Community Events
The Assumption Abbey fruitcake is a rich two-pound fruitcake made under the supervision of the Trappist Monks at Assumption Abbey near Ava, Mo. Their recipe was given to them by world class chef, Jean-Pierre Auge, who at one time served in the royal employ of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The...
The Star Dramatic Company proudly presents, 'The Gray Ladies Ride Again,' written and directed by Kristi Cunningham.
Twelve years ago 'The Grey Ladies Society' bungled and fumbled their way through a murder investigation to do a little matchmaking. All these years later, they've decided it...
West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause is a community bike ride that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5. All money raised from the ride will go towards funding of cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
The ride will begin at 8:00 a.m. and at the...
Mums, watermelons, herbs, and lots of produce are featured at the "Go Farm" Farmer's Market. Apples, fresh apple cider, local beef, pork, chicken, local honey, hot food, local Artisan Crafters and more are offered every Saturday.
The market will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 21 but will be...
Newborns in Need will hold their annual “Sleepers in September” collection drive during the month of September.
Too many babies do not have enough clothing or blankets to keep them warm during the cold winter months. Newborns In Need are doing that for them, in the best way they know how....
There will be a benefit dinner and auction for Scott Grogan on October 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Willow Springs Senior Center. Proceeds will help Scott and Crystal while Scott recovers from surgery and undergoes radiation treatments for cancer. Dinner will be pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips,...
Five musical groups will entertain at a benefit concert starting at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The concert will be held in the backyard of the Yellow House, located at 209 W. Trish Knight in West Plains.
The Colbert Brothers duo will kick off the event with traditional, old-time music...
The Star Theater presents "A Tribute To Elvis" on Saturday, Oct. 26. The award winning Elvis tribute artist, Zaden J, will perform at 7:00 p.m. at the Star Theater, located at 205 E. Main St. in Willow Springs, MO.
Tickets will be sold at the doors for $10.00 each with kids entering for free....
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route 17 in Howell County. This section of roadway is located from Route 160 to U.S. Route 60 with a 10-foot width restriction will be in place.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Sept. 3...
The Avenue Theatre announces the production of "The Game" to be performed September 20, 21 and 22. Joy Pace, Vice President of the Board of Directors for The Arts on the Avenue with the Historic Avenue Theatre, explained that the performance is a suicide awareness production. Pace has partnered...