Community Events
The Willow Springs Arts Council will be sponsoring a free concert on December 3, at the Star Theater beginning at 7 p.m. The Southern Ozarks Community Orchestra is joining with the STARS group to present a concert including Handel’s Messiah, Tschaikowsky’s Nutcracker, and other traditional holiday...
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The red kettles are out in Willow Springs for donations to the Salvation Army. If you are interested in ringing a bell this holiday season, call Larry Simon at 417-469-3352.
The Star Theatre in downtown Willow Springs will host Country Music Night on Saturday, November 20. Pre-show starts at 6 pm and features Whetstone. The main event is the Full Blown Second Time Around Band from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets at the gate will be $7.00 with children under 12 free.
The 21st Annual Mountain View Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the MV Community Center starting at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Sponsored by the First Church of God. There is no charge. Everyone is welcome.
The Willow Springs Senior Center will be hosting their Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, November 17 from 11:00-1:00. Turkey, ham and all the trimmings will be served. 60+ sponsored by Coastal Energy of Willow Springs. For more information, please call the center at 417-469-3892.
Willow Springs Senior Center will hold their monthly breakfast on November 20, from 7:30-10:00. The public is invited to enjoy, biscuits/gravy, egg casserole, sausage, bacon, pancakes, fruit, and cinnamon rolls. Adults eat for $5.00 and kids under 12 for $2.00.
The Willow Springs City Council will meet in regular session on Thursday, November 18 at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. On the draft agenda are revisions to election and mobile vendor ordinances, winter energy pricing and concerns, and planning and zoning board recommendations.
Saturday, November 20, is Pilgrim Days at the market! MSU Ag Club and the Nursing Club will be there with great activities for the kids while parents shop for the holiday. Vendors will have many traditional Thanksgiving foods for purchase and sampling. Other local market goods available include...
On November 11, the West Plains High School will host a Veterans Day assembly at 10:00 a.m. All area veterans are invited to attend the assembly and are welcome to a special breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact the West Plains High School at 417-256-6150.