MAIN EVENT: Kick the year off with classes and art

Start the year off right with art, healthful eating and financial knowledge in this week’s MAIN EVENT.

Michel Chiropractic Center is hosting a wellness program at 6 p.m. Thursday called Eating Right for the New Year.

The event’s slogan is “Don’t eat less, eat better.” Gut-friendly snacks will be provided. Please RSVP through the Center’s Facebook page.

Saturday is the opening reception of a painting exhibit by renowned Catt Vaughn, a protégé of area art educator Sali Ware. The reception runs from 6-8 p.m. and includes a talk by the artist.

Teens can learn vital financial management skills on Thursdays this month through the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library. The Saving and Budgeting for Teens class meets 1-2 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26 at the Main Branch, and enrollment is free. More information is available on poplarbluff.org.

Other events in our include:

• Eating Right for the New Year, 6 p.m. Jan. 5. WHERE Michel Chiropractic Center. COST Free. WHAT A food wellness class with gut-friendly snacks provided. Please contact Michel Chiropractic Center on their Facebook page to register so the staff know how much food to prepare.

• Catt Vaughn Opening Reception, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 7. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free. WHAT A gathering with artist Catt Vaughn at the opening of her painting exhibit at the museum.

• Library For All, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 12. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to make crafts, create art, play games, explore the library and enjoy music. Registration is required. Please register at poplarbluff.org/libraryforall.

• Saving and Budgeting for Teens, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 12, 19, 26. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A financial literacy class meeting on Thursdays, held in partnership with Sterling Bank.

• Rubber Duckie Day, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Kids are invited to read and sing about rubber duckies, and discuss bathtub safety.

• Alumni Art Exhibit submission deadline, 4 p.m. Jan. 13. WHERE The Tinnin Fine Arts Center. COST Not listed. WHAT Alumni from TRC are invited to contribute to a special art show. The show is open to students of any TRC class, art classes are not required. Submission forms are available at the Tinnin Center. More information is available by contacting Steve Whitworth at swhitworth@pbcity.org or 573-714-4411.

• Make Your Own Fidget Toys, 4 p.m. Jan. 14. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A toy making class for grades 7-12.

• Missouri Department of Conservation Feathered Fliers, 2 p.m. Jan. 17. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A kids’ class about feathery friends from MDC.

• Ag Connect 2023, Jan. 20-21. WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST $5 admission passes and $60 for all access passes. WHAT Information and workshops for all facets of agriculture found in Southeast Missouri and Northwest Arkansas — row crop, livestock, forestry, ag business side, etc. More information and registration links are available at blackrivercoliseum.com.

• Yoga Basics, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 21. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A yoga class presented by Kara Cummings. All skill levels welcome. Be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.

• Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 21. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community and make a lasting impact? Join the library for Volunteer Orientation and learn how you can make a difference.

• 85th Annual Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet, 6 p.m. Jan. 28. WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST $45 per person. WHAT A catered dinner with live entertainment. Dress is business formal. Please RSVP by Jan. 13 by calling 573-785-7761 or email info@poplarbluffchamber.org.

• DIY Terrarium, 4–5:30 p.m. Jan. 24. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT An adult crafting event. Build your own mini terrarium and learn about the benefits of having indoor plants.

• In Conversation with Kanwal Haq, 6–8 p.m. Jan. 26. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT Author Kanwal Haq discusses her new book “Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health,” an easy-to-use and comprehensive non-reproductive health resource guide for every woman.