Pineville Hosting Exciting Events

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS INCLUDE RACES, MOVIES AND AN EASTER EGG HUNT

File photo On April 15, Pineville will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the town square.
File photo On April 15, Pineville will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the town square.

Pineville will host a variety of exciting events in coming weeks. From races to movies to an Easter Egg Hunt, the events are certain to offer fun, family-friendly entertainment.

Events include:

March 18 -- The 2nd Annual County Trailblazer. The event is set for March 18 and features a 5K certified course, a 10K and a 13-mile bike ride. A duathlon will not be offered this year as part of the event, organizers said. A sufficient number of duathlon registrants did not register. All proceeds from the events will be utilized to help build a trail connecting Pineville and Anderson. Registration forms are available at Pineville City Hall, 503 Main Street. For more information, contact MacCounty Running or the Anderson Betterment Club through Facebook and send a private message, or email [email protected].

March 18 -- Free Movie Night -- "Finding Dory." The movie, "Finding Dory," is the first featured movie in the season's line-up. The movie will begin at 6 p.m. on March 18 at the new safe room/gym at 8th and W at the Pineville Elementary School. Movie nights, which are free, will kick off in March and conclude in October. Movie nights will not take place in July and August, due to the heat. Concessions will be sold.

March 25 - Annual Pancake Breakfast to support the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department. The Pineville Grill will host its annual benefit breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the restaurant to raise money for the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department. The Pineville Grill is located at 501 Main, Pineville. For information, call 417-223-4154.

April 8 -- Redneck 5K/walk. The family-friendly Redneck 5K walk/run is set for April 8 on the Pineville Square. In addition to the run, the event will feature a Cornhole Competition. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. Online registration is now available. Visit https://redneckrun5k.com/event/redneck-run-5k-pineville-mo/

April 15 -- The 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The free event will take place at 2 p.m. on the Pineville Square. Details will be announced closer to the event.

April 22 -- Spring Clean Up. The metal and tire clean-up effort for Pineville residents will take place from 9 a.m. to noon that day. More details will be released in coming weeks. For information, contact City Hall by calling 417-223-4368. City Hall is located at 503 Main Street, Pineville.

April 22 -- Movie on the Square -- "Moana." The free movie will be shown at 6 p.m. that day, on the Pineville Square. Concessions will be sold.

General News on 03/09/2017