What’s Happening Calendar of Events SMTO

in the Ozarks

If you have an event you would like to see listed in the Calendar of Events, please email your request to: sue@showmetheozarks.com. 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.

Pittsburg, KS

Wednesdays: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Drop the H Brewing Company, 107 E. Rose St.

Thursdays: Thursday Night Line Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

First Friday of the Month: Heavy metal bands, live music, 9 p.m., Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

Second Friday of the Month: Drag Shows, 10 p.m., Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

Last Friday of the Month: College Night w/ DJ A Baby, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Free admission with college ID. Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

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 p.m. Free. Explore different art techniques. Feel free to bring something you are working on.

March 1: Pisces Zodiac Painting, 5-7 p.m. March includes the “last” sign in the zodiac, Pisces. Those born under this sign are known for their imagination, so let it run rampant in this small acrylic makeand-take workshop! $25, due at time of registration. Class limit: 10; ages: 14 and older.

March 2: Octopus Hug Painting, 5-7 p.m. This octopus, Inky Tuscadero, is lamenting hugging boats too hard. This is a small acrylic make and take. $25, due at time of registration. Ages: 14 and older; class limit: 10.

March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2: Beginning Stained Glass, 1:304:30 p.m. A 12-15-hour course for the beginning stained glass art student or for someone who wishes to improve stained glass skills. You will learn to score, break, groze, grind, copper foil and solder your creation. All tools, glass and supplies provided. Protective eyewear required; regular eyeglasses are sufficient. Please do not wear open-toed shoes. Class is limited to eight participants who pay. Cost: $150, due at time of registration to guarantee a seat. Ages 18 and older; minimum of four students required to hold the workshop.

March 11: Ceramic Birdhouse, 1-3 p.m. Create your own handbuilt ceramic birdhouse. All supplies and kiln-firings included. Cost: $45, due at time of registration. Ages 10 and up. Class size: 12 people.

March 18: Mardi Gras Paint Party, 2-4 p.m. Get out your Mardi Gras beads and join in a pour painting Mardi Gras party! We will have king cake, and whoever gets the “baby” will receive a gift bag. We will dip our canvas and create a unique painting. Everything you need is supplied. Cost: $35, due at time of registration. Ages: 14 and older; class size: 10 participants.

March 21: Cetus Zodiac Painting, 5-7 p.m. As noted by NASA, there is a new (old) first astrological sun sign. Cetus is for March 21-28, a mere seven days. Cetus is known to be a combo of Pisces and Aries traits with a dash of destruction and rebirth. Cost: $25, due at time of registration. Ages: 14 and older. Class limit: 10.

March 25: Fused Glass Windchimes, 1-4 p.m. Basic glass-cutting skills will be demonstrated, so no experience is necessary. You will create your chime using a variety of glass colors and shapes. Please wear close-toed shoes. After fusing in a glass kiln, your glass suncatchers will be available for pickup March 30 at the Gallery. Class size: 10, ages: 12 and older.

March 28: Aries Zodiac Painting, 5-7 p.m. Aries is now the second astrological sun sign. Aries are known for being relentless and fearless. Cost: $25, due at time of registration. Class limit: 10. Ages: 14 and older.

Carl Junction Community Center: 303 N. Main St., 417.649.7237

Monday, Wednesday & Friday Pickleball 6-10 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 1-3 p.m., and Sunday 1-6 p.m. Tuesday Yoga 6 p.m.

March 4: Carl Junction Lions Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., CJ Community Center. Cost: Adults $6; children under 6 years, $3. Call 417.439.7724. Carthage, MO

March 4: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Carthage Shrine Club. Public welcome. $7 per person. Call 417.317.0609.

Diamond, MO - George Washington Carver National Monument Visitor Center Free Programs. Two miles west of Diamond on Highway V, then 1/4 mile south on Carver Road. Visitor center and park grounds open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 417.325.4151 or visit www. nps.gov/gwca. *Programs will be presented outside on the park grounds.

March 4 & 5: Women in George Washington Carver’s Life, 1 p.m. Throughout Carver’s life, many women mentored and guided him along his journey to earn an education. These women, often maternal figures and spiritual mentors, encouraged him to succeed.

March 11 & 12: Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins, 1 p.m. Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho, Missouri, home strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God and encouraged him to pursue his education.

March 16: Coffee with Carver, 10 a.m. George Washington Carver encouraged impoverished share cropping families of the South to enrich their meals with nutrient-dense plants, which were readily available. His agriculture bulletins will be on display. Following this presentation, volunteer Linda will share information on wild, edible plants.

March 18 & 19: Laboratory Demonstrations, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Want to learn about some of the products George Washington Carver developed in his laboratory? Discover how Carver used some oftenoverlooked plants to change the way we think about agriculture.

March 25 & 26: Film: Top Secret Rosies, 1 p.m. Known as the Female Computers of WWII, this Public Broadcasting System film shares a largely untold story of the women and technology that helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age. (60 min.)

Joplin, MO

Saturdays: Joplin Empire Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 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 p.m., until Thursday at 8 p.m., at http://localline. ca/joplin-empire-market. Curbside pickup hours are Saturday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. More information: ivy@joplinempiremarket.com.

