Calendar Of Events Mountain Veiw Missouri Express

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.

Sept. 1: “School Night for Scouting” will offer Cub Scout registrations for boys that are in first through fifth grade at each of the local elementary schools at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Scout executive Kevin Walker at 257-4096.

Sept. 3: 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.

Sept. 3: 6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

Sept. 3: A one hour workshop by the MO Attorney General’s Office on the Missouri Sunshine Law will be held at the WP Public Library at 3 p.m. For more information, call 573-751-8844.

Sept. 3: The MSU-WP campus seminar series and Oakwood Life Sharing Services will host Thomas von Rottenburg, a world renowned authority on alternative medicine. His presentation on healing procedures of other cultures will be held in Melton Hall room 112 at 3 p.m. FREE. For more information about this presentation call 255-7247.

Sept. 3: The United Federation of Republican Women will meet at 6 p.m. at Chen’s Garden. Come at 5:30 p.m. if you would like to eat dinner. Any woman interested in joining this new club is welcome to attend. Contact 417-204-9017 for more details.

Sept. 3: Willow Springs Lions Club, 6:30 pm at the Lions Den. Contact Wendell Bailey at 417-469-2588 for information.

Sept. 5: 7am-Noon. Mountain View Farmers' Market at West Park, Pine Street. Healthy, locally grown produce as well as fresh eggs, baked goods, crafts, potted plants and herbs, plus other goodies too.

Sept. 5: Ozarks Writers Group meeting at Willow Springs Comfort Inn, 1204 East Main Street. Anyone interested in writing of any kind is welcome to come and join us. No fees, casual group. Call Germaine Allen at 417-469-5807.

Sept. 5: Willow Springs Saturday Morning Idea Exchange, 10am at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Wendell Bailey at 417-469-2588.

Sept. 5: Amvets Raiders and the WP Rural Fire Department & Five-O will host a number of activities at the Ambets Post 98 (Old Hwy 160, 1.5 miles past Colton's Steakhouse) including horse back rides, horse shoe tournament, blow up slides and door prizes. A video recorder will make personalizedn messages for 1138th families to send to their loved ones. Benefit auction, steak dinner and dance will follow . For more information, call Leann Griffee at 257-4875 or Bill Leatherwood at 417-372-0018.

Sept. 6: Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8pmat Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550.

Sept. 8: Willow Springs Rotary Club, 6pm at Hillbilly Junction. Contact Jim Vandenbosch at 417-469-0140.

Sept. 8: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, NOON. Lunch, Mountain View Community Center, 125 W. 1st Street. Call 417-934-2794 for details. Lunch is $6.

Sept. 8: Willow Springs Historical and Genealociaal Society, 10:30 am at the Sass House. Contact Judy Vokac at 417-469-4822.

Sept. 8: Willow Springs Ambulance Board, 6:30pm at the Willow Springs Ambulance Office.

Sept. 9: Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8pmat Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550.

Sept. 10: 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.

Sept. 10: 6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

Sept. 10: Star Dramatic Company, 6:30pm at the Lutheran Church in Willow Springs. Contact Bud Marvin at 417-469-2828 for more information.

Sept. 11: Friends of the Garnett Library of MSU-WP will meet at noon on the lower level of Lybyer Technology Center in Rooms 104-105. Lunch is provided for a nominal cost. Please RSVP to 255‑7240. Dr. Craig Albin and Leigh Adams will present a program on Elder Mountain: A Journal of Ozark Studies (http://blogs.missouristate.edu/eldermountain/about/).

Sept. 11: MSU-WP Grizzly Fall Picnic (5 p.m.) will be followed by Lady Grizzly Volleyball games (6 p.m.). For more information, contact Athletic Director Dr. Herb Lunday at 255-7255.

Sept. 12: Saddle Club Horse Show, 5pm, at the Arena. Contact Sally Williams at 417-252-1945.

Sept. 12: Willow Springs Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 am at Booster Field.

Sept. 12: Willow Springs morning idea exchange. 10am at the Star Theater Annex. Contact Wendell Baily at 417-469-2588.

Sept. 12: “What’s Happening in Our Town” will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Peoples’ Park. Booths will highlight local offerings by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Ozark Radio Network (live broadcast), MO Dept. of Conservation, S. Howell County Ambulance, Red Cross, MSU, 4 H, Air Evac, Cowboy Rick, Arkansas Bev & Stagecoach and more. T-N-T Lazer Tag $1. Girl Scouts will sell hot dogs with all proceeds going to United Way. Call Joy at 256-3216 or joyss411@yahoo.com for more details.

