Constant Chaos

Constant Chaos will return to the Gazebo during the Columbus Day Festival. They are scheduled to perform from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs for an afternoon of a mix of Country and Classic Rock music

Farm Heritage event moves downtown

The Farm Heritage Show (formally known as the tractor show), will be moving to the downtown area for the 2022 Columbus Day Festival, thanks to Keith Karsten and Harold Depenbush and their committee members. The Farm Heritage Show will be held on East Pine down from the intersection of Kansas.

FUMC pancake breakfast to be held at Columbus Day

A Columbus Day favorite returns to the First United Methodist Church, Saturday, October 8. Pancakes, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy along with coffee, juice or milk will be served between 7 a.m. -9:30 a.m. for an $8 donation. Proceeds will be used for the summer lunch program.

Carpinos celebrate thirtieth anniversary

Michael Carpino and Lynn Grant were united in marriage September 12, 1992 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon. They recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary. Both are graduates of Columbus Unified High School. Mike in 1984 and Lynn in 1987.

Hawaiian theme for Chapter BT meeting

In conjunction with the Kansas State PEO theme, tables at the September 6 meeting of Baxter Springs’ Chapter BT of the P.E.O. Sisterhood were adorned with Hawaiian decorations.

Crestline FBC to host Crusaders concert

An evening of Gospel music is planned at the Crestline First Baptist Church, 657 Southeast Highway 69A. Crestline FBC will host The Crusaders Saturday, September 10 at 6 p.m. The Joplin area singers present a program of traditional Southern Gospel Music.

Mystery series hooks columnist’s attention

Each week, I look forward to the weekend edition of The Joplin Globe. Wally Kennedy’s column briefs readers of what’s happening in the city.

This year’s

.This year’s homecoming festivities come early in the season for the Baxter Springs Lions. The Home Opener will be Friday, September 9 against the Uniontown Eagles. Kick off will be at 7 p.m. Homecoming Coronation will take place prior to the game at 6:30 p.m.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Crew members needed for balloon regatta

The Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta needs six or seven crew members to help pilots prepare their balloon for lift off and help bring them down when ready to land on Friday evening for the glow as well as Saturday and Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon.