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SUMMARY:Flower arranging class
DESCRIPTION:KG Buds Designs By Jay and the Atchison County Library are joining forces to present a fun-filled flower arranging class at the Fairfax flower shop. Come learn a new skill with Jaycee Graves from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday\, September 3\, at KG Buds\, 121 Main Street\, Fairfax. Space is limited so call 660-686-3313 to sign up. All ages are welcome.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/flower-arranging-class/
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SUMMARY:T.M. Wharton Blue Jay Classic Sunday\, August 31
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 T.M. Wharton Blue Jay Classic will be held Sunday\, August 31\, at the Rock Port Golf & Country Club. The Blue Jay Classic Golf tournament began in 2010. In 2014\, the tournament was renamed to remember a beloved Blue Jay\, T.M. Wharton. \nThe four-person scramble is a fundraiser for the Rock Port High School Booster Club. Tee-off for the four person scramble is at 10:00 a.m. At least one Rock Port alum\, current student\, or teacher must be on the team. The entry fee is $60 per person (includes mulligans). You must provide your own cart. Lunch will be provided by RPHS Dance Team (free will donation). \nTo register\, scan the QR code or contact Sheena.Roup@rpbluejays.com or Jennifer.Vogler@rpbluejays.com.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/t-m-wharton-blue-jay-classic-sunday-august-31/
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SUMMARY:Atchison County Library to host Teen Movie in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The Atchison County Library will host a Teen Movie in the Park at Fairfax Friday\, August 29\, at 6:00 p.m. \nThe movie will be “When the Game Stands Tall.”
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/atchison-county-library-to-host-teen-movie-in-the-park/
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SUMMARY:Lady Wolves Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:The East Atchison Lady Wolves Volleyball Team will host the EA Jamboree at the TAC at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday\, August 26. The Lady Wolves will host Nodaway Valley and Hamburg.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/lady-wolves-jamboree/
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SUMMARY:Bingo at the Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Bingo at the Rock Port Senior Center\, 505 Country Club Drive\, is scheduled the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Games start at 10:00 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The next Bingo games will be August 26.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/bingo-at-the-senior-center-3/
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SUMMARY:Graves-Chapple Field Day looks at tech\, crops and pests
DESCRIPTION:The annual field day at the University of Missouri Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center near Corning on August 26 will look at the many ways producers use drones to improve farm efficiency and yields. \nMU Extension agricultural engineer and center director Jim Crawford says attendees will also hear about crop diseases and pests in Missouri crops this growing season. The free event starts with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Beginning at 8:15 a.m.\, wagon tours of the 200-acre farm will feature state extension specialists sharing the latest agronomy research. The field day concludes with a free lunch at noon. \n“We will have a wide variety of experts on hand to answer the most pressing questions farmers are facing\,” Crawford says. “We will also demonstrate some of the new technologies that are available to make your operation more efficient.” \nState weed scientist Kevin Bradley will present weed management updates; state plant pathologist Many Bish will share the latest on crop diseases; and state crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida will give an update on corn and soybean pests. Climatologist Zachary Leasor will share a historical perspective on this year’s unusual growing season. \nThere will be several presentations on emerging drone and terrace technology\, says Crawford. One of Bradley’s weed science students will discuss the effectiveness of spraying with drones compared to spray rigs and airplanes. Attendees can learn the basics of drone usage from plant science specialist Caleb O’Neal. Soil scientist Gurbir Singh will talk about using drones to apply fertilizer and seed cover crops\, while state agronomist Kelly Nelson of the Greenley Research Farm in Knox County will share research on a new-style tile inlet for terraces. \nAg business and policy extension specialist Ben Brown will offer economic insights heading into harvest. Agronomist Wayne Flanary will give strategies to increase water infiltration\, and Leon McIntyre will talk about how hybrid corn is produced. MU Extension state soybean specialist Andre Froes de Borja Reis will discuss his soybean in-season management tool\, which considers variety selection\, seeding rate and row spacing. \nFor more information\, contact Crawford at 660-744-6231. No registration is required. \nSponsors include Missouri Corn Growers\, Ag Choice of Rock Port\, Atchison-Holt Electric\, Kent Fisher Insurance\, Mo Valley Ag\, Smith Brothers Seed\, 5L Agronomy\, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council\, FCS Financial\, and Missouri Farm Bureau.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/graves-chapple-field-day-looks-at-tech-crops-and-pests/
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SUMMARY:Read & Sip Coffee Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:A Read & Sip Coffee Meet Up will be held Monday\, August 25\, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rock Port Library.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/read-sip-coffee-meet-up/
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CREATED:20250624T223350Z
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SUMMARY:“70s & 80s Reunion ~  End of Summer Bash”
DESCRIPTION:The “70’s & 80’s Reunion ~ End of Summer Bash” will be held on Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port. \nA social gathering for all who attended or graduated from Rock Port High School in the 1970s and 1980s will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Former coaches\, teachers and administrators are also invited to attend. \nGroovy’s Grub food truck will be on-site for everyone to buy their own meals. (Bring your own beverages.) Bottled water will be available. Class pictures will be taken at 6:45 p.m. The doors open to the public at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! \nTwo epic tribute bands\, Poison Overdose and Motley Crucial\, will play live 80s rock music from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. \nYou don’t want to miss this rockin’ event! There is a $10 cover charge and you must be 21 or older to attend. The event is sponsored by the Rock Port Tourism Board.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/70s-80s-reunion-end-of-summer-bash/
