Writers’ Guild, 6 p.m., Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin. The Joplin Writers’ Guild includes a wide variety of writers—from hobbyists to professional, published writers. The group focuses on supporting each other and sharing information about the publishing and writing industries. Open to the public. Dues are $10 for the year, but anyone interested can attend their first meeting free. More information: [email protected], 417.691.0480.

[email protected], 417.623.7953 X1030.

March 16 & 17: Agricultural School on Wheels, 1 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond. Learn more about the Agricultural School on Wheels, an innovative solution to rural farm education George Washington Carver helped design. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.325.4151.

March 21: Coffee with Carver: Carver’s Agricultural Bulletins – Some Choice Wild Vegetables, 10 a.m., George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond. George Washington Carver taught impoverished, share-cropping farmers in the South to enrich their meals with nutrient-dense plants readily available. His agriculture bulletins will be on display. Following the ranger talk, park volunteer Linda will share information and recipes about wild edibles. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.325.4151.

March 21: Adult Coloring (ages 18+), 6-7:30 p.m., Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin. Unwind, create and socialize in a relaxing atmosphere. Coloring pages, colored pencils, markers and crayons provided but feel free to bring your own. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.623.7953 X1030.

March 23 & 24: Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins, 1 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond. Learn about how Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God and encouraged him to pursue his education. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.325.4151.

March 30 & 31: Film: “Becoming Helen Keller,” 1 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond. This PBS documentary revisits the complex life of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, and used her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities and people living in poverty. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.325.4151.

EXHIBITS:

Through March 16: Carthage High School Art, artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. See artwork by Carthage High School students. Free; donations appreciated. More information: [email protected], 417.358.4404.

 

Through March 16: “In The Pink” by Joplin Regional Artists Coalition, artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. “In The Pink” showcases the vast talent of this group of artists. artCentral is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. More information: [email protected].

March 16-May 4: PhotoSpiva 2024, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. PhotoSpiva 2024 delivers an exhibit of photographic excellence from artists across the country. The competition is open to all U.S. photographers and can be any type of photographic process. Free; donations appreciated. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9814.

March 16-May 10: The 25th Annual Jo Mueller Small Works Auction, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Small works measure 12”x12”, 9”x12” or 6”x6” and will be auctioned. Spiva member artists create works ranging from jewelry to collage, which they donate for auctioning. Free; donations appreciated. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9814.

 

CLASSES:

March 2: Mosaic Rocks with Stacy Heydt (ages 14+), 10 a.m.-noon, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Outdoor mosaics use a different approach than standard ones to keep them weather-safe so you can enjoy your creations for years to come. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/mosaic-rocks-with-stacy-heydt. Cost: $35. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 2: Wind Chimes with April Davis (ages 8+), 1-3 p.m., artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. Create a beaded wind chime with metal rings and blown-glass beads and disks that resonate with a serene song. Libations and hors d’oeuvres provided. All supplies provided. Registration required; register at forms.gle/gco6W5xZ6WQBAxv76. Cost: $35. More information: [email protected], 417.358.4404.

March 9: Leprechaun Gnome Painting Class (ages 8+), 1-3 p.m., artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. Juanita with Juanita’s Canvas will bring all supplies needed to create a St. Patrick’s Day gnome on a 12×14 canvas. Door prizes and refreshments. Registration required; register at forms.gle/sUfzqUJzXia2g7ff9. Cost: $35. More information: [email protected], 417.358.4404.

March 9: Still Life Drawing with Jordan Murdock-Thompson, 1-3 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Learn to see objects through shape, line, composition and shading using a variety of media. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/still-life-drawing-with-jordan-murdock-thompson. Cost: $25. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 9: Pysanky Eggs with Carolyn Trout (ages 12+), 2-5 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Learn about this Ukrainian egg decorating tradition using wax and dye, and create your own decorated eggs to display. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/pysanky-eggs-with-carolyn-trout. Cost: $40. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 10: Luck of the Irish Gnome with Denese Ward, 2-5 p.m., artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. Make your own St. Patrick’s Day gnome. All supplies provided. Registration required; register at forms.gle/ev3cFvvEHXGmNnWW6. Cost: $35.More information: [email protected], 417.358.4404.

March 15: Paint Pour and Sip with Kristen Hawkins (ages 10+), 6-8 p.m., artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. Pour wine and pour paint during this paint pouring workshop. Wine and appetizers available. All supplies provided. Registration required; register at forms.gle/M2QxeGUZP3civetWA. Cost: $45. More information: [email protected], 417.358.4404.

March 16: Family Fun Painting Class (ages 8+), 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main St., Joplin. Artists will help you create your own masterpiece featuring Impressionist paintings from artists like Van Gogh or Monet. You can also bring your own printed reference photo to paint. Ages 8+; cost includes all materials and a free ice cream cone from Caroline’s. Registration required; visit during regular business hours or call 417.553.0835 to sign up. Cost: $30. More information: [email protected], 417.553.0835.

