Community Events
The University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) is offering a healthy cooking class for individuals with diabetes, Dining with Diabetes.
In this class:
Participants learn how to make meals that are healthy, easy to prepare, and tasty.
Recipes will be demonstrated.
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Last week’s lead story incorrectly said that the only local place to see American Idol contestant Hannah Harper, of Willow Springs, is in Irondale this summer. There are, in fact, still tickets available to a hometown show at Pine Meadows Venue, 1449 State Route 76, Willow Springs, for her show...
Craft brewers, distributors, and area restaurants will highlight the annual West Plains BrewFest, set for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the Exhibit Hall at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Tasting glasses, sponsored by Southern Bank,...
On Saturday, March 7, MU Extension Office, located at 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd, West Plains, Mo. will be hosting the 14th Annual West Plains Mo. and Surrounding Area Seed and Plant Swap from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Free admission event for avid and beginner gardeners of all types; not required to...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the FBI is reminding the public to beware of romance scammers, who use the illusion of love or affection to steal money. They trick a victim into thinking they are falling in love, when they are instead falling for a scam.
In a romance scam, a criminal assumes...
The Alliance for Grassland Renewal will present a free two-part evening webinar on "Improving the Production Efficiency of Tall Fescue-Based Forage Systems" on Feb. 12 and 26.
Participants can attend either or both stand-alone events. A full agenda is on the Alliance for Grassland Renewal...
The topics for the next Small Farm Series class on February 17 are Gardening irrigation and watering basics, Container gardening and seed sowing, and "where the wild things grow" – locally adapting crops.
The classes will be held at the Howell County Extension Office from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...
The Christos House will hold their 21st Annual Chocolate Festival on March 14, and they are seeking sponsors. All proceeds from the annual event go to help people who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
To be a sponsor for this event, contact 417-256-3408. For every $100...
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains and their partner, K-Kountry 95 Radio Station, will be hosting their 38th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert on Saturday, March 21 at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with a silent auction and the live auction will begin at 6:...
The 2026 Zizzer Baseball program will hold a Tacos & Trivia Night on Saturday, Feb. 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the West Plains High School Cafeteria and is presented by the West Plains Area Dugout Club.
The evening will consist of tacos, drink, dessert, and...