Friday, November 14, 2025

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Good Morning, Joplin. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was installed last Saturday, so you have our permission to put yours up now. It won’t be lit until December 3, though, so if you’re a purist, that’s a safer date for your tree.

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• Joplin Christmas Parade Theme Announced

• Residential Leaf Pick-Up

• Cold Weather Rule

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

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Featured Event

🌮 Del Rio 30th Anniversary Celebration and Giveaway

Del Rio is celebrating 30 years of flavor, family and community with specials and prizes. Sip on $3 house margaritas, save $3 on double fajitas, and enter to win some delicious giveaways.

🎉 Grand Prizes:
• $500 Del Rio Gift Card (1 winner per location)
• Free queso for a year (30 winners per location—one cup a week with entree)

📝 Enter every time you visit before Nov. 15—no purchase necessary.
🎟️ Drawing Day: Nov. 15 at 2:00 PM in Joplin

Eat, enter, and celebrate three decades of Tex-Mex tradition! www.cafedelrio.com

🎄 Joplin Christmas Parade Theme Announced: “100 Years… Then & Now”

Tuesday, December 2 | 6:00 PM | Downtown Joplin

The 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade will celebrate Freeman Health System’s 100th anniversary with the theme “100 Years… Then & Now.” The parade, organized by Freeman volunteers since 2014, will kick off at 15th Street and travel north to 2nd Street, bringing holiday cheer and community spirit to Main Street once again.

Joplin Historian Brad Belk will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal, and proceeds will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping local children and families with medical needs.

🎅 Want to participate? Registration is open now at freemanhealth.com/christmasparade. Freeman will accept up to 75 entries, so early sign-ups are encouraged.

🛍️ 8th Annual Downtown Webb City Merry Market

Saturday, November 16 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Webb City

Get ready for a full day of holiday shopping and small-town cheer at the 8th Annual Downtown Merry Market, hosted by Downtown Webb City merchants! Stroll through downtown and enjoy exclusive sales, pop-up vendors, and festive treats in participating shops — all while supporting local businesses.

Every purchase earns you an entry for the Grand Prize Holiday Gift Basket, packed with goodies from local shops, restaurants, and spas.

🎁 Yuletide Market Brings Local Cheer to Joplin

Sunday, November 16 | 12:00–6:00 PM | Mandalor’s Dreams, 2002 S. Tyler Ave

Get in the holiday spirit at the Yuletide Market, an indoor vendor fair featuring local authors, artisans, and small businesses — all under one cozy roof at Mandalor’s Dreams. Shoppers can browse handcrafted gifts, meet local creators, and enjoy warm cookies, cider, and cocoa while checking off their Christmas lists.

Santa will make a special appearance, spreading holiday magic and adding names to the Nice List for anyone who brings a donation to the youth gift drive. Support local and make your holiday shopping merry and meaningful this season!

🍂 Residential Leaf Pick-Up Begins December 1

Joplin’s annual Residential Leaf Pick-Up Program begins Monday, December 1, giving residents a convenient way to clear their yards before winter sets in. Two City crews will start in opposite ends of Joplin—Street crews in the Silver Creek, Highlands, and Woodland Hills (S1) areas and Park crews south of 32nd Street and west of Main (P1)—working toward the center over several weeks.

Residents should rake leaves to the curb (not into the street) and avoid including limbs, brush, or rocks. To track progress or find your pickup area, visit joplinmo.org/leafpickup. For early disposal, residents can take leaves to the Joplin Compost Facility at 3457 Eddy Lane. Burn permits are also available at City Hall or Fire Station #1.

❄ Cold Weather Rule Now in Effect for Kansas and Missouri

As winter temperatures begin to drop, both Kansas and Missouri have enacted their Cold Weather Rule, protecting residents from utility disconnections when local temperatures are forecast to fall below 35°F within 48 hours.

The rule also requires utility companies to offer 12-month payment plans to help customers maintain or restore service. In Kansas, the policy applies to utilities regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), while in Missouri, the Public Service Commission (PSC) enforces similar protections.

