1. Fly Tying and Coffee is the focus of a monthly event at Roaring River State Park south of Cassville. The next meeting is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the lower level of the CCC Lodge. Instructors and a limited supply of equipment will be available. This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. For more information, call the nature center at 417-847-3742. (There will be no program in December; the next session will be Jan. 17, 2026.)

2. The Downtown Joplin Association’s annual Light Up the Park and Holiday Kickoff Party will take place Friday, Nov. 21. Volunteers can help hang lights and decorations at Spiva Park in downtown Joplin from 2-5:30 p.m. They can just show up or they can sign up at https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=7758

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