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Cats, dogs, mules! All of the cutest pets in

the Four States grace our pages this month. Rukus, our first-place winner, is a Rescue Hero pet and is bringing joy to his new

home. One hundred percent of the entry fees from our contest benefit local animal shelters to help other cute pets find their forever homes. features Pet Section 46 14th Annual Cutest Pet Contest 52 The 2022 Fur Ball: Yellowstone, Dutton Style! 54 Faithful Friends Animal Advocates 55 Just Like Home! 56 Pet Resources and Services Guide 57 Snowflake’s Snack Shack Helps Area Pets Get Food 58 Standing by Her Side: Rip the Service Dog 59 The Polite Company’s Top 5 Petiquette Tips Featuring Barry and Lawrence Counties 60 Faces of Aurora 62 It’s All About Making People Smile for Fenstermaker’s Earthquake 65 The Garden Exchange Farmers Market 66 Make Our Day & Make Your Future 67 Why I Run - A Meditative Experience: Tony Kennedy Runs to Enjoy the Tranquility of Nature 68 Modern Variety 70 Barry & Lawrence County Business Spotlights 72 Monett Coast to Coast 74 Monett U11 Soccer Team Hopes to Bring Home Title in Florida 76 The Joy of Helping Others: Brittany Washam, Monett’s Greatest Volunteer 77 Fun For All at the Pierce City Fall Festival 78 Exeter Corn Maze brings Fall Fun to All

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Can you find it? Find the GREEN smiley face on one of our pages. Email sue@showmetheozarks.com with the page number and spot where you found it. Submit your entry by the 15th of the month. A winner will be drawn from all the correct entries and will receive a gift certificate from an area retailer. One entry per household please. Good luck! educational offerings in our region! 18 Northeast Oklahoma Events Home/Lifestyle 25 Tastes of the Four States - Red Onion Café 26 ShowMe Dining Guide 38 Your House Your Home - Using Natural Elements to Decorate Your Home 93 Your Realtor for Life - September Home Maintenance Tips 94 The Great Outdoors - The Giant Old Tree 96 A Naturalist Voice - Bear Cubs and Kindergarten 14 Calendar of Events - Summer might be coming to an end, but produce is still in large supply at your local farmers’ markets! Kick off the upcoming season change by celebrating our communities at a town festival or by purchasing native plants at a plant sale. Get ready for hunting season at a hunter education skills session or attend any number of fundraisers to support charities in the Four States. Enjoy the late-summer fun and

other great reads 90 Grand Prosthetics - ‘Time is of the Essence’ 91 Planks: A simple exercise with big benefits 92 Insight Into Substance Use Disorder - The ROCC Poker Run to Be Held September 24 19 Columbus Ready for Festive Celebration, Awe-Inspiring Hot Air Balloon Regatta 20 The Big Picture - Joplin’s Black History and Performing Arts Mural 22 Spotlight on Carthage 23 Show Me Carl Junction 24 Joplin Arts District 32 Fashion Forward - Blue Moon Boutique 33 Things We Love 36 The Creative Edge - Missouri’s Natural Beauty 41 Women to Watch

Congratulations to Teri Williams, winner of the August edition “Find the Green Smiley Face” contest. Teri wins two gift certificates to McAlister’s Deli in Joplin, MO. The Green Smiley was on page 55 in the right hand corner of the photo of the Barco Drive-In Movies under the stars since 1950.

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Man’s Best Friend

Most pet owners know the immediate joy and companionship of living their life with pets. The wagging tails each time you open your door after a long day at work. The cuddles in bed at night. And the endless unconditional love – on good days and bad. However, we do not always think about how being a pet owner impacts our physical and mental health. Whether playing fetch or taking walks, pets increase exercise and our cardiovascular system. Pets are acutely attuned to the behavior and emotions of their human. Owning a pet can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. No wonder pets have been coined “man’s best friend.” In our September edition, we bring you our 14th Annual Cutest Pet Contest. On page 46, you will find 177 entries of the most adorable cats, dogs and even a horse. These furry friends light up our pages just as they light up their owner’s life. See these cute faces and fall in love again, and again, and again. Thank you to all the families that entered our contest. All proceeds benefit Joplin Humane Society Animal Adoption & Resource Center, and Faithful Friends Animal Advocates in Neosho. Do you know the perfect way to show your love for animals? The 20th Annual Fur Ball is September 24 at Indigo Sky Casino. Turn to page 53 to find more details about the 2022 Fur Ball, and learn what it entails each day to operate Joplin Humane Society’s open admissions shelter. They are heroes! We can’t mention heroes without recognizing Faithful Friends Animal Advocates. The no-kill shelter has been supporting Newton and McDonald counties since May 2008. On page 54, you can read Faithful Friend’s mission and how you can join them in making a difference for our furry friends. On page 58, you can meet Rip, the service dog. Rip is a German Shepherd that is as smart as he is cute. Abby Nelson tells the story of first finding a companion in Rip to him helping with her medical condition. The story will warm your heart! In this issue, you can find information on someone who will care for your pet while you are away and treat them as her own. In our Pet Resources and Services Guide, you can find animal grooming, dog training, animal clinics and the greatest treats for your best friend. Remember, love is a two-way street. We complete our pet features with the Polite Company’s Top 5 Petiquette Tips. We have your “man’s best friend” covered and cared for! Happy September! We hope this edition finds you, and your pets, happy and healthy! See you next month!

