Events for March 2014

Ava Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 1 Douglas County Museum Open

Douglas County Museum
&
Historical Society

Museum Open
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Genealogy assistance available 
2nd Saturday of each month

  • Date:
    March 1, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    401 East Washington Avenue
    1 1/2 Blocks from the Northeast
    Corner of the Ava Square on
    East 14 Highway
  • Contact:
    417-683-5799
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entrance Fee:  
    $1.00 donation 4 years and up
Mar 1 Kiwanis Benefit Volleyball


BENEFIT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

SPONSORED BY
THREE RIVERS HOSPICE and NOW HEAR THIS

MARCH 1, 2014

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MOCH WELLNESS CENTER

Raising funds for club projects
dedicated to
Changing the World One Child and One Community at a Time
 
  • Date:
    March 1, 2014
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location:
    MOCH WELLNESS CENTER
    603 NW 10th Ave
    AVA, MO 65608
  • EMail:
    donna171@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    SATURDAY
    MARCH 1, 2014
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    FUNDRAISER!
Mar 1 Benefit for Richard Mitchell
CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION

TO BENEFIT RICHARD MITCHELL

SATURDAY
MARCH 1, 2014

PLAINVIEW R-8 GYM
Highway 76 West

ALL MONEY RAISED WILL HELP OFFSET TRAVEL AND MEDICAL EXPENSES AS RICHARD BATTLES CANCER.

CHILI AND MUSIC JAM SESSION 
TO BEGIN AT 4:00 PM

AUCTION WILL START AT 6:00 PM

AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE: PIES, CAKES, CRAFT ITEMS
BRANSON SHOW TICKETS AND MORE!

IF YOU HAVE AN ITEM TO DONATE OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
CALL 417-543-0960 OR 417-543-4004


  • Date:
    March 1, 2014
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    PLAINVIEW R-8 GYM
    Highway 76 West

  • Contact:
    417-543-0960; 417-543-4004
  • Date/Time Details:
    SATURDAY
    MARCH 1, 2014
    4:00 pm  CHILI AND JAM SESSION
    6:00 pm  AUCTION
Mar 3 Young Women N Christ (Teens)
 
Young Women N Christ (Teens)
Meet each Monday from 3:30 to 5pm
Bethany Baptist Church
302 SE 18th Ave.
Contact Darlene @ 683-2113 
  • Date:
    March 3, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Mar 4 SUMMER FEST PLANNING MEETING


AVA SUMMER FEST PLANNING MEETING

EVERYONE INVITED TO BECOME INVOLVED !!
COME OUT AND MAKE THIS THE BEST
AVA FESTIVAL EVER!!!

MOCH WELLNESS CENTER
TUESDAY - MARCH 4, 2014
5:30 PM
 
  • Date:
    March 4, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    MOCH WELLNESS CENTER
    603 NW 10TH AVE
    AVA, MO 65608
  • Contact:
    417-683-4594
  • EMail:
    director@avachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    MARCH 4, 2014
    5:30 PM
Mar 5 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    March 5, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    Douglas County Public Library
    401 S.W. 3rd Avenue
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-5633
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Wednesday morning
    10:00 AM
Mar 6 Kiwanis Meeting 2014


Kiwanis Club of Ava

Meets each Thursday

12:00 Noon

Autumn's Cafe and Grille
Ava

Call Donna at 417-683-1918 for more information or to join
  • Date:
    March 6, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Autumn's Cafe and Grille
    207 NW 12 Ave
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-1918
  • EMail:
    donna171@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday
    12:00 Noon
Mar 6 Girl Scout Meeting
Girl Scouts of Douglas County meet each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 at Life Church. New members always welcome!
Call Melinda at 683-5723 for more information.
  • Date:
    March 6, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mar 6 Thursday Nite Music

THURSDAY NITE MUSIC
@
THE AVA FAMILY THEATRE

Doors open @ 6:30 PM
Show starts @ 7:00 PM

Featured Artists

The Baker Family
  • Date:
    March 6, 2014
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avafamilytheatre.net
  • Location:
    Ava Family Theatre
    106 N. Jefferson Street
    Ava, MO

    Just off the Ava Square
  • Contact:
    417-683-2999
  • EMail:
    aft@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday night
    Doors Open @ 6:30 PM
    Show Starts @ 7:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Mar 8 Douglas County Museum Open

Douglas County Museum
&
Historical Society

Museum Open
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Genealogy assistance available 
2nd Saturday of each month

  • Date:
    March 8, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    401 East Washington Avenue
    1 1/2 Blocks from the Northeast
    Corner of the Ava Square on
    East 14 Highway
  • Contact:
    417-683-5799
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entrance Fee:  
    $1.00 donation 4 years and up
Mar 8 Community Educational & Wellness Fair
  • Date:
    March 8, 2014
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    MOCH WELLNESS CENTER
    603 NW 10TH AVENUE
    AVA, MO     
  • Contact:
    417-683-5739 ext 7
  • EMail:
    amadche@moch.us
  • Date/Time Details:
    SATURDAY
    MARCH 8, 2014
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mar 8 Ava Art Guild Meeting and Workshop

 
Ava Art Guild 
Monthly Meeting and Free Art Workshop

Anyone is welcome to attend!
The Guild supplies all materials.

