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PITTSBURG —
Thursday, October 11
PSU reading
Author Kevin Brockmeier will present a free public reading from his work at 8 p.m. in the Governors Room of the Overman Student Center, Pittsburg State University.
His appearance is part of the PSU Distinguished Visiting Writers Series, sponsored by the PSU English department and the Student Fee Council.
Brockmeier is the author of eight books, including the novels “The Truth About Celia” and “The Brief History of the Dead,” and the short story collection “Things That Fall from the Sky.”
His most recent novel, “The Illumination,” was praised by the New York Times Book Review as “Lush...At once dark and profound.” It centers on the idea that one day, for unknown reasons, all wounds, both physical and emotional, become illuminated by a light from within the wound itself. No longer can people or animals hide their hurts. This change drastically affects how people treat one another, and a whole new social code has to be constructed.
In an interview with the online journal Web del Sol, Brockmeier said, “I do think the universe we live in is itself a fantastic place, filled with wonders, and that our minds are constructed so as to see within the world around us reflections of our own consciousness.”
The author has received several awards, including the Nelson Algren Award for Short Fiction, three O. Henry Awards and a fiction fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.”
Following the reading will be a reception in the Heritage Room. Copies of Brockmeier’s books will be available for purchase.
Kiwanis Club
Pittsburg Kiwanis Club will meet at noon in dePaul Hall, Via Christi Hospital. Program will be presented by Emily Kristoff of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Crawford County.
Joe Beauchamp will serve as cashier and Sharon Barone will give the invocation.
Chocolate Extravaganza
JOPLIN — Hospice Compassus will host its Chocolate Extravaganza fundraiser from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Joplin Holiday Inn Convention Center.
The annual event raises money to benefit the Dream Team, a Hospice Compassus program which grants the last wishes of terminally ill patients. The local Dream Team has responded to more than 80 requests since its implementation in 2010.
The event will feature approximately 40 vendors displaying a variety of chocolate fudge, cakes, cookies and other desserts to sample or purchase. There will also be live entertainment and a silent auction.
Tickets for the Chocolate Extravaganza may be purchased at the door. Cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Raffle tickets are $1. All donations to the Dream Team are tax-deductible.
Thursday, October 11
PSU reading
Author Kevin Brockmeier will present a free public reading from his work at 8 p.m. in the Governors Room of the Overman Student Center, Pittsburg State University.
His appearance is part of the PSU Distinguished Visiting Writers Series, sponsored by the PSU English department and the Student Fee Council.
Brockmeier is the author of eight books, including the novels “The Truth About Celia” and “The Brief History of the Dead,” and the short story collection “Things That Fall from the Sky.”
His most recent novel, “The Illumination,” was praised by the New York Times Book Review as “Lush...At once dark and profound.” It centers on the idea that one day, for unknown reasons, all wounds, both physical and emotional, become illuminated by a light from within the wound itself. No longer can people or animals hide their hurts. This change drastically affects how people treat one another, and a whole new social code has to be constructed.
In an interview with the online journal Web del Sol, Brockmeier said, “I do think the universe we live in is itself a fantastic place, filled with wonders, and that our minds are constructed so as to see within the world around us reflections of our own consciousness.”
The author has received several awards, including the Nelson Algren Award for Short Fiction, three O. Henry Awards and a fiction fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.”
Following the reading will be a reception in the Heritage Room. Copies of Brockmeier’s books will be available for purchase.
Kiwanis Club
Pittsburg Kiwanis Club will meet at noon in dePaul Hall, Via Christi Hospital. Program will be presented by Emily Kristoff of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Crawford County.
Joe Beauchamp will serve as cashier and Sharon Barone will give the invocation.
Chocolate Extravaganza
JOPLIN — Hospice Compassus will host its Chocolate Extravaganza fundraiser from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Joplin Holiday Inn Convention Center.
The annual event raises money to benefit the Dream Team, a Hospice Compassus program which grants the last wishes of terminally ill patients. The local Dream Team has responded to more than 80 requests since its implementation in 2010.
The event will feature approximately 40 vendors displaying a variety of chocolate fudge, cakes, cookies and other desserts to sample or purchase. There will also be live entertainment and a silent auction.
Tickets for the Chocolate Extravaganza may be purchased at the door. Cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Raffle tickets are $1. All donations to the Dream Team are tax-deductible.
Franklin Farmers Market
FRANKLIN — Franklin Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Franklin Community Park, located on Business 69 Highway, six miles north of Pittsburg.
Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available, along with hand-crafted and home-baked items.
The market will close at the end of October.
Girard USD 248 Board
GIRARD — Girard USD 248 Board of Education will have a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office.
School skate
Lakeside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Meadowlark Elementary School will have a school skate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lowe’s Skateway.
Phi Kappa Chapter
Phi Kappa Chapter, Phi Tau Omega sorority, will conduct a business session at 7 p.m. in the Pittsburg High School family and consumer science room. Marsha Merando and Michelle Gaborie will be hostesses.
Topics on the agenda will include the silent auction planned for Oct. 24, a progressive dinner for prospective members, the rush calendar and fundraising issues.
Members unable to attend the meeting should contact a chapter officer.
Senior exercise
A weekly free senior exercise group will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Homer Cole Community Center, 3003 N. Joplin.
Sponsored by Girard Medical Center, the session offers simple movements and stretching to help with upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular and overall health. Anyone needing additional information may call the center at 231-9773.
TOPS KS 0884
TOPS KS 0884 meets every Thursday at Knights of Columbus Towers, 700 N. Pine.
Weigh-in will begin at 9 a.m., with the business session following at 9:30 a.m.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit organization. Anyone needing additional information may call 620-724-4342 or 1-800-932-8677, or visit www.tops.org.
Zumba class
Jessica Wakeman will offer a zumba class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Homer Cole Community Center, 3003 N. Joplin.
There will be a $5 fee for the class. Anyone needing additional information may call the center at 231-9773.
Frontenac bingo
Frontenac American Legion Post 43 will sponsor bingo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Frontenac Senior Citizens Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
