JUNE

Jun. 19 - The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 12-5 PM at the First Baptist Church in Gainesville.

Jun. 19 – Teachers Store and More in West Plains will be holding Kinder Summer Art classes for kids 4-8 years old from 10-11 AM. Cost is $5 per student.

Jun. 19-21 – Ozarks Medical Center will host its annual M*A*S*H Camp, a youth educational event for high school students interested in a career in health care. For details, call 417-257-6793.

Jun. 20 - A six-week “Emergency Preparedness Seminar and Training” seminar is scheduled for Thursday nights starting June 20 at 6:30 pm at the Houston Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 756 S. Airport Road. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the seminars. No registration is required, however you should call ahead to confirm your attendance. For more information call 417-818-6057.

Jun 20 - The West Plains Class of 1983 will hold a dinner and music event at the West Plains Civic Center from 5:30 PM to 12 AM.

Jun. 20-23 - The Ozark Rivers Bluegrass Festival will be held at Nick Seaman Memorial Ozark Rivers Park in Shannon County. For more information visit www.ozarkriversbluegrass.com or call 970-222-9439 or 573-663-7225.

Jun. 21 - A live animal presentation called “Animal Tails” will take place at 11 AM June 21 at the Willow Springs Library. Call the Library at (417) 469-3482 for information.

Jun. 21 - An Open Mic for Aspiring Authors will be held from 6-8 PM June 21 at the West Plains Public Library Community Room. People ages 17 and older are invited to read an original short story of 1,000 words or less. Even if you don’t write short stories, come be our audience and listen to some creative works. A prize for the People’s Choice Award will be given!

Jun. 21 - The CBCO will be holding a blood drive at First Christian Church in Houston from 1-5:30 PM.

Jun. 21 - The adult Summer Reading Programs at the West Plains Public Library will be held from 6-8 PM with the program “An Open Mic for Authors!”

Jun. 21 - The United Methodist Women will be hosting their annual salad luncheon on June 21 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Christian Life Center at First United Methodist Church, 503 West Main, West Plains. Adult tickets are $7; children under 12 are $ 3. Tickets can be purchased from any United Methodist Women’s member, the church office or at the door. For more information, please call the church office at 256-6167.

Jun. 21 – The First Christian Church in Houston will host a CBCO Blood Drive from 1-5:30 PM.

Jun. 22-23 - The Houston Seventh Day Adventist Church will be holding a “Names of God” seminar with Dr. Rob Sheppard and Pastor Ernie Pyle at 7 PM June 22 and at 9:30, 11 and 12:30 PM June 23. The church is located at 756 S. Airport Road. A free gift will be given to all attendees. For more information call 417-967-8123.

Jun. 22 - The Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course Howl at the Moon Day & Night Tournament will be held June 22, with a 9-hole tourney at 5 PM and a night tourney at 8:30 PM. Cost is $30 per player for the 2-person scramble format. To sign up call 417-469-1214.

Jun. 22 - Lifeline Church in West Plains is hosting the “Don’t Back Down to Cancer” concert on June 22 in People’s Park. The concert will feature headlining band Bread of Stone along with several other local and regional bands, and will start at 3 PM. For more info, go to www.dontbackdowntocancer.com.

Jun. 22 - A benefit co-ed softball tournament for the family of Cooper Bittick will be held on Saturday, June 22 at the Evans Sports Complex in West Plains. The cost is $10 per player for teams made up of 5 males and 5 females. Other events scheduled during the fundraiser includes a silent auction, a home run derby and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the family of 2-year-old Cooper Bittick, who was killed in a house fire in Willow Springs April 10. For more information, call 417-274-4736, 417-274-4357, or 417-372-0835.

Jun. 22 - The American Red Cross will be hosting their annual Benefit Golf Tournament June 22 at the West Plains Municipal Golf Course. The event will be a three person scramble, entry fee is $150 per team. The fee includes 12 holes of golf, lunch, mulligans and drawings for prizes. Check in will be at 8:00 a.m. with the tournament starting at 8:30 a.m. Cart rental is available. For more information or to register for the tournament call the West Plains American Red Cross office at 417-257-0018 or David Kirk at 417-256-5079.

