Fred southwest Missouri events
The World Street Painting Festival returns to Joplin June third through June 6 at Shifferdecker Park and the Cornell Complex. Most of the artwork is centered around Route 66 themes such as classic cars, roadside attractions, motorcycles, diners, Americana, and Southwest landscapes. The World Street Painting Festival returns to Joplin starting on June third.
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Cardinal Valley, a Restoration Story, is a short film sharing how Webb City, Missouri has used compost to restore prairie on land left devastated by mining. It will be shown for one night only, Thursday June 4 at the Route 66 movie theater in Webb City. A Q&A will follow the screening.
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The Hot Road Power Tour makes a stop at Joplin's Missouri Southern State University on Thursday June 11. The Power Tour runs June 8 through 12 starting in Illinois and ending in Oklahoma, following one of the most nostalgic and culturally important stretches of pavement in American history. The Hot Road Power Tour in Joplin Thursday June 11.
Fred southeast Kansas events
The city wide garage sale is on the way in Arma, Kansas. Taking place Thursday June 4 through Sunday June 7. Garage sale maps will be available after May 29 online and in person at Arma Express, Dollar General, City Hall, and the Arma Public Library.
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Former KRPS'er and singer songwriter Dustin Trieber will be performing Friday June 12 at the Lake View Cafe in Farlington, Kansas. Dustin performs live acoustic country and rock. The music begins at 6:00PM and wraps at 8:00. Some seating is available but it's advisable to bring your own lawn chairs. Dustin Trieber at Lake View Cafe in Farlington, Friday June 12.
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The McCune Osage Township Library and Museum is hosting a family craft and movie marking America's 250th birthday on Saturday June 6 starting at 5 pm. Each family will make a patriotic puzzle piece wreath while watching a Disney movie. The movie is PG rated. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This is a free event but sign up is required by Thursday, May 28 by 8 PM.
Raegan's southeast Kansas events
May 22nd and 23rd is the annual Katy Days in Parsons. The events include a vintage baseball game, horseshoe tournament, 5K, parade, live music, food and more. Visit katydays.com for more details.
May 26th, the Southeast Kansas Humane Society is hosting Lucky Paws Bingo Night. For $10 play 10 rounds of bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Holmer Cole Community Center in Pittsburg.
And get ready for Brutus Fest on May 30th. The celebration at Big Brutus will include food trucks, craft vendors, face painting, bounce houses and a kid’s train ride. That will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Raegan's southwest Missouri events
May 22nd and 23rd, the Route 66 Pro Rodeo & Concerts will be in Joplin. It starts at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Route 66 Fairgrounds. See bull riding, saddle bronc, barrel racing, live music, fireworks and more.
The Joplin Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge starts on May 26th. This year’s theme is Unearth A Story. Reading logs can be picked up at the library, or sign up online at joplinpubliclibrary.beanstack.org.
And May 30th, the Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties is hosting a pickleball tournament at TeeTime in Webb City. Proceeds will go to their Feeding Program, which serves local families. Register at salarmy.us/servehope.