This week’s MAIN EVENT offers a chance to learn more about taking care of yourself over lunch with experts and an annual trade show hosted at the Black River Coliseum.
Missouri Highlands Health Care is hosting a lunch and learn at 11 a.m. Friday at 24445 N. Westwood Blvd.
Amanda Glaser, a certified nurse and midwife, and Robin Harwell, a licensed dietitian, will lead discussions on taking the first steps toward self care.
Qualified navigators will also be on site to offer free assistance.
“At Missouri Highlands Health Care (MHHC), we recognize that applying for programs like Medicaid and Marketplace can be intimidating, even if you know you qualify,” organizers shared in event notices. “Many individuals refrain from applying simply because the process seems daunting. Every individual’s situation is unique, and we tailor our assistance to your specific needs. You do not have to be a patient of MHHC to receive this free assistant service.”
The Black River Gun Show also opens at 4 p.m. Friday and will run through Sunday.
It is being held at the Black River Coliseum. The event offers the chance to buy, sell, trade and display guns, knives and related items.
Other upcoming events include:
— Book Buzz Club, Sugar & Spice, 6 p.m. Feb. 15 WHERE The Wine Rack WHAT Hosted by the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, this read-what-you-want book club meets on the third Thursday of every month.
— Love yourself lunch and learn 11 a.m. Feb. 16 WHERE 2445 N. Westwood Blvd. COST Free WHAT Hosted by Missouri Highlands Health Care, this event features certified experts talking about self-care and knowledge. Navigators will also be present to answer questions about applying for programs like Medicaid and the health insurance marketplace.
— Black River Gun Show, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Buy, sell, trade and display guns, knives and related items.
— Science Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, main branch WHAT Learn about the universe and build your own galaxy.
— St. Jude Skate City Night, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE 1403 Vine St. COST $3 WHAT Hosted by Oak Grove Elementary School, this event helps support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
— A night with BlackHawk, 5-11 p.m. Feb. 23 WHERE Three Rivers Shrine Club, The Grotto COST $125 per person, or $1,000 per table of eight. WHAT A limited number of tickets are being sold for this fundraiser event. It includes dinner from Big Whiskeys, music from BlackHawk and special guest Megan Johnson and Justin Heskett. Tickets 573-712-3956
— February Kids Day at the Museum: WWII Navajo Code Talkers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 24. WHERE Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. COST Free. WHAT Join the museum for an exciting journey through history and honor the remarkable contributions of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. Designed for middle school learners, this educational and interactive day will delve into the unique language used to create an unbreakable code, keeping vital communications safe from enemy interception.
— 18th Annual Chili cook off, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 24 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Free, donations appreciated. WHAT Hosted by the Mason-Dixon Chili Society, this event benefits the United Gospel Rescue Mission. Awards will be given for first, second and third place.
— Tall & Small Ball, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 24 WHERE Westwood Event Center WHAT This event benefits FosterAdopt Connect. It includes dinner and entertainment for adults and children.
— Allison Bruenger exhibit ends Feb. 25. 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.
— Missouri Rice Research Council 40th anniversary celebration, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27 WHERE Holiday Inn Poplar Bluff WHAT The annual meeting of council will be held, along with an anniversary celebration.
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