Event calendar July 2023

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— Fireworks at the Lake, 9:20 p.m. July 1. WHERE Redman Creek Recreation Area at Wappapello Lake. COST Free. WHAT The Wappapello Lake Area Association sponsors a fireworks display for everyone to enjoy.

— Megan Johnson at King David’s, 2-8 p.m. July 2. WHERE King David’s Winery, Meadery & Brewery. COST Free admission. WHAT Come out to hear the talented Megan Johnson on King David’s beautiful patio while enjoying some delicious food and hand-crafted beverages.

— Lego Challenge, 10:30 a.m.-noon July 3. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Come to the library to build and create. Drop in at the Main Branch to do one of their Lego challenges or create your own.

— Red, White and RUN 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 7 a.m. July 4. WHERE The Square, Downtown Poplar Bluff. COST $25 per person. Entries after the June 28 deadling do not include a T-shirt. WHAT PB Realty Downtown, B&T Screenprinting and Nest Investors present a walk/run to benefit Christway Ministries Women’s Center and celebrate Independence Day. Medals will be awarded to first and second place runners in several age divisions, additional prizes will be handed out for most patriotic male and female attire. Register onling through the event’s Facebook page or in person at the PB Realty Downtown branch, 400 Vine St.

— Downtown Poplar Bluff Independence Day Celebration, 9 a.m. July 4. WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff. COST Free. WHAT Poplar Bluff kicks off its annual Independence Day festivities with a parade.

— Poplar Bluff fireworks display, 9 p.m. or dusk July 4. WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff. COST Free. WHAT Poplar Bluff’s fireworks display begins when night falls. The Poplar Bluff Fireworks Display Fundraiser is ongoing, and 10% of the $5,000 needed has been covered. For more information, contact the Daily American Republic at 573-785-1414.

— Lady Raider Basketball Camp, July 5. WHERE Libla Family Sports Complex. COST $30. WHAT A sports camp for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. K-2nd grades meet 9-10 a.m., 3rd-5th grades meet 10-11 a.m. and 6th-8th grades meet 11:30-1 p.m. Online registration is at raidersathletics.com/sports/wbkb/index under the Women’s Sports, the form is labeled 23 WBB Camp Form. Registration and payment can also be printed and mailed to Three Rivers Women’s Basketball, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd. More information is available by emailing awiggs@trcc.edu or clivingston@trcc.edu.

­— 13th Annual Super Kids Camp, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays July 6-28. WHERE Historic Wheatley School. COST Free. WHAT Super Kids Camp focuses on continuing education and provides age-specific activities for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. For more information, please contact 573-776-5073.

— Art for Animals Gallery Opening, 5-8 p.m. July 7. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free. WHAT All are welcome to view artworks donated by local artists for the Animal Welfare Alliance’s upcoming online auction, July 14-28. All proceeds from the will go to the and it AWA and its No-Kill Shelter. Refreshments will be provided. More information about the auction is available by clicking the “Art for Animals” tab at awasemo.org.

— 2023 Grille It Up, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. July 7 and 8 a.m.-4p.m. July 8. WHERE East Park, Dexter. COST Free entrance. Team registration fees are: volleyball, $50; cornhole, $20; SLBS Cook-Off, $225: mud volleyball, $120. WHAT A weekend event of food, vendors, car shows, hot air balloons and tournaments. More information and all event times are available at dexterpark-rec.com or the Dexter Parks & Recreation page on Facebook.

— Nerf Wars for Adults, 6:30 p.m. July 7. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A Nerf battle in the library after hours for ages 18 and up. All supplies provided. Participants are urged to wear comfy clothes they can move in.

— Karaoke Night at The Camp with Shane & Co., 7-11 p.m. July 7. WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello. COST Free. WHAT Karoake open to all.

— The Band Trippp at The Camp, 7:30-11:30 p.m. July 8. WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello. COST $8. WHAT A blues, bluegrass and rock trio named the 2021 Arkansas Country Music Awards “Young Artists of the Year,” winners of the 2023 Belmont Songwriter’s Showcase and being six-time “Best Local Band” in Northeast Arkansas.

— Crochet College, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. July 10. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A class teaching basic crochet stitches with the option to start an easy project. Yarn and hooks are provided. Open to ages 7 and up, no registration required. The class will also meet July 24.

— Adult Crafting, 4 p.m. July 11. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Turn old books into something that shows off your love of the written word. Open to ages 18+.

— FRSHWATR Worship Night, 7-9 p.m. July 14. WHERE Historic Rodgers Theatre. COST Free. WHAT A night of worship for all people. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the night beginning at 7 p.m. Expect to be uplifted and encouraged with other believers from across the community. All concession stand proceeds go to supporting the Rodgers Theatre. All ages are welcome.

— Lego Challenge, 10:30 a.m.-noon July 17. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Come to the library to build and create. Drop in at the Main Branch to do one of their Lego challenges or create your own.

— Battle of the Bulls, 7 p.m. July 22. WHERE Ray Clinton Park. COST Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 8 and under. WHAT The Three Rivers College Rodeo Team and Farm Credit Southeast Missouri present an action-packed evening of bull riding. Bounce houses and food trucks will also be on site. Further information will be made available for bull riders who wish to participate. More information is available on the event’s Facebook page and trcc.edu.

— Crochet College, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. July 24. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A class teaching basic crochet stitches with the option to start an easy project. Yarn and hooks are provided. Open to ages 7 and up, no registration required.

— Lunch & Learn: Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Revolutionary Wound Care, noon July 28. WHERE Poplar Bluff Bluff Chamber of Commerce. COST Free. WHAT Dr. Maxine Theriot will present on diabetic wound care topics, including wound assessment, innovative approaches to foot ulcers, multidisciplinary care and self-management strategies. Luncheon is provided. More information, free tickets and online attendance options are available through the event’s Facebook page.

— Canning 101, 10:30 a.m. July 29. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Learn how to can with Terri Jennings. Canning is a rewarding way to preserve and enjoy peak flavors all year long. Learn more about this popular technique and get started on your canning adventure.