April 9, 2025
The Joplin Association for the Blind will hold its spaghetti red or soup fundraiser on Thursday, April 10.
Spaghetti red or veggie soup will be served to adults for $8 and kids for $4 during two sessions: from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
Desserts will be available, as well as pecan halves, pecan pieces and chocolate covered pecans. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
Dine in at the Joplin Association for the Blind and Low Vision Enhancement Center, at Fourth Street and Schifferdecker Avenue or take out (large orders available upon request).
To order ahead, call (417) 623-5721 or fax (417) 623-1968.
Joplin Humane Society will hold a low-cost vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12.
Services include rabies, distemper and bordetella shots for $15 each, flea preventative for $15, dewormer for $5 (package price $30) and microchips for $25.
Joplin Humane Society’s fifth annual Fast & the Furriest event will be held May 3 at the pavilions by the splash pad in King Jack Park.
Register by Friday, April 11, to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size.
The 5K race will start at 8 a.m. It costs $35 to register in advance or $40 on race day.
The 1-mile Fuzzy Fun Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. and costs $25 in advance or $30 on race day. The top 50 dogs will receive a finishing award.
There will be a post-race celebration featuring music, games, food and fun.
Historic Murphysburg Preservation Inc. announces an exciting community event to celebrate Historic Preservation Month: The Murphysburg Treasure Hunt, a race to solve riddles, uncover clues, and explore Joplin’s rich history.
The event will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, – rain or shine – in the west parking lot of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main St. The event promises to take treasure seekers on an interactive adventure through Joplin’s most iconic locations.
At the start of the event contestants will receive their first riddle to solve that will lead them to a landmark in Joplin. Once they arrive at the correct location, they will find a QR code. Scanning the code will unlock their next clue that will take them further along the treasure trail. The race continues until someone solves all the clues in the correct order and reaches the final destination – thus claiming the $1,000 prize!
“We wanted to create an event that brings people together and showcase the historic treasures of our community,” said Paula Callihan, a representative of Historic Murphysburg Preservation. “The Murphysburg Treasure Hunt is a fun way to explore Joplin’s past and learn about our boomtown history.”
The hunt will feature historical sites throughout the city. Each one is tied to significant events and unique stories from Joplin’s early days.
The treasure hunt is open to participants of all ages. The entry fee is $25 per person. All registration proceeds will go directly to Historic Murphysburg Preservation Inc. to support its ongoing work in preserving Joplin’s historic architecture and cultural heritage.
Register and pay online or in person prior to the event, starting at 9 a.m., in the west parking lot behind Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main St.
For more information, contact Paula Callihan at Murphysburg@gmail.com.
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