1:00 PM    Social Time
1:30 PM    Business Meeting
2:00 PM    Art Workshop

MARCH PROJECT:  
SHOW AND TELL OF WORK
DONE OVER THE WINTER



 
  • Date:
    March 8, 2014
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    Ava Art Guild
    303 E Washington Ave
    Ava, MO 65608
  • Contact:
    417-294-0755
  • EMail:
    avaartguild@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    2nd Saturday of each month
    March through December
    1:00 PM  Social time
    1:30 PM  Business Meeting
    2:00 PM  Workshop
  • Fees/Admission:
    No fees
Mar 10 Young Women N Christ (Teens)
 
Young Women N Christ (Teens)
Meet each Monday from 3:30 to 5pm
Bethany Baptist Church
302 SE 18th Ave.
Contact Darlene @ 683-2113 
  • Date:
    March 10, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Mar 11 Chamber Luncheon
Come and enjoy lunch with fellow Chamber Members, while getting caught up on Chamber news!    

The Chamber luncheon is hosted each month by a Chamber Member. The hosting member provides lunch and a speaker for the lunch hour. Chamber Members may attend free of charge.
  • Date:
    March 11, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avachamber.org
  • Location:
    Please refer to Chamber Luncheon section on our website www.avachamber.org for location and host. 
  • Contact:
    Ava Area Chamber of Commerce 417-683-4594
  • EMail:
    director@avachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to all Chamber members.
Mar 11 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
 * The second Tuesday of each month, the Ava Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly Board of Directors meeting at 5:15, at the Roberts Centre Conference Room. Please call the office if you have a question, idea, or concern, and would like to be put on the agenda. Anyone is welcome to attend. 417-683-4594
 
  • Date:
    March 11, 2014
  • Time:
    5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar 12 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    March 12, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    Douglas County Public Library
    401 S.W. 3rd Avenue
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-5633
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Wednesday morning
    10:00 AM
Mar 13 Kiwanis Meeting 2014


Kiwanis Club of Ava

Meets each Thursday

12:00 Noon

Autumn's Cafe and Grille
Ava

Call Donna at 417-683-1918 for more information or to join
  • Date:
    March 13, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Autumn's Cafe and Grille
    207 NW 12 Ave
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-1918
  • EMail:
    donna171@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday
    12:00 Noon
Mar 13 Girl Scout Meeting
Girl Scouts of Douglas County meet each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 at Life Church. New members always welcome!
Call Melinda at 683-5723 for more information.
  • Date:
    March 13, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mar 14 - Mar 16 St. Patrick's Day Pot O' Gold Ride
Search for pots of gold and shamrocks on the trail to win great prizes. We will host a Gaited Clinic with trainer Mike Meizler, Clinic starts at 9:00am on Saturday, break for lunch and continues with a trail ride in the afternoon with the trainer to implement all you learned that morning. Fee: $75.00, call to reserve your spot in this great clinic. Learn more about Mike Meizler at: www.raftermtrainingstables.com. Join us for a traditional Irish dinner on Saturday of Corned Beef & Cabbage. Get into the wearing o? the green in our Green Contest for you or your horse. Sing Karaoke and earn extra points with your Irish accent. Win prizes for the best St. Paddy?s campsite decoration.
  • Date:
    March 14, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.flying-r-ranch.com
  • Location:
    Flying R Ranch - West Plains, MO
  • Contact:
    Reservations: 417-469-2267
  • EMail:
    info@flying-r-ranch.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    March 14-16, 2013
  • Fees/Admission:
    Lodging, Trail use and Restaurant/Meal fees apply.
Mar 15 Douglas County Museum Open

Douglas County Museum
&
Historical Society

Museum Open
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Genealogy assistance available 
2nd Saturday of each month

  • Date:
    March 15, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    401 East Washington Avenue
    1 1/2 Blocks from the Northeast
    Corner of the Ava Square on
    East 14 Highway
  • Contact:
    417-683-5799
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entrance Fee:  
    $1.00 donation 4 years and up
Mar 17 Young Women N Christ (Teens)
 
Young Women N Christ (Teens)
Meet each Monday from 3:30 to 5pm
Bethany Baptist Church
302 SE 18th Ave.
Contact Darlene @ 683-2113 
  • Date:
    March 17, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Mar 17 Douglas County Historical Society and Museum Meeting
Douglas County Historical Society Meeting
Third Monday of each month
6:30 PM

Douglas County Museum
  • Date:
    March 17, 2014
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Douglas County Museum
    401 E. Washington Avenue
    Ava, MO

    1 1/2 Blocks from the
    northeast corner of the
    Ava Square on East 14 Highway
  • Contact:
    417-683-2536
  • Date/Time Details:
    Third Monday of each month
    6:30 PM
Mar 18 SUMMER FEST PLANNING MEETING


AVA SUMMER FEST PLANNING MEETING

EVERYONE INVITED TO BECOME INVOLVED !!
COME OUT AND MAKE THIS THE BEST
AVA FESTIVAL EVER!!!

