Waltz and Line Dancing Classes everyTuesday and Thursday in February - Each class is $5 per person at the door. Every Tuesday and Thursday in the month of February
6-7
Salem Community Center @ the Armory
729-8163
Feb 1
Wooden Flowers with Vase Craft Night - $25 covers all supplies, drink and snack.
6 PM
Echo Bluff State Park
1-844-322-3246
Feb 1
Youth Activities - Children ages 0-5 come listen to stories, silly rhymes, and make a simple craft to take home.
10:30-11:15
Salem Public Library
729-4331
Feb 2
Bald Eagle Viewing - Join us for this unique eagle-viewing event. Watch as the eagles glide across the skies above the Montauk Valley. We will hike up near an active eagle's nest in the park. A spotting scope and binoculars will be available. Dress appropriately for the weather. We will have a warm fire and FREE coffee and hot chocolate.
8:00 A.M
Montauk State Park
573-548-2225
Feb 2
Owl Prowl - "Whooo is out there?" Owls have fascinated mankind for centuries, from the wise owl of the Greek goddess Athena to Winnie the Pooh’s friend. To learn more about these creatures of the night, join rangers from Ozark National Scenic Riverways on an Owl Prowl at 5:30 PM on Friday, February 2, beginning at the Alley Spring General Store.
We’ll learn fact and folklore about these little understood hunters of the night. Using recorded owl calls, rangers will try to get the owls to answer and maybe even approach close enough for a good look! The walk will be less than a mile, but please come prepared because it may be chilly! Visitors can enjoy hot drinks at the General Store before and after this free program.
The Alley General Store is on the grounds near Alley Spring, located six miles west of Eminence, Missouri, on State Route 106. Please dress warmly and make sure all children are accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Ranger Josh Chilton at (573) 226-3945 or josh_chilton@nps.gov, or visit the park’s Facebook page or park website at www.nps.gov/ozar.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.
5:30 PM
Alley Spring General Store
573-226-3945
Feb 4
Super Bowl Sunday Party - Join us for the Big Game.
Sunday, February 4th, Beginning at 4pm
Free Popcorn & Soda
Cash Bar and Food Available for purchase
Lodging packages available - 2 nights, Free Breakfast and late Checkout
Echo Bluff State Park
1-844-322-3246
Feb 5 thru 9
Free Sports Physicals - In the Family Medicine Building III
8:00-5:00
Salem Memorial District Hospital campus
729-8000
Feb 7 thru 8
SMDH Health Fair
6:00-9:00
Salem Community Center @ the Armory
729-6626
Feb 8
Stained Glass Workshop Series - Second Thursday of the month
The Salem Area Arts Council is hosting a stained glass workshop series beginning Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and continuing on the second Thursday of each month for the next several months at the Creative Arts Center in Salem. These workshops are especially designed for individuals wanting to create a stained glass piece that will take several sessions to complete, although individuals only wanting to do a small project that can be completed in one night may also come. Led by artist and art teacher Amber Pryor, all materials are provided to make your project to take home. There is a maximum enrollment of 8, so register early. The cost is $25 per session and reservations can be made by calling (573) 247-0279 and arranging to pay your fee to hold your spot. This is NOT appropriate for young children or women who are pregnant. The Creative Arts Center is behind the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center located at 202 South Main in Salem, MO.
5:30-8:00
The Creative Arts Center
247-0279
Feb 9
Couples and Besties Art Party! - On Friday, February 9 at 6:30 pm, the Salem Area Arts Council is hosting the first art party of 2018. Bring yourself, your bestie, or a hot date to the Creative Arts Center in Salem and paint a matching (or complementary) picture. You can paint a fun scene and put your own special creative spin to it, then take it home. The cost is $25 per single or $40 per couple, and all supplies are included--acrylic paints, aprons, brushes, canvas, and easels. Led by artist Danielle Norris, this event for adults does NOT require any talent or previous experience, just a happy spirit and willingness to try. Bring your own personal style, your favorite bottle of wine or other beverage, and Danielle will lead you through the process. Reservations are required and can be made by calling or texting (573) 247-0279 and arranging to pay your fee to reserve your spot. The Creative Arts Center (formerly known as the Teachers’ Closet) is located behind the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center at 202 South Main in Salem, MO
6:30 pm
The Creative Arts Center
247-0279
Feb 10
Valentine's Weekend Getaway - Valentine's Weekend Getaway $265 (plus tax)
Package Includes:
2 Night Stay in Standard Lodge Room
Check in Friday, February 9 and Check out Sunday, February 11.