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E. Newman Rd. A collection of artwork from artists who refused to adopt the state-sanctioned Socialist Realism style in Communist era Czechoslovakia during this come-and-go reception for Artists Behind the Iron Curtain. Free. More information: bentley-c@mssu. edu, 417.625.9563. September 6: Kolya, 7 pm, Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Experience films from Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 8: Joplin Writers’ Guild, 6 pm, Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St. The Joplin Writers’ Guild, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild, includes a wide variety of writers, from hobbyists to professional, published writers. Members have published novels, nonfiction books and articles. Dues are $10 for the year, but anyone interested can attend their first meeting free. Information: s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, 417.691.0480. September 8 and 22: Czech Semester Book Club: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, 7:30 pm, Missouri Southern State University Spiva Library, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Explore Czech ideas, culture and history with Czech novelist Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1984). The book club will meet twice throughout the semester: September 8 (parts one through four) and September 22 (through part seven). Then, join the book club October 4 at 7 pm for a screening of The Unbearable Lightness of Being at Bookhouse Cinema. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 9: Discovering Prague in the Footsteps of History, 10 am, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 10-11: Paint the Ozarks: Plein Air Paint-Out, ages 18+, Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. 3rd St. From 9 am September 10 to 4 pm September 11, painters will spread out across Joplin to capture scenes that captivate them. Cash prizes awarded. An exhibit of entries will be held at Spiva Center for the Arts for the remainder of September. Register for the workshop or competition at spivaarts. org/paint-the-Ozarks. Open to artists ages 18 and older. Cost: JRAC or Spiva members $35, non-members $40. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183. September 10-11: JOMO PrideFest 2022, 10 am-11:50 pm, Joplin Avenue & Landreth Park, 1001 Murphy Blvd. JOMO Pridefest is Southwest Missouri’s leading LGBTQ+ Cultural & Arts Pride festival with over 55 craft, merchandise and food vendors as well as live performances, drag shows throughout the day, live music, drag story time and the annual pride march. Free. More information: contact@ jomopride.org. 417.310.3700. September 14: All You Need to Know about Czech Cuisine: From Home Cooking to Open-Faced Sandwiches, 11 am, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu. 417.625.9736. September 15: The Czechoslovak Connection: Spies, Translators and African American Poets in ColdWar Prague, 9:30 am, Missouri Southern State University Phelps Theatre, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 15: Romani People and Their Music: The Musical Traditions of European Roma, 11 am, Missouri Southern State University Phelps Theatre, 3950 E. Newman Rd. The music of the Roma is extremely diverse. Free. More information: stebbins-c@ mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 15: The Twists andTurns of Roller Coasters, 5:30-7 pm, CLA Creativity Lab, 905 S. Main St. Explore the science behind the thrills and chills of roller coasters through hands-on science exhibits and activities! All ages welcome. Free; donations appreciated. More information: neely@creativelearningalliance.org, 417.850.7137. September 15: Third Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm, Downtown Joplin. Third Thursday, Joplin’s premier cultural event, is back! Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather

