GENERAL, Mountain View

7am-3pm Mountain View Senior Center, 903 Fifth Street in Mountain View. Every day, all day - cards, puzzles, suffleboard, billiards, board games, exercise equipment and library. Lunch 11:30-1pm - taco salad, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, chips and ice cream. Take-out is available as well as home delivery for shut-ins. A garden salad may be substituted for any menu item, any day.

The Mountain View Family Youth Center will be open after school from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cost is $2 per day and includes different activities such as basketball, skating, volleyball, board games, and more for each day of the week. For more information, call 417-934-KIDS from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mountain View A.A. group meets at the Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 124 East 2nd Street in Mountain View, MO

Every Tuesday until 9:30 pm. Dance at the Mountain View Community Center with the Keith Bradshaw Band. $4.00 per person. 8:00 pm.

Thursdays, BINGO! 6:30 pm. VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

The Ozark Independent Living will be visiting Eminence the 4^th of each month in the Eminence Senior Citizens Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free informational services are provided for the disabled and elderly such as assistive devices, legislative efforts, peer support, advocacy, TAP, TAP Internet, and information and referrals. Independent In-Home services include basic personal care, nurse visits, advanced personal care, respite, and homemaker chores. There is also Consumer Directed Services for your home. For more information, please call Kathy at 417-257-0038.

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7am-3pm Mountain View Senior Center, 903 E. Fifth Street in Mountain View. Noon to.....Line Dance. Every day, all day - cards, puzzles, shuffleboard, billiards, board games, exercise equipment and library. Lunch: 11:30 to 1pm - baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and chocolate mousse. Take-out is available as well as home delivery for shutins. A garden salad may be substituted for any menu item, any day.

Oct. -Nov. 22:  Big Read events will be held in Howell County!  For more information, contact the University/Community Programs office at 417-255-7966 or go line to: www.wpARTS.org.

     Oct. 5-Nov. 12: Public display of items carried by local Vietnam War Veterans at WP Public Library.

     Oct. 8: “The Vietnam War” film to be show in a series each Thursday at WP Public Library at 6 p.m.

     Oct. 9-22: Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition on the mezzanine of the WP Civic Center.

     Oct. 9-22: Photo exhibit of memorabilia and photos belonging to area veterans at the WPCC mez.

     Oct. 12: “The Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong”, a talk by Dr. Nancye McClue.  WPCC Gallery 7 p.m.

     Oct. 13: “A Soldiers Sweetheart” film adaptation. Rated “R”.  WPCC 7 p.m.

     Oct. 15: Vietnamese Folktales for ages 2-6 years will be read at the WP Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

     Oct. 15:  “Book Talk” Discussion Group at the WP Public Library at 5:30 p.m.

     Oct. 16:  WPHS Zizzer Speech and Debate Team Readers’ Theatre at 7 p.m at WP Civic Center.

     Oct. 17: Vietnamese Folktales for ages 2-6 years will be read at the WP Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

     Oct. 17: Vietnamese food and festivals for ages 8 and older at 2 p.m. at the WP Public Library.

     Oct. 19:  “The Things They Left Behind,” a talk by Connie Morgan. 7 p.m. in the WPCC Gallery.

     Oct. 20: “Shakey’s Hill,” film with filmmaker Norman Lloyd in attendance. 7 p.m. WPCC.

     Oct. 22:  “The Vietnam War,” documentary film to be shown at the WPPL at 6 p.m.

     Oct. 23:  Brewer & Shipley Concert at 7 p.m. at the WP Civic Center.

     Oct. 27: “The Writer at War,” a talk by Dr.Craig Albin at 7 p.m. in the WPCC Gallery.

     Oct. 30: “As Seen from Both Sides,” a documentary with producer Larry Rottmann at 7 p.m. WPCC.

     Nov. 2:  Retired Maj. Stan Coff talks about his experiences as a pilot in Vietnam, WPCC Gallery.

     Nov. 5: Teachers’ Store Book Group meets at Grapevine Restaurant at 12 noon.

     Nov. 8: “A Musical Salute to Veterans” will be held at the WPCC at 2 p.m.

     Nov. 9: “Opposing Voices,” talk by Leigh Adams in the WPCC Gallery at 7 p.m.

     Nov. 10: “Voices from Vietnam” a play written and performed by Larry Rottman with Ray Castrey.

                    School performances at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. and Public performance at 7 p.m. at the WPCC.