Jun. 23 - A Benefit for the Oklahoma Tornado Survivors will be held June 23 at 4 PM at the Mtn. View Community Center in Mtn. View. We’re going to be having a silent auction, dessert auction and $2.50 a plate of meals for sale including hot dog, chips and a drink. All proceeds will be donated to the Convoy of Hope for Oklahoma.

Jun. 23 - Spoken 4 Quartet from Branson, Missouri will be at First United Methodist Church, W. Main in West Plains, on June 23, and will perform at the 9 AM and 11 AM services. A full concert for the community will be held at 6 PM. Concert is free.

Jun. 23 - Undivided Hearts is hosting the contemporary Christian band Rapture Ruckus at 6 PM Sunday, June 23, at Houston High School. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 417-260-4343 for information or visit www.facebook.com/undividedhearts.

Jun. 24 - The CBCO will hold a blood drive from 2-6 PM at First Assembly of God Church at 190 Industrial Drive in Thayer.

Jun. 24 - The CBCO will be holding a blood drive at First Assembly of God in Thayer from 2-6 PM.

Jun. 25-27 - The Family Cinema in West Plains presents their free summer movies throughout June, featuring “Kung Fu Panda” June 25-27. The movie is rated PG.

Jun. 25 - North Howell County Republican Women will hold their meeting June 25 at 7 PM at Hillbilly Junction. Dinner will be had at 6 PM. Contact Linda Spence at (417) 469-4387 for information.

Jun. 25 - The MC Chapter of PEO is having a Girls Night Out Bunko Night on Tuesday June 25th at 6 PM at the Presbyterian Church in West Plains. Proceeds go for the PEO Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10 per seat. For tickets, see any PEO member or you can get them at Dake’s Orthodontics Office. For information, call 417-274-3830.

Jun. 26 - The Extreme Tour will be held at the Summersville Community Center at 5 PM. Bands scheduled include So Say We All, Blessed and Broken, Alive by Sunrise, Abandoning Sunday, and Jon The Revalaytor.

Jun. 27 - A Day Camp for kids K-6 will be held at the Summersville Community Center from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cost is $15 per child with lunch and afternoon snack provided. Kids will learn about the benefits of growing and eating your own food with fun, hands-on projects and games. To pre-register or for more program details, call 417 932-4000.

Jun. 27 - A lesson on Willow Springs History will be held at the Learning Station in the Ferguson Building at 6 PM. For more info, call 417-469-0209.

Jun. 27 - A puppet show will be held June 27 from 10:30-11 AM in the Community Room of the West Plains Public Library. The RLP Marionette Puppet Co. from Marshfield, MO will entertain children with the program “It’s Circus Time”! Daycares and groups need to pre-register by calling 417-256-4775.

Jun. 27-30 - A week-long Cross Country Trail Ride hosted by the Cross Country Trail Rides will be held June 27-30. You provide horses and camping equipment, and CCTR provides the campground, meals, entertainment for the week, team roping, team penning, horse shows, Nashville entertainers and a live band nightly. For more information call 573-226-3492.

Jun. 28 - Story Time will be held at the Willow Springs Library at 11 AM. Call the Library at 417-469-3482 for information.

Jun. 28 - A Walkabout Historical Tour of Downtown West Plains will be held starting at 6 PM. People wishing to attend will meet at the Norman Orr Building, 202 W. Main, at 6 PM.

Jun. 28 - The adult Summer Reading Programs at the West Plains Public Library will be held at 6 PM for a walk through historic Downtown West Plains. People wishing to attend should meet at Norman Orr Office Supply on Main St.

Jun. 28 - The West Plains Class of 1983 will hold a Meet and Greet Reunion at Hibby’s Sports Grille at 6 PM.

Jun. 28-30 - The West Plains High School Class of 1983 will be holding its’ 30th class reunion June 28-30. The Class of 1983 Reunion Committee is looking for contact information for a few classmates and would greatly appreciate it if anyone can help contact them or email contact information to jlredburn@centurylink.net or call 417-256-0545.

Jun. 29 - The Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course All-Ages Cat-Dog Tournament will be held at 10 AM June 29. Cost is $40 per person. For more information call 417-469-1214.

Jun. 29 - The Summersville Community Center will host its’ second annual Golf Tournament at the Mtn. View Golf Course. Tee times are 7:30 am and 1:00 pm. It’s a 3-person scramble format with 8 holes. Cost is $120 per team. Call 417 934-6959 to register your team.