This content is also available at connect2culture.org/calendar. Carthage, MO Through September 17: Spiritual Spaces by Al Gritten and Sandra Parrill, artCentral Carthage. Al Gritten is an award-winning painter and retired pastor who spent extended periods of time studying Native American spirituality on several reservations. Sandra Parrill is a passionate and prolific artist who seeks to draw out the souls of her subjects, revealing hidden secrets and dreams through the pens and brushes she holds in her fingers. Free; donations appreciated. More information: artcentral@artcentralcarthage.org or 417.358.4404. September 24: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, noon-8 pm, Central Park, 714 S. Garrison Ave. Enjoy live music and traditional dancing as well as a wide assortment of food vendors, who will offer delicious dishes. Additional details to come. More information: hispanicconnection@yahoo.com. September 30-October 2: The Mousetrap, 6:30 pm, Sunday 1 pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 Old 66 Blvd. Reservations required; call 417.358.9665 or email stdinnertheatre@gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $29, seniors (55+) $26, students $24, youth $23, children (6-12) $12, children (0-5) free. More information: stdinnertheatre@gmail.com, 417.825.9213. Performances: September 6: Faculty Recital feat. Cheryl Cotter, 7:30 pm at Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. MSSU associate professor of music and clarinetist Cheryl Cotter presents a captivating night of music! Free. More information: music@mssu.edu, 417.625.3002. September 8: SintaQuartet , 7 pm, First Community Church, 2007 E. 15th St. The award-winning saxophone quartet shares a fresh perspective on chamber music programming and reimagines classics of the repertoire. Free. More information: director@promusicajoplin.org, 417.625.1822. September 14-18: Moon Over Buffalo, 7:30, pm, Sunday 2:30 pm, Joplin Little Theatre, 3009 W. 1st St. Reservations encouraged; reserve your tickets at joplinlittletheatre.org or by calling 417.623.3638. Tickets: Adults $18, senior citizens/students $15. More information: info@ joplinlittletheatre.org, 417.623.3638. Events: September 1: First Thursday ArtWalk, 5:30-8:30 pm, Downtown Joplin. Dozens of artists will show or demonstrate their artistic process, and all art will be for sale. Participating artists will be located inside various venues along with live, acoustic music. Patrons are encouraged to “walk the art” through historic downtown Joplin! Free. lteeter00@gmail.com, 417.438.5931. September 2: September First Friday, 7-10 pm, Just A Taste Webb City. Join Vintage Swing Movement Joplin for a dance lesson at 7 pm at Just A Taste Webb City. After the lesson, show off your new skills or kick back and enjoy live music from Jump Company during a social dance at 8 pm. Pre-registration encouraged; for information on how to register, visit fb.me/e/22X3PWFw1. This event is limited to the first 100 people who register. Tickets: Adults $8, students $5. More information: vsmjoplin@ gmail.com, 316.243.8175. September 4, 11, 18 & 25: Open Mic Comedy Night, 9 pm, Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Join Joplin Comedy and try out your latest stand-up routine or take in the acts of local comedians, all while enjoying tasty pizza from Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Age restrictions: 18+ until 10 pm; 21+ from 10 pm until close. Free. potterdakoda1982@gmail.com, 417.540.9186. September 6: A Taste of Czechia, 4:30-7 pm, Missouri Southern State University, Mayes Dining Hall, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Explore the dishes and culinary cuisine of Czech and enjoy a full Czech meal prepared by MSSU Fresh Ideas executive chef Saul Paniagua. Admission: $13. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 6: Opening Reception: Artists Behind the Iron Curtain, 7 pm, Missouri Southern State University, MSSU Spiva Art Gallery, 3950

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on Main Street in downtown Joplin to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food. Free. More information: info@downtownjoplin. com, 417.501.9649. September 16: Not All Goulashes Are the Same: Why the Czech Version is Special, noon, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. In this cooking demonstration, Chef Tomas Slepicka will prepare a decadent Czech version that is entirely different from the American version. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 16 & 17: Eighth Annual Joplin Arts Fest, 5-9 pm, Joplin EmpireMarket. This two-day, juried event includes fine-artist booths, live performances by local artists, food and more. Free. More information: joplinartsfest@downtownjoplin.com, 417.986.3914. September 17: Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters Sew Sale, 9 am-1 pm, 601 S. Schifferdecker Ave. Items for sale include home décor, baby necessities, gifts for children, essentials for the kitchen and dining, fashion accessories, dog neckerchiefs and quilts. All proceeds benefit the Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters, a 501c3 organization. Free admission. More information: knappka@gmail.com. September 18: Black History & Performing Arts Mural Unveiling & Celebration, 2-4 pm, Bruce’s Point of View Optical, 102 S. Main St. Kansas City-based muralist Alexander Austin will be available to sign autographs and speak with attendees. Free admission. More information: nandanunnelly@gmail.com, 417.499.1525. September 23: Why MSSU Students Should Consider a Semester Abroad at a Nice, Mid-Sized University in the Heart of Europe, 10 am, Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Almost every university around the globe presents itself as being international, and there are plenty of places students can go for an exchange. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 27: Havel, 7 pm, Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@ mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 29: Mozart in Prague, 1 pm, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. When people think of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, they think of the child prodigy, the imp portrayed inMiloš Forman’s movie Amadeus , or the composer of some of the world’s greatest classical music. Free. More information: stebbins-c@ mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 30-October 2: Rock-A-Thon: 23rd Annual Gem & Mineral Expo, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 9 am-3 pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. Patrons can peruse bead jewelry, learn to identify local minerals, participate in rock swaps, shop for beautiful gems, win door prizes and more. Free. More information: joplinmuseum@gmail.com, 417.623.1180. Exhibits: Through October 29: Rhapsody: The Urban Fantasy Paintings of Rob Mango, Spiva Center for the Arts Main Gallery, 222 W. 3rd St. Rob Mango’s unique, three-dimensional paintings feature a variety of subject matter, including allegorical paintings of cities, male and female figures, and portraits. Free; donations appreciated. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183. September 6-October 6: Artists Behind the Iron Curtain, Missouri Southern State University Spiva Art Gallery, 3950 E. Newman Rd. In 1964, American college student Lee Freeman visited Prague and, by chance, met artist Jiří Mrázek. Mrázek was part of a group of artists who refused to adopt the state-sanctioned Socialist Realism style, thus, their work was not allowed to be exhibited or sold. Free. More information: bentley-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9563. Through October 29: Reflections of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts Regional Gallery, 222 W. 3rd St. In celebration of Joplin’s 150 years of colorful history, Local Color Art Gallery artists and their students will exhibit art in glass, oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage and mixed media. The exhibit will feature interpretations of historic architecture, famous Joplin natives and the lead and zinc mining that made Joplin a boomtown. Free; donations accepted.

