Connect2Culture Preview: May Events
PERFORMANCES: April 24–May 1: Connect2Culture Presents: Live From The Sheldon with Zakir Hussain, online. Connect2Culture, in collaboration with HEC…
Events
Guns and Hoses Basketball Charity Game to pit cops against firefighters
John Boyd of Bright Futures Joplin talked with Michael Hayslip about the upcoming Guns and Hoses Basketball Game. It pits the Joplin Police Department against the Joplin Fire Department in a game that raises money for Bright Futures Joplin.
Concert of Hope to raise money for Missouri Baptist Children's Home
Pastor Kyle Beverlin of the Emmanuel Baptist Church talked with Michael Hayslip about the upcoming Concert of Hope in Webb City, Missouri. The event featuring a performance from Chosen Road will benefit the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Aging with Attitude Expo to bring together senior health resources
The annual Aging with Attitude Expo in Southeast Kansas will held on April 29 and 30. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the virtual will bring senior health resources to one place.
Carl Junction's City Wide Garage Sale starts early
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. -- The Carl Junction City Wide Garage Sale officially starts on Saturday, but some residents started the action on Friday.
Wildcat Wednesday: Extension Education Foundation Auction
Frances Graves Director and Community Vitality Agent of the Wildcat Extension District talked with Michael Hayslip about the upcoming Extension Education Foundation Auction.
Arvest Million Meals Initiative to battle food insecurity
Arvest Bank begins its Million Meals Initiative. It's a program designed to fight hunger in the more than 135 area communities by supplying donations to local food banks.
Missouri State Museum hosts virtual 1849 Cholera Outbreak program
Missouri State Museum will highlight the 1849 Cholera Outbreak as part of its ongoing "Landing After Hours" series.
Neosho High School FFA selling homegrown plants
The Neosho High School FFA chapter begins its annual plant sale. Items on sale were all grown in the school's greenhouse.
JHS Theater Department returns to the stage with 'The Drowsy Chaperone
Theater students at Joplin High School are preparing for their next performance, "The Drowsy Chaperone".
NEO A&M to put on annual craft fair
Northeast Oklahoma A&M will host its annual craft fair Saturday April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Annual Dogwood Tour kicks off in Neosho
The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce announced the beginning of its 60th Annual Dogwood Tour.
MSSU's 'Southern Showcase, Onstage!' to highlight Broadway classics
The Missouri Southern State University music and theatre departments will present some of the best from Broadway in its "Southern Showcase, Onstage!" show.
Missouri DNR kicks-off annual photo contest
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is calling on Missourians to submit their best photos of the state in its annual photo contest.
April Preview with Connect2Culture
As we move into warmer weather and inch our way closer to a post-pandemic world, Emily Frankoski with Connect2Culture joined us on the KOAM Morning News to share what's happening in…
Neosho focusing on local businesses for this year's Celebrate Neosho
NEOSHO, Mo. -- Neosho city officials are ironing out the details for this year's Celebrate Neosho event. The festivities will happen June 26 in the town's Square. Last…
NWS offers 'Severe Weather Preparedness 101' webinar
The Springfield Office of the National Weather Service (NWS) will offer its "Severe Weather Preparedness 101" webinar on Tuesday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 6.
Go on a Staycation in Pittsburg
For Spring Breakers, a "staycation" might be the answer this year. We met up with Brittan Brenner from the City of Pittsburg to learn about the different events, programs,…
Missouri State hosts annual Spring Blood Drive
Missouri State University and the American Red Cross will hold its annual Spring Blood Drive March 23, 24 & 25 at the Foster Rec Center (945 E. Madison) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rally for Recovery to benefit ROCC, other local orgs
This Wednesday, local organizations like the Recovery Outreach Community Center will be fundraising as part of Give Joplin Day. In an effort to build awareness and recover as an organization, the ROCC and other…
Little Balkans Days festival returns for 2021
The Festival Committee announces the return of Little Balkans Days and is looking for input on activities.
Rhea Lana's begins summer sales event in Pittsburg
Shoppers in Pittsburg were treated to a unique shopping experience where they could help others in the community.
Lightwire Theatre comes to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center
Bowlus Fine Arts Center director Daniel Kays talked with Michael Hayslip about how the center has had to adapt to the pandemic. Michael also got a preview of some upcoming shows.
Kansas City VA offers vaccine clinic in Nevada, MO
NEVADA, Mo. -- The Kansas City office for Veteran's Affairs will be offering a Covid-19 vaccine clinic for enrolled veterans in Nevada, Missouri. The clinic will be on March 12, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cottey College…
