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GMFS Dog Days of Summer Adoptathon!
Howie and Bubba went down to the Joplin Humane Society to get a preview of some of the animals up for adoption for this years Dog Days of Summer! Dog Days of Summer is a yearly event that KSN and KODE host in order to bring awareness to the countless homeless pets in the Four State area, and is sponsored by Fletcher Subaru. This year’s event is taking place on May 17th, 2024 from 11am -7pm. This is a great opportunity to add a dog or cat to your family with FEE WAIVED adoptions on all of their shelter pets (including the ones in these videos)! This adoption special is only until Sunday and they cannot wait to see who you pick out as your new furry family member! We need you to share this with all of your family, friends, and coworkers please! Each pet will receive goodies like a bandana, grooming brush and a bag of pet food (while supplies last) when you adopt from May 17th-19th. Adoption Event Hours are Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm!
Summer camp at Boys & Girls Club of SWMO offers something for kids of all ages
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Boys and Girls of Southwest Missouri is getting ready to kick off its summer programs. This year staff anticipate filling 300 slots for Camp Comingo – the name “Comingo” coming from the street the Boys and Girls Club is on in Joplin.
Precious Moments Chapel & Gardens Summer Kick-Off
Folks are invited to visit the Precious Moments Chapel & Gardens on Saturday, May 18 for our annual Summer Kick-Off! All are welcome from 9:30am - 5:00pm to enjoy family-friendly activities and delightful surprises. Meet & greet Precious Moments VIPs, Deb Butcher & Hiko Maeda, pick up the newest Chapel Exclusive figurine "Let All You Do Be Done In Love", and enjoy a special Chapel Tour reflecting on Mr. Butcher's love of art, the Chapel, the Lord, and us. It's also International Museum Day! Precious Moments is celebrating with the re-opening of the Samuel J. Butcher Museum. Always free to the public, visit the museum to learn about the Artist in new exhibits and displays. You can't miss the Precious Moments Chapel & Gardens Summer Kick-Off Event!
“Sensory backpacks” at local theatre chain improve movie accessibility for all
NEOSHO, Mo. — This month is Global Accessibility Awareness Month. Thursday was Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day set aside, in the month of May, to highlight the resources available for folks with disabilities, that impact their ability to enjoy some of their favorite activities – like going to the movies.
GMFS Joplin Parks & Rec!
Bubba is sitting down with Dawn Jones with Joplin Parks and Recreation this morning! It feels like summer already, and the pools are close to opening for the season. Before that happens, the city needs around 90 lifeguards to staff the pools! If you or someone you know is interested in lifeguarding or working the pools, you can head to https://www.joplinmo.org/1031/Lifeguard-Information for all the information!
Local Color Art Gallery Summer Schedule of Events
Local Color Art Gallery brings a talented new wood-turner to Living Well! His name is Joshua Reeve and has beautiful pieces to show and explains his process and technique. One of his specialties is segmented wood turnings. You have to see them to appreciate the workmanship and beauty of the pieces!
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