September 10 & 24: Master Gardeners: Helping Others Learn to Grow, 1:15-2 pm. Master Gardener Eric Osen will lead discussions surrounding the major topics of home gardening. For a full list of topics, visit facebook.com/JoplinEmpireMarket/events. Classes will be held in the courtyard of Community Gardens, located off 3rd Street and South Division Avenue. Free. Info: ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, 417.986.3914. Create N’ Sip Studios, 223W. 3rd Street Wednesdays: Wine’d Down Wednesday, 5-9 pm. Canvas and home decor DIY event. Choose the project that works for you. Prices vary depending on chosen project. $28-$58. coleman@creatensip.com, 417.680.5434. Saturdays: Saturday Morning Choose Your Canvas, 10 am. Select the painting you want to recreate and let the experienced staff at Create N Sip help you make a masterpiece. Prices vary depending on chosen project. Cost: $28-$176. Information: coleman@creatensip. com, 417.680.5434. Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main Street: Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor Come & Go, 2-5 pm. Stay up to three hours of painting time. Award-winning artist Paula Giltner teaches watercolor, oil and acrylic painting techniques and design principles. Bring any materials you have for the first lesson and learn about the materials you might need for additional lessons. $20. jnpgiltner@hotmail.com. First and Third Fridays: Art Lessons at Local Color Art Gallery with Roxenne Kendall, 11 am-4:30 pm. Learn the basics of watercolor, colored pencils and micron inks during one- to two-hour private or group lessons. Ages 5 to 95. Registration required; reserve your spot by emailing rkrdh79@gmail.com. $20 per session; group rates available. More information: rkrdh79@gmail.com, 573.397.1940. Recurring Classes: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main St. Tuesdays: Creation Station, (ages 6-11), 3:45-5 pm. A variety of media: painting, drawing, clay, collage, sculpture and printmaking. Explore the galleries with scavenger hunts and other activities. Pre registration recommended. Space is limited. $6 preregistration and $8 at the door. jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183. First and Third Fridays: Art Lessons at Local Color Art Gallery with Roxenne Kendall, 10 am-5:30 pm. Learn the basics of watercolor, colored pencils and micron inks during one- to two-hour, private or group lessons! Ages 5 to 95 are welcome to participate. Registration required; reserve your spot by emailing rkrdh79@gmail.com. Cost: $20 per session; group rates available. More information: rkrdh79@gmail. com, 573.397.1940. Third Fridays: Wood Burning Class with Roxenne Kendall (ages 10+), 6-8:30 pm. Play with fire during this unforgettable class! Learn the art of pyrography (wood burning) and use it to create a design on a bamboo cutting board. Registration required; reserve your spot by calling Local Color at 417.553.0835 or texting 573.397.1940. Supplies included. $35. Contact rkrdh79@gmail.com, 573.397.1940. Neosho, MO September 1-October 26: Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition, Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, Big Spring Gallery. Local artists have an opportunity to show and sell their 2D artwork in a juried exhibition. Back for its 27th year, patrons can admire a wide range of talent possessed by both professional and emerging artists, and view winning pieces selected by judge Kim Kitada! Free. More information: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com. September 22: Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition Awards Presentation and Critiques, 2 pm, Neosho Newton County Library, 201 W. Spring Street. Eight prizes from two different categories and the Best of Show award will be awarded to participating artists. Free. More information: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com.

