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Aug. 9: Governor Matt Blunt will be at the WP Opera House for a D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Revitalization Economic Assistance for Missouri ) presentation. A reception will begin at 9:45 a.m. and the governor will speak at 10 a.m. Members of the WPHS Band will perform.
Aug. 9: Hickory Hills Jamboree will feature “Boogie Woogie Country Band” in the WPCC Theater at 7 p.m. Free area appreciation show.
Aug. 10: A dance is held each Friday at the West Plains Senior Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and admission is $3.
Aug. 10: The Yellow House will host Open Mic Night every second Friday from 7-10 p.m. Poets, musicians, storytellers—this is your time to shine. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Aug. 11 : The Second Saturday Downtown Strolls are held the second Saturday of each month April-December from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Members of the Downtown Association host free music and art exhibits.
Chris's Frame Shop will host a Middle Eastern and Lyrical Dance troupe, including belly dancers, from Springfield , photography by Bill Summers and Paintings by the WP Artist Guild.
The E-Shop will have a grand opening with prizes .
Healthy Lifestyles will host “ Spoken For,” a gospel singing group.
West Plains Music Store will feature the Lost River Blue Grass Band
Café 37 will feature country Western singer Jim Brennecke
From 4-7 p.m. OMC Foundation will serve refreshments and provide information on the Sept. 29 Walk for Autism .
Aug. 13 : The WPHS Counseling office will be on hand in the cafetorium from 5-6:30 p.m. for an informal Freshman Parent Orientation prior to the Open House, which is from 6:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 14 : Square Dancing is held every Tuesday in the WPCC at 6 p.m. The $3 cost includes lessons and refreshments.
Aug. 15: School resumes in WPR-7 district. To view the 2007-2008 calendar go to: http://www.zizzers.org/education/components/calendar/calendar.php?sectiondetailid=3&sc_id=1178554646 . To subscribe to WP R-7 News go to www.zizzers.org and click on “Site Subscriptions.”
August 15 : An Adult CPR/First Aid class will be offered at the Red Cross Office, 133 Jefferson Ave. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register on-line at www.redcross-ozarks.org or by calling the office at (417) 257-0018.
Aug. 16: “First Steps: How to Start a Small Business in Missouri ” seminar, 5:30 p.m., WPCC Redbud 1 Room. Cost $30. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the University of Missouri Extension office in West Plains. For more information or to register, call the University/Community Programs (U/CP) office, 417-255-7966.
Aug. 17 : Casey Eleson, Tron and Wonderloo will perform in concert at the Avenue Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
Aug. 17: Senior citizens' registration for Fall 2007 semester classes at MSU-WP. Contact the Registration & Records office, 417-255-7979, for more information.
Aug. 18: The George D. Hay Society will meet at the Avenue Theatre at 1 p.m. for a Hall of Honor induction ceremony and jam session . Call 256-7494 or visit http://gdhaysociety.tripod.com for details.
Aug. 18: The George D. Hay Society meets at the Harlin Museum at 1 p.m. for a business meeting and jam session . Call 256-7494 or visit http://gdhaysociety.tripod.com for details.
Aug. 18: The Beginners' Chess Club for all ages will meet from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at the WP Public Library.
Aug. 18: MSU-WP Community Programs Comedy Night will be held at the WPCC Theatre with Jimmy Brogam www.jimbroganonline.com and Royale Watkins www.royalewatkins.com . Admission is $5; $2.50 for students and seniors.
Aug. 18: Renee Wood 's After Hours Big Band will play under the trees in the Yellow House back yard. The show begins at 7:30 and admission is $8. Bring lawn chairs.
Aug. 18 : Country Music Jam Session will be held at 6 p.m. at the OMC Foundation Room, 401 Washington Ave. Free Admission. They will return to their usual 4 th Saturday schedule next month.
Aug. 20: WP Drumming Circle meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 in the YH Studio. $2.
Aug. 26: The After hours Big Band will have a dance at the WP Opera House at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5.