    Nov. 11:  Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m. in West Plains.

    Nov. 12: Tim O’Brien will be the key note speaker at 6:30 p.m. at the WP Civic Center

General, WEST PLAINS

Mondays:  Lifeline Drawing Group meets from 4-6:00 p.m. at the Yellow House. Call 255-2367.

      WP Community Band rehearses from 6-7:15 at WPHS.  Call Rocky Long at 256-6150.

      WP Drumming Circle meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the YH Studio. $2.

      The Ozark Festival Chorus practices.  For details, call Rebecca Ramsey at 257-8901.

Thursdays:  Pre-school Story Time is held at the WP Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m.  See details at: http://www.youseemore.com/westplains/calendar.asp ..

Thursdays: Lunch & Learn will be held in conjunction with Shape Up West Plains.  Bring your healthy lunch to the University Extension office from 12:15-12:50 to hear speakers on various topics related to physical activity and nutrition.  Call 256-7078 for details.

October 7     Wednesday

Oct. 7: The South Central Career Center is looking for individuals who can share their hobby or skill by teaching Community Education classes.  Hours and days are flexible as are course and content.  Contact Josh Cotter at 256-6152 to indicate your interest.

Oct. 7:  Through Oct. 16:  The Harlin Museum will host the 34^th Annual Fall Art Show during regular museum hours of noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 

October 8     Thursday

Oct 8:  7am, Mountain View Rotary Club meeting at Ron's Family Restaurant conference room, 125 N. Oak Street, Mountain View. For details, call Donnie Russell at 417-934-6360.

Oct 8:  6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

Oct 8: Star Dramatic Company, 6:30 pm at the Lutheran Church in Willow Springs. Contact Bud Marvin at 4170469-2828 for information.

October 9     Friday

Oct 9:  Friends of the Garnett Library of MSU-WP monthly meeting at noon on the lower level of Lybyer Technology Center in Rooms 104-105.  Lunch is provided for a $9.  Please RSVP to 255‑7240.  “The Big Read” will be the topic of the program presented by Kathleen Morrissey; the featured book at this year’s event will be The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

Oct 9:  The University of Missouri Extension Center will offer an interactive TV program on Autism Spectrum Disorder from 9:30 a.m.-noon.  For details, call 256-2391.

Oct 9-Nov 22:   The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition, “Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon: Vietnamese America since 1975” will be on display on the WP Civic Center Mezzanine during regular business hours.  An Opening Reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9.  For more info, call the U/CP office at 255-7966.

October 10    Saturday

Oct 10:  An OMC’s Ladies First “Escape to the Caribbean” will be held at the WP Civic Center from 4-6:30 p.m.  Visit booths, demonstrations and gain information on a variety of topics such as health care, nutrition, financial planning and stress relief.  From 6:30-8 p.m., motivational humorist Judy Carter (as seen on Oprah) will give a presentation to the first 450 attendees.  For more information, call 257-6735 or visit www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/ladiesfirst.asp. Both events are free.

Oct 10: Saturday Morning Idea Exchange, 10 am at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Wendell Bailey at 417-469-2588.

Oct 10: Farmer's Market. Mountain View. 7 am - until noon, West Park, Pine Street. Healthy, locally grown produce as well as fresh eggs, baked goods, crafts, potted plants and herbs, plus other goodies, too!

Oct 10: Ozark Writer's Group meeting. 1:00pm at the Star Theater Annex. Anyone who has any interest in writing is invited to attend. We are an informal group with no joining fees. If you have any questions, please contact Marcille Cutler at 417-469-3794.

October 11     Sunday

No events scheduled today.

October 12     Monday

Oct 12: Diabetes Classes. In St. John's-St. Francis Hospital classroom. Learn about living with diabetes, how to manage blood glucose levels and interact with others affected by diabetes. Registration is required, please call 934-7000.

October 13     Tuesday

Oct 13:  Willow Springs Rotary Club, 6pm at Hillbilly Junction. Contact Jim Vandenbosch at 417-469-0140.

Oct 13: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, NOON. Lunch, Mountain View Community Center, 125 W. 1st Street. Call 417-934-2794 for details. Lunch is $6.

Oct 13: Weight Watchers meeting. Mountain View Public Library. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m, meeting begins at 6 pm. For more information, call Carolyn Davis at 417-469-4308.

Oct 13: Howell County Democrats. Mountain View Public Library. Meeting starts at 6:30pm, but people are encouraged to arrive early to socialize.

