Community Calendar

Wacky Wednesday at Sk8away every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 2.00 admission, 2.00 food specials, 2.00 skate mates and much more. 6-8PM. Family fun! Great exercise and a super good time!
Sk8away
815 Fairlawn
sk8away.net
785-272-0303
manager@sk8away.net

The presenter, Mr. Rob Murnan, works in the Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) through the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas. The BEC is a free service that provides help to Beneficiaries with questions they may have about Medicare and assist in benefits enrollment into the programs that can help with the cost of Medicare.
Mr. Murnan is also a volunteer for the SHICK program in Kansas. As a SHICK counselor, he can assist with questions regarding Medicare, including Part D Prescription Drug Plans and questions about Medicare Advantage. SHICK stands for “Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas” and is a free program offering Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues.
The presentation is free and open to the public.

We are open every Saturday, all year around! Come shop the largest selection of freshly picked and locally grown fruits and veggies in the area. Our farmers grow winter veggies in hoop houses and greenhouses. Support your local Farmers!!

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO

Vendors, crafts, and food in a cozy park setting in the North Heights neighborhood.
It’s different each month. There are also activities for kids and pets.

Maddi and Sofia are best friends who do everything together—playing in the park, racing at school, and sharing secrets. But when Sofia discovers that Maddi has no food in her fridge, she faces a big dilemma: she made a promise to keep Maddi’s secret, but Sofia can’t stop worrying. As she sneaks food into her backpack, Sofia learns that while fish and eggs are great for people, they’re not so great for backpacks. Based on Lois Brandt’s beloved book, "Maddi’s Fridge" is brought to life by Childsplay, a nationally recognized theatre company known for creating strikingly original productions for young audiences and families. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Ignite Series 2025–2026. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: Kids $5, Adults $20.

Pittsburg, get ready! KC Johns is bringing her full band and unstoppable energy to 5th Street Bar & Grill for a night of powerhouse vocals, bold storytelling, and genre-blending country-rock.

With over 600,000 streams on her breakout single “Rodeo Queen” and a spot in the Texas Country Music Association’s Top 10, KC is winning over fans across the country. Her latest release, “Break From The Heart” (2025), keeps the momentum going with raw emotion and irresistible hooks.

From her roots in Memphis to international tours and opening for stars like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Morgan Wade, KC brings experience, passion, and grit to every performance. She’s also the creator of Thunder, her award-winning mesquite-smoked bourbon.

🎤 Don’t miss this unforgettable night at one of Pittsburg’s favorite spots for live music.
🔗 More info: kcjohns.rocks

Your blood is needed more than you may think. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please join us in our life saving mission by scheduling your appointment for the Parsons Community Blood Drive on October 15th from 12pm-6pm, and Thursday, October 16th from 8am-1pm at the Shared Faith Community Church at 1500 S. 29th. To schedule your life saving appointment today please download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit red-cross-blood-dot-org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all-male theatre company, brings Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night" to life in the open air with Elizabethan costumes, music, and dance. This vibrant production features love, mistaken identities, and riotous comedy, offering audiences an authentic Shakespearean experience under the stars. Touring extensively throughout the UK and beyond, the company is renowned for its accessible, high-quality productions that honor the legacy of the world’s greatest playwright. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Curtains Up Series 2025–2026. Gates open at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue–Sat | 1–5pm). Tickets: $25–$40.

The Empire Market is a four-season city market that combines farm fresh goodness, hand-crafted products, community gardens and local gourmet food, all in one location that is easily accessible to the Joplin community. Customers can shop for their weekly groceries, find unique gifts, enjoy live music and a meal, all within the market’s laid back atmosphere.

Open 10am-2pm, every Saturday.
931 E 4th St
Joplin MO