March 16: Wheel Throwing with Christina Lorenzen & Stephanie Roy (ages 15+), 1-4 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. 7th St., Joplin. Learn about wheel throwing while making ceramic projects of your own. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/wheel-throwing-for-adults-with-christina-lorenzen-stephanie-roy. Cost: $60. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 16: Feathered Friends Fused Glass with Jane McCaulley (ages 8+), 2:30-4:30 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Learn about fused art while making a glass rooster or hen. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/feathered-friends-fused-glass-with-jane-mccaulley. Cost: $40. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 19-21: Spring Break Camp: Wheel Throwing for Kids with Christina Lorenzen (ages 6-11), 10 a.m.–noon, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Perfect for elementary kids interested in learning about ceramics. Students will get messy with wheel throwing and make multiple projects. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/spring-break-camp-wheel-throwing-for-kids-with-christina-lorenzen. Cost: $100. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 19-21: Spring Break Camp: Mixed Media & Collage Camp with Stacy Heydt (ages 6-11), noon-4 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Students will learn how to make two-dimensional art by mixing a variety of different mediums. They will take home projects each day and will create their own 11×14 abstract masterpiece. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/mixed-media-collage-camp-with-stacy-heydt. Cost: $100. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 19-21: Spring Break Camp: Wheel Throwing for Teens with Stephanie Roy (ages 12-16), 2-4 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Come prepared to get messy and create several projects—no experience necessary. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/wheel-throwing-for-teens-with-stephanie-roy. Cost: $100. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

 

March 23: Shapes & Storytelling with Kinley Young (ages 6-10), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. Using an assortment of shapes, toys and stencils, kids will choose from fables and fairy tales to create an abstract drawing that represents the story. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/product/shapes-storytelling-with-kinley-young. Cost: $25. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9813.

March 23: Felting with Stacy Heydt (ages 9+), 1-4 p.m., artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage. Work with wool and create a 3D animal starting from the core to completion. All supplies provided. Registration required; register at forms.gle/BxJp57V4JesqMVk86. Cost: $40. More information: [email protected], 417.358.4404.

RECURRING CLASSES:

artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St., Carthage, Missouri:

Thursdays Feb. 22-March 14: Rag Rug Weaving Class with Cheryl Church, 6-8 p.m. Learn the colonial way to create a rag rug using different techniques. All supplies provided. Registration required; register at forms.gle/og6XJBQafZdrDhtq5. Cost: $75. More information: 

[email protected], 417.358.4404.

 

Create N Sip Studios, 1505 W. 10th St., Joplin, Missouri: 

Wednesdays: Wine’d Down Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. Create N Sip Studios is combining the best of both worlds with the Canvas and Home Decor DIY Event. Choose the project that works for you. Prices vary depending on chosen project. Cost: $28-$58. More information: [email protected], 417.680.5434.

Saturdays: Saturday Morning Choose Your Canvas, 10 a.m. Select the painting you want to recreate and let the experienced staff at Create N Sip help you make a masterpiece. Prices vary depending on chosen project. Cost: $28-$176. More information: [email protected], 417.680.5434.

 

Dream Theatre Co., 124 S. Main St., Joplin, Missouri:

Tuesdays and Thursdays Feb. 6-May 17: The Acting Academy, 4-6 p.m. Students work with experienced instructors to adapt children’s literature into public theatrical performances and receive individualized tutoring in theatrical arts. Includes two live performances and three Third Thursday events. Tuition includes all production costs; sibling discounts available. Registration required; register at forms.gle/fRfPnULQLH5jVQ5a8. Cost: $120 per month + $25 enrollment fee. More information: [email protected].

Wednesdays and Fridays Feb. 7-May 18: The Acting Academy, 4-6 p.m. Students work with experienced instructors to adapt children’s literature into public theatrical performances and receive individualized tutoring in theatrical arts. Includes two live performances and three Third Thursday events. Tuition includes all production costs; sibling discounts available. Registration required; register at forms.gle/fRfPnULQLH5jVQ5a8. Cost: $120 per month + $25 enrollment fee. More information: [email protected].

 

Firehouse Pottery-Joplin, 112 S. Main St., Joplin, Missouri:

Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night Out (ages 18+) until 8 p.m. Gather your girls and enjoy a creative evening and free studio fees. More information: [email protected], 417.553.0671.

Fridays: Date Night until 8 p.m. Friday nights are date night 2-for-1 studio fees until 8 p.m. for all couples. More information: [email protected], 417.553.0671.

 

Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main St., Joplin, Missouri: 

Tuesdays: Beginner Watercolor Class with Barb Hicklin (ages 8+), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. An informative and fun watercolor class for beginners. Bring your own supplies. Registration required; register by calling 417.553.0835. Cost: $20. More information: [email protected], 417.553.0835.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor Come & Go, 2-5 p.m. Award-winning artist Paula Giltner teaches watercolor, oil and acrylic painting techniques and design principles. Bring any materials you have for the first lesson and learn about the materials you might need for additional lessons. Cost: $20. More information: [email protected].

