There’s something for everyone this weekend in the region, from Old Greenville Days in Wayne County, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and SEMOcon in Poplar Bluff and Recharge & Rise Up in Reynolds County, residents will find a variety in this week’s MAIN EVENT.
Historic displays are planned at the 31st Annual Old Greenville days, taking place Saturday and Sunday at the Greenville Recreation Area. The event hosted by the Wappapello Lake Corps of Engineers also includes many family-friendly activities and craft booths.
Families will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday at McLane Park in Poplar Bluff for the opening ceremony of the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. with 16 teams honoring a loved one either living with or who has died from Alzheimer’s. There will also be a Promise Garden with flowers give to walkers with each color corresponding to their connection to the disease.
Another annual event, Recharge & Rise Up, will be held Saturday at Logan Valley Christian Retreat in Ellington. The event starts at 1 p.m. and will include worship with Josh Wilson and guest speaker Duan Lima. There will also be inflatables, rope courses, water slides, food and fellowship.
All of these events are free.
The Sixth Annual SEMOcon offers up multiple guest speakers, activities, a ramen eating contest and more at events being held Friday (1-8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m.-8p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at the Black River Coliseum. Tickets range from $10 for one day to a family pass for all three days at $60.
Special guests include Hannah Levien of “Supernatural” and David Starwalt of “Star Trek.”
The event is also helping raise money for Hearts for Rescue, a non-profit, all volunteer dog rescue.
Upcoming events:
— 31st Annual Old Greenville Days, Sept. 17-18 WHERE Old Greenville Recreation Area COST free WHAT Crafts, historic displays and family activities
— Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 10 a.m. Sept. 17. COST No registration fee listed, donations welcome. WHERE McLane Park in Poplar Bluff. WHAT This event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the Alzheimer’s. Dollars raised at the Walk fund dementia care, local support and research. Register online at alz.org/poplarbluff. For more information contact Jacob Farmer at jbfarmer@alz.org, or 317-626-9098.
— Recharge & Rise Up, 1 p.m. Sept. 17 WHERE Logan Valley Christian Retreat, Ellington WHAT Worship, guest speaker and family activities are planned. For information, contact believerschapelchurch@gmail.com, Leslie Baker at 573-823-1298 or Sarah Warren at 573-604-2113.
— Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School’s Ice Cream Social, 2 p.m. Sept. 17. WHERE Wheatley School. COST Free. WHAT All are invited to enjoy a bowl of ice cream, and see a sampling of the Pleasant Hill Quilt Group’s handmade clothing for “Little Dresses for Africa.”
— Pumpkin Hollow Opening Weekend, 9 a.m. Sept. 17. COST Standard package of attractions is $12, full kids’ armbands are $17. More information and prices for add-ons can be found at pumpkinhollow.com. WHERE 671 County Road 336, Piggott, Arkansas. WHAT The season opening for Pumpkin Hollow, featuring beloved attractions and new additions like the Apple Cannon, improved Trike Track and Mega Slide. Also features mazes, farm animals, hay rides and more. Visit the concessions and buy a pumpkin before you leave.
— Girlfriend Connection: Everything Beautiful, 1-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17. WHERE Palace of Praise Church. COST Registration is $30, but price increases after Sept. 9. WHAT An annual women’s event packed full of laughter, connection, vendor shopping and Christian classes. Dinner is included. Open to ages 12 and up.
— Butler County Truman Day Rally, 6 p.m. Sept. 17 WHERE Holiday Inn COST Tickets are $25 WHAT Candidates for election will speak, including Dr. Alan K. Green, Randi McCallian and Trudy Busch Valentine. Dinner will be catered by Tasteful Creations.
— 2022 Women Aware Conference, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 22. COST $40-$50. WHERE Black River Coliseum. WHAT Women Aware, Inc.’s annual conference. This year’s keynote speaker is award-winning author Christine Cashen. Tickets available at 2022womenaware.eventbrite.com.
— 13th Iron Horse Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24. COST Free. WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff. WHAT A day of live local entertainment, food, arts & crafts vendors and free children’s activities such as games, and bounce houses and more. Presented by Sparklight.
— Third Annual Poplar Bluff Train Depot Dinner and Auction, Sept. 24 WHERE Historic depot, 400 S. Main St. COST Tickets are $45 WHAT All proceeds benefit the restoration of the depot. The evening includes live and silent auctions and a catered dinner by Tasteful Creations.
— Free Senior Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27. WHERE Twin Towers apartments at 506 Hazel St. COST Free. WHAT Health screenings, eye glass adjustments, vaccinations, community services, health education, door prizes and more for anyone age 50 or older. Over 50 area businesses will be on site. For more information, call 573-686-8624.
— College Transfer Fair, Sept. 28 WHERE Three Rivers College campus, Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, Room 108 COST Free WHAT A chance to meet with four-year colleges about their programs, transfer/admissions requirements, scholarships, and financial aid. More than a dozen colleges are expected to be in attendance.
— Trucks Gone Wild, 9 a.m. Sept. 29 through 4 p.m. Oct. 2. COST Tickets are $25-$250. WHERE Brick’s Off Road Park in Fairdealing. WHAT Second annual Trucks Gone Wild, also featuring Truck Tug O Wars, Mud Bogging, and miles of trails. Additionally, there will be a nightly Dance Party with DJ’s ToGo. Tickets and more information available on bricksoffroadpark.com/events.
— Butler County CRC Community Outreach Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 30. WHERE First United Methodist Church. COST Free. WHAT A one-stop shop of free services including housing, medical, grocery, employment, social services, clothing, haircuts and more. ID is not required for the event, but visitors are encouraged to bring two forms of identification if they have them.
— Butler County Fair, gates open 5 p.m. Sept. 30 WHERE Ray Clinton Park WHAT Activities will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, with food trucks and vendors on site through the weekend. Schedule includes: open rodeo 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30; and on Oct. 1, 1 p.m. lawn mower pulling, 5 p.m. live entertainment and 7 p.m. truck and tractor pulls.
— FRSH WATR Worship Night, 7 p.m. Sept. 30. COST Free. WHERE The Historic Rodgers Theatre. WHAT A night of worship for all people. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome.
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