The __MAIN EVENT__ calendar for May includes activities for all ages. It is updated throughout the month and appears weekly in the Thursday print edition with features on upcoming events.
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— Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 12 p.m. May 1. WHERE Holiday Inn Poplar Bluff. COST $15 for members, $20 for prospective members. WHAT This month’s guest speaker is Dr. Aaron Cornman, the new Poplar Bluff R-I Superintendent.
— Teen Writer’s Group, 4:30 p.m. May 3. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Gather together with other young writers in order to share your work, get feedback, support and encourage each other in your writing journeys. This group meets every other month. Open to grades 7-12. No library card is required.
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— Tennis league, registration deadline May 5 WHERE Online at pbparks.org or at the park office, 430 N. Second St. COST $40 WHAT A program from the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, the league is open to those age 13 or older. Games will start May 22 and be played at Poplar Bluff Middle School and Hillcrest.
— Spring Convention for the 8th District Democratic Women’s Group, 6:30 p.m. May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6 WHERE Holiday Inn WHAT Will include speakers, raffles and the announcement of the Woman of the Year.
— 60s Murder Mystery at the Monte Carlo Casino Fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. May 5. WHERE National Stars and Strips Museum, Bloomfield. COST $50 per person and $100 per couple. WHAT Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and a thrilling game of whodunit! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience to support The Stars and Stripes Museum and Library. Prizes will be given for Best Detective, Best Dressed, Best Performance, and Most Chips. Chips for casino play will be available for purchase separately at the event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
— Free Country Carnival, 10 a.m. May 6. WHERE Beechwell Church, 38220 Hwy H, Campbell. COST Free. WHAT Thos event includes games and prizes, train rides, bounce houses, a gospel puppet house and a petting zoo. Free refreshments include hot dogs, burgers, and classic fair foods like cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones. For more information, call 573-276-7593.
— Derby Party 2023, noon Saturday, May 6 WHERE Bullwinkle’s Lounge WHAT Includes food and drink specials and a Derby hat contest.
— “One Last Time for Little Walter” celebration of life and fundraiser, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6 WHERE Eagles Club on Ditch Road. COST Admission $10. WHAT There will be free food, an auction and gun raffle, 50/50 drawing and live music.
— Kentucky Derby viewing party, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6 WHERE VFW Post 3485, Ball Park Road, Doniphan WHAT This fundraiser for the Linda and Bob Holland Memorial Coat Drive, will include Derby-inspired drinks and food. Doors open at 4 p.m., race starts at 5:45 p.m. Awards for best hat and best dressed.
— Fiber arts exhibit opening, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 6 WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum WHAT This show from the Missouri Fiber Artists includes quilts, weavings, embroidery and more. The show will be open through June 25.
— Qulin Lion’s Club Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7. WHERE Qulin Lion’s Club building. COST $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. WHAT Menu is meatloaf, fried chicken, green beans, corn, cheesy mashed potatoes, mac & cheese white beans, salad and dessert. Drinks are also provided.
— May Storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 9. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Kids are invited to read and plant seeds.
— Spring concert, 7 p.m. May 9 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST Free WHAT The Three Rivers College Symphonic Band and Jazz Band and Collegiate Choir perform a variety of musical gems.
— Musical Bingo Night, 7 p.m. May 10 WHERE Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill WHAT Fundraiser for FosterAdopt Connect, the evening will include the theme, “One hit wonders,” prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
— Wizard of Oz sneak peek, 1 p.m. May 12 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch COST Free WHAT Home and School presents a sneak peek of The Wizard of Oz! Come make some flowers for their program and watch the poppy scene from The Wizard of Oz.
— Dinner and a movie, 6 p.m. Friday, May 12 WHERE Historic Rodgers Theatre COST Movie, free; Dinner, $10 per person WHAT The movie “Ratatouille” will be shown. Tickets can be purchased at Myrtles and the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce for dinner, which will be spaghetti from Costello’s. The concession stand will also be open.
