PLEASE NOTE THE MONTH CHANGE: The first Fairfax Farmer’s Market of 2026 will be held in May, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Main Street. Vendors are welcome to stay until 1:00 p.m. to catch the lunch crowd. There is no fee to set up a stand, but you must supply your own canopy, Continue Reading »
The farmers market operated by Richard and Helen Burkey in Tarkio will open for the 2026 season starting in April. The market is located at the Burkey residence, right before the curve as you head south out of Tarkio at 20564 U.S. Hwy. 59 (use the north driveway). They will be open 8:00 a.m. to Continue Reading »
Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 412 Main Street. Everyone is welcome to learn and play the game or just enjoy the friendship!
Did you used to jam to music on your trumpet or drums or other musical instrument? Do you still got “it”/that skill? If so, join the Atchison County Community Band, practicing every Sunday starting August 9 and going through September 13 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Rock Port High School band room. If Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Library will be hosting Coffee Talks in August, September, and October. Enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss or read books with fellow book lovers at the Rock Port Library at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays, August 11, September 8, and October 13.
Fairfax churches are hosting a community revival this week. Pastor Marc Long was the speaker at the Methodist Church Sunday, September 13. Pastor Rick Sons gave the message Monday, September 14, at the Christian Church. Cowen O’Riley will be the speaker Tuesday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Baptist Church. Pastor Brad Dush will Continue Reading »
There will be a county-wide Operation Christmas Child (OCC) kick-off on Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. The kick-off will be held at the Fairfax Baptist Church, located at 604 Angell Street. All churches are invited to join together and learn firsthand how the OCC shoeboxes change lives. The evening will include a powerful video Continue Reading »
The Tarkio College Alumni will gather in Tarkio, Missouri, this weekend for the annual Homecoming 2026 festivities. Events will be held Friday through Sunday and include: Friday, September 18 9:00 a.m. - Work day at Rankin Hall on the campus 1:00 p.m. - Golf outing at Tarkio Golf Course ($35 - cart included) 4:00 p.m. Continue Reading »
Rock Port’s Main Street will be the site of the 42nd annual Old Fashioned Saturday Night September 19, 2026. The festivities will start at 5:00 p.m. with the Atchison County Community Band playing “The Star Spangled Banner.” The band will play several musical numbers. The Rock Port Tourism Board will hold the ping pong ball Continue Reading »
Midwest Data Center and Rock Port Telephone invite their customers to a drive-through only customer appreciation lunch Friday, September 25, 2026. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., drive by the Rock Port Telephone Warehouse at 108 W. Mill in Rock Port, Missouri, and receive a free meal. Those partaking are asked to turn west onto Continue Reading »