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.

Thursday

CARTHAGE: TOPS meeting, 9:45 a.m., Ulmer Community Center, 1208 S. Garrison Ave. Details: (417) 673-3989.

JOPLIN: Sketchbook drawing, 1 to 3 p.m., Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. For kids ages 10 to 13. Cost is $30, pre-registration required. Details: (417) 623-0183.

JOPLIN: Colorful tropical fish mixed media class, 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: “In Stitches,” 4:30 to 6 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Teens can bring their own knitting needles and knit bookmarks. Yarn is provided. Details: (417) 623-7953.

JOPLIN: Surviving Spouses meeting, 6 p.m., Cunningham Park gazebo, 26th Street and Maiden Lane. Details: (417) 781-0779 or (417) 673-4666.

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: Tales for 4’s and 5’s, 10:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. For children ages 4 to 5.