October 14     Wednesday

Oct 14: Preschool Story Time. Mountain View Public Library, 10 am.

October 15     Thursday

Oct 15:  7am, Mountain View Rotary Club meeting at Ron's Family Restaurant conference room, 125 N. Oak Street, Mountain View. For details, call Donnie Russell at 417-934-6360.

Oct 15:  6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

October 16     Friday

Schedule coming.

October 17     Saturday

Oct. 17 (Oct. 24 rain date.) :  The “Haunting in the Hollows of Galloway Creek” will be held at Galloway Creek Nature Park from 3-10 p.m.  Presentations of two live eagles will be at 3:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.  There will be numerous other activities including crafts, petting zoo, storytellers, face painters, treats, Kitchen Witches, etc.  Car pool if possible.   For details, contact David Evans at 256-8313

Oct. 17:  “The Impact of the Vietnam War-Era ‘Counter Culture’ on Our Region’s Traditional Music.  Trvis Stimeling and Matt Meacham will present this concert and talk at 7 p.m. in the WP Civic Center.  Admission is Free.  This is a Big Read event.

Oct 17: Saturday Morning Idea Exchange, 10 am at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Wendell Bailey at 417-469-2588.

Oct 17: 9th Annual Oktoberfest. On the square in Winona. 10 am until after dark! Car and bike show, silent auction, kiddie games, food and craft booths, gun raffle, live music, and more!

October 18     Sunday

No events scheduled at this time.

October 19     Monday

No events scheduled at this time.

October 20     Tuesday

Oct. 20:  CRP/AED/First Aid Training Class will be conducted by the American Red Cross office in WP from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Call 257-0018 for details.

Oct. 20:  MSU-WP, South Central Career Center, the Missouri Career Center and several area employers will team up to offer a Career and Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the WP Civic Center exhibit hall.

Oct. 20:  MSU-WP’s seminar series will continue as Assoc. Prof. John FohnII and Nancy A. Fohn give a multimedia program on Tanzania at 3 p.m. in Melton Hall Room 112.  The public is invited to attend these free programs. For details, call Jerry Trick at 255-7292.

Oct 20:  Willow Springs Rotary Club, 6pm at Hillbilly Junction. Contact Jim Vandenbosch at 417-469-0140.

Oct 20: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, NOON. Lunch, Mountain View Community Center, 125 W. 1st Street. Call 417-934-2794 for details. Lunch is $6.

October 21     Wednesday

Oct. 21-24: The original portraits from L.L.Broadfoot’s book, Pioneers of the Ozarks, will be on display at the Harlin Museum during regular museum hours of noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Call 417-256-7801 or go to http://www.harlinmuseum.org/index.html .  The museum will be closed to the public Oct. 27-31 to accommodate their History Works program for local elementary schools.

October 22     Thursday

Oct 22:  7am, Mountain View Rotary Club meeting at Ron's Family Restaurant conference room, 125 N. Oak Street, Mountain View. For details, call Donnie Russell at 417-934-6360.

Oct 22:  6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

October 23     Friday

Oct. 23: (9a.m.-5 p.m.)-24 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.):  A Babysitting Class will be offered by the local American Red Cross to train young people ages 11-15 to be responsible, certified caregivers and certify them in CPR, AED, and First Aid for Infants and Children.  Cost is $75, but a $20 scholarship reduction for those registered by Oct. 16. Call 257-0018.

October 24     Saturday

Oct 24: Saturday Morning Idea Exchange, 10 am at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Wendell Bailey at 417-469-2588.

October 25     Sunday

No events scheduled at this time.

October 26     Monday

No events scheduled at this time.

October 27     Tuesday

Oct 27:  Willow Springs Rotary Club, 6pm at Hillbilly Junction. Contact Jim Vandenbosch at 417-469-0140.

Oct 27: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, NOON. Lunch, Mountain View Community Center, 125 W. 1st Street. Call 417-934-2794 for details. Lunch is $6.

October 28     Wednesday

No events scheduled at this time.

October 29     Thursday

Oct 29:  7am, Mountain View Rotary Club meeting at Ron's Family Restaurant conference room, 125 N. Oak Street, Mountain View. For details, call Donnie Russell at 417-934-6360.

Oct 29:  6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

October 30    Friday

Schedule coming.

October 31    Saturday

Oct 31: Saturday Morning Idea Exchange, 10 am at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Wendell Bailey at 417-469-2588.