Are you ready for the total solar eclipse? You will be after this weekend’s MAIN EVENT roundup.
As thousands of visitors pour into Poplar Bluff for the celestial show, the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure the community looks its best. Join the Total Cleanup of the Bluff on Saturday morning to pick up trash and be entered in prize drawings. Volunteers convene at the Black River Coliseum. Free breakfast is served from 7-8 a.m. and lunch is provided at noon.
Also on Saturday, the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library hosts a Zoom presentation by meteorologist Joe Rao, who has chased eclipses around the world for 50 years. The program begins at 2 p.m. and is recommended for middle school and up. Attend virtually at poplarbluff.org/eclipsechaser.
— Book Buzz Club, 6 p.m. March 21. WHERE The Wine Rack WHAT A social, read-what-you-want book club by the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library. March’s theme is “Judge a Book By Its Cover.”
— MO Highlands Bunny Hop, 5 p.m. March 22 WHERE Hendrickson Park WHAT Missouri Highlands hosts a hop into spring event with a foam-filled fun event. It includes egg hunts every 30 minutes for children aged 1-4, and scavenger hunts for children aged 5-10. Food trucks and the Easter Bunny will be there.
— Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 6 a.m.-noon March 23. WHERE Poplar Bluff Junior High School. COST $6 WHAT Unlimited pancakes, sausage, juice and milk. Proceeds go to maintain/improve Kiwanis Bacon Park.
— Total Cleanup of the Bluff, March 23. WHERE Convenes at the Black River Coliseum. WHAT Beautify Poplar Bluff before the eclipse, and be entered in prize drawings. Breakfast and coffee are provided at the Black River Coliseum from 7-8 a.m. before cleanup supplies are handed out and cleanup areas assigned. Lunch will be provided at noon. All participants will automatically be entered into prize drawings and a 48/48 drawing. For any inquiries, please contact Morgan or Maci at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce at 573-785-7761.
— Free Medical Clinic, 8 a.m. March 23. WHERE Westwood Baptist Church. COST Free. WHAT Footsteps Medical Missions, Inc. in cooperation with Westwood Baptist will be providing a free medical clinic. Services provided are medical services, diabetic foot care, wound care, hearing exam, hair care and hearing aids/if available, reading glasses. Walk-ins welcome, pre-registration is encouraged at footstepsmedicalmissions.org.
— Empty the Shelter Adoption Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 23. WHERE PetSmart in Poplar Bluff. WHAT An adoption event and pet food drive with dogs and cats on site, presented by the Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri. Food trucks will be outside.
— Adventures of an Eclipse Chaser, 2-3:30 p.m. March 23 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch COST Free WHAT Meteorologist Joe Rao discusses his adventures chasing eclipses around the world over the past 50 years. Hear about the interesting, funny, and poignant occurrences that he has experienced in his efforts to briefly bask in the shadow of the moon. This will be a Zoom presentation with a Q&A to follow. Recommended for middle school and up. Attend virtually at poplarbluff.org/eclipsechaser.
— Chicks Only Eggstravaganza, 4-6 p.m. March 23. WHERE Westwood Hills Country Club COST $30 per person WHAT The second annual women’s event by Three Rivers College an Breakthrough Wellness. Includes refreshments, cocktails, prize drawings and more. For more information, contact Christy Frazier-Moore at 573-987-9680 or cfrazier-moore@bankofmissouri.com, or Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077 or michellereynolds@trcc.edu. To register, visit three-rivers-endowment-trust.ticketleap.com
— Mouse Races, 6 p.m. March 23. WHERE The Grotto, 3102 Kennedy Lane/Aad Grotto Road. COST Tickets are $20 at the door, or reserve an eight-person table for $125. WHAT A night of fun and betting at the mouse races. Contact Shawn Hanley for reservations or sponsorship opportunities at (573) 718-1532.
— Storytime at Main 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 26. WHERE Poplar Bluff Library Main Branch COST Free WHAT When does spring come? Kids will find out at storytime.
— Dining in Space, 5:30 p.m. March 26. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch COST Free WHAT A program for ages 8 and up about how astronauts cook and eat in zero gravity.
