Community Calendar

In honor of Flag Day (June 14), join us on Sunday June 8th at 1 p.m. in the visitor center for a Flag Day presentation. Learn more about the evolution and history of the flags used during the years of the American Revolution, leading up to the flag that Betsy Ross Flag created, adopted by the U.S. Congress on June 14, 1777. Presenter Kavan Stull of the SGT Ariel Nims Chapter-Sons of the American Revolution will also discuss Revolutionary war uniforms, tricorn hats, lottery issue coats, waist costs, pants, socks, and style of shoe in connection to the song, ""Yankee Doodle." The program is free of charge.

Step back in time as Cherry and Jerry bring you some hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era. With a focus on ragtime, early blues, and jazz, you'll hear enduring songs such as St. Louis Blues and The Entertainer along with great songs that they've dusted off and brought back to life. Fun for all ages, with a bit of history thrown in! “Cherry & Jerry” is Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano; they focus mainly on music from 1900-1920: ragtime, early blues and jazz, and popular songs from back in the day.Performances include well known tunes such as The Entertainer, St. Louis Blues, Georgia on My Mind, Stormy Weather, etc as well as rarely played music from the era, for a unique take on America’s first pop music. Great fun for all ages!The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region, appearing at libraries, museums, pubs and restaurants, special events, senior communities, and more.Recent appearances include: Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond, MO; DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, MO; Big River Steampunk Festival, Hannibal, MO.

100 Women Who Care of Jasper and Newton Co will hold their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, July 29th at the Joplin Public Library. They will hear a 10-minute presentation from 3 local 501c3 charities. The members who are attending will then vote for their favorite charity. The charity with the most votes will receive a $100 check from each member. 100 Women Who Care is an international organization created for the busy lady with a heart for local charities. The meetings are 1 hour or less. There is no fundraising event, no black dress and no dinner to attend. Members listen, vote, and then give. Members nominate local charities for the next meeting by putting their names in a hat. Three charities are drawn out of the hat for the next meeting. Winning charities have 3 rules: send an acknowledgement to each member, do not add any member to their solicitation list, and return to the next meeting to tell us how exactly the funds were spent.
Guests are welcome. Interested parties may become members before are during the meeting. Interested ladies may call 417.529.3682 or email 100WWCJN@gmail.com for more information.

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.

For 18 years we offer Free, Family friendly, date night fun, walkability, on street parking, 6 or more inside venues monthly with receptions and artists to greet you! Live solo musicians at 3 venues.