Aug. 27: The MDC will present “Probing in Ponds” at the regional facility at 551 Joe Jones Blvd at 6:30 p.m. Adults and accompanied children will explore pond water ecology. Contact Wendy Ziegler at 256-7161 ext 302 for details.
Aug. 28-Sept. 14: The Harlin Museum Quilt Show will be open to the public from noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. http://theharlinmuseum.blogspot.com/ . (Entries due Aug. 2 & 25.) A reception will be held from 1-4 p.m. on September 9.
Aug. 31 : Klassic Kruisers invite everyone to participate in a Cruise-In. Call 274-1344 for details.
Thursdays Sept. 6-May 8 : Preschool Story Time for 2-6 year olds will be held at the WP Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m.
Sept. 7 : Open Dance at the Yellow House from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more information call 256-2588 or e-mail waterjourneys@hotmail.com . $5 donation suggested.
Saturdays September 8-May 10: The WP Public Library will hold Story Time for 2-6 year olds from 10:30-11 a.m. Fun & Games will be held from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. for ages 7 and up.
Sept. 9: The After Hours Big Band will offer a FREE concert at the Pavilion at People's Park at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Sept. 13: Hickory Hills Jamboree will feature “ Bennett Creek Band” in WPCC Theater at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
Sept. 15: OMC Foundation Golf Tournament will be held at the WP Country Club.
Sept. 16: The After Hours Big Band will host a dance at the WP Opera House at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5.
Sept. 19: The Heart of the Ozarks Health Fair has been moved to April 2, 2008.
Sept. 21 & 22: Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association is having a FREE Fiddle Fest and Band Jam . Go to the website for more information www.heartoftheozarksbluegrass.com
Sept. 22 : The Downtown Saturday Stroll will be held the 4 th Saturday this month to accommodate special guests—the Budweiser Clydesdales! Come see these world famous horses while taking in the arts and music around the Square. More details TBA.
Sept. 28. : Klassic Kruisers invite everyone to participate in a Cruise-In . Call 274-1344 for details.
Sept. 28: The last Friday of each month the WP Public Library will host “Exploring Other Countries” from 6-7 p.m. All ages are welcome. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Families will enjoy stories, songs, games and other items of interest from the spotlighted country. September's country will be Holland .
Sept. 29: The 1 st Annual Autumn Art in the Park will be held at Galloway Park from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Artists and musicians will abound. For more information, contact Cindy Craig at 255-2787.
Oct. 7: The Harlin Museum will host a reception for the opening of the 32 nd Fall Art Show . The exhibit will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. through Oct.
Oct. 11 : Hickory Hills Jamboree will feature “ Bobby Bair and the Lost River Band” in WPCC Theater at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
Oct. 12-13 : WPHS class of 1977 will hold its 30-year reunion. For more information contact Terri at 256-5489 or 256-8971.
Oct. 13 : Ron ald Radford www.ronaldradford.com – Flamenco Guitar , sponsored by MSU-WP Community Events, will perform at the WPCC Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is $5; $2.50 for students and seniors.
Oct. 23-25: The Bryant Watershed Project and the Harlin Museum will host History Works 2007 . Details TBA.
Oct. 25 : Ozark Studies Symposium will host a free public reception and program highlighting the L. L. Broadfoot Collection at the Harlin Museum from 5-7 p.m. For more information go to: http://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/item.asp?EventID=2732 .
Oct. 26-27 : The 12 Annual Ozark Studies Symposium sponsored by the MSU-WP Community Programs will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost for both days is $25 per person. For more information call 417-255-7966 or go to http://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/item.asp?EventID=2733
Oct. 26 : The Ozark Studies Symposium will host a FREE program in the WPCC Theatre at 7 p.m.
Oct. 27: Ha Ha Tonka (formerly Amsterband) and Big Smith will be in concert at the Avenue Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is $10, $8 for students.
Nov. 10 : The Vienna Boys' Choir will perform in the WPCC at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. This is an MSU-WP Community Program and more information is available at: http://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/item.asp?EventID=2735 or 417-255-7966.
