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An Autism Awareness Open mic is on the calendar Saturday November 7. A supportive community gathering focused on
autism awareness, welcoming performers to share music, poetry, or spoken word. An Autism Awareness Open mic November
7 starting at 6:30 pm at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company.
And..
The 3rd annual Veterans Day Parade in Carthage brings together community organizations, veterans groups, civic
clubs, and schools to honor those who served. It's taking place Saturday November 14 at 2:00 p.m. The parade will
begin at 5th and Main Street, travel around the historic Carthage Square, and concludes at 6th and Grant Street.
Finally,
The Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin is hosting a two day Holiday Makers Market December fourth and fifth. The festive
event is a fun opportunity to find unique gifts, support local makers, and spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list.
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The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group meets starting at 2
pm on the third Thursday of each month. This support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will
provide information and allow time for sharing. The group is open to the community. The next meeting is Thursday November
19th at the Pittsburg Public Library.
Also,
Celebrate 150 years of Pittsburg with a downtown Christmas parade featuring festive floats, lights, music, and marching bands.
Bring your family and friends, find your favorite spot along the parade route, and get ready for an evening filled with
Christmas cheer, community pride, and a very merry celebration of 150 years. Monday, November 30 starting at 6:30 pm
Finally,
Celebrate the season through the joy of music! The SEK Symphony and J3 Band come together for a high-energy collaboration
featuring festive favorites, electrifying rhythms, and an unforgettable evening that bridges genres, generations, and musical
traditions. Thursday December 3rd at 7 pm at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.
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October 31st, the Joplin Public Library is hosting an all-day trick or treating event. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the library’s service desks will be handing out candy and other treats.
Also October 31st, the Well United Methodist Church in Carl Junction is hosting a Trunk or Treat. That’ll go from 5 to 7 p.m. with the set up starting at 4.
And November 6th, see Uptown: A Celebration Of Motown & Soul at the Cornell Complex in Joplin. Uptown performs contemporary radio hits and classic Motown favorites. That’ll start at 7 p.m. on the 6th. Tickets can be bought beforehand at connect2culture.org.
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October 31st, American Legion Post 64 in Pittsburg is hosting a Trunk or Treat. That’ll go from 4 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion at 2815 N. Joplin Street.
November 3rd, Hope Unlimited is hosting a fundraiser dinner at Union Works Brewing Company in Humboldt at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the agency’s domestic and sexual violence services. The link for tickets can be found on our Community Calendar at krps.org.
And November 6th there will be a Veterans Day Celebration at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg. It’ll include a lunch starting at noon and remarks from local veterans and the Crawford County Mental Health Center. The link to RSVP is on the health center’s website.
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