— Haffy’s Spring Bash, 6 p.m. Friday, May 12 WHERE Courtyard of Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill WHAT Activities to be announced.
— D&D at the Library, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 13 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch WHAT Open to grades seventh-12th, youth are invited to hone their skills in the Demigod Games.
— Mother’s Day Dinner, 7 pm. Sunday, May 14 WHERE Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce COST $25 WHAT Hosted by Eventastic and Sugar & Crumbs, this will include a mimosa bar, desserts and activities. Must be 21 to attend.
— May Storytime, 2-3 p.m. May 18. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Ridgel Branch. COST Free. WHAT Ladybug and Bumblebee storytime.
— Taste of the Town, 6-10 p.m. May 18 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Restaurants, caterers and beverage vendors from the area come together to provide samples of their favorite dishes and drinks as part of this annual fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland.
— Book Buzz Club, 6 p.m. May 18 WHERE The Wine Rack WHAT This month’s theme is, Long Short Story. This read-what-you-want book club meets on the third Thursday of each month and is organized by the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library.
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— Alzheimer’s Association Car Wash, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19 WHERE River Mist WHAT This event will help fund the fight for a cure to end Alzheimer’s Disease.
— “Wizard of Oz,” 7 p.m. May 19, 7 p.m. May 21 WHERE First United Methodist Church WHAT The Foundation of Children’s Performing Arts presents “The Wizard of Oz.” Done by a junior cast.
— Live performance, 7-11 p.m. May 19 WHERE Forum FiftyFifty COST $10 WHAT Dead Birds Can Fly with Videotape and Cyberstein.
— Run Forrest Run through Downtown PB, 8:30 a.m. May 20 WHERE Starts at the Memorial Baptist Church parking lot, north on South Broadway WHAT Race is sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department. The route loops through Downtown Poplar Bluff and returns to the starting point.
— Wolf Creek 6/12 hour bike and hike, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. May 20 WHERE Wolf Creek Trail WHAT The aim of the game complete as many laps as possible in the nominated time category you are racing in: 6hr Solo; 12hr Solo; and 12hr Team. For more information about the race please download the Wolf Creek Rider Guide 2022. For info: www.lokievents.com
— Soft opening of Jake’s Loch Loma Lounge, 5-midnight May 19-20 WHERE 1815 Highway W WHAT Soft opening before official opening May 22. Offering drinks, limited menu and give aways.
— Yoga basics, 10:30 a.m. May 20 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch WHAT All skill levels welcome. Be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Presented by Kara Cummings.
— Annual ham and bean dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20 WHERE Poplar Bluff Lodge 209 COST $4 donation
— Lunch & Learn, stroke awareness, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 WHERE Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, classroom 3 COST Free WHAT PBRMC stroke program coordinator and other experts will discuss stroke signs and symptoms.
— Teen crafting, 4:30 p.m. May 22 WHERE Poplar Bluff library Main Branch WHAT Supplies will be provided for grades 7-12 to make buttons.
— Flag retirement ceremony, 6 p.m. May 25 WHERE Puxico Veterans Park WHAT Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 4370 will be hold a flag retirement ceremony in Veterans Park in Puxico on May 25th. If you have a flag that needs to be retired please drop them on at the Puxico VFW Hall.
— D&D at the Library, 2-5 p.m. May 27 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, Main Branch WHAT A group of young demigods go on a couple more adventures in order to hone their skills before facing the real world.
— Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 31. WHERE Online sessions via Zoom. COST Free. WHAT Learn to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18, how to provide initial help, and how to help connect them to appropriate support. For more info and registration details, call SEMO Behavioral Health at 573-686-5090 or email prevention@semobh.org.
— Plein Air Festival, 4 p.m. May 31-7 p.m. June 3 WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum WHAT This outdoors painting competition will include cash prizes and be juried by nationally known artist Don Sahli. Food trucks, artist booths, bounce houses and hands on projects will be available.
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