Nov. 10, 12 & 13: MDC Program will present “ Nature's Gifts” at the WP Public Library. Attendees will make fall arrangements they can take home. Contact Kelli Cook at 256-4995 or go to the library's web page at: http://www.youseemore.com/westplains/calendar.asp?cal=45&date=11/30/2007 . FREE
Nov. 11: “A Musical Salute to Veterans” will be performed by the West Plains Community Band at the WPCC Theatre at 2 p.m. The MO Vietnam War Medallion will be presented to area veterans. A reception sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliaries will follow. This is a FREE MSU-WP Community Event.
Dec. 2 : A “ Celebration of the Season ” will be performed by the MSU University Community Band of Springfield and the Ozarks Festival Chorus of WP at 3 p.m. in the WPCC Theatre. FREE
Dec. 15: The 4 th Annual Christos House Charity Ball featuring the After Hours Big Band will be held at the WP Opera House starting at 6:30. For details, call 256-3408.
Dec. 21 : Scott Shipley will be in concert at the Avenue Theatre. Details TBA.
Details for events at the West Plains Civic Center (WPCC) may be found at http://www.civiccenter.net/events.html or 417-256-8087. TBA = To Be Announced .
Contact Information and Ongoing Community Activities
Some activities may have last minute changes in their schedules. Check with sponsoring organizations before traveling long distances.
Am Vets Post 98 offers dancing or karaoke each Saturday from 7-11 p.m. Call 256-6986 for details. $4 donation at the door is for admission and free finger foods.
Am Vets Post 98 L adies A uxiliary hosts Bingo every Thursday night. Call 256-6986 for details.
The W est P lains Artist Guild meets the third Tuesday of each month. For more details contact Charlene Brooks at 417-469-5206 or e-mail: charcorman@townsqr.com .
The West Plains Parks and Recreation Department sponsors numerous athletic tournaments . Contact Jim Hawkins at 417-256-7304 or 417-256-7541 for details.
Athletic Events for Missouri State-WP are posted at: http://www.wp.missouristate.edu/Athletics.htm
A complete listing of the Lady Grizzlies athletic events is located on the team's site at: http://www.websightmaster.com/grizzly/ . Home matches are broadcast on KUPH-FM 96.9.
For information on Avenue Theater events or to book an event e-mail Terry Hampton at: twinpondsbug@yahoo.com or call 417-256-4420.
The MSU C ommunity Band meets every Monday from 6 P.M.-8 P.M. in the WPHS band room. C ontact Rocky Long at 256-6150 Ext. 215 or e-mail him at rlong@mail.wphs.k12.mo.us for details.
The West Plains Regional Bicycle Club meets the first Thursday of each month at the Yellow House at 5:30 p.m. Rides are held every Saturday at 8 a.m., Beginner rides on Wednesdays and Mountain Bike rides on Thursdays. For details contact Sandy Smith at 257-4893 or Dave Rost at 417-256-1593 or jolly@townsqr.com .
The H eart of the O zarks Blue Grass Association joins the Pickin' Circle every Tuesday at the West Plains Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. For more information on HOBA go to: http://www.heartoftheozarksbluegrass.com/ or call Dean Von Allmen at 256-8338.
The S outh C entral M issouri O zark A ssociation of the Blind meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Walnut Towers Apartments. Call 256-3954 for more information.
Community events are also listed on the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Calendar at: http://wpchamber.com/events.asp and on the West Plains Civic Center web site at: http://www.civiccenter.net/ .
The Model Airplane Club meets monthly. For more information contact Chelmer Moore at 256-3597.
Café 37 offers a monthly program on food and drink. To get on their mailing list e-mail grapevine@centurytel.net or call 417-256-3780 for details.
The O zarks C ommunity Chess Club is taking a break at this time. For information on or to show support for future activities e-mail: ngrennan@townsqr.com .
The O zarks C ommunity Choir rehearses under the direction of David Hall, dhall@mail.wphs.k12.mo.us , each Monday at the West Plains High School in Room #25 (Music Building) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come join the group and share the enjoyment of choral music.
The South C entral M issouri- N orth C entral A rkansas Civil War Roundtable meets the third Saturday of each month, usually in the community room of the West Plains Public Library from 2-4 p.m. For more information e-mail Lou Wehmer at wehmer@socket.net or call 417-469-4287, as time and place may vary on occasion.
