American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
6/26/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1338 East Fairview Avenue
6/26/2023: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1338 East Fairview Avenue
Nature Friendship Thursday • July 6 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Joplin Public Library Ages: 5 and older Come explore friendships in nature at the Joplin Public Library with Shoal Creek MDC staff. With the help of live animals, learn about how a tree can be a restaurant, how a river becomes a home, and […]
Quail have become symbolic of Missouri’s outdoors, which is why this plump brownish bird with attractive flecks of white and black and its familiar “bob-white” call has been designated as Missouri’s State Game Bird. People can paint a picture of this popular bird in the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Nature Art: Missouri […]
Mastering shooting sports will help you gain better knowledge of shotgun ballistics and may also increase your chances of success on future hunting trips. People can learn more about the shooting sports of trap, skeet, and 5-stand sporting clays July 8 at a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Learning to Shoot: Shotgun Shooting […]
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of […]
Bright Futures - Carthage is having the annual “Garage Free”! Located at 800 Grant (on the corner of Grant and Chestnut). This is not a sale, we don’t want to sell anything. If community members need something and we have it – they can pick it up. Bright Futures will have lots of clothes, shoes, […]
Bright Futures - Carthage is having the annual “Garage Free”! Located at 800 Grant (on the corner of Grant and Chestnut). This is not a sale, we don’t want to sell anything. If community members need something and we have it – they can pick it up. Bright Futures will have lots of clothes, shoes, […]
Bright Futures - Carthage is having the annual “Garage Free”! Located at 800 Grant (on the corner of Grant and Chestnut). This is not a sale, we don’t want to sell anything. If community members need something and we have it – they can pick it up. Bright Futures will have lots of clothes, shoes, […]
Bright Futures - Carthage is having the annual “Garage Free”! Located at 800 Grant (on the corner of Grant and Chestnut). This is not a sale, we don’t want to sell anything. If community members need something and we have it – they can pick it up. Bright Futures will have lots of clothes, shoes, […]
Bright Futures - Carthage is having the annual “Garage Free”! Located at 800 Grant (on the corner of Grant and Chestnut). This is not a sale, we don’t want to sell anything. If community members need something and we have it – they can pick it up. Bright Futures will have lots of clothes, shoes, […]
Bright Futures - Carthage is having the annual “Garage Free”! Located at 800 Grant (on the corner of Grant and Chestnut). This is not a sale, we don’t want to sell anything. If community members need something and we have it – they can pick it up. Bright Futures will have lots of clothes, shoes, […]
CWEP is hosting an old-fashioned ice cream social on Thursday, July 13th in Carthage Central Park from 6pm-8pm. Every person who attends and shows their physical bill stuffer, email, or the Facebook event invitation, will receive a free cup of vanilla ice cream that they can dress up at the toppings bar provided. Along with […]
Let’s Go Camping Friday • July 14 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Required Ages: 3 -7 years old It’s so much fun to take a summer camping trip! Join us at our Shoal Creek “campsite” (classroom) to talk about fun camping activities, some outdoor safety tips and learn about some of the amazing critters […]
Creek Crawl Tuesday • July 18 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Required Ages: Recommend 7 and up A cool, clear Missouri stream or creek is a great place to spend a warm summer day. Each stream is full of life; some can be seen swimming by while others stay hidden. Join us as we […]
Water Festival Saturday • July 22 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wildcat Park Join us for this partnership event with the Wildcat Glades Nature Group at Wildcat Park for a day of water fun. Take a dip in Shoal Creek in your cardboard boat, cheer your duck on to victory during the duck race, and […]
Carthage School District is excited to announce our upcoming annual Hiring Event, taking place on July 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and July 27th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Carthage Intermediate Center. This event presents a golden opportunity for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team and make a positive […]
Did you know that armadillos can float to swim across rivers or sink and walk along the bottom? Did you know that opossums are immune to snake venom? Did you know that some bugs live underground for 17 years? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites everyone to learn more about these and other strange-but-true […]
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, needs blood donors to help ensure a strong summer blood supply to help avoid typical summer blood shortages for local use. As a sweet, summer treat, successful donors will receive a voucher for […]
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes on July 27 at virtual and in-person programs put on by the […]
Snakes are among Missouri’s most misunderstood animals. That’s unfortunate because underneath a snake’s frightful reputation is an animal that performs valuable pest-control services for humans and, with the exception of a few venomous species, is relatively harmless. People can learn more about snakes on July 27 at virtual and in-person programs put on by the […]
Nature Board Games Day Friday • July 28 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NO Registration Required Ages: All Ages Why not combine two passions and join us to play nature-themed board games. Whether a beginner or avid player of tabletop games, we will have a variety to play for all skill levels and ages. Stop […]
CARTHAGE, Mo. — We are excited to announce that Carthage Junior High School's show choirs will be holding their highly anticipated Car Wash Fundraiser on Friday, July 28, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The event is scheduled from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and will take place at the Fairview Christian Church, conveniently located […]
Saturday, July 29, 2023 in downtown Carthage 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Island Vibes Pop-Up Vendors Kids Activities and More! Brought to you by Vision Carthage
Today’s archery enthusiast has many options when it comes to equipment. Whether you’re a bow hunter or a recreational target shooter, knowing what type of bow you need to buy and how to keep your equipment in good working order is a key to successful shooting. People who are interested in learning more about bow […]
Fritillary butterflies are an important and eye-catching part of Missouri’s outdoor world. People can learn more about fritillary butterflies found in Missouri and how everyone can help with butterfly conservation efforts at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Making Friends with Fritillaries.” This free online program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on […]
Poor forage stands carried over from last year’s drought, lower hay yields, less fertilizer used and a drought again for 2023 has created major uncertainty in the Missouri beef industry. These challenges will affect livestock producers who are preparing to feed cattle this winter with little forage and hay on hand. The Lawrence and Christian […]
Crocheting an animal is an artistic and enjoyable way to learn more about it. People can combine their creative skills with education at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Birds: Waterfowl Chat and Crochet.” This program will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 5 at MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, which is located at 201 […]