— Middle School Octo-Studio, 1-3 p.m. March 29. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Main Branch COST Free WHAT Kids in middle school and up will learn how to code and create a video game. Participants must bring an iPhone, Android 8 or above or a tablet iOS 15 or above. Some iPads will be available.
— Hands-on sourdough class, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 WHERE Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce COST $60-$90 per person WHAT Learn about how to make and care for sourdough bread.
— Stitchers Showcase, April 1-30. WHERE Sew Much More. WHAT Small sewing project from local artists will be on display all month long. The deadline to submit work is March 28, space is limited. For more information, call 573-727-9898.
— Get Kids Outdoors Insect Collection classes, 5:30 p.m. April 2, 16, 23 and 30. WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Main Branch. COST Free. WHAT A class for all ages to make a no-kill bug jar and learn how to collect bugs. You will also learn from experts how to identify the bugs you collect. Sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department.
— MO Highlands Community Wellness Expo, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 3. WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST Free. WHAT Explore a wealth of community resources, discover valuable health screening services, and participate in giveaways. For more information, visit https://www.mohigh.org/wellness-expo/
— The Golden Sounds of the Platters, 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 5. WHERE Historic Rodgers Theatre WHAT Get ready to be transported back in time with the timeless hits of The Platters at this concert.
— Fireworks, dusk WHERE Brick’s Off Road Park WHAT Fireworks set to music.
— Night Golf, WHERE Ozark Ridge Golf Course WHAT Time and other details to be determined.
— Gallery opening and book signing, 6-8 p.m. April 6. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free. WHAT See the illustrations and process behind “Twinkle the Star Mouse,” a new children’s book written by E.E. Arrendale and illustrated by Samantha Klotz and Rose Anne Stanard. Meet the author and artists, get a book signed and enjoy refreshments.
— Jeff Foxworthy performs, 8 p.m. April 7. WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST Tickets are $20-$90. WHAT Comedian Jeff Foxworthy returns to Poplar Bluff. Tickets available via Ticketmaster.
— Wolf Creek Trail Run and WTF (Walk The Forest), 8 a.m. April 6 WHERE Wolf Creek Trail WHAT 6K and half marathon begins at 8 a.m., 1.7 mile walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
— Total Eclipse of the Bluff Music Festival, noon-6 p.m. April 6 WHERE Downtown Poplar Bluff WHAT Food trucks, entertainment and more.
— Night Ranger in concert, 8 p.m. April 6 WHERE Black River Coliseum. COST $20-$90. WHAT The rock band’s hits include “Sister Christian” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.” Tickets available on Ticketmaster.
— Reception for Total Eclipse of the Arts and the Plein Air Festival, 1-4 p.m. April 7. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. WHAT Sample refreshments and stunning visual arts.
— 4-H solar eclipse festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE Poplar Bluff High School. WHAT A family-oriented festival of science, fun and more. Live music will be provided by the band “Chains of Mercury,” and admission cost will be $5 per person, all proceeds support the local 4-H club.
— Solar Spring 5K, 7-10 a.m. WHERE The walk/run starts at PB Realty Downtown and winds through Downtown Poplar Bluff. Medals will be given for male and female contestants in six different age groups, with additional prizes for best dressed.
— Solar eclipse viewing and tailgate, noon WHERE Big Whiskey’s and Fairfield Inn & Suites WHAT Event offers specials and an open view of the sky.
— Total Eclipse of the Arts and Plein Air Festival, starts at 10 a.m. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum WHAT Enjoy art, food, music and more at MHAM, and find a unique place to watch the total solar eclipse.
— Educational presentations hosted by Three Rivers College, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center WHAT Retired NASA astronaut and Poplar Bluff resident Tom Akers, 10 a.m.; Poplar Bluff native and doctoral candidate in astrophysics Isaac Laseter, 11 a.m.; and Dr. Paul Larson, instructor in physics, will explain why eclipses occur by discussing the orbits of the sun, earth and moon, noon.
— TOTAL ECLIPSE, 1:56 p.m. Duration 4 minutes, 8 seconds
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