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If you have an event you would like to see listed in the Calendar of Events, please email your request to: sue@showmetheozarks.com, or mail your submission to Show Me The Ozarks, 18724 Hwy 59, Neosho, MO 64850. Events are printed on a space available basis and must be received by the 5th of the month prior to the month of the scheduled event. in the Ozarks What’s Happening Calendar of Events SMTO Support Your Local Farmer’s Market! Grove, OK: Friday 4-8 pm and Saturday 9 am-2 pm, downtown. Pittsburg, KS: 8 am-12 pm Saturday, 11th and Broadway streets, downtown Pittsburg. 620.231.8310. Carthage, MO: Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am until the farmers sell out of product. North side of the historic Carthage square. www.visit carthage.com/attraction/carthage-farmers-market. Lamar, MO: 1-6 pm Wednesday, 8:30 am-1 pm Saturday, Moore Pavilion, 10th & Poplar. 417.682.3579. Joplin, MO: Every Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street. Monett, MO: 8 am-12 pm Saturday; Tuesday TBD. South Park by the YMCA parking lot. Neosho, MO: 9 am-12 pm Saturday, directly across from the library downtown. Webb City, MO: Tuesday and Thursday 4-7 pm and Saturday 9 am-12 pm. Pavilion at the Main Street entrance to King Jack Park. Pittsburg, KS Wednesdays: Trivia Night, 7 pm, Drop the H Brewing Company, 107 E. Rose St. Thursdays: Thursday Night Line Dance Lessons, 7-9 pm, Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69. First Friday of the Month: Heavy metal bands, live music, 9 pm, Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69. Second Friday of the Month: Drag Shows, 10 pm, Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69. Last Friday of the Month: College Night w/ DJ A Baby, 8 pm-2 am. Free admission with college ID. Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69. August 29-September 4: Little Balkans Days Festival. Full schedule at LittleBalkansFestival.com. September 2-3: Living History: Border Wars, Crawford County Historical Museum, 651 US-69. September 2: Noah Austin, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 3: Arts, Crafts & Food Fair, 8:30 am-5 pm, Lincoln Park. September 3: Folk Life Music Festival, 9 am-5 pm, Lincoln Park. September 3: Gabe Lee, 6 pm, Miner’s Alley, 214 S. Broadway (alley way). September 3: Ozark Mountain Daredevils, 7 pm, Memorial Auditorium. September 3: Kevin Upshaw & One Night Stand, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 4: Duke Mason Band and Stone Country, 7 pm, JJ Richards Band Dome in Lincoln Park. September 9: Block Party with John Calvin Abney, 7:30 pm, 4th & Broadway. September 9: Left of Center, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 10: Uncle Kracker, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 16: Four States Music Festival: Chase Rice, Parmalee, Kameron Marlowe & Adam Doleac, 5 pm, Pittsburg State University. Details and schedule at FourStatesMusicFest.com. September 16: Members Only, 9 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69.

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sweaters and tools are supplied. $35, payable at time of registration. Class limit: 6; 14 years and older. September 28: Easy Cricut Halloween, 6-8 pm. Artist: Phil Dellasega. Learn the basics of using the Cricut vinyl cutter. Learn how to assemble a design for heat transfer vinyl in Design Space, the Cricut cutting software. You’ll cut the design, weed it and learn how to transfer it to a supplied canvas tote using supplies you have in your home. If you’d prefer to apply it to a garment, you can bring one to the workshop. Feel free to bring your laptop to have the software uploaded for you to use during the class. $40 per person. Minimum age: 14; class limit: 8. Carl Junction Community Center: 303 N. Main St., 417.649.7237 Tuesdays & Thursdays: Yoga, 6 pm. Saturdays: Zumba, 9 am & Wednesdays, 6:30 pm. Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Pickleball, 6-10 pm. Tuesday & Thursday: 1-3 pm. Sunday: 3-6 pm. September 3: Carl Junction Lions Breakfast, 8-11 am, CJ Community Center. Cost: Adults, $6; children under 6, $3. Call 417.439.7724. Carthage, MO September 3: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 9-11 am, Carthage Shrine Club. Public welcome. $7 per person. Call 417.317.0609. Diamond, MO - George Washington Carver National Monument Visitor Center Free Programs. T wo miles west of Diamond on Highway V, then 1/4 mile south on Carver Road. Visitor center and park grounds open daily 9 am-5 pm. Call 417.325.4151 or visit www.nps.gov/gwca. *Programs will be presented outside on the park grounds. September 3 & 4: A Genius Remembered: George Washington Carver, 1 pm. A 30-minute film explores the life of George Washington Carver, told by people who knew him and by others whose work was influenced by his legacy. September 10: Prairie Day, 10 am-3 pm. Celebrating life on the Missouri prairie during the late 1800s when George Washington Carver was a child. This event includes basket weaving, candle-making, Dutch-oven cooking, spinning, weaving, storytelling, musical groups, quilting, a junior ranger station and more. September 17: Neosho Historic Schoolhouse Program, 1 pm. Join a park ranger for a special offsite program at 639 Young Street in Neosho, MO. This is the location of what was historically known as the Neosho Colored School George Washington Carver attended in 1876. Learn about his time in Neosho and the African American struggle for an education. September 18: Casting A Legacy - An Outdoor Art Walk, 1 pm. Join a park ranger for a short walk near the visitor center, exploring commemorative artwork along the trail. Learn about the artists and how they were inspired to create the bust of George Washington Carver and the Boy Carver statue. Stop by the bronze commemorative plaque and consider the establishment of this national park. September 24: National Public Lands Day, 10 am-3 pm. This is a nationwide, volunteer-led workday to improve public lands. Volunteer at George Washington Carver National Monument to help preserve the 240-acre site and the natural environment that inspired young George.

