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Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 3 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
Community Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 pm
Community Easter Egg Hunt @ NHC Healthcare
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Community Easter Egg Hunt @ NHC Healthcare
See their Facebook page: NHC Healthcare Community Easter Egg Hunt Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of Easter fun! We will have: Easter Egg Hunt Hot Dogs & Drinks Bake Sale Prizes Age groups:1:00 PM- 0-51:15 PM- 6-101:30
Easter Egg Hunt ~ hosted by West Plains Optimist Club 1:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt ~ hosted by West Plains Optimist Club @ Carmical Field
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hop on over to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Get ready for fun games, yummy food, and cool prizes! Bring your basket and come join the adventure!
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Harlin Museum closed for Easter
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
“Civic Spruce” Downtown Cleanup ~ meet 9:15 am
“Civic Spruce” Downtown Cleanup ~ meet @ Johnny Hatchets Axe Throwing & Coffee House
Apr 4 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Meet at Johnny Hatchet’s Axe Throwing & Coffee House at 9:15am. Clean-up from 9:30-11:30am. Bring gloves!
Easter Egg Hunt 2:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt @ West Plains Elks 2418
Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt @ West Plains Elks 2418
All kids are welcome!  What to Bring• Easter basket or bag for collecting eggs• Comfortable shoes for outdoor activity  Additional Notes• Event will be held outdoors (weather permitting)• Please arrive early to ensure participation• Be
Easter Egg Hunt 2:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt @ AmVets Post
Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt @ AmVets Post
Open to the public. Games, food and fun.
Demolition Derby by Southern Crunch 5:00 pm
Demolition Derby by Southern Crunch @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Apr 4 @ 5:00 pm
Demolition Derby by Southern Crunch @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
See the Southern Crunch Promotions Facebook page for details.
Live Music ~ Jake Norman Band 6:00 pm
Live Music ~ Jake Norman Band @ The Yellow House
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Our buddy Jake Norman of Drifters Mile and formerly Deep Fried Squirrel, will be bringing his solo act to the Yellow House. So get your boots on and scoot on over for a fun night
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances. From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot
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Harlin Museum closed for Easter
“I Heart Cookies” Food Truck Includes Wild Adventures Animatronics 12:00 pm
“I Heart Cookies” Food Truck Includes Wild Adventures Animatronics @ West Plains Civic Center Parking Lot
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
“I Heart Cookies” Food Truck Includes Wild Adventures Animatronics @ West Plains Civic Center Parking Lot
See their Facebook page: WILD ADVENTURES A Smart Zoo Experience in WEST PLAINS It’s a cookie food truck that offers activities with the purchase of a cookie. Details here: ! We are excited to announce
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Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 9 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
“Celebrating 250 Years of America in the Ozarks” Hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center & Sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts 6:00 pm
“Celebrating 250 Years of America in the Ozarks” Hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center & Sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts @ Garnett Library
Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm
 Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the Garnett Library, 304
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
West Plains Car Club Cruise-In 5:00 pm
West Plains Car Club Cruise-In @ Autozone
Apr 10 @ 5:00 pm
All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 5 p.m. until “dark thirty.”
