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This Friday, Quilts of Valor will be presented to selected local Veterans. The quilts were created by members of the Sew 'N Sew Quilt Guild in partnership with the local chapter of Quilts of Valor Foundation. The event takes place this Friday at The Chanute Art Gallery at 3:30. Click here to Learn more at their Facebook page
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The Bells of the Balkans, Pittsburg's award-winning hand bell ensemble, will present its 15th annual "Ring in the Season" concert November 30th, 3 P.M., in the Pittsburg Presbyterian sanctuary located at 5th and Pine. This year's concert is entitled "Santa's Gift" and depicts a special Christmas Eve offering to Santa. The concert is open to the public. Learn more about the Bells of the Balkans at their Facebook page.
Join Missouri Southern State Universities Concert Band for a winter concert. Showcasing the talents of student musicians, the concert highlights the energy, precision, and artistry of the wind band tradition. It takes place Sunday November 23 starting at 7:30 pm. This concert is free and open to the public. Click this link to learn more.
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The 14th annual Joplin Turkey Trot is right around the corner. Thursday November 27. Sign up for the 1 mile fun run or the 5k. The 1k starts at 7:30, the 5K at 8 am. Click this link to learn more about the Turkey Trot.
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Trinity Lutheran Church located in Freistatt, Missouri will be presenting “Journey of Promises”, a Christmas cantata Saturday December 20. The performance will include up to 45 voices from the surrounding communities bringing the Christmas message in songs. Visit Trinity1874.com to learn more about this performance.
The Southeast Kansas Arts Community is hosting another Sketchjam on November 15th. It will be at the Painted Turtle Art Gallery in Pittsburg from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Some materials will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their own. Click here to learn more about this event.
November 16th, take a cheese making class at the McCune Farm to Market. The class will be taught by Kathy Flora of Flora Farm Produce and costs 40 dollars. Call 620-232-1772 to reserve a spot.
And November 18th is the monthly book discussion at the Pittsburg Public Library. Starting at 1:30 pm, this month’s meeting will be a Book Potluck for attendees to discuss what they’ve read so far this year.
November 15th is the annual Downtown Webb City Holiday Merry Market. From 8 am to 4 pm, shop sales and specials at participating stores and additional vendors. Each purchase will give you an entry in a drawing for a grand prize Holiday Gift Basket.
November 16th, see A Life in Song: A Concert with International Singer Terrence O’Brien, presented by Heartland Opera Theatre. The concert will start at 2 pm in Corley Auditorium at Missouri Southern and feature guest artist Madison King.
And November 18th, the Joplin Public Library is hosting an all ages game night from 5:30 to 7 pm. It will be in the library’s community room. Bring your own games or play the board and card games provided.
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