MU Extension Master Gardener classes begin Aug. 7 in Maryville

University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener training for residents of Atchison, Andrew, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth counties begins August 7. “The Extension Master Gardener training will help you to gain new horticulture knowledge and become a community resource for science-based information,” says MU Extension horticulturist Gwen Funk. “The training covers the benefits of  Continue Reading »

Supply drive for Good Neighbor Week and National 4-H Week

The Atchison County 4-H and University of Missouri Atchison County Extension Office will be hosting a supply drive For Good Neighbor Week and National 4-H week for Atchison County Schools. The following items are needed: toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant for male and female, bodywash male and female, shampoo and conditioner, lice shampoo, washcloths and loofah,  Continue Reading »

EA celebrating Fall Homecoming

Tarkio High School and Fairfax High School students and faculty are celebrating Fall Homecoming the week of October 7-11, 2024, with the homecoming football game and coronation of the kings and queens on Friday night, October 11. A volleyball game will be held Wednesday, October 9, at Fairfax with the Lady Wolves hosting Maysville. A  Continue Reading »

84th Lord’s Acre Day Festival

The Westboro Methodist Church is hosting its 84th annual Lord’s Acre Day Festival Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, 2024, in Westboro, Missouri. The weekend will be full of fun-filled festivities for people of all ages. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Christ.” Festivities will kick off Saturday morning, October 12, with a crafts,  Continue Reading »

Community prayer night

The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance will sponsor a community prayer night Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port. Pastor Devon Sons will lead the praise and worship. The First Lutheran Church is located at 801 S. Market Street in Rock Port.

Fall rummage sale Oct. 18 & 19

The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary fall rummage sale is set for Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2024, at the Tarkio Legion Building (3rd and Broad). Donations will be accepted October 8-16, with no take-ins on October 17. For more information, call Barb Hines at 660-254-2787, KC Hines at 660-623-9297, or Linda Payton at  Continue Reading »

Last enchilada meal of the year

Pleasant View Nursing Home is holding its last enchilada meal for the year Tuesday, October 22. The meal will be served from Pleasant View, 470 Rainbow Drive, Rock Port, Missouri, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meal includes beef enchilada, Mexican rice, and refried beans for $12.00 If you would like to guarantee a  Continue Reading »

Pleasant View to hold trunk or treat event

Pleasant View Nursing Home will hold a trunk or treat event Saturday, October 26, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the front parking lot. Pleasant View is located at 470 Rainbow Drive, Rock Port, Missouri. The public is invited to set up a trunk. If setting up a trunk, you are asked to be set  Continue Reading »

Family movie night

The Rock Port and Watson United Methodist Churches will host a family movie night Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Come watch “Coco” at the Rock Port United Methodist Church (208 W. Opp). Wear your Halloween costume for an evening of fun! Hot dogs with all the fixings will be served. There will also  Continue Reading »