Fireball Run - Thursday October 2nd and Friday October
3rd, The finish line celebration will be on October 2nd from
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in downtown Waynesville. The next days
start will be October 3rd from 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. in downtown
Waynesville. The public is invited and encouraged to come.
Please go to the team facebook page and follow the team on
their 8 day adventure. Visit http://www.fireballrun.com/
to vote for Pulaski Pride Team #10 as a fan favorite and watch
live streaming on all their events.
Paranormal Investigations of the Historic Talbot House
- Now through October Talbot House will be offering supervised
investigations every Saturday 8:00 p.m. thru 11:00 p.m. Cost
is $25.00 per person. Paranormal Teams are welcomed, your
investigation are unsupervised and cost per team (up to six
people) $150.00 (Maximum of eight), additional members $25.00
per person. Don't forget anyone interested in participating
in an investigation must call 573-528-2149 to reserve your
date and ensure space availability. We cannot accept anyone
arriving on location without prior reservations. We do reserve
spaces in advance, if you want to ensure the date and number
of people attending we suggest you reserve early.
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Now through November
1st Boiling Springs Campground Outdoors - Mid-Missouri's largest
precision cut corn maze and pumpkin patch. Home of the FIREBALL
RUN corn maze! Located at 18700 Cliff Road Dixon, MO 65459.
Weekdays by appointment only, Fri 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. , Sat 10:00
a.m. - 8:00 p.m. , and Sun 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Adults $7.00,
Kids 5-14 $5.00, and Kids 4 & under free. Call 573-759-7294
or visit http://www.bscoutdoors.com
for more information.
Women's Health Expo - October 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel, on Fort Leonard Wood, the
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Health Promotion
Director is hosting a Women's Health Expo which is open to
military beneficiaries and the public. This expo is to promote
breast cancer awareness and prevention of domestic violence
month. Contact Phyllis Jones at 573-596-0491 or email phyllis.j.jones.civ@mail.mil
Frog Hill Half Marathon - October 4th and starts promptly
at 8:30 a.m. Check in and race day registration begins at
7:00 am in the school gym. A shuttle will be available to
transport runners from the finish line back to the start.
Two person relay teams will complete 6.55 miles each and 3
person teams roughly 4.4 each to finish as a team. Pre-register
here.
The race will end right in the middle of the town's Frog Fest
Festival where every finisher will receive a unique rubber
frog medal. Contact Melissa Martinez at 573-433-6684 for more
information or email runner4hisglory@yahoo.com.
Frog Race- October 4th the 7th Annual Frog Races will
be held by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
in conjunction with Frogtober Fest at the Waynesville City
Park. "Adopt" a frog for $5 or a team of 3 for $10.
Frogs will race down the Roubidoux and the first heat will
begin at 1 p.m. The Frog Race is sponsored by Sonic Drive
In. For more information please contact the Chamber office
at 573-336-5121 or chamber@wsrchamber.com.
WCC Golf Tourney - October 4th, the 13th Annual Waynesville
Career Center Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Saturday
at the Dixon Country Club Golf Course. It is an 18-hole, 3-person
scramble. The cost is $150 per team, which includes a golf
cart. For any questions please contact Jonie Wilson at 573-842-2522
or Beverly Zadravecz at 573-842-2500.
Ribbon Cutting for Prime Italian Bistro - October
7th at 11 a.m. to at 379 Hwy Z in St. Robert.
Chamber Luncheon - October 8th at 11:45 a.m. at The
Hub German Restaurant. Our sponsor will be Hoppers Pub. Please
contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday,
October 7th.
**Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to
have such a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of last minute Chamber
luncheon attendees a policy has been put into place by the
Chamber Board of Directors. This policy started in APRIL 2005;
anyone who responds after the R.s.v.p. cut-off time (9:00
a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon) or shows up without
an R.s.v.p. may be charged an additional $10. If an R.s.v.p.
is received and they do not attend the luncheon there may
be a $10 charged for the meal. The decision was made to charge
this amount to compensate our Chamber member restaurants for
the last minute adjusts they must make to their menus.
Chamber Community Pride Night - October 10th at 6:00
p.m. Join the Chamber at a tailgate party before the Homecoming
Football Game of the Waynesville High School Tigers. Free
hot dogs and soda handed out during the event. For more information
contact our office at 573-336-5121.
Walk & Run for Life - October 11th from 9:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. Contact George Heib 573-774-4992, director@freewomenscenter.com
or visit http://www.supportmyfwc.com.
ABC's of Medicare and Medicare Advantage -October
15th and 16th. Join us for a Free Educational Session regarding
Medicare and Medicare Advantage. This session will give you
the tools you need to make informed decisions about your healthcare.
Wednesday, October 15th at Phelps County Regional Medical
Center in Private Dining Room 1 located at 1000 West Tenth
Street in Rolla at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. and Thursday,
October 16th at The Village located at 228 Old Route 66 in
St. Robert at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. For more information
or to make a reservation, call PCRMC Enroll MO at 573-458-3676.
This is a no sales event.
Haunted River Float - Starting Friday October 17th
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Contact Lay Z Day Canoes & Camping
(Deanna Clark) 573.336.8639 or layzday@yahoo.com
for additional information.
Virtuous Women's Conference - October 18th, join
us at the ARK Community and Sports Center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
for the Virtuous Women's Conference host by the River. Come
out and enjoy a time of refreshment and renewal where we as
women can join together and Encourage One Another. Cost for
this event is $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Price includes
a box lunch. Cash or check only please. Registration for this
event can be done at the ARK Community and Sports Center.
For more information please call Bridgette at 573-774-2541
or Donalisa at 573-337-9128.
