Friday, May 9, 2025

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Good Morning, Joplin. I’d say I hope you got something nice for Mom by now, but most of our audience is moms. So I hope someone’s gotten something nice for you by now.

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• North Heights Market in the Park

• Mothers Day Events

• Joplin Crusaders Home Game

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

P.S. If you find something useful in today’s Jive, please share it with someone who lets their dog sleep in bed with them.

THE DIGEST

North Heights Market in the Park

The neighborhood favorite is back and bigger than ever! This month’s North Heights Market in the Park is shaping up to be even bigger than April’s debut! They’ve got 10 favorite vendors returning, plus 21 new booths already on the list—and more likely sneaking in at the last minute.

📆 Saturday, May 10
🕙️ 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Michael and Jeri Lynn Joseph Family Park (that’s the former Columbia Elementary spot at 610 W. F Street)

Expect a little bit of everything:

• 🎨 Original Artwork

• 🖼️ Handmade Crafts & Home Decor

• 🧁 Sweet Treats

• 🍽️ Antiques & Collectibles

• 🥻 Boutique Clothing

• 😊 Face Painting

• 🎵 Live Music by Isabelle Wood

And yes—the food lineup is stacked:
Driveway Diner BBQ is back with delectable meats, and Melissa’s Sweets and Vanilla Bean & Basil will be serving scrumptious treats—and many more!

📅 Can’t make it this time? No worries—markets run the second Saturday of each month through September: June 14, July 12, August 9, and September 13.

🧺 Want to join as a vendor?
Email [email protected] or scope things out here:
👉 North Heights Market on Facebook

SPONSORED BY ARVEST BANK - MILLION MEALS

Did you know nearly 1 in 5 children in our region don’t have consistent access to food? That’s why Arvest Bank is back with its 15th annual Million Meals campaign, aiming to provide at least one million meals to those in need—and they’re asking Joplin to join in.

Now through May 31, you can make a real difference right here at home.

100% of your support goes to fighting hunger in our own community.

👉 Learn more or donate at arvest.com/millionmeals

Let’s show what Joplin generosity can do—because no one in our town should go to bed hungry.

Mothers Day Events

Friday:

💐 Blooms, baubles, and blowouts: Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Indie Salon from 11am–3pm. Build a bouquet with locally grown flowers, shop Evie Bee Creations’ charm bar, and treat yourself (or your mom) to a fresh blowout and beauty finds.

Saturday:

🛍️ Moms, mimosas, and market finds: Cool Moms Club Mother’s Day Market takes over Briarbrook Golf Course from 2–5pm with indoor and outdoor vendors, boutique shopping, and plenty of local flair. Grab a drink at Joe’s 19th Hole and make it a full girls’ day out.

🪴 Succulent art and sparkling sips: Sips & Succulents at OCH Nexus is the perfect pre–Mother’s Day day out. Craft your own planter with guidance from Four States Greenhouse, enjoy charcuterie and mocktails, and toast to creativity. Tickets are $40 and include everything you need. Event is from 2-4pm.

🌼 One stroll, one bouquet: Downtown Neosho Flower Walk invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day by collecting blooms at each participating shop. Build a custom bouquet as you explore boutiques, galleries, and cafés!

🌟 Self-care, sweets, and serious fun: Girls' Day Out at OK Bar & Billiards happens from 12–4pm with flash tattoos, charm bars, bouquet building, permanent jewelry, baked goods, photo ops, and more. Indoors, all ages, and smoke-free.

Joplin Crusaders vs St Joe Bucks at Home 🏈 

After a gutsy 18–10 road win over the Kansas Skyhawks, the Joplin Crusaders are back home and ready to keep the momentum going. With only 21 players making the trip, Joplin leaned on heart and hustle — and came out on top.

Player of the Week Charles West was a force on both sides of the ball, scoring twice and snagging two interceptions. He and TaJuan Curry anchored a defense that shut down the Skyhawks’ air game, while newcomer BJ Richard Jr. stepped up big in the secondary.

Now 2–0 in the CMFL, the Crusaders host the St. Joe Bucks this Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 PM at MSSU. Let’s pack the stands and show this squad some love — they’ve earned it!

Last week Charles West of the Crusaders earned the Central Section Player of the Week!

Civic Updates

Nighttime Lane Closures Coming to MO-249 May 14 & 15 🚧

Heads up, night drivers! The City of Joplin will temporarily close lanes on MO-249 the nights of Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 as part of a major sewer upgrade project.

Crews will be performing geophysical testing to prep for the next phase of the Baker’s Branch East Wastewater Extension, which will bring improved sewer service from Zora & Duquesne to the Zora & Newman interchanges—and eventually serve Duenweg through an existing service agreement.

To avoid digging up the highway, the city is using trenchless boring beneath MO-249. The testing work will require lane closures in both directions from 7 PM to 7 AM. Flashing signage will be in place, and drivers are urged to use caution in the area.

Questions? Contact John Cruz, Sanitary Sewer Engineer, at 417-624-0820 ext. 1584.

