MAIN EVENT January

Events upcoming in the area in January include:

— Current River Cold Plunge, 10 a.m. Jan. 1 WHERE The Landing, 110 Front St., Van Buren. COST Free. WHAT Hosted by Covenant Church, they invite one and all to figuratively and literally plunge into the new year. New Year’s Day breakfast with festivities to follow.

— Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 2 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, 318 N. Main St. COST Free. WHAT Join the library as they celebrate 2024 and come learn about trying new things for the New Year.

— Let’s Go Lego, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 2 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, 318 N. Main St. COST Free. WHAT Join the library for this drop-in event, and see what you can make with Legos. Put your engineering skills to the test.

— VR Games, 2 p.m. Jan. 3 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Ridgel Branch, 3398 Kanell Blvd. COST Free. WHAT Join them for an afternoon of free gaming.

— Battle in the Bluff, 9 a.m. Jan. 13 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $10 WHAT This cheer competition features six gyms, 20 teams and 200 athletes.

— Westwood Baptist Academy alumni luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 13 WHERE Westwood Baptist Academy WHAT Food, games and old friends will visit.

— Adult book club, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 13 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch COST Free WHAT “What Alice Forgot,” by Liane Moriarty will be discussed.

— Sage yoga, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 13 WHERE Sage and Stone Spa and Fitness, 1901 N. Westwood Blvd. COST $12-$15 WHAT Sage breathclass and Yin yoga offered, 30 minute classes. Mat rental available.

— Science Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 14 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch COST Free WHAT Make an eclipse viewer and learn about its design ahead of the April total eclipse. For children.

— Crafting a New Year, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 15 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch COST Free WHAT Make a vision board or junk journal to help map future goals or collect and record memories. All materials provided. For teens and adults.

— Stayin Alive, music of the Bee Gees, 7 p.m. Jan. 15 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST $15 WHAT Sponsored by Dille Pollard Architecture, this is part of the Patron of the Arts series. The tribute band performs hits and ballads.

— Winterfest, 4-9 p.m. Jan. 15-19 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Free WHAT Sponsored by Missouri Highlands, there will be an ice skating rink (skates provided), community resource tables, crafts, winter activities, vouchers for a free popcorn and hot chocolate per visitor.

There can only be 80 people on the ice at a time, so pre-registration is encouraged to get a ticket and time. Those not skating do not need tickets. Free tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.

— Inspiring workplace culture lunch and learn, Noon Jan. 19 WHERE Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce WHAT Explore the keys to creating an awesome work environment that promotes productivity, collaboration and employee satisfaction. Hosted by the Parents Working Committee.

— Open studio, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Canvas & Grain Studio COST Varies WHAT Variety of items available to paint.

— Opry at the Rodgers, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST $10 WHAT The Moon Pie Band will perform featuring special guests Buddy Heaton, Tyler Williams, Shayne Talburt and Braidy and Bobby Lewis. Doors open at 5:30.

— Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $25-$40 WHAT This is a wrestling extravaganza.

— Chess Club, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 25 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch COST Free WHAT Dan Kubus leads a chess club for all ages and skill levels. Group meets every Thursday.

— Late night swim, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 26 WHERE Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center COST $3 WHAT Late night swim is open to everyone.

— Local quilt shop day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 27 WHERE Sew Much More WHAT Celebrate local quilt shops

— Kids day at the museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 27 WHERE Stars and Stripes Museum, Bloomfield COST Free WHAT Delve into Civil War action during kids day with stories and interactive learning. Sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland and the Dexter Kiwanis Club.

— 86th Annual Chamber Banquet, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 27 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $45 WHAT Live entertainment and dinner included. The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce will name a Citizen of the Year and other awards.

— All day play, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28 WHERE Sky High Indoor Park COST Entrance fees are charged. WHAT Sunday special offered.

— Carden Circus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $10 WHAT Includes elephants, camels, aerialists and more.

— Allison Bruenger opening reception, January/February. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free. WHAT MHAM welcomes artist Allison Bruenger and her Wearable Art exhibit of mixed-media jewelry. Bruenger’s art is a combination of painting, collage, found objects and metal work focused on nature, abstraction and the beauty of the female image. Her exhibit runs through Feb. 25.

Don’t see your event? Let us know what you’ve got coming up and we’ll add it. Just email dailyamericanrepublic@darnews.com