This week’s MAIN EVENT brings options for everyone, from crafting to yoga, music and thrills.
The Ellsinore Pioneer Museum will host a class on crocheting Saturday morning, while Poplar Bluff Municipal Library invites residents to learn yoga.
The afternoon Saturday kicks off with a faith-based, family-friendly event at McLane Park supporting overdose awareness. The event will include food and games. It helps raise money to support local ministries helping those fighting addiction.
The evening offers choices of a Credence Clearwater Revue tribute band at Rodgers Theatre and a truck and tractor pull at Ray Clinton Park.
For all the details on these and upcoming events, see our list below.
Upcoming events:
— Learn to Crochet, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 17 WHERE Ellsinore Pioneer Museum COST Free WHAT Agnes Walker will share her knowledge of crochet. Participants are encouraged to bring a crochet hook size F, crochet needle with wide eye for sewing and your own yard.
— Yoga at the Library, 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 17 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT This class with a Bidewell Fitness Center instructor features stretch and balance. It is for all skill levels.
— The Next Chapter Overdose Awareness, 11 a.m. Aug. 17 WHERE McLane Park WHAT This event is organized by multiple faith-based groups. It is to help spread awareness and shine light on overdose awareness. It also remembers those lost to overdose. The event will include food trucks, local vendors, bounce houses and more. Funds raise go to local ministries helping those fighting addiction.
— Credence Cool Water Revue, 7 p.m. Aug. 17 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST $20 WHAT The CCR tribute band will perform.
— Truck and tractor pull, 7 p.m. Aug. 17 WHERE Ray Clinton park COST $10 tickets, age 5 and under free WHAT Bootheel Tractor Pullers host a truck and tractor pull.
— Inaugural meeting of Boy Scouts Troop 4060B, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 WHERE Fellowship Church WHAT This meeting is for a new scout troop for young men aged 11-18.
— Grand re-opening of Redman East Campground, 9 a.m. Aug. 28 WHERE Redman East Campground WHAT Following renovations, a grand re-opening ceremony will be held.
— Difference Makers Banquet, 6 p.m. Aug. 29 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT The Daily American Republic will host its sixth annual event honoring those who make a difference in their communities.
— Dala Horse Painting, 1 p.m. Aug. 31 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Participants can paint their own Dala horse, a painted wooden horse originating in Sweden.
— Recovery Reunion Potluck Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 WHERE Westwide Church WHAT This Thanksgiving style meal celebrates faith and sobriety.
— Lively Stone Choir reunion and concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 31 WHERE Westwood Center WHAT Concert will be held at the Westwood Center, with a barbecue and rehearsal at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Wheatley Pavilion.