Tuesday
JOPLIN: Gamblers 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 an American Indian 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.
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.
JOPLIN: Movie Night at the Library, 6 p.m., showing a classic Bogart and Bacall movie, bring snacks, free showing. Details: (417) 623-7953.
WEBB CITY: Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., King Jack Park. Cooking for a Cause by the Exchange Club to benefit Healing the Family, an organization that counsels abuse victims. 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.
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 may bring their own knitting needles and knit bookmarks. Yarn is provided. Details: (417) 623-7953.
JOPLIN: Surviving Spouses meeting, 6 p.m., Redwood Gardens Community Room, 1501 Rex Ave. 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.
JOPLIN: Tales for 2’s and 3’s, 9:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library. For children ages 2 to 3.
JOPLIN: Make-it-Take-it Family Crafts, 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Kids younger than 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
NEOSHO: Third Thursday book discussion, 1 p.m., Neosho/Newton County Library, 201 W. Spring St. The topic will be “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson, Details: (417) 451-4231.
WEBB CITY: Bluegrass in the Park, 7 to 9 p.m., Memorial Park, 415 W. Daugherty Road, next to the Webb City Senior Center. Bring lawn chairs, free admission.
Friday
ALTAMONT, KAN.: Fun Night, 7 p.m., Saddle Club Arena, entry fee is $5 to participate in poles, barrels and flags, $5 one-time-per-contestant-nomination fee for year-end awards, a two-year-old gelding will be given to the top youth overall point winner of the series. Details: (620) 423-4483, (620) 820-4350 or (620) 423-7245.
CARTHAGE: American Heart Association health-care provider class, 8 a.m., McCune-Brooks Hospital, cost is $35 and includes program materials, certified instructor and MBH face shield. Participants must pre-register with fee and obtain book prior to class. Details: (417) 359-2432.
CARTHAGE: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” doors open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $19 for seniors over 55, and groups of 10 or more, $17 for youths under 16 and free for children under 5. Reservations required. Details: (417) 358-9665, (417) 358-7268, or e-mail your reservations to bbell@ecarthage.com.
CARTHAGE: Tanksley & Dow and Now & Then Bluegrass Band, 7:30 p.m., The Woodshed, on the square. $5. Now & Then, from Springfield, will feature Rachel Mayonovic, Missouri fiddle champion. Details: (417) 358-1250 or 358-7426.
JOPLIN: Midnight Magic Harry Potter release party, 10 p.m., B. Dalton Bookseller, Northpark Mall, costume contest, prizes to first 100 guests, trivia, door prizes, book will go on sale at midnight. Details: (417) 781-2121.
JOPLIN: Surviving Spouses game night, 6 p.m., SMB Community Room, Seventh Street and Duquesne Road, bring games and finger food. Details: (417) 781-0779 or (417) 673-4666.
JOPLIN: Acting for stage and commercials, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., Joplin Performing Arts Centre, for ages 7 to 12. Details: (417) 206-0059.
JOPLIN: Spanish/English story hour, 10:30 a.m., Joplin Public Library, 2-5 years.
JOPLIN: “Cricket County Academy,” dinner-theater performance, 6:30 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre, 1318 W. 26th St.; the performance and a silent auction are fund-raisers for the theatre, tickets $15 or $100 for a table of eight seats. Details: (417) 624-1982.
NEOSHO: Introductory tango class, 7 p.m., YMCA, free, partner is not required. Details: (417) 455-9999.
NEOSHO: Cinema in the Park, movie begins at dark, Big Spring Park, showing “Ed.” Details: (417) 451-1925.
WEBB CITY: Farmers’ market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street entrance to King Jack Park. Details: (417) 673-5866.
Saturday
CARTHAGE: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” doors open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $19 for seniors over 55, and groups of 10 or more, $17 for youths under 16 and free for children under 5. Reservations required. Details: (417) 358-9665, (417) 358-7268, or e-mail your reservations to bbell@ecarthage.com.
JOPLIN: Christian mental health support group, 1:30 p.m., Joplin Public Library, Third and Main St. Details: (417) 626-7152 or comhc.group@yahoo.com.
JOPLIN: Clay sculpture, 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, part one of a two-part class to be continued July 28. Details: (417) 623-0183.
Sunday
CARTHAGE: Open house, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Powers Museum, 1617 W. Oak St. Details: (417) 358-2667.
CARTHAGE: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” doors open at 12:30 p.m., dinner served at 1 p.m., and performance begins at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $19 for seniors over 55 and groups of 10 or more, $17 for youth under 16, and free for children under 5. Reservations required. Details: (417) 358-9665, (417) 358-7268, or e-mail your reservations to bbell@ecarthage.com.
CARTHAGE: Barton-Jasper County Collectors’ Association’s 22nd annual summer Coin, Stamp, Postcards, Sportscard and Collectibles Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carthage Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison Ave. Admission is free. Details: Brad Potter, (417) 682-2678, after 6:30 p.m.
JOPLIN: Surviving Spouses luncheon, 1 p.m., Redwood Gardens Community Room, 1501 Rex Ave. Bring covered dish and table service. Details: (417) 781-0779 or (417) 673-4666.
Monday
CARTHAGE: Story Vessels Clay Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., artCentral, 1110 E. 13th St. Cost is $25 and includes all materials. Registration and pre-payment required. Class size limited to eight, for youth ages 8 to 14. Details: (417) 358-4404.
CARTHAGE: Magic Mobiles and Photography, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., artCentral, 1110 E. 13th St. Cost is $25 and includes all materials. Registration and pre-payment required. Class size limited to 15, for youth ages 8 to 14. Details: (417) 358-4404.
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: Family story time, 6 p.m., Joplin Public Library. For infants to age 5.
JOPLIN: Benefit pizza buffet, 5 to 8 p.m., Pizza Inn, 3011 Main St. Members of Kirsten’s Angels Relay for Life Team will work for tips and a portion of the night’s receipts to donate to the American Cancer Society.