The Disaster Response Team Volunteers meet the first Tuesday of each month in the Redbud Room of the West Plains Civic Center at 7 p.m.
The WP Drumming Circle meets every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the YH Studio, located behind the Yellow House at 215 Cleveland.
The Friends of the Garnett Library of MSU-WP meet for lunch at noon at Kellett Hall every second Friday of the month from September through May. Lunch is provided for a nominal cost of $5. Please RSVP to 255-7240.
The Pride of the Ozarks Goat Breeders meet the second Saturday of each month at Howell-Oregon Electric at 1 p.m. Call 257-1516 for details.
The Southern Belle Grandmother's Club meets the 4 th Thursday of each month at Ryan's. Lunch is at noon and the meeting is at 1 p.m.
The W est P lains Community Orchestra meets each Tuesday in the West Plains High School music room at 7 p.m. All interested musicians should call Vickie Petkovic at 256-0578.
For more information on W est P lains Council on the Arts events log on to http://www.wparts.org/ or contact Kathleen Morrissey at the WPCA office, 417-256-1813 or via e-mail: KathleenMorrissey@MissouriState.edu .
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer program provides training for individuals interested in keeping children from getting lost in the legal and social service system. More information is available online at: http://www.mocasa.net/ or by contacting Dea Daniel at the CASA office at 417-255-2100 or 417-256-6817.
The Yellow House will host Interpretative Dance from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. the first Friday of each month. For more info contact 256-2588 or waterjourneys@hotmail.com .
The Howell County Democrats meet monthly. Go to their web site for details www.howellcountydemocrats.org or contact Carol McInnis at 417-256-9171 or Terry Moore at 417-247-0033.
The Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op Building's community Room.
Free Exercise Classes for Seniors are offered to the public from 9-10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at S t. P aul L utheran C hurch. Call 256-0304 for details.
The C hurch of J esus C hrist of L atter-day S aints invites the community to use their Family History Center For information, call 417-257-9856.
The Oregon-Howell Kidfitter 4-H Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Call Sue at 867-3723 or Jim at 869-5550 for details.
The H owell C ounty F air A ssociation sponsors a Flea Market on the first weekend of each month and a mid-month event November-March. Contact 417-256-2198 or 417-256-9640 for details.
The Harlin Museum , located at 405 Worcester Street, is open from noon to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday April through October. More information is available by phone 417-256-7801 or online at: http://harlinhousemuseum.homestead.com/index.html .
The O zark Kennel Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative. Call Pat at 417-264-2349 or Kitty at 417-256-0993 for details.
The Life Line Drawing Group meets each Monday from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Yellow House Community Arts Center. Artists share the cost of live models. Contact Michelle Carlson for details at 255-2367 or mmvyn@hotmail.com .
The Master Gardeners meet the second Tuesday of every month in the OMC Foundation Office at 403 Washington Avenue at 6 p.m. For more information call Mike Jackson at 256- 6286 or Kaye Huff at 256-4775.
The Momtime group meets from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the First Baptist Church on the first Wednesday of the month September through April. All moms and caregivers are welcome to attend and hear the programs geared to childcare issues.
The West Plains Motor Speedway holds races every Saturday March through September. For details visit their website: http://www.westplains-speedway.com/
The Ozarks (West Plains) Chapter of the MO Master Naturalist offers many opportunities. Details: http://www.watersheds.org/naturalist/index.htm#training .
For information on the Ozark Native Plant Society, which meets the 3 rd Tuesday of each month, contact Betty Queen at 257-7544 or Melanie at 255-9561.
New Neighbors Howell County Program will visit new residents in Howell County with small gifts and discounts from local businesses. For more information contact Jem Duffin at jjduffin@wpcs.net or 417- 257-0977 .
For information on Pioneer Saddle Club Events
For information on the Radio-Control Airplane Club phone 417-256-3597.
The Howell County Amateur Radio Club and the Howell Co R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative at 7 p.m. Call 417-257-1217 for details.
