The Winter Feast has come again ! This fearful feast will be a Spooky Celebration! We will have
• A Feast as per the name (Potluck please bring what you can and a lot of it !)
•A Fiendish Gift exchange !
•Our Yearly voting for our political offices!
•A Very Creepy Closing to our year!

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 Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.

 “125 Years of Christmas Cheer!”  Celebrating the Spirit of West Plains Since 1900 ~ Honoring our past, celebrating our present, and lighting the way to our future.

This theme blends the holiday spirit with the pride of the Chamber’s 125th anniversary, opening the creative doors for float participants to decorate around both Christmas and community heritage—vintage styles, hometown traditions, or futuristic West Plains visions. Contact Chamber of Commerce, 427-256-4433, for more information.

West Plains 10th Annual Nutcracker presented by Children's Ballet of the Ozarks!

December 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st.
Fridays at 7:00PM and Saturdays at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Tickets are $12.00 in Advanced & $15.00 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased online at
https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/cbo or through a student.

Cookies with the Claus hosted by the Boys and Girls Club @ West Plains Civic Center

West Plains 10th Annual Nutcracker presented by Children's Ballet of the Ozarks!

December 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st.
Fridays at 7:00PM and Saturdays at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Tickets are $12.00 in Advanced & $15.00 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased online at
https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/cbo or through a student.

On Tuesday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. Rocky Long, director of music at Missouri State University-West Plains, will present the program - "The Tale of the Carol: Exploring the Musical Traditions of Christmas". This event is sponsored by the West Plains Council on the Arts and the Ozarks Heritage Research Center.

The program will explore how holiday music has been shaped by a blend of cultural influences, including early folk traditions, religious hymns, and community storytelling. Attendees will learn how carols evolved through migration, adaptation, and performance practice, reflecting both their European and Appalachian roots as well as the unique character of Ozark life. The event will look at the past, present, and the future of traditions that have made celebrating Christmas a meaningful and an enduring tradition.

This year the pageant will be held on December 7th at the West Plains Civic Center.
If you have any questions phone (417) 274-8548 DEADLINE for entry is November 15th

West Plains Optimists 42nd annual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale @ West Plains Civic Center

Downtown Strolls will take place on the first Thursday of each month from 4 PM to 7 PM. This exciting initiative will feature extended business hours from participating shops and local businesses, giving attendees the opportunity to explore, shop, and enjoy the vibrant downtown atmosphere.

Get your Downtown Passport filled out and be entered in a drawing to win a prize!

Many businesses will provide complimentary beverages/food/activities to visitors, creating a welcoming and festive environment.

Downtown Strolls offer a unique chance to show support for local businesses, discover new shops and services, and build stronger connections within the community.

***Limited Spots Available & Reservations Required***

Bring cookies to share, buy a cup of coffee whiles you’re here, and we’ll make an ornament craft!

20 spots available. 12/3 6-8 pm

As 2025 comes to an end, let's look at some year-end moves that can save you money on next year's taxes! We will also discuss some strategies to make gathering your documents for tax prep easier. Additionally, if you are interested in learning about the tax changes that occurred in the big beautiful bill, and how that may affect you, stop by and let's have a chat!

The MSU-West Plains University Community Band invites you to our annual Christmas concert on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the West Plains Civic Center Theater. Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a program featuring many of your favorite Christmas and seasonal favorites. Following the performance, concertgoers are invited to enjoy cookies and cocoa in the Civic Center lobby.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and we warmly encourage you and your loved ones to join us in ringing in the Christmas season with music and cheer. For more information, please contact Rocky Long at RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291.

Join us for the Annual West Plains Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 1 at 6 p.m. in Downtown West Plains as we kick off the holiday season with family, friends and festive cheer.

Date: December 1

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Downtown West Plains

Friendsgiving Potluck at Game Stash — Let’s Feast, Laugh, and Lift Each Other Up!

Last year’s Friendsgiving was such a hit, we knew we had to make it even bigger this year — and we’re doing just that!

Just Another Human and Game Stash are teaming up to host West Plains’ annual Friendsgiving Potluck — and you’re invited!

Thanksgiving Day
-2:00 PM
-Game Stash, 112 Washington Ave

We’ve got the holiday staples covered: roasted turkey, a couple of hams, creamy mashed taters, and plenty of gravy to go around. All that’s missing is you — and your favorite dish or dessert to share!

Think of it as one huge, joyful family table where everyone belongs. Whether you’re flying solo, bringing a friend, or showing up with the whole crew, this is the place to connect, laugh, and make sure nobody spends this holiday alone or hungry.

Because here in our community, Friendsgiving means everyone has a seat, a plate, and a place to feel loved. If we can gather enough food, we’ll make sure to share with folks who don’t have a meal waiting. Let’s come together to give thanks — and to give back.

“It is our job to love them.” — Cammie Storm

Let’s make this Thanksgiving one to remember — full of warmth, laughter, and the heart of West Plains. Bring your dish, bring your smile, and let’s do this Friendsgiving right!

If you have any questions, please call (417) 293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.

This month’s Lost Art Project is all about Friendsgiving — not the holiday, but the heart behind it. We’re coming together to lift each other up, honor connection, and create art fueled by community love.Bring your imagination, your kindness, and your stories. Whether you paint, write, sketch, or just want to be surrounded by good people, there’s a place for you here.This project celebrates the art we make, the people we are, and the way we show up for one another. No pressure, no judgment — just creativity and care.Everyone is welcome. Every voice matters. Every bit of love counts.

If you have any questions, please call (417) 293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, please call (417) 293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, please call (417) 293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.

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 Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.

If you have any questions, please call (417) 293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, please call (417) 293-3894 or westplainsplayhouse@gmail.com.

HA HA TONKA CONCERT

Ha Ha Tonka is coming to The Grand Ballroom above Dev’s Steakhouse (37 Court Square, West Plains, MO) on Nov. 15!

Doors open at 6PM with special guest Porch Mud kicking off the festivities!

Get your tickets now: https://shorturl.at/lfChG

For more details, hit the QR code on the poster ab!

*FREE entry for all attendees, plus a complimentary swag bag filled with goodies for the first 250 children!
*Explore a range of sensory zones designed for children and families to discover. These zones will engage the senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste.
*Connect with local businesses committed to supporting children and families of all abilities.

You're invited to an OzSBI Business Mixer!

Network with local entrepreneurs and community members and learn about funding opportunities for small businesses, including a $10,000 grant and support for brand building and website development, as well as some free small business resources.

Drinks and light appetizers will be provided.
Mark "Going" to let us know you'll be there.

Sponsored by Ozark Marketing