Pretty in Pink Zumba Party - October 18th, join Davidson
Fitness Center on for the "Pretty in Pink Zumba Party"
from 9:00 am - 11:00 am for exhilarating, calorie-burning,
high-intensity, hip-shaking Zumba while supporting Breast
Cancer Awareness! Cost is $15 per person in advance, $20 day
of; includes T-shirt, refreshments and light snacks. Must
be 13 years of age or older. Open to the public. Please wear
tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Multi-passes are not
accepted for this event For more information call 573-596-4359.
American Legion Post for Female Veterans - October
18th, New American Legion Post forming just for Female Veterans.
Come out to the St. Robert Municipal Center on Saturday at
9 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Contact Maria Vigil at 573-855-1373
or pulaski.wv@gmail.com
for more information.
Route 66 Fest on the Square; Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest
is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for October 18, 2014
to join us from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the downtown Waynesville
Square for a great FAMILY FUN time!
"Giving Back to the Community while Giving Yourself
the Gift of Health" Launch Party - October 25th from
8am-12:30pm is "Giving Back to the Community while Giving
Yourself the Gift of Health" at the ARK Community and
Sports Center's Fall Launch Party. Come out and see the awesome
group fitness programs we have at the ARK and give back to
the community. You can help by bringing food to help fill
the pantry at the Good Samaritan, bring hats and gloves for
the children, coats for the community, or you can make a donation
of $10 (cash only please) to be given to the Good Samaritan.
We will also host our Kid's Day Out program so your workout
can be guilt free. Cost for the Kid's Day Out is $5 in advance
and $10 at the door and includes lunch. We offer additional
children discount at $4 in advance and $8 the day of. For
more information call the ARK Community and Sports Center
at 573.337.9128.
Halloween in the Park - October 24th. Contact St.
Robert Parks and Recreation at 573-451-2626.
Fund Raiser Dinner - October 25th, at 6 p.m. come out to a dinner
to raise funds for The Chimney Relocation Project. Hosted
by the St. Robert Historical Preservation Committee. Guest
speaker is State Representative Steve Lynch. Dress is Business
attire, the cost is $20.00. For more information or tickets
call 573-774-9780.
18th Annual Halloween Bash - October 25th from 6:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Shrine Children Hospital.
Contact Larry at 573-586-7291 for more information
Committee of Fifty Luncheon - Friday, October 31st at 12:00 p.m.
at the Hampton Inn. Please R.s.v.p. by calling 573-336-5121
or send an email to info@wsrchamber.com
by October 30th.
Dodge Brawl - November 1st, the Snack in a Pack Dodge
Brawl is back. This Charity adult dodge ball tournament help
to fund the Waynesville R-VI School District Snack in a Pack
program. The tournament is open to individuals 18 years or
older. Register for $80 per team by October 24th or $100 per
team October 25th or later. Team are made up by 6 - 10 players,
1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best Dressed Team awards will be given.
Spectators are welcome, admission is $2.00, Dodge Brawl t-shirts
will be on sale at the event for $10.00. For more information
or to sponsor the Snack in the Pack Program contact the VISTA
office at 573-842-2651.
Veterans' Day Ceremony & Parade - November 11th,
the Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce and the
cities of Waynesville and St. Robert invite the public to
enjoy the 2014 Veterans' Day Ceremony and Parade on Tuesday
beginning with the ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The parade will
line up in the Waynesville Middle School parking lot beginning
at 9:30 a.m. The parade will officially step off following
the ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and will go right on Route 66 to
the downtown square of Waynesville ending in the Waynesville
city park. For questions or to make your reservations to participate
in the parade (reservations are required), call the Chamber
office at 573-336-5121 or e-mail chamber@wsrchamber.com.
The deadline for parade entry registration is October 31st
by 5:00 p.m. The parade may be cancelled in the event of inclement
weather.
Chamber Quarterly +1 Luncheon - November 12th at 11:30
a.m. at the The Waynesville Career Center. Our sponsor will
be Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Please contact the Chamber Office
to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 11th.
**Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to
have such a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of last minute Chamber
luncheon attendees a policy has been put into place by the
Chamber Board of Directors. This policy started in APRIL 2005;
anyone who responds after the R.s.v.p. cut-off time (9:00
a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon) or shows up without
an R.s.v.p. may be charged an additional $10. If an R.s.v.p.
is received and they do not attend the luncheon there may
be a $10 charged for the meal. The decision was made to charge
this amount to compensate our Chamber member restaurants for
the last minute adjusts they must make to their menus.
Holiday Antique & Craft Fair - November 15th,
the FWCSC Annual Holiday Antique & Craft Fair is scheduled
for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nutter Field House.
Santa arrives at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $4.00 for ages 12
and up. for More information contact craftfair@fwcsc.org
or call 559-670-1494 ext. 26.
Shop Small Business Saturday - The Waynesville-St.
Robert Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of and
participation in the fifth annual Small Business Saturday
on November 29th. Created by American Express in 2010, Small
Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses
nationwide. Celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving,
the day has given small businesses across the country a huge
boost. Recognizing the importance of supporting small independently-owned
businesses in our community, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber
of Commerce is pleased to announce our support for Small Business
Saturday. The community is encouraged to take part in our
Small Business Saturday on November 29th. Stop by participating
businesses to show your support of small businesses and pick
up some Shop Small giveaways.
Pulaski County Craft Bazaar - Saturday November 29th
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact Route 66 Candy Shoppe at 573-201-7455
or visit http://www.facebook.com/pulaskicountycraftbazaar
for additional Information.
**If you have any information for our community calendar
please email chamberdirector@wsrchamber.com.
For more events click on the
link below to view the county calendar! http://visitpulaskicounty.mhsoftware.com/
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