Thursday and beyond

July 11, 2007 06:00 pm

— Thursday
CARTHAGE: Jasper County Youth Fair, 8:30 a.m. steer show, noon sheep show and free screening in the McCune-Brooks wellness tent, 6 p.m. swine show, 7 p.m. 15th annual watermelon feed, Carthage Municipal Park. Details: (417) 358-2158.
CARTHAGE: TOPS meeting, 9:45 a.m., Ulmer Community Center, 1208 S. Garrison Ave. Details: (417) 673-3989.
CARTHAGE: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 796 S. Stone Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 for adults; $19 for seniors over 55 and groups of 10 or more; $17 for youths under 16; free for children under 5. Reservations are required. Details: (417) 358-9665, (417) 358-7268 or bbell@ecarthage.com.
JOPLIN: Tales for 2s and 3s, 9:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. The program is for 2- and 3-year-olds. Details: (417) 623-2184.
JOPLIN: Tales for 4s and 5s, 10:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. The program is for 4- and 5-year-olds. Details: (417) 623-2184.
JOPLIN: Build a Better Brush class, 10 a.m. to noon, Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. The class is for children 8 to 12. The cost is $30. Pre-registration is required. Details: (417) 623-0183.
JOPLIN: Sketchbook drawing, 1 to 3 p.m., Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. The class is for children 10 to 13. Participants are to bring a 9-by-12 sketchbook. The cost is $30. Pre-registration is required. Details: (417) 623-0183.
JOPLIN: Dog Day Afternoons, 4 p.m., Joplin Public Library. The program is for children who can read independently.
JOPLIN: “In Stitches,” 4:30 to 6 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Teens may provide knitting needles and knit bookmarks. Yarn is provided. Details: (417) 623-7953.
JOPLIN: Make-it-Take-it Family Crafts, 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Those under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
JOPLIN: Acting on camera for teens, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Joplin Performing Arts Centre, 1501 S. Pearl Ave. Details: (417) 206-0059.
JOPLIN: Genealogy Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., 306 S. Wall Ave. The program will be on the Jasper County Cemetery Preservation Project. Open to the public. Details: (417) 624-3125.
MIAMI, OKLA.: “The Music Man,” 7 p.m., Coleman Theatre, 103 N. Main St. Tickets: $25 for premium seating; $10 for adult general admission; $5 for students 18 and under. Details: (918) 540-2425.

Friday
CARTHAGE: Jasper County Youth Fair, 8 a.m. dairy show, noon celebrity milking contest and free screening at McCune-Brooks wellness tent, 5 to 7 p.m. barbecue, 7 p.m. market animal sale and exhibitors dance, Carthage Municipal Park. Details: (417) 358-2158.
CARTHAGE: “The Back Forty,” artist’s reception, 6 p.m., Hyde House, presented by artCentral. Rural oil paintings by Wisconsin artist Cathy Martin will be displayed until Aug. 5, open to the public. Details: (417) 358-4404.
CARTHAGE: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 796 S. Stone Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 for adults; $19 for seniors over 55 and groups of 10 or more; $17 for youths under 16; free for children under 5. Reservations are required. Details: (417) 358-9665, (417) 358-7268 or bbell@ecarthage.com.
JOPLIN: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., American Legion, 413 Schifferdecker Ave. The Bob Russell Band will perform. $3.50 per person. Details: (417) 781-8107.
JOPLIN: Safe Kids car seat check, 1 to 5 p.m., Roper Pontiac, 808 Illinois Ave. Call for an appointment. Details: (417) 782-9899.
JOPLIN: Acting for stage and commercials, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., Joplin Performing Arts Centre, 1501 S. Pearl Ave. For ages 7 to 12. Details: (417) 206-0059.
JOPLIN: 55+ Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 501 W. Fourth St. Entertainment will be by Sweet Adelines. Cost of the catered luncheon is $5. Details and reservations: (417) 623-2796.
NEOSHO: Tractor pull, 7:30 p.m., Ozark Saddle Club Arena, next to the Newton County Fair Grounds. Admission is $8 for adults, $2 for kids 6 to 13, under 6 is free. Details: Norman Drake, (417) 776-3014 or (417) 825-0154.
NEOSHO: Missouri Department of Conservation program, 1 p.m., Neosho/Newton County Library. Free and open to the public.
WEBB CITY: Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., King Jack Park, Center Creek Bluegrass will play, fish-fry lunch for $6. Details: (417) 673-5866.

