Here's a look at events coming up in September. Items are updated throughout the month and featured in the Thursday print editions in the MAIN EVENT.
Don’t see your event? Let us know what you’ve got coming up and we’ll add it. Just email dailyamericanrepublic@darnews.com.
— September Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Storytime for children at the library.
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— Altrusa Day of Literacy Author Event, 6 p.m. Sept. 8 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, Main Branch COST Free WHAT Author Megan Walker will talk about her writing process and journey to published author.
— Footsteps Poplar Bluff Medical Clinic, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9. WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST Free. WHAT Footsteps Medical Missions will be providing a free medical clinic. Services provided: medical, diabetic foot care, wound care, hearing exam, cardiology, hair care and hearing aids/glasses if prescription is available. Walk-ins welcome if you have not registered as a patient. Pre-registration is encouraged at footstepsmedicalmissions.org.
— Build day, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 9 WHERE The Bluff Church, 7082 Highway 67 N WHAT Non-profit organization which provides beds to children in need. The goal is to construct 40 beds. No experience is needed and instructions and tools will be provided. To sign up, visit http://bit.ly/shpevent.
— Current River Cleanup, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 9. WHERE Watercress Spring, Waymeyer and The Landing WHAT Help by boat, kayak, canoe or foot. Registration at all three locations. Trash collection at Big Spring. At 3 p.m., food and door prizes will be at Big Spring. Contact: 573-686-8624, jennifer.rosener@thecrc.org.
— Second Annual Primo BBQ Bash, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 9 WHERE Empire Comfort Systems/Primo Grills, 2450 S. 11th St. WHAT Family-fun event offering tours of the factory, cooking demonstrations, a barbecue contest, children’s activities, food trucks and more.
— Night Sky Stargazing, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9. WHERE Big Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. COST Free. WHAT View our dark skies unhampered by urban light. A special ranger program will orient you to the night sky, teaching you to explore and find your new favorite constellations. Bring bug spray, chairs, and flashlights. Telescopes and binoculars are also welcome.
— Fall Paint Class, 2 p.m. Sept. 10 WHERE First General Baptist Church, Corning, Ark. COST $40 per painter WHAT Fall door hanger class
— September Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Storytime for children at the library.
— SEMO Con, Sept. 15-17 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Tickets vary WHAT Celebration of anime, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy and more.
— Three Rivers Shrine Club Poker Run, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 WHERE Starts at Shrine Club, 3102 Kennedy Lane COST $15 per hand, $10 per hand after WHAT All proceeds benefit the Shrine Club, no ATVs, Registration 8-10 a.m., last card by 4 p.m., auction 5 p.m. 1st place, $300, 2nd place, $200, third place, $100. Contact: 573-429-7269, 573-718-1532
— Old Greenville Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16 WHERE Old Greenville Recreation Area WHAT Crafters and presentations, stagecoach rides
— Eric Simmons FosterAdopt Connect 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 16. WHERE Ozark Ridge Golf Course. COST $260 per four-person team. WHAT A golf competition to benefit foster an adoptive children in Poplar Bluff. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Dairian Lovell at 573-552-4338 or dairian.lovell@fosteradopt.org.
— Lego Challenge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 18. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT If you are a homeschooler or do not have school on Mondays, come to the library for a Lego Challenge and see who can build the fastest Lego car.
— September Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Storytime for children at the library.
— Poplar Bluff High School Homecoming, 6 p.m. Sept. 22 WHERE PBHS
— BARK Ranger Hike, 9 a.m. Sept. 23. WHERE Big Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. COST Free. WHAT Bring your four-legged friends and join a Park Ranger for a short hike around Big Spring. Following the hike, all dogs will be officially sworn in as Ozark National Scenic Riverways “Bark Rangers” and given exclusive memorabilia. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Meet at the parking lot next to the spring.
— Ian Munsick, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. WHERE Black River Coliseum. WHAT Ian Munsick performs with special guests Chancey Williams and Palmer Anthony. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com or in person at the Coliseum box office..
— Science Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 24. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Come explore and learn about comets on Science Sunday.
— September Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Storytime for children at the library.
— Wayne County Outdoor Expo, 7 a.m. Sept. 30 WHERE Ash Street, McKenzie Cree Greenway, Piedmont WHAT Presented by the Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce, this events offers trading and presentations related to the outdoors, as well as special competitions during the day. Contact: 573-223-4046, www.visitpiedmontmo.com
— 2nd Annual Mark Twain Hardwoods 8 Race, 9 a.m. Sept. 30. WHERE Victory Horse Trail. COST $35. WHAT Join the Poplar Bluff Trails Collation on September 30, 2023, for their 2nd Annual Mark Twain Hardwoods 8. Register online at ultrasignup.com until Sept. 27. Directions: From Poplar Bluff, take Hwy 60 West to right on CR 410 (Across from Scott Wood Products) to trailhead on the right.
Don’t see your event? Let us know what you’ve got coming up and we’ll add it. Just email dailyamericanrepublic@darnews.com.