September 17: Solace featuring Erin Fitzgibbon, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 18: The Mighty Pines, Miner’s Alley, 5 pm, 214 S. Broadway (alley way). September 23: Fall Art Walk Festival, 5 pm, Downtown Pittsburg. September 23: Tim Nowell, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69 September 24: Christmas Shoppe Craft Show, 9 am-5 pm, The Christmas Shoppe, 1608 W. 4th St. September 24: Drag the Gut Pittsburg, 7 pm, downtown Pittsburg. September 24: Trace Adkins, 7:30 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 30: Trout Fishing in America, 7 pm, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer St. September 30: Tyler Giles, 8 pm, Kansas Crossing Casino, 1275 S. US-69. September 30: Dance Monkey Dance, 9:30 pm, TJ Leland’s, 108 W. 6th St. ArtForms Gallery Workshops, 620 N. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS. 620.240.0165 Check our Facebook page during the month as artists may offer “popups.” Every Tuesday: Art Exploration/Weekly Beginning Painting, 12:30- 2:30 pm. Free. Explore different art techniques. Feel free to bring something you are working on. September 10: Fused Glass PocketVase, 10 am-1 pm. Artist: Dianne Miller. Create three pocket vases to keep or give as gifts. You will create a design by arranging cut pieces of glass and adorable embellishments on a white glass base. Special ceramic paper will be sandwiched between your glass design layer and a clear base ready to fire in the kiln. The result is a pocket vase that holds water. Experience is not required. All supplies, tools, instructions and kiln-firing are included in the workshop fee. Please wear close-toed shoes when working with glass. Protective eyewear is available if you do not wear glasses, or you may bring your own. $45, payable at time of registration. Class limit: 10; 14 years and older. September 17: Hot Dirty Pour! 2-4 pm. Artist: Debbie Southard. In this workshop, we will do a technique called a “Dirty Pour,” but your neck should not get dirty and gritty! All supplies and instruction are provided. Once varnished, your art is touchable and can be wiped off easily with a damp cloth to clean. All experience levels welcome. $35, payable at time of registration. Class limit: 10; 14 years and older. September 23: Spin Art Returns to ArtWalk, 5-8 pm. Artist: Debbie Southard. Join this class to be held in front of ArtForms Gallery during Art Walk! If you want to have some fun and spin some art, join us at Art Forms Gallery. This is a come-and-go event. Participants must pick up painting the next week due to wet paint. All supplies and instruction are provided. All experience levels welcome. $20, payable at ArtWalk inside ArtForms Gallery. Children must be accompanied by an adult. September 24: Upcycled Sweater Hats! 2-4 pm. Artist: Brenda Hayes. Join Brenda in taking old sweaters and making funky, upcycled hats to be prepared for the winter in style. Materials including embellishments,

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in the Ozarks What’s Happening Calendar of Events SMTO September 25: Archaeological Investigations, 1 pm. Have you ever discovered an unknown object in your backyard? Archaeologists uncovered artifacts here at the park. Come learn about some of these museum items with a park ranger and glance at a piece of history. Joplin, MO Saturdays: Joplin Empire Market, 10 am-2 pm, Joplin Empire Market, 931 E. 4th St. The Joplin Empire Market is the place to find the best in locally grown produce, gourmet foodstuffs and handmade artisan goods. Curbside ordering also available, and orders may be placed Tuesday at 8 pm until Thursday at 8 pm at http://localline.ca/joplin-empire-market. Curbside pickup hours are 10:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday. More information: ivy@joplinempiremarket.com. September 1 & 15: Joplin Stamp Club, 7 pm, Granny Shaffer’s, 2728 North Range Line Road. Please see website for more information: thejoplinstampclub.com. September 16: The Woman’s Club of Joplin Game Day “Fun” Raiser for Ronald McDonald House of the Four States: 10:30 am, Twin Hills Golf and Country Club. Gather your group, bring your cards, dominoes or board games and play the game of choice. Entry fee is $5 per person with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House of the Four States. A buffet luncheon will be available starting at 11 am for $15. For more information or reservations call/text 417.483.6336. Reservations need to be turned in by September 9. September 27: Joplin Area Welcome Club Luncheon, 11 am, Joplin Senior Center. Members enjoy a program and tour by Bob Headlee about the Rotary Sculpture Garden. For details, visit joplinareawelcomeclub. com or email joplinareawelcomeclub@gmail.com for information or reservations.

