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— Aaron Lewis acoustic, 8 p.m. June 3 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Tickets $25-$125 WHAT Lewis is on The Acoustic Tour, with Mikey Wayne opening.
— Jack Miller Memorial Kid’s Fun Day, 8-11 a.m. June 3 WHERE Lost Creek Pond WHAT This event is organized the Wappapello Lake Project Office. For information, call 573-222-8562.
— 25th Annual Jacks Fork Cleanup and Kayak Giveaway, 8 a.m. June 3. WHERE Buck Hollow, Blue Spring, Bay Creek, Alley Springs, Eminence Landing, Two Rivers. COST None listed. WHAT The Scenic Rivers Stream Team Association’s yearly river cleanup. Groups must provide their own river transportation, and canoes are available to rent from local facilities. Participants must register for the cleanup between 8-10 a.m. June 3 at their chosen location. Trash bags and a T-shirt will be handed out. The kayak drawing will be held at 5 p.m. The winner is responsible for picking up the kayak. More information about the event and Stream Team rental discounts is available by calling Jack and Mary Ficker at 573-729-7065 or emailing jack_maryficker@hotmail.com.
— Alcohol Ink Art Classes and Demos, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free. WHAT Artist Jackie Roberts will offer demonstrations and free one-hour classes on creating alcohol ink landscapes. Classes will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with demos the rest of the day. Materials are provided. Sign up is necessary as class size is limited. For more information, email swhitworth@pbcity.org or call MHAM at 573-686-8002 during open hours.
— Opry at the Rodgers presents Narvel Felts, 7-10 p.m. June 3 COST Tickets $20 WHAT A night of returning favorites will include Narvel Felts and Johnathan Len.
— 2023 Mental Health Conference, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, June 8 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center COST Free WHAT The 2023 Mental Health Conference will focus on Risk and Resiliency. Experts will speak on mental health topics such as welcoming inclusive safe equitable service environments, LGBTQ+ mental health, conversations for suicide safer homes, and lived experience. This conference is a partnership with the Mental Health Coalition, Butler County Community Resource Council, FCC Behavioral Health and Three Rivers College.
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— Geocaching 101, 10:30 a.m. June 10 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main campus. WHAT Library staff provide an introduction to the real-world treasure hunting game that uses GPS.
— Community day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10 WHERE Hendrickson Park WHAT Hosted by Cornerstone Tabernacle UPC, this free event includes food, games and activities for all ages.
— Backroad Drive, 7 p.m.-midnight WHERE The Camp COST $5 WHAT Live music
— Crochet college, 10:30 a.m.-noon June 12 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main campus WHAT This event offers the basics of crochet stitches, with hooks and yarn provided. It is open to ages 7 and up. The group will also meet June 26, July 10 and July 24.
— Listening session on health, 10 a.m.-noon June 14 WHERE Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce WHAT Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services invites community members to talk about health needs in the community.
— Book Buzz Club, Out of this World, 6 p.m. June 15 WHERE The Wine Rack WHAT This group offers a read-what-you-want book club. This month’s theme is Out of this World. Organized by the Poplar Bluff Library.
— Summer concert with Maddy Cauthen, 6 p.m. June 16 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch WHAT This event will be held in the library garden and is open to all ages.
— Bat tracking, 8-10 p.m. Friday, June 16 WHERE Greenville campground sites 102 and 103. This event is organized by the Wappapello Lake Project Office. For information, call 573-222-8562.
— 16th Annual Upper Current River Cleanup and Kaway Giveaway, 8 a.m. June 17. WHERE Montauk State Park, Baptist Access, Cedargrove, Akers, Pulltite, or any put-in/take-out area. COST None listed. WHAT A Father’s Day weekend gathering to keep the Current River clean. Registration is at river access points for Montauk Lodge, Cedargrove, Akers Upper Landing or Pulltite. Participants receive a mesh trash bag and T-shirt. Kayak drawing will be held around 5 p.m., winner responsible for pickup arrangements. More information is available by contacting Jack and Mary Ficker at 573-729-7065 or emailing jack_maryficker@hotmail.com.
— Fur, Feathers and Scales, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17 WHERE Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center. WHAT This event is organized by the Wappapello Lake Project Office. For information, call 573-222-8562.
— Second Annual Scavenganza, 11 a.m. June 17 WHERE 11924 State Highway K, Puxico WHAT Organized by Southern Barrel, this event includes a scavenger hunt with prizes. It is a fundraiser for Little Hornets Square Dancers. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, poker run and food and drink specials.
— Family crafting, 2-4 p.m. June 17 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Summer craft projects are offered for the entire family.
— Carnahan & Co. live performance, 7-11 p.m. June 17 WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello COST $5 WHAT Live music and entertainment.
— Count It All Joy - 2023 Women’s Conference, June 23-25 WHERE Heartland Christian Family Church, 3025 S. Westwood Blvd. COST Free WHAT This annual Women’s Conference is a partnership between HCFC and God’s Power House. It brings special guest speakers Shirley Darnell, Susan Hartley, Bonnie Goons, Linda Klingle, and Virginia Thomas, each with a special message on how to count it all joy. Activities begin at 7 p.m. June 23; 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. June 24; and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
— Fourth Friday Cruise-In, 5:30-8 p.m. June 23 WHERE Gooch’s Good Eats, Piedmont WHAT Organizers say this is a chance to check out the local car scene. Visitors are invited to bring hot rods, classic cars, old trucks or motorcycles, or just come and enjoy some live music with “Just Kenny.”
— Trapped in a Storybook Escape Room, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch WHAT Participants will work as a team to find their way out of a land of fairytales and folklore. Registration opens June 3. For ages 12 and up.
— DAV Bike Show, 10:30 a.m. June 24 WHERE 3339 S. Westwood Blvd. COST $15 to enter WHAT Hosted by 67 RC and The Marked Bar, all proceeds go to the local Disabled Veterans chapter. The event will include a 50/50 raffle, trophies for first and second place, as well as special awards. Registration is from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Awards will be given at 2 p.m.
— Marty the Magician, 2-3 p.m. June 27 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch WHAT Sponsored by Southern Bank, Marty the Magician will be back with a new magic show.
— Tech N9ne, 7 p.m. June 30 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Tickets $35-$55 WHAT Tech N9ne will perform with Joey Cool. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.
— Community worship, Independence Day celebration, 7 p.m. June 30 WHERE The Square: Downtown Poplar Bluff WHAT This free outdoor worship service is open to everyone. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to Palace of Praise church.