Celebrate reading, bull riding and the silver screen in this week’s MAIN EVENT or join local groups in support of good causes.
American Legion Post 153 will host an event in advance of Patriot Day, with guest speaker Cindy Owens. Owens was CEO of the American Red Cross in New York City on 9/11. This event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Legion.
Glory Days will host a poker run with the first bikes leaving at noon. This event will raise funds and supplies for FosterAdopt Connect.
The evening offers Battle of the Bulls at Ray Clinton Park, starting at 7 p.m.
This year’s Battle of the Bulls features five-times PRCA Clown of the Year and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Barrelman, Radical Ryan Rodriguez, according to organizers. It also offers bounce houses and a petting zoo, as well as food trucks. The main action will be bull riding and barrel racing.
Sunday brings two more family-friendly events, both free. Altrusa will host story time at Poplar Bluff Library at 1:30 p.m. Each child who attends will receive a free book.
Rodgers Theatre will show “The Egg and I” from 2-4 p.m. as part of Silver Screen Sundays.
Other upcoming events include:
— Read & Roll, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 5 WHERE Hendrickson Park WHAT Sponsored by the Butler County Community Resource Council and the Poplar Bluff Parks & Recreation Department, this event invites participants to decorate bikes, wagons and strollers and enjoy a story trail. Books will be given away. There will also be outdoor games, crafts and more.
— Ben Kruse Charity Crappie Tournament, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7 WHERE Sundowner Marina WHAT Seven best fish will determine winner.
— Altrusa fundraiser car show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 7 WHERE 508 Bartlett St. WHAT Proceeds help Altrusa buy books for children.
— Patriot Day 9/11 event, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 7 WHERE American Legion Post 153, 2320 Kanell Blvd. COST $10 WHAT The Marine Corps League Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Detachment 1473 will host this event with guest speaker Cindy Owens, who was CEO of the American Red Cross in New York City on 9/11. The event includes a lunch of barbecue pork.
— Glory Days Poker Run, 11 a.m. Sept. 7 WHERE Glory Days Bar & Grill, 4806 West Blvd. COST $10 and a package of diapers, socks or underwear WHAT This event will benefit FosterAdopt Connect. For more information, call 573-714-4709. Registration is from 11 a.m.-noon.
— Battle of the Bulls, 7 p.m. Sept. 7 WHERE Ray Clinton Park COST $15 for adults, $10 for children WHAT This event is hosted by the Three Rivers College rodeo team and ag department. It includes bull riding and barrel racing.
— Altrusa’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch. WHAT Every child who attends will receive a free book compliments of Altrusa International Of Poplar Bluff. Age Group: Children (ages 0-7).
— Silver Screen Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 8 WHERE Rodgers Theatre WHAT This week’s move will be “The Egg and I.”
— Blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
— Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 visits Poplar Bluff, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 12 WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff, Historic Train Depot WHAT This will offer an opportunity to see the historic train up close. The train will spend the night in Poplar Bluff and depart at 9 a.m. Sept. 13.
— Cruise In Downtown, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 13 WHERE Black River Coliseum
— SEMOcon, Sept. 13-15 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Poplar Bluff’s Comic Con will be held from 1-8 p.m. Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 14 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15.
— Book club, 2-3 p.m. Sept. 14 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT The book for this meeting is Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile.”
— Constitution Day luncheon, noon Sept. 17 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library WHAT Senior judge Michael Pritchett will speak at this event, which is coordinated by the Altrusa, Kiwanis, Lion’s and Rotary clubs to celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States government.
— Women Aware Conference, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT This offers a full day of learning, motivation, and networking for women.
— Book Buzz Club, 6 p.m. Sept. 19 WHERE Bread+Butter WHAT This read what you want book club is sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Library. This meeting’s theme is the to-be-read list.
— Yoga class at the library, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sept. 21 WHERE Poplar Bluff Library, main branch WHAT Bidewell Fitness Center instructors offer a class for all skill levels.
— Silver Screen Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 22 WHERE Rodgers Theatre WHAT This week’s movie will be “Goldfinger.”
— Butler County Fair exhibits and silent auction, Sept. 26-28 WHERE Black River Coliseum WHAT Exhibit check in is noon-8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 7-10 a.m. Sept. 27. Viewing will be 4-10 p.m. Sept. 27 and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
— Iron Horse Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28 WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff WHAT The 15th annual event will include live entertainment, food and arts and crafts vendors. Proceeds benefit Downtown Poplar Bluff.
— Downtown Cruise In, 10 a.m. Sept. 28 WHERE Vine Street WHAT This will be held during the Iron Horse Festival.
— Black River Duck Derby, 10 a.m. Sept. 28 WHERE Vine Street Bridge COST Adopt a rubber duck for $5 WHAT This event is coordinated with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and raises funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Ducks will be released from the Vine Street bridge and race to the finish line. Cash prizes will be awarded to the owners of the winning ducks.
— Cruise in, 6 p.m. Sept. 28 WHERE Valley Plaza Shopping Center WHAT Hosted by Boosted Behavior.