Dinner for 2 on Saturday, February 10th
Long Stem Red Rose, Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Bottle of Wine, Photo Souvenir
Echo Bluff State Park
1-844-322-3246
Feb 12
Last Day of Catch and Release Season - Fishing is not allowed within park boundaries until March 1
Montauk State Park
Feb 16
Making Maple Syrup - Join us at the Montauk Spring parking lot for this NEW program. We will learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect the sap and make maple syrup.
9-11 am
Montauk State Park
Feb 17
Murder Mystery Dinner- Dying for Chocolate - Murder Mystery Dinner - "Dying for Chocolate"
Saturday, February 17, 6pm - 9pm
$48.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Includes: Cocktail Reception, Chocolates, Dinner, Dessert and a murder!
Reservations Required - limited seating
1-844-322-3246
6-9 pm
Echo Bluff State Park
844-322-3246
Feb 23
Another Sky Event! Skywatch at the Bonebrake Center - Come to the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History on Friday, February 23, 2018 to experience views of the solar system and the galaxy. The event will run from 7:00 to about 8:30 p.m. The famous Dent County Astronomers
will be on site using powerful telescopes, including the Bonebrake Center’s kid/adult-friendly telescopes, dubbed “Charles” and “Shirley,” to explore the early spring sky.
As the twilight fades for our event, the Moon will tower high in the south. Along the line between sunlight and darkness on the Moon, we'll see some of the greatest lunar features -- mountains, craters, and faults. The craters Plato, Eratosthenes, Tycho, and Clavius will enjoy lunar sunrise. We can watch how their features change during our viewing event.
We'll also have great chance to explore the winter constellations -- Gemini (the twins), Auriga (the charioteer), Canis Major (the big dog), and the very famous Orion (the hunter). We'll view the beautiful cluster of stars known at the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. We'll look at the Orion Nebula to see a star nursery with fledgling stars. And you'll get magnified views of stars like Castor, Sirius, Almach, and Betelgeuse to see what distinguishes these stars. Maybe we'll see a passing satellite or a speeding meteor, too.
There will be telescopes, and lasers to help your eyes explore the night sky. All you need to bring is your imagination (and warm gloves). We'll provide you with free astronomy information so you can continue to enjoy our nights sky after you go home. Our events welcome all ages, and young visitors can have a turn at aiming the Kid Powered Telescope provided by the Bonebrake Center.
To enjoy the night sky, we need clear sky and safe footing. So we'll monitor the weather as the event approaches, so be sure to check for cancellation due to unusable or unsafe conditions.
Skywatches are always fun, with handouts, answers to questions, and sometimes a surprise or two! Dress for the weather, and come enjoy the views and experience a tour of the sky. This program is appropriate for the whole family and will be mostly outdoors. There will be access to the house and light snacks. The suggested donation is $1.00 per person or $5.00 for the whole family, but no one will be turned away. Registration is not required, but feel free to leave a message at the Bonebrake Center (573.729.3400) or e-mail at bonebrakecenter@embarqmail.com for more information. If it appears the night sky will be too cloudy, the program will be postponed. Registrants may call or text 573-247-0279 on the afternoon of Friday, February 23 if there is a question about possible cancellation.
7:00-8:30 pm
Bonebrake Center of Nature and History
247-0279
Feb 24
Night Hike
6:30 pm
Echo Bluff State Park
Feb 24
Salem Community Acoustic Jam - This month, the Salem Area Arts Council will be hosting their monthly community acoustic jam at the Creative Arts Center behind the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center (ONCRC) in Salem on Saturday, February 24, 2017 starting at 6:30 p.m. Musicians and listeners of all ages and talents and interests are invited. Bring your instrument and play along with the crew, or just come to listen and pat your feet! NO talent needed, just enthusiasm! Bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, modern ballads, oldies—you name it, you will probably hear it!
There is no cost but your time. The Creative Arts Center is behind the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center at 202 South Main Street in Salem (Highway 19 next door to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and Farmers’ Market) in Salem. If you need directions or information, please contact (573) 247-0279 or e-mail saac@embarqmail.com
6:30 pm
The Creative Arts Center
247-0279
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