Enjoy classic cars, swim contests

Enjoy live music and classic cars Friday, before the Splash N Dash challenge on Saturday in this week’s MAIN EVENT.

Downtown Poplar Bluff will host this month’s Cruise In event, starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday on Vine Street. Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill will host live music from the band Nuthin’ Fancy. Sponsored by the city of Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, activities will go to 9 p.m. with food and drinks.

The park department also plays host Saturday to our second event of the weekend, the Splash N Dash.

Check in starts at 7:30 a.m. with activities kicking off at 8 a.m. Registration must have been completed by Monday to participate.

The competition includes a 300-meter swim and a 5K run. First place medals will be awarded in each age group.

Other upcoming events include:

— Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 14. WHERE Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. COST Free. WHAT PBRMC and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Classroom #3. To register, visit redcrossblood.org. Email questions to community@pbrmc.com.

— Cruise In, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, July 14 WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff, Vine Street WHAT Bands, food and drink.

— Nuthin’ Fancy Band performs, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 14 WHERE Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill WHAT In support of Poplar Bluff Cruise in Nights.

— 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.

— Art for Animals online auction opens, July 15. WHERE Pieces are on display at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum, bidding is online at biddingowl.com. WHAT This online fundraiser benefits the Animal Welfare Alliance and runs through July 28. More information is available at awasemo.org and artfullyframed.com.

— St. Jude Summer Bash, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15 WHERE Lemonade House Grille WHAT The fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital will include a cruise in, bounce house, lemon squeeze-off, face painting, dunking booth and more.

— Trey Clevenger live, 6-8 p.m. July 15 WHERE Green Oasis

— 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.

— Storytime, 10:30 a.m. July 18 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main campus

— Hannibal-LaGrange University alumni luncheon, 11:30 a.m. July 18 WHERE Bread+Butter COST Lunch is $22. WHAT Open to alumni and friends, to meet new president Dr. Robert Matz and receive a campus update. To make a reservation: 573-629-3126.

— Storytime, 2 p.m. July 20 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, Ridgel branch

— Ladies Day Out, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20. WHERE First Church of God WHAT Organized by John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, this event includes information for women veterans. This year’s focus is Whole Health Wellness. Information: 573-778-4126.

— Book Buzz Club, 6 p.m. July 20 WHERE The Wine Rack WHAT A read-what-you-want book club, this month’s theme is Traveling Through the Pictures. Hosted by the Poplar Bluff library.

— 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.

— Prevention Summit, 10 a.m. July 24 WHERE Westwood Center COST Free WHAT Organized by Missouri Highlands Health Care, this event is a chance to learn more about how to prevent illness. Speakers from MHHC, Butler County Health Department, FCC and Butler County Community Resource Council. Lunch provided by FCC.

— 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.

— Storytime, 10:30 a.m. July 25 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch.

— Storytime, 2 p.m. July 27 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Ridgel branch

— Lunch & Learn: Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Revolutionary Wound Care, noon July 28. WHERE Poplar 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.

— Art for Animals closing reception, 6-8 p.m. July 28 WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum COST Free WHAT Includes the close of the benefit auction for the Animal Welfare Alliance and conclusion of the month-long show.

— Bootheel Battlegrounds 3 Dog Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. July 29 WHERE Black River Coliseum (additional information unavailable)

— Kids Day at the Museum: Cock-a-Doodle Moo Petting Zoo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29. WHERE Stars and Stripes Museum and Library. COST Free. WHAT Why are animals important during wartime? Learn why at the museum, and meet the animals of Cock-a-Doodle Moo Mobile Petting Zoo.

— 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.

— 3v3 Live Soccer Tour, noon-6 p.m. July 29 WHERE Whiteley Park

Don’t see your event? Let us know what you’ve got coming up and we’ll add it. Just email dailyamericanrepublic@darnews.com.