Sept. 12: The OMC Foundation’s Blue Jean Ball will be held at 6 p.m. at the Risner Stables. The event will include live entertainment, great vittles, cold beverages, dancing, Road Apple Bingo and more! Proceeds will benefit the OMC Foundation. For details, call 257-5700.

Sept. 12: From 9 a.m.-noon an Old Fashioned Ground-Breaking will be held at the Community Garden site at the corner of Lincoln and Olden Streets. Teams of horses will disc the ground. Attendees are encouraged to bring hand seeders to help plant winter wheat. Activities for children are planned. Free hotdogs and drinks will be served. For more information, contact Jenny Flatt at 256-2391.

Sept. 15: Willow Springs Rotary Club, 6pm at Hillbilly Junction. Contact Jim Vandenbosch at 417-469-0140.

Sept. 15: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, NOON. Lunch, Mountain View Community Center, 125 W. 1st Street. Call 417-934-2794 for details. Lunch is $6.

Sept. 15: Willow Springs Theater Guild, 7pm at the Star Theater Annex. Contact David Grant at 417-855-0316 for information.

Sept. 16: Willow Springs Farmers Market, 7:30-11:30 am at Booster Field.

Sept. 16: Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings 8pmat Sacred Heart Church in Willow Springs. Call 417-469-5550.

Sept. 17: 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.

Sept. 17: 6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

Sept. 17: Sonny Aaron will be in concert in the WP Civic Center Theater at 7 p.m.

Sept. 19: The Missouri Ozarks Dulcimer Society will meet at noon at the West Plains Music Store. Contact Suzanne Campling at dulcimer.sc@gmail.com or Cecil Carroll at ozarkluthiers@townsqr.com for details.

Sept. 19: Walk for Autism starts at noon at the entrance of the WP Civic Center.

Sept. 22: Willow Springs Rotary Club, 6pm at Hillbilly Junction. Contact Jim Vandenbosch at 417-469-0140.

Sept. 22: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, NOON. Lunch, Mountain View Community Center, 125 W. 1st Street. Call 417-934-2794 for details. Lunch is $6.

Sept. 22: Math Educators of South Central Missouri and MSU-WP announce Cynthia Kramer of SCOPE ( http://scopemissouri.org ) as the featured speaker for their Fall Showcase. SCOPE encourages parents to support children’s interest in science and technology. For more information, contact Jerry Trick at 255-7292

Sept. 22, 24, 29: A 3 part series of CPR Instructor Training Classes will be conducted from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by the American Red Cross at 133 N. Jefferson Avenue. Graduates of the class will be certified to teach CPR for adults, children & infants; use of a defibrillator; and first Aid. Cost is $200. Call 417-257-0018 for details.

Well folks Pioneer Days is almost here. It is coming the evening of September 24th, evening of September 25th & all day Saturday September 26th. If you asked us if it is ready, I can safely say yes. We still have two weeks and two more planning meetings to go yet but pretty much all done.

Pioneer Days 2009 is a lot like it has been in the past several years however we try to change it a little each year or add new events. On the evening of September 24th the Lil' Darlin & Lil Dumplin contest will take place inside the community center starting at 6:30 pm. Dress those kids in ole fashion pioneer clothing and bring them on down to the darlin & dumplin contest. No entry fee and everyone will be a winner.

On Friday night September 25th the Mtn View Community Betterment will host the annual ham n' Bean supper. It starts at 4:00 pm at the community center and that is the night of the hometown football game. So come by the center eat your meal and then go support the Liberty Eagles. Following the supper there also will be square dancing and music going on in the center.

Saturday morning kicks off the main day with the flapjack breakfast starting at 6:30 am inside the community center. This is sponsored by the Mountain View Chamber and other chamber members.

Ok we are on Saturday now the BIG day. There will be crafters and information booths lining the first street, the food plaza will be in the same location next to the college, we have lots of good crafts & food booths so come on down eat with us and purchase something maybe a christmas gift. Starting at 10:00 am the wood competition will start out between the library & college. Tammy & James Blunk will be heading this event up for us, so get out those saws and be here a little before 10:00 to sign up out by the jam up creek.

Mountain View Youth Center will be sponsoring the Kiddie Land down next to the laundry mat. They will have tons & tons of things to do for the kids. Also the rock climbing wall will be here to challenge you.

On Oak Street you will find the Antique Car, Truck & Tractor show sponsored by Landmark Bank. Also you will find the Outhouse Display of local businesses. We encourage everyone to bring down a decorated outhouse you could win money as well as advertisement from K95 radio station. To the businesses that do put one in, it cannot be larger than a 4' X 4' space. It must be decorated. You can plan to bring it down on Friday between the hours of 5:30 am & 8:30 am on Oak Street. The street will be blocked off at 5:30 for convenience. Should you have questions call 417-934-0494.

