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
CARTHAGE: Heartland Concert Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Carthage Junior High School. The band is open to all musicians. Details: (417) 649-6159.
JOPLIN: Joplin Area Singles, 6:30 p.m., Woody’s Smokehouse, U.S. 171 and North Main Street.
NEOSHO: Special program, 10 a.m., Neosho/Newton County Library, 201 W. Spring St. The program will feature service animals from the Joplin Independent Living Center. Details: (417) 451-4231.
NEOSHO: Teen craft club, 1 p.m., Neosho/Newton County Library, 201 W. Spring St. Details: (417) 451-4231.
Tuesday
JOPLIN: Open house, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 315 Black Cat Road. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Items are discounted to raise funds for future construction. Details: (417) 782-6533.
NEOSHO: Game day, 1 to 5 p.m., Neosho/Newton County Library, 201 W. Spring St. Details: (417) 451-4231.
Wednesday
JOPLIN: Beginning couple-dance lessons, 6 p.m., Joplin Square Dance Center, 1801 W. Second St. The lesson will cover salsa dancing. Cost: $8 per couple. Details: (417) 673-8156.
Thursday
CARTHAGE: Family dinner, noon to 1:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Seventh and Main streets. Dinner, sponsored by the Carthage Crisis Center, includes ham and all the trimmings. Delivery is available for those who call by Dec. 24. Details or to volunteer: (417) 358-3533.
