Events for April 2014

Ava Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 2 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    April 2, 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
Apr 3 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:
    April 3, 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
Apr 3 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:
    April 3, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Apr 4 - Apr 6 Cowgirl Getaway Weekend
Join us for some quality time for you and your horse. Cowboys are welcome too! Make an appointment for both of you to have a massage. Human massages by Linda Stoffel, www. yourhealingspirit.net and equine massages by Doris Lipke, CEMT. Make reservations for both through Flying R Ranch. Music and dancing at the lodge on Friday and Saturday nights. On Saturday morning at 9:00am start the day right with yoga on the ground and on horseback. Head out at 10:00am on a trail ride, at 12:00 enjoy a Cowgirl picnic out on the trail and then ride back to the lodge. Preregistration is required and meal fees will apply. Cowgirl Costume contest at 7:00pm after dinner to be followed by music and dancing.
  • Date:
    April 4, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location:
    Flying R Ranch
  • Contact:
    Reservations 417-469-2267
  • EMail:
    info@flying-r-ranch.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    Lodging, Trail Use and Restaurant/Meal fees apply.
Apr 5 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:
    April 5, 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
Apr 7 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:
    April 7, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Apr 8 - Apr 12 Richard Walker Exhibit - Ava Art Guild


RICHARD WALKER EXHIBIT
APRIL 8 - 26, 2014
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

THIS POSTHUMOUS EVENT FEATURES THE WORKS OF LOCAL ARTIST
RICHARD WALKER
FEBRUARY 9, 1920 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Ava Art Guild
303 E. Washington Avenue
Ava, Missouri
  • Date:
    April 8, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    Ava Art Guild
    303 E. Washington Avenue
    Ava, Missouri
    Just off the Ava Square
    Hwy 14 East
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    xtracps@aol.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    APRIL 8 - 26, 2014
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    GALLERY CLOSED SUN-MON
     
Apr 8 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:
    April 8, 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.
Apr 8 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:
    April 8, 2014
  • Time:
    5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Apr 9 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    April 9, 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
Apr 10 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:
    April 10, 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
Apr 10 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:
    April 10, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Apr 11 - Apr 13 Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition I
We are very excited to announce the first annual Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge! Our first challenge weekend will start April 11. Registration for the Obstacle Course will start at 3:00-3:30pm on Friday and the competition will be 4:00-5:30pm, with plenty of time to get ready for dinner. Registration for Saturday?s trail challenge will be 8:00-9:00am during breakfast and riders will head out by 9:30am. Obstacle course and trail obstacles will be announced at the competition. Earn points toward a championship buckle and lots of other great prizes. There will be two other Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competitions in 2014 with cumulative points for each event and a dinner and awards ceremony on the last challenge weekend. Fees will apply, details coming soon.
  • Date:
    April 11, 2014
  • 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:
    April 11-13, 2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    Lodging, Trail use and Restaurant/Meal fees apply.
Apr 11 - Apr 12 Wilma Fish Special Exhibit - Ava Art Guild


WILMA FISH SPECIAL EXHIBIT
APRIL 11 - 19, 2014
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SPECIAL EXHIBIT OF RENOWNED
APPLE DOLL CREATOR
WILMA FISH

Ava Art Guild
303 E. Washington Avenue
Ava, Missouri
  • Date:
    April 11, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    Ava Art Guild
    303 E. Washington Avenue
    Ava, Missouri
    Just off the Ava Square
    Hwy 14 East
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    xtracps@aol.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    APRIL 11 - 19, 2014
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
     
Apr 12 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:
    April 12, 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
Apr 12 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

APRIL PROJECT:
 
TO BE ANNOUNCED



 
  • Date:
    April 12, 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
Apr 14 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:
    April 14, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Apr 15 - Apr 19 Wilma Fish Special Exhibit - Ava Art Guild


WILMA FISH SPECIAL EXHIBIT
APRIL 11 - 19, 2014
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SPECIAL EXHIBIT OF RENOWNED
APPLE DOLL CREATOR
WILMA FISH

Ava Art Guild
303 E. Washington Avenue
Ava, Missouri
  • Date:
    April 15, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    Ava Art Guild
    303 E. Washington Avenue
    Ava, Missouri
    Just off the Ava Square
    Hwy 14 East
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    xtracps@aol.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    APRIL 11 - 19, 2014
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    GALLERY CLOSED SUN & MON
     
Apr 15 - Apr 19 Richard Walker Exhibit - Ava Art Guild


RICHARD WALKER EXHIBIT
APRIL 8 - 26, 2014
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

THIS POSTHUMOUS EVENT FEATURES THE WORKS OF LOCAL ARTIST
RICHARD WALKER
FEBRUARY 9, 1920 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Ava Art Guild
303 E. Washington Avenue
Ava, Missouri
  • Date:
    April 15, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    Ava Art Guild
    303 E. Washington Avenue
    Ava, Missouri
    Just off the Ava Square
    Hwy 14 East
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    xtracps@aol.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    APRIL 8 - 26, 2014
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    GALLERY CLOSED SUN-MON
     
Apr 16 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    April 16, 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
Apr 17 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:
    April 17, 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
Apr 17 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:
    April 17, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Apr 18 Community Good Friday Service
COMMUNITY
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

CROSS POINT CHURCH
7:00 PM

Sponsored by 
AVA MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE

All proceeds are used to help people
in our local community
 
  • Date:
    April 18, 2014
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:

    One-half mile west of Hwy 5 on Hwy Y.
     