Jun. 29 - The West Plains Class of 1983 will hold a picnic at People’s Park from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Jun. 29 - A bluegrass concert will be held at 7 PM at the Willow Springs Star Theater.

JULY

July 1 - The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at Aarons Sales and Lease on S. Sam Houston Blvd. in Houston from 10 AM to 2 PM.

July 1 - The Willow Springs Community Foundation will meet July 1 at 6:30 PM at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Phil Knott at (417) 469-2009 for information.

July 2 - Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra will hold a rehearsal July 2 from 7-9 PM at the Ferguson Building in Willow Springs. Call Becky Cash at (417) 962-0979 or Ginny VanOskeuls at (417) 855-0152 for information.

July 6 - Mountain View UMC will host the Farm Hands Bluegrass Quartet at 6:30 PM on Saturday, June 6. The church is located at 609 E. 5th St, Mtn. View.

July 6 - The Shannon County Saddle Club will hold a Horse Show July 6 at 5 PM in Montier MO on old HWY 60 between Mt View and Birch Tree.

July 8-10 - The Cherokee Village Animal Control is hosting a Mobile Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic on July 8th, 9th and 10th at the shelter located at 1531 Hwy 289N in Cherokee Village, AR. For pricing and an appointment call 870-994-4445.

July 8 - Teachers Store and More in West Plains will be holding Monday After School Art, or MASA, events from 4:15-5:15 PM. Cost is $5 per student for kids grades 1-8th.

July 11 - A Day Camp for kids K-6 will be held at the Summersville Community Center from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cost is $15 per child with lunch and afternoon snack provided. Kids will learn about local history and culture with special guests from the MO Dept of Conservation. To pre-register or for more program details, call 417-932-4000.

July 13 - A benefit golf tournament for the Christos House and the PBF Backpack Program will be held at the Willow Springs Golf Course July 13, with 8 AM and 1 PM tee times. Cost is $75 per two-person team. For more information call 417-547-3773.

July 13 - A benefit for Leonard Newby will be held at the Summersville Community Center. Dinner and live music is from 4-6 PM, with the auction starting at 6 PM. For more information, call 417-932-4600.

July 15 – Teachers Store and More in West Plains will be holding Monday After School Art, or MASA, events from 4:15-5:15 PM. Cost is $5 per student for kids grades 1-8th.

July 16-19 - The Volunteer Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Yellville June 16-19. Dogs (male or Female) are $67 up to 75 pounds and over 75 pounds $77, Cats (male or female) are $42. Prices include a rabies shot. The clinic is held by appointment only and books up quickly. To schedule an appointment call 870-620-0048.

July 17 - Teachers Store and More in West Plains will be holding Kinder Summer Art classes for kids 4-8 years old from 10-11 AM. Cost is $5 per student.

July 22 - Teachers Store and More in West Plains will be holding Monday After School Art, or MASA, events from 4:15-5:15 PM. Cost is $5 per student for kids grades 1-8th.

July 24 - Teachers Store and More in West Plains will be holding Kinder Summer Art classes for kids 4-8 years old from 10-11 AM. Cost is $5 per student.

AUGUST

Aug. 3 -  A Summer’s End Free Kid’s Fishing Day will be held at Montauk Park near Licking. For more information call 573-548-2585.

Aug. 10 -  A Kid’s Trout Fishing Tournament will be held at Montauk Park near Licking. For more information call 573-548-2585.

Aug. 11 - The All Mixed Up Golf Tournament (2-person/3-way scramble 4-ball alternate shot) will be held at the Roy L. Beck Golf Course in Eminence. For more info call 573-226-3018.

Aug. 24 – The 17th Annual Arvest Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 24 at the Twin Lakes Golf Course in Mountain Home. Sponsorship opportunities for the event are available at all levels. Call 870-449-7164 for more information.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 7-8 - An oil painting class sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council will be held at the Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence. For more information call 573-226-3531.

Sept. 7-9 - The 5th Annual Eminence Scenic Rivers Run – Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by the Eminence Chamber of Commerce, will take place September 7-9. For more information call 573-226-3893.

Sept. 22-23 - A Writers Workshop, sponsored by the Eminence Area Arts Council, will be held at the Shannon County Museum & Art Gallery, Main St. Eminence. For more information call 573-226-3531.

Sept. 27-28 - Lee Greenwood will perform at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson September 27th and 28th.