Saturday
CARTHAGE: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 796 S. Stone Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 for adults; $19 for seniors over 55 and groups of 10 or more; $17 for youths under 16; free for children under 5. Reservations are required. Details: (417) 358-9665, (417) 358-7268 or bbell@ecarthage.com.
JOPLIN: Children’s Miracle Network Wash-a-thon, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., In & Out Carwash, Seventh Street and Range Line Road. All proceeds will benefit CMN. A $20 mall gift card will be given away every hour. Details: (417) 781-2121.
JOPLIN: Papier mache class, 1 to 3 p.m., Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. For kids ages 11 and up. Cost is $30, pre-registration required. Details: (417) 623-0183.
JOPLIN: Family story time, 10:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. For infants to age 5.
JOPLIN: Christian Mental Health support group, 1:30 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Details: (417) 626-7152 or comhc.group@yahoo.com.
JOPLIN: Benefit underwater treasure hunt and silent auction, 1 p.m., Beaver Lake dam site pavilion. Sponsored by Calypso — The Dive Shop of Joplin, 1840 N. Range Line Road. Open to all area certified scuba divers, bring own equipment and scuba certification card. Entry fee is $25 in advance or $35 on the day of the event. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. Details: 624-0900.
NEOSHO: Tractor pull, 7:30 p.m., Ozark Saddle Club Arena, next to the Newton County Fair Grounds. Admission is $8 for adults, $2 for kids 6 to 13, under 6 is free. Details: Norman Drake, (417) 776-3014 or (417) 825-0154.
WEBB CITY: Friends of the Webb City Public Library fund-raiser, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Webb City Farmers Market, King Jack Park. Sno-cone sales will benefit the Webb City library.
WEBB CITY: Route 66 Cruise Night, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Main Street at Bradbury Bishop Deli. Featuring DJ’s Tom Moore and Chris Byler. Special guest Dean Walker, the inspiration for the character Mater in the movie “Cars”, will be on hand to sign autographs. Details: (417) 673-4047.
WEBB CITY: Second Saturday Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., King Jack Park. The Millers will play bluegrass and gospel music. Details: (417) 483-8139.

Sunday
CARTHAGE: Second annual bike and car show, 4 to 7 p.m., Carthage First Nazarene, 2000 Grand Ave. The event will include free food, music and prizes. Details: Dustin Ledford, (417) 358-4265.
JOPLIN: Friendship Doll Club birthday party, 2 to 4 p.m., Joplin Senior Center, 22nd Street and Jackson Avenue. Visitors welcome.

Monday
JOPLIN: Acting for the camera for adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Joplin Performing Arts Centre, 1501 S. Pearl Ave. Details: (417) 206-0059.
JOPLIN: Joplin Area Singles, 6:30 p.m., Woody’s Smokehouse, Stone’s Corner. Details: (417) 439-5996 or (417) 624-2717.
JOPLIN: Case of the Mysterious Case, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
JOPLIN: Book-signing, noon to 4 p.m., Hastings Bookstore, 526 S. Range Line Road. Terrye Robins is the author of “Trouble in Paradise.” Details: (417) 659-9828.
MIAMI: Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Miami Senior Center. Music by the Bob Russell Band. Details: (918) 540-0533.

Tuesday
JOPLIN: Gambler’s Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Villa Heights Christian Church, 2650 E. Seventh St. Details: (417) 529-6139.
JOPLIN: “You Never Know” teen program, 3 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Teens will participate in a murder mystery in the large meeting room. Details: (417) 623-7953.
JOPLIN: Make a Native American rainstick, 10 a.m. to noon, Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. For kids ages 8 to 12. Cost is $30, pre-registration required. Details: (417) 623-0183.
JOPLIN: “In the Act” summer camp, 1 to 5 p.m., Joplin Performing Arts Centre, 1501 S. Pearl Ave., Runs through Saturday, July 21. Covers on-camera classes, stage techniques and vocal performances. Cost is $130 plus $10 for materials; class size is limited. Details: (417) 624-7151, (417) 291-1414, (417) 206-0059 or JPAC@cableone.net.
JOPLIN: Baby Bookworms, 9:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. For infants up to 23 months.
JOPLIN: Acting for the stage for teens, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Joplin Performing Arts Centre, 1501 S. Pearl Ave. Details: (417) 206-0059.
WEBB CITY: Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., King Jack Park. Details: (417) 673-5866.

Wednesday
CARTHAGE: Story hour, 11 a.m., Powers Museum, 1717 W. Oak St. Focus will be Robert Williams Wood’s nature analogues on flowers, birds and other animals. Details: (417) 358-2667.
JOPLIN: Watercolor still life, 10 a.m. to noon, Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. For kids ages 9 to 12, cost is $30, pre-registration required. Details: (417) 623-0183.
JOPLIN: Painted ceramic tiles, 1 to 3 p.m., Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. For kids ages 10 through teen, cost is $30, pre-registration required. Details: (417) 623-0183.
JOPLIN: Tales for 4’s and 5’s, 10:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. For ages 4 to 5.
JOPLIN: Tales for 2’s and 3’s, 9:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. For ages 2 to 3.
JOPLIN: Divorce Recovery Workshop, 6 p.m., Forest Park Baptist Church, 725 S. Highview Ave., Room 330. Details: (417) 623-4606.
WEBB CITY: Medical blood screening, must make an appointment, Price Cutter Pharmacy. Call for prices and screening information. Details: (417) 673-6301.