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 West Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO. The Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center is your local connection to Missouri’s fish, forests and wildlife. Check out the native plant landscaping, exhibits or hike the trails. Purchase a fishing or hunting permit, attend a nature program or watch for wildlife along the trails and banks of Shoal Creek. Enjoy a variety of free public programs throughout the year. Call or stop by our office to find out about naturalist-conducted programs and hikes. Education Center is open Tuesday-Friday 9 am-5 pm and Saturday 10 am-3 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and most state holidays. Call 417.629.3434, email Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov or visit mdc.mo.gov/events for upcoming events. Parking lot, grounds and trail are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Wildcat Glades Friends Group, 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, Missouri. All programs are free of charge, but registration is requested. To register, please email robin@wildcatglades.org or visit our Facebook page for online registration options. Classes are limited to the first 20 students registered for preschool and yoga classes. September 1: Pollinator Workshop, 6 pm. This workshop is designed to teach landowners the importance of pollinators. It will go over how to design and create pollinator plots on a small-scale and large-scale basis. There will be a tour of the various pollinators and native plantings around Shoal Creek. September 9: Little Acorns: Bear Tales, 10:30 am. Recommended for ages 3 to 7. Where do black bears go in winter? How many live in Missouri? Are black bears the only type of bear living in our state? Join us to answer these questions and learn about the tales of black bears. September 15: Amazing Monarchs (virtual), 10 am or 6 pm. Learn more about the lifecycle and migration of these beautiful butterflies before they quietly flutter away to their winter hibernaculum in Mexico. September 17: Monarch Festival, 10 am-3 pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day as we celebrate the migration of monarch butterflies. Stop by any time to get up close with caterpillars and butterflies and participate in citizen science as we catch and tag butterflies, if available. Activities include crafts, games and more. September 17: Native Plant Sale, 10 am-2 pm. Drop by any time at this free event to purchase native plants for your landscaping needs. Vendors will

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offer hardy plants native to Missouri and will provide information about the benefits of planting native species. September 19: Hunter Education Skills Session, 6-10 pm. This skills session will satisfy part two of the Missouri Hunter Education requirements. To enter the session, you must complete the knowledge portion and provide proof of completion by presenting either a qualifier certificate or a completed hunter education student manual the day of the event. All students must provide proof of identification and age. The final exam will be administered at the end of the skills session. Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the beginning of the class to complete registration; late arrivals will not be admitted, so please arrive early. In the event of a cancellation, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Note: Students 16 and older who have successfully completed the all-online Hunter Education course do not need to attend an in-person skills session. Neosho, MO September 10: Food Truck FUR-ENZY, 10 am-3 pm, Faithful Friends Thrift Store, 915 W. Harmony. Food, drinks, garage sale, crafts, in-store sales, adoptable cats and dogs. Call 417.389.3393. Seneca, MO September 10: 16th Annual Farmers Feeding Neighbors Hay Auction, 4 pm, Seneca Rodeo Grounds, Hwy. 10 & Bethel Road. Merchandise to be auctioned; in addition to hay, there will be certificates or merchandise from area businesses and individuals, homemade treats, pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and home-canned delicacies, preserves, salsa, floral arrangements andothermiscellaneous items. The cookout is open to everyone for a donation. It features delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and all the trimmings along with a drink and dessert. Contact Kathy Ginger, 417.776.1291. Grove, OK September 23-25: 10th Annual Pioneer Days, 9 am-3 pm, Har-Ber Village Museum, 4404 W. 20th St. The village comes alive with so much to see and do this weekend. More information, call 918.791.0655. October 1: Annual Chuckwagon Fundraiser, 6-10 pm, Har-Ber Village Museum, 4404 W. 20th St. Tickets on sale September 1. Dinner, dancing, silent auction. Proceeds are for the operation of Har-Ber Village Museum. More information, call 918.791.0655.