WEATHER

Friday: 🌡️ 53 | 74 ☀️

Saturday: 🌡️ 49 | 73 ⛅️ 

Sunday: 🌡️ 51 | 75 ☁️ 

Recap:

⚾️ Baseball (28-24)
5/7 vs Emporia State University (MIAA Tournament Opening Round) | W 7-3
5/8 vs Emporia State University (MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals) | W 7-2

🏌️‍♀️ Women’s Golf
5/7 at NCAA DII Central Region Championship in Edmond, OK | 6th

Upcoming:

⚾️ Baseball (28-24)
5/9 vs Central Oklahoma University (MIAA Tournament Semifinals) | 1:00 PM

🏃 Men’s Track & Field
5/9 at Concordia Twilight Meet in Seward, NE | 12:00 PM
5/10 at Loper Twilight in Kearney, NE | 2:00 PM

What’s Happening

Food & Drink

5/9 🌮 Food, flowers, and Friday fun: Food Truck Friday at Central Park returns with live music, spring vibes, and a full lineup of delicious eats. It’s part of the 2nd Friday series — come hungry, bring friends, and enjoy a night of local flavor and laid-back fun.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

5/9 🧢 Craft a hat, make it yours: Hat Burning Workshop at Hip Hip Array is a hands-on evening with January+James where you’ll customize your own hat with fire, flair, and friends. Tickets are $50 and include your hat, accessories, snacks, and drinks. Limited spots available!

5/9 🪵 Custom signs, stress-free fun: DIY Wood Sign Workshop at Create N Sip is perfect for all skill levels — choose your design ahead of time and build your own personalized home décor. BYOB, relax, and let the stencil magic do the work. Advance registration required.

5/10 🌸 Build a bouquet, boost your mood: Bloom Bar at Paint Chips & Glitter is open every Saturday this spring from 10am–3pm. Swing by to create your own fresh floral arrangement — wrapped, vased, or gifted just because. No reservations needed, just bring the vibes.

5/11 🎨 Paint, sip, and celebrate mom: Mother’s Day Class at Create N Sip runs from 1–3pm and welcomes all ages to create a guided canvas masterpiece. No experience needed — just good vibes, step-by-step help, and BYOB-friendly fun.

Entertainment

5/9-10 🏎️ Big names, big noise, bigger prize: 405 Outlaw Shootout at Mo-Kan Dragway roars into town with Street Outlaws stars Farmtruck, AZN, and more. $10K is on the line in the biggest single-day payout in Mo-Kan history. Run what you brung — any tire, any style, winner takes all.

5/10 🚗 Classics, cruisin’, and carnations: Mother’s Day Cruise-In rolls into downtown Webb City from 5–8pm with vintage rides, giveaways, bounce houses, and live tunes from Cruisin' Main. Webb City Florist will be handing out flowers to honor the moms we love most.

5/11 🎬 Stories that started here: 2nd Sunday Cinema returns with Steadfast and The Butterfly People — two powerful documentaries about the Joplin tornado, both directed by local filmmaker Gregory Fish. Tickets are $10 ($5 for 65+). Doors open 30 minutes early — come support regional film.

5/9-11 👑 A fairytale on stage: Midwest Regional Ballet presents Cinderella at the Cornell Complex. With gorgeous costumes, stirring choreography, and Prokofiev’s iconic score, this timeless tale dances into Joplin. Multiple showtimes available — tickets start at $10.

5/8-18 🎡 Rides, snacks, and pure nostalgia: Evans United Carnival rolls into Northpark Mall with games, food, and thrills for all ages. Free parking and admission — just bring cash for rides and snacks (or hit the ATMs on site). Open evenings and weekends, weather permitting.

Miscellaneous

5/9-11 🌾 Fifty years of farming gear: Four State Farm Show celebrates its 50th year May 9–11 at Pittsburg State’s Plaster Center. Explore the latest in ag tech, equipment, and local industry — with free parking and admission all weekend long.

5/9 💐 Bouquets, blowouts, and local finds: Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Indie Salon is from 11am–3pm. Build your own floral bouquet, browse handmade jewelry from Evie Bee Creations, and treat yourself to top-shelf hair products — or a well-deserved blowout.

5/9 🏌️‍♂️ Networking meets the 9-iron: CJACC Golf Tournament kicks off at 9:00 AM at Briarbrook Golf Course. Whether you're in it to win or just for the vibes, it’s a great day of swings, sunshine, and business connections on the green.

5/9 ⛳ Golf for a cause: Putt for Paws Charity Golf Tournament tees off with 3-man scrambles, raffles, giveaways, and a $10K hole-in-one challenge. All proceeds support Heartland Canines' mission to place service dogs with veterans.

5/10 💧 Run for water, race for good: CWEP’s 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run kicks off at 8am in celebration of Drinking Water Week. The course winds past Carthage’s iconic water towers, with proceeds benefiting Water For People. Packet pickup is Friday night at Food Truck Friday — or race-day morning!

Live Music Lowdown

Friday:

Rangeline at Mi Torito, Galena | 5:30 PM

Low Co Duo at Christine’s Vineyard | 6:00 PM

Auralai at Big Spring Park | 6:30 PM

Justin Larkin at Beard Engine Brewing Co | 6:30 PM

Copenhagen Bandit at Kicks Bar & Grill on Route 66 | 9:00 PM

Saturday:

Dom B Roy at Osage Spring | 8:00 PM

Tao of Lucy with Zach Khan at Blackthorn Pizza & Pub | 10:00 PM

No Bad Vibes at Mi Torito, Galena | 4:00 PM

Sunday:

JDR at Rivers Bend Family Resort | 4:00 PM