Party With a Purpose ~ 2-Day Festival 5:30 pm
Party With a Purpose ~ 2-Day Festival @ West Plains Civic Center
Apr 10 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A new festival for the community is being planned for April 10-11, 2026. “Party with a Purpose,” is a two-day celebration which will feature live music across several genres, food and drink, a variety of
In a Sentimental Blue: A Jazz Gala 7:00 pm
In a Sentimental Blue: A Jazz Gala @ Carol Silvey Student Union at Hass-Darr Hall
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm
The Missouri State–West Plains Jazz Ensemble will present Jazz Gala: In a Sentimental Blue. This special event will feature many of your favorite big band classics. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
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GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
Party With a Purpose ~ 2-Day Festival 10:30 am
Party With a Purpose ~ 2-Day Festival @ West Plains Civic Center
Apr 11 @ 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
A new festival for the community is being planned for April 10-11, 2026. “Party with a Purpose,” is a two-day celebration which will feature live music across several genres, food and drink, a variety of
West Plains Downtown Loft Tour 11:00 am
West Plains Downtown Loft Tour
Apr 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
West Plains Downtown Loft Tour
Curious what’s upstairs in West Plains Downtown? Explore unique upper story spaces and discover the charm and potential of our historic district! Tickets • $25 in advance https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/loft-tour• $35 at the door (cash only) Schedule11:00–11:15 —
Live Music – Chard 6:00 pm
Live Music – Chard @ The Yellow House
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music - Chard @ The Yellow House
From organizers: “Come out and get your face melted by the heavy sound of local metal and Grunge band Chard. Known for heavy riffs and that keeps heads banging. Don’t miss this opportunity to see
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances. From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot
Live Music ~ KC Ritz 7:30 pm
Live Music ~ KC Ritz @ Country Nights
Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
80’s Rock and Classic Hard Rock and Roll
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PitchFest – Registration Deadline
PitchFest – Registration Deadline @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 13 all-day
PitchFest - Registration Deadline @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Pitch your business idea at OzSBI Do you have a business idea that you would like to pitch to the community? Are you looking for quality feedback? Startup capital to launch? A business pitch is
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 13 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
West Plains Photography Club 6:30 pm
West Plains Photography Club
Apr 13 @ 6:30 pm
The West Plains Photography Club currently has 34 members and meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Missouri State University-West Plains Creative Discovery Center, 411 West Main Street, Suite
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
“Seeing & Building Community Through Tradition” presentation by Kaitlyn McConnell, hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center 6:00 pm
“Seeing & Building Community Through Tradition” presentation by Kaitlyn McConnell, hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center @ Garnett Library
Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Seeing and Building Community Through Tradition: Even in our fast-paced world, tried and true traditions still connect us to where we are. Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell sees this in her travels throughout the region: From
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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Citywide Yard Sale
Citywide Yard Sale
Apr 16 all-day
Citywide Yard Sale Thursday, April 16 Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18 No permit fees are required. Set up, sell what you no longer need, and hunt for some great finds around town. Also: Spring
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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Citywide Yard Sale
Citywide Yard Sale
Apr 17 all-day
Citywide Yard Sale Thursday, April 16 Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18 No permit fees are required. Set up, sell what you no longer need, and hunt for some great finds around town. Also: Spring
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
“Amped Up Tour” Professional Bull Riding, hosted by Wayward Son Productions, presented by HB Boot Corral 7:00 pm
“Amped Up Tour” Professional Bull Riding, hosted by Wayward Son Productions, presented by HB Boot Corral
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
"Amped Up Tour" Professional Bull Riding, hosted by Wayward Son Productions, presented by HB Boot Corral
 Professional Bull Riding – Amped Up TourPresented by HB Boot Corral Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 7 p.m. nightly. GET READY, West Plains! The Amped Up Productions – Professional Bull Riding Tour is
Live Music ~ EJ07, HBD Polo, Buck Anthony (hip hop) 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ EJ07, HBD Polo, Buck Anthony (hip hop) @ The Yellow House
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm
$5-10 donation at the door
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Citywide Yard Sale
Citywide Yard Sale
Apr 18 all-day
Citywide Yard Sale Thursday, April 16 Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18 No permit fees are required. Set up, sell what you no longer need, and hunt for some great finds around town. Also: Spring
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 7:00 am
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ American Legion Hall
Apr 18 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am
The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!
“Gallop at Galloway” 5K Run sponsored by West Plains Parks & Recreation 8:00 am
“Gallop at Galloway” 5K Run sponsored by West Plains Parks & Recreation @ Galloway Nature Park
Apr 18 @ 8:00 am
Join us for the first-ever Gallop at Galloway, hosted by West Plains Parks and Recreation at beautiful Galloway Nature Park! This exciting community 5K is open to both adults and kids of all ages and
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
Spring Fling Vendor Event 9:00 am
Spring Fling Vendor Event @ Country Nights
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Fling Vendor Event @ Country Nights
Call 417-372-2732 for information.
Autism 5K Color Fun Run/Walk by Children’s Behavioral Services 2:00 pm
Autism 5K Color Fun Run/Walk by Children’s Behavioral Services @ 205 E. Trish Knight St.
Apr 18 @ 2:00 pm
Full information here.