Howell County Red Cross Volunteers meet at 133 N. Jefferson on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The Calico Cabin Sew-ciety meets the third Tuesday of the month in room 112 of the First Baptist Church. For details call Jean at 256-2056 or Dianne at 257-1407.
The West Plains Soccer Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at All Saints Episcopal Church (across from the Civic Center) at 6:00 p.m. All members of the community are welcome to attend. For more information contact Moiria Seiber at 417- 257-2338 or at rdrnr@townsqr.com .
Western Square Dance Lessons are offered from 7 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday at the West Plains Civic center. Call Ray at 256-2080 or Mary at 284-7141 for details.
Events sponsored by Missouri State-WP are held at the West Plains Civic Center unless otherwise noted. For more information call 417-255-7966 or visit their web site at: http://www.wp.missouristate.edu/UCP/
For information on the West Plains Public Library (750 W. Broadway) call 417-256-4775 or visit http://www.westplains.net/library.asp . See info on Friends of the Library meetings, Children's programs and other opportunities.
The West Plains R-7 School District 's website is located at: http://wphs.k12.mo.us/
GED/Adult Education Classes are offered free of charge at the Adult Learning Center, 613 West First Street, West Plains. Call 256-7788 for details.
The West Plains Senior Center on East Main Street offers classes in sewing, crafts, games and dancing. Contact Sharon Friend at 417-256-4055 for details.
The West Plains Welcome Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. For details call 1-877-325-2343.
Details of Yellow House events are available online at: www.yellowhousearts.org or by e-mail: yellowhouse@yellowhousearts.org or by phone: 417/256-2433.
Free Yoga lessons are offered at the WP Civic Center every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Support and Health Related Groups:
AlAnon call 257-8832 or Wanda at 255-9465 for directions.
Alcoholics Anonymous call 417-256-8988.
AIDS Project of the Ozarks call 1-800-743-5767.
The Alzheimer's Support Group , sponsored by Riverways Home, meets the 4 th Tuesday of each month. F or more information call 417-255-2965.
Christos House Domestic Abuse offers support groups for women and children and parenting classes. Call 1-800-611-5853.
Judevine Family Connections meets the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at 1314 Webster.
MADD: The Howell County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets the second Thursday of every other month. Call 255-8517 for details.
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Support Group for family and friends of the mentally ill meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at The Yellow House, 209 W. Cleveland, West Plains, from 5:30--7:00 PM.
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday. For more information call 257-9664.
Ozarks Medical Center offers a number of health related activities and support groups. For more information call 256-9111 and ask for your area of interest.
Weight Watchers call Debbie Bridges at 256-7589 or 1-888-3florine.
Civic Organizations:
WP Jaycees meet the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Days Inn Motel restaurant at 7 p.m.
WP Noon Rotary Club meets each Tuesday at noon at the Civic Center.
WP Kiwanis Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Ryan's.
WP Sunrise Rotary meets each Thursday at the West Plains Country Club at 7 a.m.
WP Optimist Club meets each Thursday at noon at Ryan's.
BPW meets the 4 th Monday of each month at noon at Cornucopia.
West Plains Chamber of Commerce meets the 1 st Thursday of each month at the Magnolia Room of the Civic Center .
WP Lions Club meets each Thursday at Ryan's at 6:30 p.m.
WP Car Club meets the 1 st Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Call 256-5617 or 256-0094 for locations. Cruise-ins are held the first Friday of the month.
Southern Missouri Home Builders meet the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Call 256-2422 for location.
NARFE meets the 4 th Tuesday at noon at Ryans.
O.E.S. West Plains Chapter No. 193 meets the second and fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Temple at 7:30 p.m.
South Central Retired Teachers Association meets the second Thursday of each month at Ryan's at 11 a.m.
S.N.A.P. meets the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at Howell-Oregon Electric at 6 p.m.
VFW Post 1828 and Auxiliary meet the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Call 256-3318 or e-mail QM1828VFW@v409.cotse.net .
The West Plains Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #263 meets the 1 st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., call Tom Caldwell at 257-0443 for details.
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