 

Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin, Missouri:

Tuesdays: Creation Station (ages 6-11), 4-5:15 p.m. Children explore the galleries, enjoy fun activities and experiment with a variety of media, including painting, drawing, clay, collage, sculpture and more. Pre-registration recommended as space is limited. Register at spivaarts.org/classes. Cost: In advance $6, at the door $8. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9812.

Fridays: Memories in the Making, noon-2 p.m. This art experience is centered on the expression of creativity through painting for those dealing with memory loss. No registration required. Free. More information: [email protected], 417.621.9812.

 Health Events

Joplin, MO

Every day: Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings. Call 888.740.4568.

Every Monday: Tips for Living a Healthy Life, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., South YMCA, 3404 W. McIntosh Circle. Free; registration required. Call 417.625.2492.

Every Day: 12-Step Recovery Meetings, Alano Club, 1800 E. 30th. Call 417.623.9645.

March 8: Missouri Master Plan on Aging Meeting, 2-4 p.m., Joplin Senior Center, 2616 S. Picher Ave. Join legislators, state agency leaders, nonprofit leaders and other community partners at this town hall meeting to provide input into the state’s plan to address the needs of older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers. Open to the public, no registration required. Find more information at www.health.mo.gov/seniors/masterplanaging.

March 27: Grief Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Hospice Compassus, 2216 E. 32nd St., Ste. 201. Call 417.623.8272.

Freeman Health System 

Joplin, MO

All events are free and open to the public, unless noted; support group meetings are cancelled on days Joplin R-VIII Schools close due to inclement weather.

March 5: Espresso Yourself Breast Cancer Support Group, 5-6 p.m., Joplin Avenue Coffee Company, 506 S. Joplin Ave. Come and enjoy a coffee courtesy of Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute. Our monthly breast cancer support group enables members to share, gain helpful information and useful tips, as well as form new friendships. Enjoy listening to a special guest from time to time. RSVP to Marcella Sowell at 417.347.2662. 

March 13: Freeman Cancer Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle. Call Kelley Wheeler at 417.347.4000 for more information. 

March 16: March O’ The Kidney, 8 a.m., Northpark Mall, Joplin. Walk 1 mile in honor of dialysis patients to raise awareness, meet the needs and honor patients with chronic kidney disease. All funds raised will be used locally for those suffering from the disease. Find more information and register at freemanhealth.com/marchofthekidney or call 417.347.4624.

March 19: Freeman Bariatric Weight-loss Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Freeman Business Center Conference Rooms, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Designed to help those who have had bariatric surgery. For more information, call Janice Drake at 417.347.1266. 

March 19: Ozark Center Daytime Autism Support Group, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, 2808 S. Picher Ave. Open to people with autism, parents and caregivers. Call 417.347.7850 for more information. 

 

National Adult Literacy Action For information on NALA, call 417.782.2646, email [email protected] or go to www.joplinnala.org. NALA, 123 S. Main St., Joplin. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.-noon.

Nevada, MO

Starting March 4: Free Colon Health Screening Kits, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Are you 50 years old or older? Pick up a free take-home test kit to screen for colon cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death for men and women. Limited availability. Pick up in the NRMC Main Lobby, weekdays.      

March 9: Birth and Beyond Class, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meets at the NRMC Mezzanine Conference Room. This class covers childbirth, breastfeeding and infant care for women in their last trimester.  Includes a tour of the NRMC OB when available. $15 registration fee. Fee may be waived if cost is prohibitive. Call 417.448.3710 to register.     

March 21: NRMC Auxiliary Tupperware Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., NRMC Mezzanine Walkway. The public is invited to join hospital employees in seeing all the latest in the world of Tupperware products. Each year brings forth new colors, new designs and new products. Al money raised through this sale is used by the Auxiliary to enhance the medical services and care offered by the hospital. For more information, call 417.448.3801.     

March 26: Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic Screenings, 11 a.m.-noon, Kern Senior Center. Free health screenings are offered every fourth Tuesday of the month to residents of Rich Hill. 

Integris Baptist Regional Health Center, Grove, OK

For more information, visit www.integrisok.com/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 a.m. Second Tuesday: Nine Tribes Tower, 10-11 a.m. Third Tuesday: Miami Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Fourth Tuesday: INTEGRIS Baptist Village, 9-10 a.m.

March 5: Alzheimer’s Support Group meets first Tuesday monthly, 11 a.m., Generations fourth floor visiting room. Call 918.542.3391. 

March 12 & 26: Depression Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 2 p.m., Northeastern Tribal Health System Conference Room, 2301 Eight Tribes Trail. Call 918.675.2093.

 

Crisis Text Line Text 741741 

Free 24/7 support for those in crisis to
create a plan to stay safe and healthy.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 has been designated as the
new three-digit dialing code.

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org