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Cadaver Zone scares up some studio fun

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Chas Ziulkowski, owner of the Cadaver Zone Halloween attraction, crept back into KOAM Morning News On Fox 14 to serve up some more super scary fun with Chris Warner. Janna Hautala got to enjoy some Halloween hijinks, too…she just didn’t know it at first! Special thanks goes out to Sara Danner — aka “Bear” — for her super scary presence. If you’re looking for some scary fun, here’s the information you need about the Cadaver Zone:

  • 25088 Kafir Road, Joplin
  • 5 miles north of Stone’s Corner on Highway 43
  • Runs through October 31st
  • Open at 7 p.m.
  • Admission $12 and a portion goes to benefit the Shriner’s Club

If you are interested in more information about the Cadaver Zone, check out their Facebook page.

And we’ve got an earlier article about the Cadaver Zone: The Cadaver Zone comes and spooks some fun into the 4-states

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All hail the Maple Leaf queen!

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Stephanie Chita, the newly crowned Maple Leaf queen, along with her royal court, and Tierra Haws, the Maple Leaf pageant coordinator,  graced the studio to talk to Tawnya Bach about what it means to represent the Maple Leaf festival. Pageants for Little Prince and Princess, Prince and Princess, and Maple Leaf Queen helped kick off this year’s Maple Leaf Festival; and Queen Stephanie and Tierra talked about not just the role of the pageant royalty, but the responsibilities that come with the prestigious titles. With so many events and attractions featured at the Maple Leaf festival this year, it takes a large royal court to cover it all, so make sure and meet the Queen and her Royal Court when you come out to celebrate the 2022 Maple Leaf Festival.

For more information go to carthagemapleleaf.com or call 417-358-2373.

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Get ready for Bark In The Park

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Jasmine Kyle, the director of the SEK Humane Society, sat down with KOAM’s Tawnya Bach to talk the upcoming Bark In The Park event, fostering a pet, and the crisis facing animal shelters across the country concerning the low adoption rates of medium and large sized dogs. The SEK Humane Society has one way to address the crisis locally: the upcoming Bark In The Park event. This fun and free event on October 15th benefits the SEK Humane Society, so come out to Pittsburg’s Schlanger Park and have some fun with all of your two- and four-legged friends! Here’s what you need to know:

2022 Bark In The Park

  • Saturday, October 15th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Schlanger Park, 725 E 6th St, Pittsburg
  • Craft, food, and business vendors onsite – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Painted Paw Pad activity zone ($5 per dog) – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Free community dog walk through Schlanger Park – 11 a.m.
  • A Free public demo by Good Boy Professional Dog Training: Proper Socialization & Pack Structure – 11:30 a.m.
  • Free public demo by Good Boy Professional Dog Training: Junior Handlers Information – 12:30 p.m.
  • Dog Show: four different categories, $3 per category or $5 for two – 2:00 p.m.
    • There will also be a Best In Show category!

There is also a swag bag available to purchase from the Doggie Bag resale shop for $25 until October 15th.

You can go to either the SEK Humane Society’s Facebook page or website for more information on the shelter, all of the furry friends up for adoption, and the 2022 Bark In The Park event.

You can also read past articles on the SEK Humane Society:

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Bringing suicide and mental health into the light

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Jacque Christmas from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention sat down with Chris Warner on the KOAM Morning News On Fox 14 to talk about the Out of Darkness community walk — an event to bring awareness to suicide and mental health, and a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. If you would like to lend your support to this cause, here’s the information you’ll need:

  • Out of Darkness community walk
  • October 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Landreth Park in Joplin
  • Free and open to the public
  • For more information call 417-850-6892 or click American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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The Theory of Relativity connects all of us

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Tyler Lloyd and Brianna Allen hit the KOAM Morning News to sit down with Tawnya Bach to talk about the Pittsburg Community Theater’s upcoming production of “The Theory of Everything” — a fresh new musical that shows the interconnectedness of our lives in joyous and moving ways. If you’re a theater fan and looking for something new, “The Theory of Everything” is just what you’ve been looking for. Here’s what you need to know:

  • The Pittsburg Community Theater presents “The Theory of Everything”
  • Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium, 503 N Pine St
  • October 14th @ 7:30 PM
  • October 15th @ 2 PM AND 7:30 PM
  • October 16th @ 2:00 PM
  • Landreth Park in Joplin

Click here to go to the Pittsburg’s Community Theater’s Facebook page for more information.

 

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The Cadaver Zone comes and spooks some fun into the 4-states

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JOPLIN, Mo. — The Cadaver Zone Spookhouse stops by the studio to scare our very own Chris Warner and tell you why you should come to their spookhouse. They’ve been scaring the 4-states for 9 years and have no plans of slowing down.

The Cadaver Zone

  • Located at 25088 Kafir Road in Joplin, MO (5 miles north of Stones Corner on 43 Highway).
  • Admissions are $12 and part of the proceeds go to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.
  • Open during select days during the week from 7 to 10 PM and on Fridays from 7 PM to about 12 AM.
  • You can find more information on their website.

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October events from Connect2Culture

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Emily Frankoski from Connect2Culture stops by to tell us all about the latest events happening in Joplin! She sat down with our very own Chris Warner to talk about what is happening this month in and around Joplin.

Songs of the Stage

  • October 9th at 3 PM
  • Monett High School Performing Arts Center (1 David Sippy Drive)
  • Adults – $10, Seniors – $5, Children 17 & under – Free
  • For more information call 417-316-3302 or email murraybishop@gmail.com

National Arts & Humanities Month

  • All month
  • Everywhere
  • Free and open to the public
  • For more information go to their website.

Ghostly Glades

  • October 21st from 6 PM to 9 PM & October from 4:30 PM to 8 PM
  • Wildcat Glades (301 Rivera Drive)
  • Free and open to the public
  • To register go to their website or email maddie@wildcatglades.org

Visions by Tammy Harrington

  • October 10th – November 3rd
  • MSSU, Spiva Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Road)
  • Free & open to the public
  • For more information call bentley-c@mssu.edu or call 417-625-9563

Homemade Halloween Journals with Brenda Hayes

  • Open to ages 15+
  • Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W. 3rd Street)
  • $35 to register
  • Register on their website.

For more events happening in the area — you can go to Connect2Culture’s website.

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Joplin’s VA clinic invites you out to a 5K Run/Fun Run

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin’s VA Clinic is hosting a Veterans 5K run/Fun Run. This 5k Run/Fun Run is taking place in Landreth Park. It’s happening this Saturday — October 8th — with opening remarks at 8:45 AM. The 5K Run/Fun Run kicks off at 9 AM! The 5K Run/Fun Run is the end point of a program known as “Training 2 Run.” While the name of the program is deceiving — it’s meant to help veterans. So come walk, run, or roll the 3.1 miles in a celebration of veterans using their full potential.

 

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MSSU begins its homecoming activities

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Come out and support MSSU this week as the campus begins its homecoming activities! The theme for homecoming this year is “Level up Lions.” The theme is in honor of video games that their students and alumni love so much. The homecoming parade is happening on Saturday, October 8th at 10 AM in downtown Joplin. The football game itself starts at 2 PM with coronation at halftime. Come support the Lions as they take on Lincoln! You can find out more information on their website.

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