We have a very large stage this year sponsored by Landmark Bank and owned by Dale & Denise Henry of Ozark Mountain Leasing. They have purchased a stage to rent for various events, so remember to call Dale or Denise at 934-2805 to rent your stage for your next event. We thank Landmark Bank for the tremendous support they give us.

The Mountain Men Long Rifle TeePee village will be on the East side of the community center. They will be set up on Friday evening and demonstating their wares all day on Saturday. Drop by and visit with the families and maybe purchase an something homemade.

Next to them will be the Ozark Fiber Artist Guild, these ladies will be weaving, spinning, rug twining, knitting and other fiber arts. You can see these items and purchase products weekly at The Wool Market located at 505 N Marr St next to the Farmers Market.

Next to the Fiber Guild will be West Plains Bank & Trust they will have the old fashion picutre taking booth raising money to fight autism.

Next to the gazebo will be the Mo Conservation teaching children or anyone how to fish. Just come on down you do not have to bring anything they furnish everything.

Early in the morning there will be a Senior Lady Husband Calling contest. Come on ladies, you could win $100.00. It will be held at 8:30 am so you should have those vocal chords ready...

During the day on the stage there will be tons of things going on. There is a Hillbilly Idol Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Hillbilly Macho man hot dog eating contest & costume contest as well as the music, dancing and announcement of winners throughout the day. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

Music this year will be all local people. We are very proud of our citizens of this community and surrounding communities and hope all will enjoy this also.

I know this is lengthy, just getting the information out to everyone so maybe when people have questions you will already know the answer. To Channel 2, newspapers and radio we hope you can take this and maybe help us promote this festival through your business.

Sept. 24: 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.

Sept. 24: 6:30 pm. Bingo, VFW Post 3009, First and Marr Street, Mountain View. Drink and food available. For additional information, call 417-934-2740.

Sept. 24: W.P. Chamber/MO Workforce Development Seminar on “Human rights, Pre-employment Inquiries, HR Issues and Wage & Hour” will be held at the WP Public Library from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Call 256-4433 to register.

Sept. 24: Everyone is invited to an enrollment celebration at noon at the Smith-London Bell Tower at MSU-WP. University officials hope to announce record breaking enrollment. Pizza, cake and drinks will be served. For more information, call Cheryl Caldwell at 255-7960.

Sept. 24, 29: A 3 part series of CPR Instructor Training Classes will be conducted from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by the American Red Cross at 133 N. Jefferson Avenue. Graduates of the class will be certified to teach CPR for adults, children & infants; use of a defibrillator; and first Aid. Cost is $200. Call 417-257-0018 for details.

Sept. 25 & 26: The Zizzer Class of 1959 will hold their 50^th class reunion. For more information, call David Gohn, Sr., West Plains Bank, 256-2147.

Sept. 25: Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School will hold a meeting. 10:30am in Lanna Tharp's office at Mountain View Elementary. We will discuss proportionate share for students with disabilities identified under Part B of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). All representatives of private/home school students are invited to attend. We are seeking input to determine the need for special education and related services for students with disabilities. The district will consider information received at this meeting and determine the services to be provided. For more information, please contact Lanna Tharp, Special Programs Director, at 417-934-2550.

Sept. 26: The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association will host their 17^th Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival. Swift Kick, Sunny Side Up, The Romans Family, The Elderinghoffs, Hardtimes and Howell County Bluegrass are scheduled to perform. Guest bands are welcome. Details: 1-888-256-8835.

Sept. 26: The Heart of the Ozarks Car Club is having its annual Super Cruise In for cars, motorcycles and trucks at the Wal-Mart Super Center Parking lot starting at 3 p.m. There will be trophies, dash plaques, door prizes and games. Contact Phillis Burkhart at 257-0133 or mr.nova@centurytel.net for details.

Sept. 26: The Zizzer Class of 1959 will hold their 50^th class reunion. For more information, call David Gohn, Sr., West Plains Bank, 256-2147.

Sept. 26: Ha Ha Tonka will be in concert at the Avenue Theatre with “Catch the Bear” as the opening band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and concert starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $8.

Sept. 29: A 3 part series of CPR Instructor Training Classes will be conducted from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by the American Red Cross at 133 N. Jefferson Avenue. Graduates of the class will be certified to teach CPR for adults, children & infants; use of a defibrillator; and first Aid. Cost is $200. Call 417-257-0018 for details.