Officials urge residents to contact their utility providers early if they anticipate difficulty paying bills — as the rule remains in effect through March 31, 2026.

HOME OF THE WEEK
by THE ESSENTIAL REAL ESTATE

Friday: 🌡️ 58 | 74 ☀️

Saturday: 🌡️ 57 | 76 ☀️

Sunday: 🌡️ 50 | 69 ☀️ 

Recap:

🏐 Women’s Volleyball (9-18)
Thursday 11/13 at Pittsburg State University | L 3-0

Upcoming:

🏈 Football (3-7)
Saturday 11/15 at Washburn University | 1:00 PM

🏀 Men’s Basketball
Friday 11/14 at HOME vs Arkansas Tech University | 7:30 PM
Saturday 11/15 at HOME vs Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 5:00 PM

🏀 Women’s Basketball
Friday 11/14 vs Augustana University | 11:00 AM
Saturday 11/15 vs University of Mary | 6:00 PM

🏐 Women’s Volleyball (9-17)
Saturday 11/15 at Newman University | 3:00 PM

Friday

🏀 Basketball Turkey Shootout 2025: Get ready to shoot some hoops and win a feast at Joplin Parks & Recreation’s annual Turkey Shootout Free Throw Contest! This fun event for kids in Kindergarten through 8th Grade takes place at the Boys & Girls Club (317 Comingo Ave) on November 14. Winners in each division will take home a free turkey just in time for Thanksgiving. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 14 — don’t miss your shot!

🎨 Studio 55: Open Studio: Tap into your creativity at Studio 55, an open art studio for adults 55+! Facilitated by Jesse McCormick, this relaxed session offers access to a wide range of art supplies—or you can bring your own—to work on new or ongoing projects among fellow artists. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this is your time to create and connect.

🎬 RCL Presents: Friday Midnight Movies: Looking for something different to do late Friday night? Head to Royale Cinema Lounge for their weekly Friday Midnight Movie series! Each week features a surprise film—anything from cult classics to forgotten gems—and the fun is in not knowing what’s next. Grab a drink, hang out in the cozy VHS lounge, and enjoy the after-hours atmosphere with friends. Sign up on Royale’s website for sneak peeks at upcoming titles!

Saturday

🧠 Trivia Night at Joplin Greenhouse: Test your smarts and soak up the cozy vibes at JGH’s November Trivia Night! Doors open at 5:00 PM, and trivia kicks off at 5:30 PM inside the greenhouse coffee bar. Grab a seasonal drink, rally your team, and enjoy a night of laughs and friendly competition. Bring a non-perishable food or hygiene item for the Thanksgiving food drive to earn your team a bonus point—a fun way to give back while you play!

🛍️ 34th Annual Cecil Floyd Craft Show: Browse dozens of local vendors at this long-running craft show, featuring handmade goods, gifts, décor, and more. Early-bird shoppers can enter at 8 AM with a $10 cash donation; general admission begins at 9:00 AM for $3. A full day of fun, shopping, and community awaits!

🎸 Maple Leaf Festival After-Party Concert: Keep the celebration going in Carthage with a free live show featuring The BakBeatz at Memorial Hall! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with food available for purchase and a beer garden hosted by Mis Arcos. While admission is free, guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support local food pantries—come enjoy great music, good vibes, and a chance to give back.

🎨 Paint & Sip Holiday Doormat: Create your own festive holiday doormat while enjoying a drink and snacks at Rumors Cocktail Lounge. Your $35 ticket includes all supplies, a doormat to design, and one drink of your choice. Call or message to reserve your spot.

🎤 Brew Pub Billiards & Pizza Comedy Show: Enjoy food, drinks, and big laughs as comedian Adam Kessler takes the stage with Parker Willis and Joe Means for a high-energy comedy show at Brew Pub Billiards & Pizza. Bring your friends and settle in for a fun Saturday night.

Sunday

🍽️ Pottery Class with Daria: Butter Dish: Create a handcrafted butter dish using slab-building techniques in this guided workshop led by ceramic artist Daria Claiborne. No experience needed — you'll shape, decorate, and personalize your dish, with kiln firing included. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your holiday table.

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