JOPLIN, Mo. —
ARTISTIC
CARTHAGE: Midwest Gathering of the Artists, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison. Show and sale features the work of more than 30 artists. Details: 417-358-7163.
JOPLIN: Melted Masterpieces, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall. Participants 9 and older will melt crayons for art projects. Cost: $15. Details: 417-623-0183.
JOPLIN: Creation Station, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Spiva Center for the Arts, Third and Wall. An after-school program for students 6 to 12 years old. Cost: $5. Details: 417-623-0183.
EVENTS
JOPLIN: Thailand reading event, 1 p.m. today, Phelps Theatre, MSSU campus. Faculty members will offer readings from “National Epic of the Ramakien.” Details: 417-625-9777.
NEOSHO: Patriot Parade, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, downtown Neosho. The parade is held in honor of military, veterans and emergency services personnel. Sponsored by Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce and Neosho Exchange Club. Details: 417-451-1925.
FUNDRAISERS
CARTHAGE: Benefit auction for Scotty Posey, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Victory Baptist Church, 9871 County Lane 117. Event includes children’s activities, auction and music by Sarah and the Frosty Mountain Boys. Proceeds go to the family of Posey, who has muscular dystrophy. Details: 417-359-6355.
Hobbies
JOPLIN: PC Chess Club, 6 to 10 p.m. today, Hardee’s, 1641 W. Seventh St. The club offers classes, lectures, training and workshops for children and adults. Details: joplinchessclub@ yahoo.com.
MUSIC
CARTHAGE: Heartland Concert Band rehearsal, 7 p.m. Monday, Carthage Middle School. The band is open to area musicians. Details: 417-649-6159.
OUTSIDE
GALENA, KAN.: Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Seventh and Main streets. Farmers, gardeners and crafters are welcome. Details: 417-438-6396 or 417-529-3191.
JOPLIN: Dogwood Trailblazers Walking Club, 5:30 p.m. today, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 2423 W. 26th St. Details: 417-781-4474 or 417-624-0133.
JOPLIN: Farmers market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Seventh Street and Joplin Avenue. Details: 417-625-4750.
JOPLIN: Rollin’ Down the River, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. A float trip for ages 8 and older will be offered. $15 for members. Details: 417-782-6287.
WEBB CITY: Farmers market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, King Jack Park. Details: 417-483-8139.
READING
JOPLIN: Tales for 2s and 3s, 9:30 a.m. today and Wednesday, Joplin Public Library. The program includes stories, songs and rhymes. Details: 417-623-2184.
JOPLIN: Fun for 4s and 5s, 10:30 a.m. today, Joplin Public Library. The program includes stories, songs and rhymes. Details: 417-623-2184.
JOPLIN: Story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Joplin Public Library. The event is for children 5 and younger. Details: 417-623-2184.
JOPLIN: Baby Bookworms, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Joplin Public Library. Event includes stories, songs, group interaction and playtime for babies up to 3 months. Details: 417-623-2184.
NEOSHO: Story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Neosho-Newton County Public Library, 201 W. Spring St. Details: 417-451-4231.
SENECA: Story time, 10:30 a.m. today, Seneca Branch Library, 1216 Cherokee St. Details: 417-776-2705.
THEATER
NEOSHO: Silver Follies presents “Our Little Town,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Elsie Plaster Community Center Auditorium, Crowder campus. General admission, $6; Crowder students and senior citizens, $4; children younger than 12, free.
Health & Family
Parents' planner (Sept. 13-19)
- Health & Family
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Prime time for crime: Summer a good time to review burglary prevention strategies
The Joplin Police Department has the stats to show that home burglaries increase during the summer within city limits. Over the past four years, burglaries are highest in August, then May and June.
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Sarah Coyne: Short lecture instills big lesson on handling disagreements
There was golden silence when I left the house that morning. The girls were upstairs playing quietly and had been treating one another with nothing but kindness and respect for almost an hour. Me being the paragon of optimism that I am, I knew it couldn't last.
- Parents' planner (June 13-19)
- Parents' planner (June 6-12)
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Sarah Coyne: Long trip requires preparation
For the first time, my little family is about to embark on a cross-country vacation. We've made quick road trips here and there, but this summer will mark our induction into the airplane-flying, beach-going, more-than-weekending club. And we're terrified.
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Reading can become a great summer habit with right suggestions
Reading is part of daily activities for Shanon Cooper and her children Kaya and Kohl. The three were at Joplin Public Library Tuesday to pick out a few new books -- Kaya, 8, had her eye on a series of books about fairies and Kohl, 10, had a few football stories chosen.
- Parents' planner (May 30-June 5)
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Sarah Coyne: Be part of childrens' learning
Motherhood has led me to develop many new habits. Some are neither exciting nor admirable, such as a tendency to hide chocolate in my sock drawer.
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Parents can help kids with first steps to swim lessons
Swimming pools are open and staffed with lifeguards. The weather is warm enough for adventures in creeks, rivers and lakes. But the best place to start teaching kids to swim is in the family bathroom.
- Parents' planner (May 23-29)
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