November 2025 Newsletter

November 2025

Thank you all for your continued support of our longest standing event: the Ozark Heritage Festival. Each and every year you all continue to show us that you love this tradition as much as we do. We truly appreciate it and cannot wait for the 49th Annual! Save the date for Oct 16-17, 2026! In the meantime click on our newly reorganized Clearwater Marching Band (below) to check out the 2025 parade.

This Month:

Oct. 31: Halloween - Main St Trunk or Treat and Pine Hill Drive In Trunk or Treat

Nov. 1: Wayne Co Saddle Club Trail Ride

Nov. 1: Otahki Lake Monster Dash 5K

Nov. 3-6: Rotary Auction

Nov. 3: Wayne County Saddle Club Meeting

Nov. 4: Clearwater PTO Meeting

Nov. 7: Small Town Big Scenes Art Walk

Nov. 7: Warrior Health and Fitness Free Yoga Night

Nov 9: Piedmont Silent Book Club

Nov. 13: Chamber Board Meeting

Nov. 22: Grateful Feast

Nov. 27: A Grateful Gathering Share the Blessing Dinner

Nov. 27: Warrior Health and Fitness 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Nov. 29: Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Coming Soon:

Dec. 6: Pancakes with Santa

Dec. 6: Patterson Community Center Christmas Bazaar

Advantage Home Care

Bootheel In Home Care

Clark's Mountain Nursing Home

Eagle Sky of the Ozarks

FCC Behavioral Health

Genesis Home Care

Impact Fisheries

Missouri Highland Healthcare

Robbi's Zephyr Cafe

Saint Francis Healthcare

The Chow Hall

Town & Country

Tractor Supply Co

Walk in Wonders

Z Manufacturing

SEMO Workforce and Economic Development Forum

Coming in November; the SEMO Workforce and Economic Development Forum! Join us at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks on November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM for a time filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This event is perfect for professionals and enthusiasts looking to explore the latest trends in workforce and economic development. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with state and regional experts and expand your knowledge. The event is FREE and includes lunch. Seating is limited and registration is required so save your space today!

SEMO Workforce and Economic Development Forum | Facebook

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to Continue In 2025

Planning and preparation continues for the 2025 Share the Blessings Dinner to be held on Thanksgiving Day. The annual free meal will be held in the Wayne County Community Building from 11am - 2pm.

Congratulations Henson Trash and Transfer Station

A huge congratulations to Henson Trash and Transfer Station on their grand opening of the new facility as well as celebrating their 20 Year Anniversary. Conversation, camaraderie and cake were enjoyed by all that were able to join us for their event last Friday. Thank you Chad, Sarah and the crew for your hospitality and welcoming us to celebrate with you.

Small Town Big Scenes

Join us for the very first Small Town Big Scenes First Friday Art Walk — a celebration of creativity, community, and connection! Downtown businesses will stay open special evening hours and host local artists and artisans showcasing their work. Shop local, experience the Arts, enjoy the vibe.Whether you’re an artist, maker, or simply love supporting local talent, this is your chance to discover unique creations and connect with your community. So mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come be part of the magic on Main Street!

This event is being planned by The Nature Cottage owner, Jessica McMahan, with help from the Piedmont Small Business Owners group. If you are interested in showcasing your art work please reach out to Jessica.

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Piedmont Rotary Club Auction

This year's Rotary Auction will be held November 3rd to the 6th. Rotary members will be reaching out to businesses and individuals in the area for auction donations. By donating to the auction you not only get free advertising on the radio, you also get to support the Rotary Club of Piedmont, Mo. Funds raised from this auction go back into the Wayne County community in the form of scholarships, team sponsorships, local scout groups, school support, and many other things in the community. Every dollar raised touches every Wayne County resident in some form. Please consider supporting Piedmont Rotary Club with this long tradition of the Rotary Auction. You can reach out to any Rotary member to donate.

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2nd Annual Turkey Trot Scheduled

Warrior Health and Fitness has announced the return of their Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run. The 2nd annual event will be held Thanksgiving morning at 8am. Entry includes a shirt and goody bag with additional prizes to be given for Best Turkey Day Costume and Kids Coloring Contest. Make your plans now to start your Thanksgiving with Warrior Health and Fitness. All proceeds will go to help start the new Student Fitness Program.

2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! | Facebook

Angel Tree Fundraiser

For many years now the Angel Tree program organized by Libby Clark has been an integral part of providing Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in our community. Working with our school district and the Department of Family Services, Libby and the program have made Christmas magical for thousands of families. This year, due to a loss of partial funding from the Department of Family Services, the program will be hosting a fundraiser. The event will be held Friday, November 7th from 11am-2pm at the Poplar Bluff Realty office (311 Piedmont Ave). A bowl of homemade chili, crackers, 1/2 peanut butter and syrup sandwich and a bottle of water will be served for just $10. Donations will also be welcomed. Delivery will be available for local businesses when ordered ahead. For more details, info on how to get involved or to make a donation please contact Libby at 573-429-0303.

Christmas is Coming

It might be hard to think about Christmas during Halloween but it will be here before you know it. This year's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on November 29th. Parade will begin at the old Brown Shoe Factory parking lot at 6pm. Registration and lineup starting at 5pm. Christmas Tree lighting and Santa meet and greet to follow. The Festival of Lights setup will begin Nov. 24th. This is a great opportunity for free advertisement for your business. If you would like to set up a display please contact the Chamber at chamber@visitpiedmontmo.com. The annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Dec. 6th at Pine Hill Drive In. Patterson Community Center will also be hosting its 35th Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 6th. Finally, be on the lookout for coming details about the Shop Local Holiday Passport being organized by the Small Business Owners group. If you would like to participate you can reach out to Dawn Morrison or Jessica McMahan.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT- Ozark Heritage Festival Sponsors

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors of the 48th Annual Ozark Heritage Festival. These events would not be possible without the generous support of our area businesses.

Poplar Bluff Realty - Clearwater Branch

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant

FCC Behavioral Health

First Midwest Bank

People's Community Bank

Southern Insurance - Stephanie Harbison

Grateful Headz - Piedmont

Heartland Furniture

Certainteed - Gads Hill

Robbi's Zephyr Cafe

573.561.0058