Pioneer Days! 10th Annual Event September 23rd, 24th & 25th 2022 9am to 3pm Friday Sept 23rd is Education Day Sat 24th and Sun 25th Family Days Visit: www.har-bervillage.com f or more info or Call: 918-786-6446 Normal Admission Rates Apply 4404 W 20th St, Grove, OK

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2022 Oklahoma Beatdown Derby September 3, 6 pm • Miami Fairgrounds Gate opens at 4 pm, derby starts at 6 pm. General admission $15; 8 and under free. Pit pass $20. Car and driver $40. For build rules, call Justin at 620.717.2299. Brantley Gilbert at Downstream Casino September 3, 8-10 pm Downstream Casino Outdoor Venue With back-to-back Platinum albums and grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world. The Georgia native who started as the defiant life-of-the-party can still go ‘til sunrise, but he’s also emerged as something far greater: the leader of a tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers for whom electric guitar-shredding, rapping and twang go hand in hand. Shawnee Skies Progressive Shoot League-Skeet September 4, all day 11245 S. 705 Road, Wyandotte Five-person team entry fee is $250. You may shoot all three events or just one event. Form your own team or single shooters will be squadded from pool of single shooters to form teams. For more information, call 918.238.2529 or 620.202.0393. Puddle of Mudd with Special Guest Saliva at Buffalo Run Casino September 4, 8-11 pm • 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd., Miami Ticket prices: PIT: $50, General Admission $40. Must be age 21+ to attend this event. 31 st Annual Wyandotte Nation Powwow September 9-11, 8 am-8 pm 64700 E 60 Hwy, Wyandotte The Wyandotte Nation Pow-Wow is held annually at the tribe’s pow-wow grounds and features some of the best dancers and drums from across the U.S. $50,000 in prize money! For additional information, contact Sherri Clemons at 918.678.6344 or sclemons@wyandotte-nation.org. KennyWayne Shepherd Band at Buffalo Run Casino September 10, 8-11pm Buffalo Run Casino Peoria Showplace Twenty-five years into his recording career, Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create genre-defining, blues-infused rock n’ roll. Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer and one of the most talented and distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations and two Billboard Music Awards. Must be 21 to attend this event.

Dates and times are subject to change. Please call the Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau at 918.542.4435 to confirm.

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Columbus Ready for Festive Celebration, Awe-Inspiring Hot Air Balloon Regatta By Don Lowe O nce again, there’s a celebration coming to Columbus, Kansas, early next month that will feature wide-ranging activities sure to provide an opportunity for enjoying a festive time together. The Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta will be action-packed with three full days of entertainment, including everything from a scarecrow contest, art exhibit, quilt show and pancake breakfast to a 5K run/walk/jog, parade, barbecue competition, corn hole tournament and tractor pull, plus a whole lot more. Of course, the hot air balloons are one of the main attractions. Columbus Chamber of Commerce Director Jean Pritchett said, “This is the only hot air balloon event in the Four-State Area. In fact, there are only four balloon events in the state of Kansas.” There is plenty of intrigue as the sky above Columbus is filled with a colorful, picturesque view, and Pritchett said, “People are always fascinated with the large hot air balloons. “This event gives the public an up-close look at what it takes to get these balloons into the air and back down again.” As for what gives the balloons such a wow factor for all those who get to experience it, Pritchett said, “The glow is the most beautiful as it takes place at dusk. And the glow from the burners just sets it off.” What makes this more personal, according to Pritchett, is because “we allow those in attendance to get up close to the balloons, visit with the crew and take pictures.” Of course, with a show of this magnitude, much assistance is needed. “It takes about 100 volunteers to pull off this event. “Each pilot has a crew of four to eight volunteers that help put the balloon upright for lift off and then help bring it back down and pack it up from wherever it lands.”

As the city of Columbus also has its celebration in conjunction with the hot air balloon regatta, Pritchett said, “As with any event in a community, you’re bringing in lots of visitors to enjoy it. “They take in the festival, they shop and eat, and stay overnight. So, it is always a great economic boost to a community. It also brings the locals to town to visit with neighbors and friends they don’t see very often.” It is a big undertaking, for sure, to get this festival organized and ensure it goes smoothly. “It takes many volunteers to pull off an event of this size, and the planning goes on for about a year.” Then, the process starts all over again. “After one finishes, the committee starts to plan for the next year.” But, in the here and now, it’s time for Columbus to roll out the red carpet for this year’s gala gathering for all to enjoy. Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta Fast Facts What: 53rd Annual Festival and 33rd Annual Balloon Regatta When: Friday, October 7-Sunday, October 9 Where: Festival is on the Columbus downtown square, and Balloon Regatta is at Industrial Park on Highway 69 South and Merle Evans Drive. Schedule: Complete list of events and times can be accessed at www.columbusdayballoons.com Additional Information: Contact the Columbus Chamber of Commerce at 320 E. Maple, Columbus, Kansas, or call 620.429.1492. Also visit www.chamberofcolumbus.com.

Columbus Day Festival & Hot Air Balloon Regatta October 7, 8 and 9 Industrial Park & Columbus Square Contact the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for more information on this year’s event at 620.429.1492 or by visiting www.columbusdayballoons.com. Columbus Chamber of Commerce • 320 E. Maple • Columbus, KS • 620.429.1492 • www.chamberofcolumbus.com

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