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Watered Gardens begins presales for Empty Bowls

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Watered Gardens Ministries in Joplin is holding a presale for bowls for their 10th Annual Empty Bowls event to provide relief for local hunger.

Patrons buy handcrafted pottery bowls, enjoy a serving of soup, and then have an empty bowl to take home to remind them that somewhere, someone is hungry.

Funds from the event go to support organizations that feed people in the area.

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Neosho hosts a fun Fall Festival

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NEOSHO, Mo — Are you needing something to do this weekend? Head on down to Neosho, MO., and spend the day at the Fall Festival! From food trucks, a pancake feed, a car show, and more. You’ll find something to keep you busy! While the pancake feed starts at 7 AM — the rest of the activities start at 10 AM.  You can find more details on the Neosho Chamber of Commerce website.

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Neosho hosts a job fair for job seekers

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NEOSHO, Mo. — Are you currently unemployed and actively seeking a job? Perhaps you’re just wanting to change careers. The Neosho Chamber of Commerce puts on a job fair for you to do just that! Happening on October 4th from 11 AM to 2 PM at 109 W Main St in Neosho — come dressed to impress and bring your resume! However, if you don’t have a resume there are applications you can fill out.  Want more information or to register? Shoot an email to Heather from the Chamber of Commerce: heather@neoshocc.com. You can also call them at (417)-451-1925 or visit their website.

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Carthage celebrates its annual 56th Maple Leaf Festival

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Coming soon! The annual 56th Maple Leaf is here. Starting on September 30th — there’s something for everyone going on until October 15th. From an Agatha Christie play at Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre to a parade happening on October 15th starting on the Historic Carthage Square. There’s something for everyone — so you don’t want to miss it! If you want to obtain more information call the Chamber of Commerce at (417)-358-2373 or go to the website for more information as well.

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Earning tips with a flare of theatre and pizza

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JOPLIN, Mo. — The Carl Junction High School International Thespian Society invites you out to Cicis Pizza. Why? Well — it’s for a good cause. They’re raising funds to be able to go to the state conference in Kansas City. It’s where theatre thespians learn new techniques taught by professionals. The thespians will be out in costumes at Cicis earning tips from 5-9 PM. So, if you’re feeling a little hungry for pizza on Monday — Cicis is the place to be!

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4th Annual Joplin Collectors’ Expo at Cecil Floyd Elementary

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Saturday, October 1, the 4th Annual Joplin Collector’s Expo at Cecil Floyd Elementary, 2201 W 24th in Joplin.

  • DOORS: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • ADMISSION:
    17 under Free
    18+ $5
  • CLICK HERE to follow the event and be reminded this weekend.

“70 Vendors with Sports Cards, Comic Books, Toys, Funko Pops, Pokémon Cards, Local Comic Book Creators, and much more! Super Smash Bros Tournament will also be going on all day long. Plus a we will have our annual Cosplay Contest!” – JCE2022

Also Garrison 66 will be appearing at the event again this year.

Watch for KOAM’s Shannon Becker live preview video the night before as the vendors are setting up!

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Feeding Inc. hosts a silent auction and dinner

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Want to help an organization that helps others? Feeding Inc based out of Carthage, MO wants you to attend their annual fundraising dinner and silent auction. Being held at the CW&EP building in Carthage (627 W Cenntenial St) on October 3rd at 6:30 PM — admission is $30. You can also get tickets from Feeding Inc. located at 210 N River St in Carthage. You can also find Feeding Inc. on Facebook for digital tickets.

Feeding Inc. would like to think the following companies for donating:

 

Get groovy with Club Comingo

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JOPLIN, Mo. — The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri is throwing a party and wants you to get groovy.  Happening on October 8th with the doors opening at 5:30 PM — the theme for Club Comingo is the 60s. So, you can come dressed up in costume or just throw on something business casual.  The silent auction begins at 6 PM and ends at 8 PM, dinner begins at 7 PM, and the live auction/fund-a-future starts at 9 PM.  This is happening at the Boys and Girls club located at 317 Comingo, Joplin, MO. If you have any questions contact Regina Hammons at 417-623-8072 or email her at rhammons@bgcswmo.org.

 

 

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2022 Halloween Happenings; What you need to know this Halloween Season

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Halloween is right around the corner. Here some events that are happening around the area.

Kansas

Girard

  • October 26 – Safe Treat or Treat: A Night at the Museum
  • October 29 – Truck or Treat 6 p.m.

Pittsburg

  • October 28 – Workshop: Easy Circuit Halloween at ArtForms Gallery 6–8:30 p.m.

Independence

  • October 29 – I Dance Halloween Party at Stoney’s Grub and Pub 9 p.m.–2 a.m.

Spring Hill

  • October 29 – Halloween Party at Spring Hill Civic Center 1–3 p.m.

Oklahoma

Claremore

  • October 31 – Halloween Night at the Museum at Will Rogers Memorial Museum 6– 8 p.m.

Coweta

  • October 2 – Haunted Plantation OK Halloween Events!

Vinita

  • October 28 – QueenScary Haunted Walk at Queensferry Renaissance Festival

Arkansas

Siloam Springs

  • October 1 – 2022 Halloween Fun at Riverside Entertainment 6 p.m.

Eureka Springs

  • October 21-23  – Annual Halloween Extravaganza at Eureka Springs KOA Journey

Little Rock

  • October 22-23 – Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: Halloween Spooktacular at Arkansas Symphony Orchestra at 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • October 28 – Trek Little Rock Halloween Ride at Two Rivers Park Bridge 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Missouri

Carthage

  • October 25 – Carthage Community Trunk or Treat at Carthage High School
  • October 29 – Car Show and Truck-Or-Treat at Wood Ford of Carthage at 3 p.m.

Carterville

  • October 29 – Halloween Fun Day and Truck or Treat at Comet’s Park 6-9 p.m.

Webb City

  • October 6 – Downtown After Dark: Oktoberfest at Just A Taste Webb City 4:30–8 p.m.
  • October 29 – Trunk or Treat at 1010 S Madison St. 11 p.m.–2 a.m.

Joplin

  • October 14 – VTMM: Halloween Trash Bash at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company
  • October 22 – S’mores and Pours Night Market at Joplin Empire Market 7–10:30 p.m.
  • October 30 – Jeep Truck or Treat at Cicis Pizza 1–5:30 p.m.
  • October 31 – One Church Joplin Annual Trunk or Treat Parade at One Church Joplin 5:30–7:15 p.m.

Diamond

  • October 22 – 3rd Annual Halloween Party at Aqua’rd Turtle SCUBA 5 p.m.

Neosho

  • October 31 – Neosho Halloween Party at E Main St. 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sarcoxie

  • October 15 – Bonfire and Hayride at First Baptist Church 5 p.m.

 

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Carl Junction celebrates 25 years of bluegrass festivities

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CARL JUNCTION, Mo. – Carl Junction today hosted its 25th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Center Creek Park.

Officials say they are excited to commemorate 25 years of celebrations with plenty of fun for the family including:

  • Food trucks
  • Crafts
  • Beer & Wine garden
  • Petting zoo
  • Bounce houses
  • Live music

the festival says they have over 20 food vendors and more than 60 craft booths.

Click here to learn more and see a full lineup of the performers.

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