The Pierce City Friends of the Library will hold a Designer Purse Silent Auction featuring handbags from brands like Dooney & Bourke and Michael Kors, each containing a mystery gift card. The auction kicks off at the SomePlace Nice Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 2 (9131 Wallaby Rd) and will close on Dec. 14 (5 pm) at the Pierce City […]
Christmas Organ Review Concert Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 3 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Church, 115 W. Chestnut Carthage 100 year old Austin Pipe Organ Family Friendly - Free Admittance Joplin Area Organists
Monday, December 2, 2024 He's Not My Grandfather (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom OGS member Bob Shewmake will tell the tale of researching his great grandfather John Hill born in 1869 Butler County, Missouri. But DNA was to unravel all his research pointing to […]
Adding an outdoors flair to decorations is a good way to personalize and beautify the holiday season. People who would like to learn more about incorporating nature into their holiday decorations should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation Families: Natural Holiday Craft” a free virtual event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on […]
The MSSU Choral Society's annual holiday concert will take place Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m., First Community Church, 2007 East 15th St in Joplin, Mo. Celebrate the holiday season through song! The MSSU Choral Society, conducted by Melissa Belk, is an area-wide, mixed choir that offers fellowship and fun for those who are passionate about […]
The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschoolers and their families to a story hour on Tuesday, December 10th at 10 a.m. This free program is held indoors in collaboration with Carl Junction Parents as Teachers. The topic is backyard birds! A park ranger will read a story exploring George Washington Carver’s curiosity about […]
If you have a live Christmas tree this year, think about using it for wildlife habitat instead of simply throwing it away. People who want information on how they can use their live Christmas trees for wildlife habitat when the holiday season is finished should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation […]
Grace Episcopal Church is hosting a Community Christmas Carols program on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. This program is intended to bring together area musicians who rarely get the opportunity to perform together. Members of the community, church musicians, music educators and students are invited to join in singing familiar Christmas Carols […]
Knowing how to score a set of antlers can make a memorable hunt even more meaningful. Even if a set of antlers does not break a record (which it probably won’t), antler scoring gives deer and elk hunters and their family members another way to remember a special hunting trip. People interested in learning how […]
The annual Holiday Open House at George Washington Carver National Monument is set for Saturday, December 14th from 1-3 p.m. Bring the entire family to this free event! Stop by to meet park staff and volunteers and enjoy the festive atmosphere, with seasonal refreshments, and live music. A special exhibit of George Washington Carver’s original, handmade […]
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 OGS Programs – Year-in-Review: What did we learn? - Annual Christmas Party (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom OGS members share their discoveries by using methodologies or resources discussed in the year's programs or conference. Bring goodies to share for […]