“Amped Up Tour” Professional Bull Riding, hosted by Wayward Son Productions, presented by HB Boot Corral 7:00 pm
“Amped Up Tour” Professional Bull Riding, hosted by Wayward Son Productions, presented by HB Boot Corral
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
"Amped Up Tour" Professional Bull Riding, hosted by Wayward Son Productions, presented by HB Boot Corral
 Professional Bull Riding – Amped Up TourPresented by HB Boot Corral Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 7 p.m. nightly. GET READY, West Plains! The Amped Up Productions – Professional Bull Riding Tour is
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances. From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot
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Spring Cleanup Week
Spring Cleanup Week
Apr 20 all-day
Spring Cleanup Week Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 Extra items will be collected on your normal trash day at no additional cost. Please sort items by type before placing them at the curb:
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
Live Music ~ (MSU-WP Community Band) Encore! A Celebration of Music 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ (MSU-WP Community Band) Encore! A Celebration of Music @ West Plains Civic Center Theater
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm
 
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Spring Cleanup Week
Spring Cleanup Week
Apr 21 all-day
Spring Cleanup Week Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 Extra items will be collected on your normal trash day at no additional cost. Please sort items by type before placing them at the curb:
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
Native Plant Sale 3:00 pm
Native Plant Sale @ Carmical Field
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Native Plant Sale @ Carmical Field
A spring native plant sale is coming to West Plains, offering residents a chance to support local ecosystems and add native species to their landscaping. The event, hosted by the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership,
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
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Spring Cleanup Week
Spring Cleanup Week
Apr 22 all-day
Spring Cleanup Week Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 Extra items will be collected on your normal trash day at no additional cost. Please sort items by type before placing them at the curb:
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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Spring Cleanup Week
Spring Cleanup Week
Apr 23 all-day
Spring Cleanup Week Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 Extra items will be collected on your normal trash day at no additional cost. Please sort items by type before placing them at the curb:
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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OzCon Gaming Convention
OzCon Gaming Convention @ West Plains Civic Center
Apr 24 all-day
Oz-Con is a gaming, cosplay and anime convention nestled in the Ozarks. The convention is hosted by Always a Future for Kids and students from The Game Changers student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains; all proceeds
Spring Cleanup Week
Spring Cleanup Week
Apr 24 all-day
Spring Cleanup Week Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 Extra items will be collected on your normal trash day at no additional cost. Please sort items by type before placing them at the curb:
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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OzCon Gaming Convention
OzCon Gaming Convention @ West Plains Civic Center
Apr 25 all-day
Oz-Con is a gaming, cosplay and anime convention nestled in the Ozarks. The convention is hosted by Always a Future for Kids and students from The Game Changers student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains; all proceeds
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.
Test & Tune 12:00 pm
Test & Tune @ Legit Speedway Park
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Test & Tune @ Legit Speedway Park
Prom Parade 4:00 pm
Prom Parade @ Downtown Court Square
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Prom Parade @ Downtown Court Square
West Plains Car Club Cruise-In 4:00 pm
West Plains Car Club Cruise-In @ Primo's
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm
All cars and clubs welcome to join in a fun evening. Music and other activities are planned from 4 p.m. until “dark thirty.”
Zaden J. (Elvis Tribute Artist) 6:00 pm
Zaden J. (Elvis Tribute Artist) @ The Avenue Theatre
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tickets on sale now https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/zaden-j-eta
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances. From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot
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OzCon Gaming Convention
OzCon Gaming Convention @ West Plains Civic Center
Apr 26 all-day
Oz-Con is a gaming, cosplay and anime convention nestled in the Ozarks. The convention is hosted by Always a Future for Kids and students from The Game Changers student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains; all proceeds
Live Music ~ Drifters Mile 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ Drifters Mile @ The Yellow House
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm
Join our friends Drifters Mile as they play a rare Sunday show. They are coming in hot off the release of their new album, so come out and support these talented musicians. Come early and
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 28 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
Live Music ~ MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble In Concert: Finals Week Funk 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble In Concert: Finals Week Funk @ Carol Silvey Student Union at Hass-Darr Hall
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm
 
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 29 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
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Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard 8:30 am
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm