Our MAIN EVENT this week has to be the Difference Makers banquet happening Thursday at the Black River Coliseum. This is the fourth annual event that we at the Daily American Republic have hosted.
We’re excited to honor these 10 Difference Makers from our area communities and recognize the 2022 Difference Maker of the Year.
If you don’t have tickets or can’t attend, don’t worry, we’ll be livestreaming portions of the event to our Facebook page. We’ll also be updating our website and social media Thursday night with all of the big news, including the final total raised for Haven House through this event, stories on our finalists and the Difference Maker of the Year, and much more.
Much of our Friday print edition will also contain these stories.
We want to thank all of the Difference Makers in our community and those who took time to nominate someone they know who is working every day to make our area a better place.
If you know someone who should be recognized, we’ll be honoring another group of Difference Makers in 2023.
This year’s finalists are: Jessica Billings, LuWanna Forister, Donna Gause, Judy Gregory, Linda Martin, Craig Meador, Gary and Liesa Pennington, Stacey Ritter, Amber Tyler and Karen Vallow.
Other upcoming events include:
— Worship & Burger Bash, 5 p.m. Aug. 19 WHERE Eagle Sky Driver, Patterson WHAT Clearwater Baptist Church is hosting a night of worship, community and burgers. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a concert at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
— WE ARE ONE: Community Worship, 7 p.m. Aug. 19 WHERE The Square: Downtown Poplar Bluff COST Free WHAT This bi-monthly outdoor worship service is for anyone of any age or religious background. It includes prayer and fellowship.
— Yoga Basics, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Kara Cummings presents a yoga class for all skill levels. Be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.
— Water ski team exhibit, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 20. WHERE Wappapello Lake, Redman Creek Recreation Area COST Free WHAT The Lake St. Louis Water Ski Club teams will perform shows at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
— Fundraising Mini Sessions by Briana Feverston Photography, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 20. WHERE Hendrickson Park. COST $30. WHAT $10 of the proceeds from each photo session benefits the Foundation or Children’s Performing Arts of Southeast Missouri and their upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Sessions can be booked through Briana Feverston Photography on Facebook or brianafeverston@gmail.com. This is event was rescheduled from July 30.
— Concert at Forum Fifty Fifty, 7 p.m. Aug. 20. WHERE Forum Fifty Fifty. COST Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite. WHAT Bands THIS IS ME BREATHING, HARD GRAVES, THE DOUBTED and SACRIFICE THE SACRED performing live. All ages welcome.
— Stars and Stories Hour with Margo Martin, 11 a.m. Aug. 25. WHERE The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library, Bloomfield. COST Free. WHAT The museum invites families to their latest Stars and Stories Hour. Guest Margo Martin will read a story to attendees and talk about her journey with Goldenhar Syndrome. A craft and snack time will follow.
— Viking shield craft day, 10 am.-2 p.m. Aug. 27. WHERE The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library, Bloomfield. COST Free. WHAT Visitors will get their Viking on and create foam shields similar to what these legendary Norse warriors used. Very limited supplies available. Craft will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
— Naylor High School Class of 2010 Reunion, 6 p.m. Aug. 27. WHERE Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill. COST Food priced according to Haffy’s menu. WHAT The Naylor Class of 2010 will celebrate a belated “10 year” reunion in the private room upstairs that also offers balcony space and a personal bartender. Food and drink can be purchased after arrival and each person is responsible for their own tab. This event is adults only.
— Artist Showcase, 7 p.m. Aug. 27. WHERE The American Legion in Poplar Bluff. COST $10 admission. Vendor slots are $50. WHAT Musical performances by Dez Pro, Hypeman Jones and Shynique Clay. Raffle giveaways for three free studio sessions, three video shoots and five photo shoots with SGI Records, plus three free beats produced by DezPro. Events includes a $100 twerk contest.
— Fireside Chat with Joe, 6 p.m. Aug. 30. WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello. COST Free. WHAT Come join the discussion about Scouting with the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s Scout Executive, Joe Sadewasser, and Director of Field Services, Martez Moore. Ask questions, give your input, and help the Council to better serve Scouting programs in Southeast Missouri. Register at https://forms.gle/VcCjqqH2K9QgrGk37.
— Lunch & Learn: Wound Healing and Diabetic Foot Ulcers, 12-1 p.m. Aug. 31. WHERE Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. COST Free and lunch is provided. WHAT Learn about the overall wound healing process, specifically diabetic foot ulcers, and PBRMC’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center. Speakers are Megan Campbell, RN, Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center Program Director, Megan Thompson, FNP-C and Dr. Edward Reese, M.D. Join in person at PBRMC or online using the video call link https://meet.google.com/swk-bvhw-wca. Dial in by phone at +1 662-481-2196. The PIN is 516 644 939#. More information is available at pbrmc.com/wound-care-service.
— International Overdose Awareness Day event, 1-6 p.m. Aug. 31. WHERE Three Rivers College Plaster Building, room 108 COST Free WHAT Butler County Health Department has partnered with Missouri Highlands and TRC to host this event. Refreshments will be served.
Don’t see your event? Let us know what you’ve got coming up and we’ll add it. Just email dailyamericanrepublic@gmail.com.
Don’t see your event? Let us know what you’ve got coming up and we’ll add it. Just email dailyamericanrepublic@gmail.com.