  • EMail:
    helens61@centurylink.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Good Friday
    April 18, 2014
    7:00 PM
Apr 19 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:
    April 19, 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
Apr 21 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:
    April 21, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Apr 21 Douglas County Historical Society and Museum Meeting
Douglas County Historical Society Meeting
Third Monday of each month
6:30 PM

Douglas County Museum
  • Date:
    April 21, 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
Apr 22 - Apr 26 Richard Walker Exhibit - Ava Art Guild


RICHARD WALKER EXHIBIT
APRIL 8 - 26, 2014
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

THIS POSTHUMOUS EVENT FEATURES THE WORKS OF LOCAL ARTIST
RICHARD WALKER
FEBRUARY 9, 1920 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Ava Art Guild
303 E. Washington Avenue
Ava, Missouri
  • Date:
    April 22, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avaartguild.org
  • Location:
    Ava Art Guild
    303 E. Washington Avenue
    Ava, Missouri
    Just off the Ava Square
    Hwy 14 East
  • Contact:
    417-683-1129
  • EMail:
    xtracps@aol.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    APRIL 8 - 26, 2014
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    GALLERY CLOSED SUN-MON
     
Apr 22 Ava Summer Fest 2014
  • Date:
    April 22, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avachamber.org
  • Location:
    Ava Square
    Ava, Missouri
     
  • Contact:
    Ava Chamber of Commerce: 417-683-4594
  • EMail:
    director@avachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    May 22 - May 24, 2014
    Thursday PM - Saturday PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free Event
    Fee for Car Show and Demolition Derby only:
    $6.00  Adults
      4.00  Children
Apr 22 Ava Summer Fest 2014
  • Date:
    April 22, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.avachamber.org
  • Location:
    Ava Square
    Ava, Missouri
     
  • Contact:
    Ava Chamber of Commerce: 417-683-4594
  • EMail:
    director@avachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    May 22 - May 24, 2014
    Thursday PM - Saturday PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free Event
    Fee for Car Show and Demolition Derby only:
    $6.00  Adults
      4.00  Children
Apr 23 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    April 23, 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
Apr 24 Douglas County Physical Location Program at Kiwanis Meeting
Alicia Degase will be our guest in the back room at KRAZY DAZE CAFE on Thursday April 24 at NOON to discuss the Douglas County Physical Location Program. Everyone from the general public is invited and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be dutch treat for all.
  • Date:
    April 24, 2014
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Krazy Daze Cafe (back room)
  • Contact:
    Donna Dixon 683-1918
  • EMail:
    donna171@centurytel.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, April 24 at NOON
  • Fees/Admission:
    NONE
Apr 24 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:
    April 24, 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
Apr 24 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:
    April 24, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Apr 25 Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner
Douglas County's 3rd Annual
LINCOLN-REAGAN DAY DINNER

Sponsored by the
Douglas County Republican Women's Club
and the
Douglas County Republican Central Committee

MEET OUR LEADERS
LEARN OUR HISTORY
DISCUSS OUR FUTURE
DEFEND OUR LIBERTY
RESIST TYRANNY

FRIDAY - APRIL 25, 2014
AVA VICTORY ACADEMY

5:30 PM - SOCIAL & SILENT AUCTION
6:00 PM - DINNER & SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS
PAUL CURTMAN
MO STATE REPRESENTATIVE
MARINE, AUTHOR, EXPERT ON LIBERTY AND THE CONSTITUTION
AND
CATHERINE HANAWAY
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE

SPECIAL GUESTS
  • Douglas County elected officials
  • State Senator Mike Cunningham
  • State Representative Lyle Rowland
  • U.S. Congressman Jason Smith 
  • Federal, state, and local candidates

For ticket information or to reserve your seat:
417-683-2280

$12.00 Adults
$  8.00 Children
$15.00 At the door

Tickets available: 
Ava Chamber of Commerce
Independent Copy

 
  • Date:
    April 25, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.douglascountygop.org
  • Location:
    Ava Victory Academy
    Ava, Missouri
  • Contact:
    417-683-2280
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday
    April 25, 2014
    5:30 PM - Social, Silent Auction
    6:00 PM - Dinner, Speakers
  • Fees/Admission:
     $ 12.00  Adults
         8.00  Children
       15.00  at the door
Apr 26 DRUG TAKE BACK
  • Date:
    April 26, 2014
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    209 SE 2ND AVE
    AVA, MO
  • Contact:
    417-683-1020
  • EMail:
    douglascountychart@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    SATURDAY
    APRIL 26, 2014
    10 AM - 2 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE
Apr 26 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:
    April 26, 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
Apr 28 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:
    April 28, 2014
  • Time:
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Apr 30 Do Co Public Library - Childrens Movies

Movies for Kids
at the
Douglas County Public Library
Every Wednesday 
10:00 AM
  • Date:
    April 30, 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