March 3: The Woman’s Club of Joplin Club Day, noon, Harry M Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex, 212 West 7th St. Lunch is $15, and there will be a tour of the facility included. Enter on the west side and park in one of the two Wall Street lots. For more information or for reservations, call or text 417.483.6336.

March 28: Joplin Area Welcome Club Lunch, noon. Meet at Turkey Creek Permaculture Farm for a box lunch and tour. Guests welcome. For more info, contact joplinareawelcomeclub@gmail.com or check Facebook.

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. Education Center is open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.

March 7, 14, 21 & 28: Virtual: Outdoor Cooking: Cast Iron and Dutch Oven Basics and Selection, 12 p.m. Registration required. Ages: 10 and up. This series of virtual programs is designed to boost your knowledge so you can cook a wide variety of great recipes around camp while making it fun and easy! In part one of this sixpart series, we will discuss the basics of cast iron cooking and how to select the right tools to meet every need around the campfire.

March 17: Little Acorns: Spring Peepers, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3 to 7. It’s time for some frogfrolicking fun exploring the life cycle and world of the tiny peepers. Join us to learn more about the first frog we hear in springtime and make a take-home craft.

March 18: Nature Explorers: Spring Stroll, 10 a.m. Registration required; all ages. Join us as we search for animals and wildflowers around our area and the Wildcat Park Trails. Bring binoculars if you’d like, dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. The stroll is less than a mile. Meet at the education center gazebo next to the building.

March 18: Conservation Kids: Birds in Watercolor, 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Ages: 7 to 17. Join local Missouri Master Naturalist Volunteer Dione Friel and MDC staff to learn how to paint birds in watercolor while learning about Missouri birds and why they are important to you. It does not matter your skill level. All materials provided.

March 22: Spring BINGO, 10 a.m. Registration required; ages: 5 and up. Join us for this fun and educational twist on traditional bingo during the spring season. Win prizes and see live animals, too.

March 23: Nature Journaling, 6:30 p.m. Registration required; ages: 12 and up. Nature journaling is an expressive and creative way for people of all skill levels to learn about and appreciate nature. Join an MDC naturalist to talk about different methods of keeping a nature journal and participate in activities to get your creative juices flowing! A drawing will be held for an MDC nature journal and coloring pencils.

March 24: Fun Fishy, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No registration required. All ages. Join us for activities that are fun and fishy. Stop by any time and learn about different types of fish in Missouri, how to cast a fishing line, fish for backyard bass in our side yard (weather permitting) and make a fun fish to take home. Demonstrations on fly tying will be ongoing.

March 25: Raptors and Falconry, 1 p.m. Registration required. Ages: 5 and up. Falconry is the ancient art and hunting sport of using trained birds of prey to hunt wild game. It was introduced to the United States in 1622 by England, and though it has evolved over the years, one thing remains the same: the bond between the falconer and their bird. Join Meagan Duffee-Yates, master falconer, as she discusses the rich history of falconry, the steps involved in becoming a falconer and the importance of raptor conservation.

Webb City, MO

Saturdays: Webb City Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon. Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, jams and jellies, humanely raised meats and so much more. Information: 417.438.5833.

March 3: First Friday, 7-10 p.m., Just a Taste, presented by Vintage Swing Movement. Swing dance lessons, 7 p.m.; live jazz and dancing, 8-10 p.m.; band this month is JOMO Jazz. Feel free to try out your new moves and/or kick back and relax to some sweet tunes and delicious cocktails. Adult: $8 in advance, $10 at the door; student: $5. Call 417.673.1154.

March 31 & April 1: Spring Shop Hop, 5 p.m. Annual spring shopping event. Enjoy a fun weekend of shopping in Webb City! Take advantage of the great sales going on, ride the trolley and enjoy a meal and/or a beverage.

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.

March 11: Yoga in Nature-Adults, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Ages 12+. This class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing and yoga poses. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle. $10 to attend. You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page or emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

March 11: Yoga in Nature for Kids, 10:30 a.m., free. Ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle. Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page or email maddie@ wildcatglades.org.

March 15 & 18: Preschool Connections: The Mixed-Up Chameleon, free, for ages 3-7. March 15, 10-11 a.m., and March 18, 1-2 p.m., Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. The Mixed-Up Chameleon is an interesting lizard. We will learn about him and then about the collared lizards at Wildcat Glades. A story, a song and a craft will give us busy time! And we may even meet our collared lizards, Rango and Beans! Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

March 18: Nature Explorers: Spring Stroll, 10-11 a.m. Free, for ages 7-14. Join us to look for spring wildflowers, migratory birds singing and the insects that are just emerging. This program will be for Nature Explorers but is open to family groups as well. We will walk with Wildcat Glades naturalists and naturalists from the Missouri Department of Conservation. You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

March 21: Adult Program: Native Plant Gardening, 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+. Free. Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Join us to learn about planting native Missouri plants in your own yard. Missouri has many native plant species that are both beautiful and functional for ecosystems. Small yard spaces can serve as good habitat for wildlife, and even a container with natives on an apartment balcony is valuable. You must pre-register, either by visiting our Facebook page or by emailing mckenzie@wildcatglades.org.