Friday

ANDERSON: Country and bluegrass music show, dinner at 6:30, show at 7 p.m., Bethpage Community Building. All singers and musicians are welcome. This is the final show of the season. Details: (417) 624-7580.

CARTHAGE: Take Off Pounds Sensibly holiday extravaganza, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ulmer Community Room, 1208 S. Garrison Ave. The event will include crafts and baked goods. Details (417) 358-5870.

JOPLIN: Surviving Spouses game night, 6 p.m., SMB Community Room, Seventh Street and Duquesne Road. Participants are to provide games and finger foods. Details: (417) 673-4666.

JOPLIN: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Joplin Shrine Club, 1040 S. Joplin Ave. The Bob Russell Band will perform. Doors open at 5 p.m. Concessions are available. Admission: $4. Details: (417) 782-6116.

PINEVILLE: Third Friday dinner, 4:30 p.m., VFW Post No. 392, Highway 71 and Route W. Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children.

WEBB CITY: Winter market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., King Jack Park. Details: (417) 637-2991.

Saturday

CARTHAGE: Take Off Pounds Sensibly holiday extravaganza, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ulmer Community Room, 1208 S. Garrison Ave. The event will include crafts and baked goods. Details (417) 358-5870.

GALENA, KAN.: Open house and caroling, 5 to 7 p.m., Southeast Kansas Nature Center, Schermerhorn Park. The event includes caroling in the park and hot chocolate. Details: (417) 439-3234.

JOPLIN: Sarah Dunn and Sundown, 7 p.m., VFW Post No. 534, Main Street and Veterans Way. Admission: $6 per individual; $10 per couple; $3 for children younger than 10. Details: (417) 623-9598 after 2 p.m.

Sunday

JOPLIN: Four States Gospel Choir rehearsal, 3 p.m., Bayberry Square, Suite 201, 110 N. Range Line Road. People of all faiths are welcome. Details: (417) 781-7272.

WEBB CITY: “Let There Be Light,” 6 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 300 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The program will feature the Emmanuel Baptist choir. Admission is free. Details: (417) 673-2645.

Monday