Fred's southeast Kansas events
Pittsburg turns 150 this year and Pittsburg State's Axe Libraryis celebrating with a very special DeGruson Lecture on
Thursday, October 29 starting at 7:00pm. The library is hosting four local history experts to speak about Pittsburg's
lively and unique past. Bring your local history questions and stay for snacks and conversation
following the lecture. The event is free and open to all. That's Thursday October 29 at 7 pm.
Also,
Pittsburg State's Solo & Chamber Music Series brings to town an illustrious group of child musicians. The Vienna Boys Choir
will perform at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Friday October 30 at 7:30 pm. Two weeks later on Friday November
13, PSU's Solo and Chamber Music Series welcomes pianist Kenneth Broberg to the Bicknell Center.
Finally,
To wrap up the season,Pittsburg State footballwill take on Northwest Missouri in Kansas City, Kansas Saturday November 14
at Sporting Park the home of Kansas Cities Major League Soccer team. The rivalry between the Gorillas and Bearcats runs
deep. The teams are tied with 29 wins and 29 losses. Pittsburg State football has won the past four games. PSU and Northwest
Missouri football in Kansas City, Kansas Saturday November 14.
Fred southwest Missouri events
Join the Spiva Center for the Arts in downtown Joplin Saturday, November 7, for an engaging workshop on Observational
Empathy. Designed for medical and healthcare professionals, social workers and therapists, EMTs, first responders, and
related professionals. This is a ticketed event. CE credit is available for respiratory therapists, radiologic technologists, social
workers, and EMS/first responders through Missouri Southern State University.
And..
The Veteran's Day parade is on the calendar Saturday November 9 starting at 10 am in downtown Joplin. The community will
gather to show our appreciation for their service, sacrifices and courage they have made for our freedom. The Veteran's Day
parade in Joplin Saturday November 9
Finally,
The Joplin Trail Coalitionis in full stride this fall. They are hosting the Hit The Road Jack run Saturday November 21. The
non-profit is holding 5, 10, 25 and 50k races. All race start at the Ruby Jack Trail Head in Carthage, Missouri. All distances are
USATF-Certified; electronic chip-timing. The Hit The Road Jack race hosted by the Joplin Trail Coalition in Saturday
November 21 in Carthage.
Raegan's southeast Kansas events
October 24th, the Pittsburg Parks and Rec Department and Southeast Kansas Humane Society are hosting a fun run at Wilderness Park in Frontenac. It starts at 8 a.m. No registration is required and donations will go toward the Humane Society.
October 29th, attend Sunrise Yoga at the dRink Yard in Pittsburg. The 30 minute session starts at 6:30 a.m. and focuses on movement, mobility, breathing and core work.
And also on October 29th is the Sperry Galligar Audubon’s monthly meeting. Attendees will watch Cardinal Valley: A Restoration Story. The documentary details Webb City’s successful transformation of mined land to a natural habitat. That starts at 7 p.m. at Pitt State’s Yates Hall.
Raegan's southwest Missouri events
October 24th, the Joplin Public Library is hosting a book swap for adults at the Royal Cinema Lounge. Bring a book, or several, that you no longer want and swap with other attendees and the library. That goes from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Also October 24th, the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin is hosting a class taught by Debbie Southard. The class will cover pattern making and is good for printmakers, ceramicists, textile artists and quilters. That starts at 2 p.m.
And October 30th there will be a Good Neighbor Celebration at the Boys & Girls Club in Joplin. It’ll feature games, music, dancing and food, with a children’s session from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by an adult session until 10 p.m. Donations from the event will go toward building Hope Park.
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