MOCH WELLNESS CENTER
TUESDAY - MARCH 18, 2014
5:30 PM
 
  • Date:
    March 18, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    MOCH WELLNESS CENTER
    603 NW 10TH AVE
    AVA, MO 65608
  • Contact:
    417-683-4594
  • EMail:
    director@avachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    MARCH 18, 2014
    5:30 PM
Mar 19 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    March 19, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    Douglas County Public Library
    401 S.W. 3rd Avenue
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-5633
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Wednesday morning
    10:00 AM
Mar 20 Kiwanis Meeting 2014


Kiwanis Club of Ava

Meets each Thursday

12:00 Noon

Autumn's Cafe and Grille
Ava

Call Donna at 417-683-1918 for more information or to join
  • Date:
    March 20, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Autumn's Cafe and Grille
    207 NW 12 Ave
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-1918
  • EMail:
    donna171@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday
    12:00 Noon
Mar 20 Girl Scout Meeting
Girl Scouts of Douglas County meet each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 at Life Church. New members always welcome!
Call Melinda at 683-5723 for more information.
  • Date:
    March 20, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mar 22 Douglas County Museum Open

Douglas County Museum
&
Historical Society

Museum Open
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Genealogy assistance available 
2nd Saturday of each month

  • Date:
    March 22, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    401 East Washington Avenue
    1 1/2 Blocks from the Northeast
    Corner of the Ava Square on
    East 14 Highway
  • Contact:
    417-683-5799
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entrance Fee:  
    $1.00 donation 4 years and up
Mar 24 Young Women N Christ (Teens)
 
Young Women N Christ (Teens)
Meet each Monday from 3:30 to 5pm
Bethany Baptist Church
302 SE 18th Ave.
Contact Darlene @ 683-2113 
  • Date:
    March 24, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Mar 26 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    March 26, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    Douglas County Public Library
    401 S.W. 3rd Avenue
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-5633
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Wednesday morning
    10:00 AM
Mar 26 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    March 26, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    Douglas County Public Library
    401 S.W. 3rd Avenue
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-5633
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Wednesday morning
    10:00 AM
Mar 27 Kiwanis Meeting 2014


Kiwanis Club of Ava

Meets each Thursday

12:00 Noon

Autumn's Cafe and Grille
Ava

Call Donna at 417-683-1918 for more information or to join
  • Date:
    March 27, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Autumn's Cafe and Grille
    207 NW 12 Ave
    Ava, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-1918
  • EMail:
    donna171@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday
    12:00 Noon
Mar 27 Girl Scout Meeting
Girl Scouts of Douglas County meet each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 at Life Church. New members always welcome!
Call Melinda at 683-5723 for more information.
  • Date:
    March 27, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mar 28 Ava Art and Fine Craft Festival_2014


AVA ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL

MARCH 28 AND 29, 2014
10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM

VENDORS WILL BE SELLING AND DEMONSTRATING
THEIR ARTS AND CRAFTS

AVA ART GUILD
303 E. WASHINGTON AVE
AVA, MISSOURI

 
  • Date:
    March 28, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    AVA ART GUILD
    303 E. WASHINGTON
    AVA, MO 65608
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    calinkenauger@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    MARCH 28 - 29, 2014
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mar 29 Ava Art and Fine Craft Festival_2014


AVA ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL

MARCH 28 AND 29, 2014
10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM

VENDORS WILL BE SELLING AND DEMONSTRATING
THEIR ARTS AND CRAFTS

AVA ART GUILD
303 E. WASHINGTON AVE
AVA, MISSOURI

 
  • Date:
    March 29, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    AVA ART GUILD
    303 E. WASHINGTON
    AVA, MO 65608
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    calinkenauger@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    MARCH 28 - 29, 2014
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mar 29 Douglas County Museum Open

Douglas County Museum
&
Historical Society

Museum Open
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Genealogy assistance available 
2nd Saturday of each month

  • Date:
    March 29, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    401 East Washington Avenue
    1 1/2 Blocks from the Northeast
    Corner of the Ava Square on
    East 14 Highway
  • Contact:
    417-683-5799
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entrance Fee:  
    $1.00 donation 4 years and up
Mar 31 Young Women N Christ (Teens)
 
Young Women N Christ (Teens)
Meet each Monday from 3:30 to 5pm
Bethany Baptist Church
302 SE 18th Ave.
Contact Darlene @ 683-2113 
  • Date:
    March 31, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM