Two area events in this week’s MAIN EVENT offer the community a chance to enjoy family-friendly fun while supporting non-profits that help families in need after the illness of a child or the loss of a child.
Rayni Day Miracles is hosting a 5K and 1 mile fun run starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at Hendrickson Park. All proceeds go to support the organization, which provides support and activities for children with life-threatening illness. Recent activities include a crafting day held in May for the Miracle Club, and a picnic and egg hunt in April.
The organization was started in 1999 by the family of Rayni Worley, who was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency. Other activities include providing donations to the Ronald McDonald Houses in St. Louis and care packages for parents and children.
For more information, call 573-717-3307.
Also on Saturday, the third annual Reese Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Naylor City Park.
It will offer live music, a silent auction, fish fry, church service, a beauty pageant, bounce houses, a petting zoo and face painting.
Proceeds from Reese Fest will fund the Reese Ainley Foundation, which offers financial relief for local families of children that were taken too soon. It provides free school supplies and hygiene products for the Naylor School District, privately provides resources to underprivileged children in difficult situations and helps families in the community.
The Reese Ainley Foundation was formed after the loss of Ryan and Kristina Ainley’s 3-year-old daughter, Reese Madeline Ainley, in 2019. The goal of the program is to spread love and keep Reese’s name alive with acts of kindness and generosity.
For more details call 573-712-6459 or visit the Reese Ainley Foundation Facebook page.
Other upcoming events include:
— 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.
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