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SUMMARY:Wolves Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:The East Atchison Wolves Football Team will host the EA Jamboree Friday\, August 22\, at 6:00 p.m. The Wolves will host Bishop LeBlond and Nodaway Valley at M. David Palmeiro Stadium in Tarkio. Bring one can of food per person for entry into the game and the food will be donated to the local food pantry.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/wolves-jamboree/
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SUMMARY:Blue Jays Gatorade Scrimmage
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Jays Football Team will hold a Gatorade Scrimmage on Friday\, August 22\, at 6:00 p.m. at Blue Jay Stadium. Please bring Gatorade bottles for entry to both events.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/blue-jays-gatorade-scrimmage/
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SUMMARY:Fairfax R-3 to hold Back-To-School Bash
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax R-3 Back-To-School Bash is Tuesday\, August 19\, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The Fairfax elementary teachers will welcome students and their families to their classrooms from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. This will be a great time for students to leave their school supplies at their desks. \nPAWS is sponsoring a cookout for students and their families with hot dogs\, chips\, and water provided from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \nA title meeting with Mrs. Lucas will be held in the library from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nAll elementary parents are invited to a short presentation by Mrs. Stoner in the cafeteria from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. The presentation will include information about the school counseling program. PAWS will also provide information about upcoming student activities and elementary school events at this time. \nFrom 6:45 to 7:00 p.m. in the gym\, the Fairfax band will play to get the community pumped up for the upcoming school year and the staff members will be introduced. \nAn open house for junior high and high school students will be held from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Students will receive their locker assignments and meet their teachers. (Chromebooks will be distributed the first week of school.)
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/fairfax-r-3-to-hold-back-to-school-bash/
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SUMMARY:Ice cream sundae bar Aug. 19
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to an ice cream sundae bar Tuesday\, August 19\, 2025\, to celebrate the end of summer. The Nutrition Center staff marks a bittersweet\, yet joyful occasion: the official end of summer and\, with it\, the conclusion of the Kids Summer Lunch Program. “We’re so proud of the community support that made this program a success\, ensuring nutritious meals for so many children throughout the break\, said Erika Daugherty\, director.” To celebrate this milestone and bid a sweet farewell to the season\, they are inviting everyone who comes in to eat lunch to enjoy a fantastic ice cream sundae bar\, loaded with all your favorite toppings. Come share in the fun\, reflect on a great summer\, and indulge in a well-deserved treat!
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/ice-cream-sundae-bar-aug-19/
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SUMMARY:Rock Port R-II Welcome Back-to-School Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Rock Port R-II students and families are invited to a Welcome Back-to-School Picnic sponsored by Midwest Data Center. It will be held Monday\, August 18\, from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria (hamburgers and hot dogs will be served). Meet Your Teacher Night will also take place that night. Elementary students can meet their teachers and drop off their school supplies from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. An orientation for 6th graders and new students will be held in the south gym from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. that night.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/rock-port-r-ii-welcome-back-to-school-picnic/
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SUMMARY:Tarkio R-I open house
DESCRIPTION:An open house will be held Monday\, August 18\, for Tarkio R-I students. The elementary open house will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (food will be provided). An orientation for sixth graders will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the high school and the high school open house will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/tarkio-r-i-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Tom Gibson Memorial Fishing Tourney
DESCRIPTION:The Watson\, Missouri\, Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual Tom Gibson Memorial Fishing Tournament Saturday\, August 16\, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will begin and end at the Watson boat dock on the Missouri River. Each person can enter a fish they caught (of any kind) on a rod and reel. Fish must be checked in alive at the boat dock by 3:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the person who has the biggest fish by weight and second and third place winners will also be recognized. Fifty percent of the entry fees will go to the Watson Volunteer Fire Department. The contestant who catches the largest flathead catfish will win an Albatross Ancient Mariner rod and reel (donated by the Gibson family). Youth contestants will also be recognized\, with prizes provided by Nishna Boat & RV. All contestants will be entered into two drawings\, one with a rod and reel bundle prize (donated by Nishna Boat & RV) and one with an Honoreal Cat Elite rod with a Penn Rival reel (donated by the firemen). These two drawings will take place at the firemen’s fish fry at the Watson Community Building\, which starts at 5:00 p.m. Free-will donations will be accepted (must be present to win).
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/tom-gibson-memorial-fishing-tourney/
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SUMMARY:“Celebrate Youth: The Decades” at the 2025 Fairfax Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax Fair is just around the corner and the more the merrier when it comes to booths of food and games at the park. The Fairfax Optimist Club wants everyone to have a great time. They try to avoid having duplicate booths\, and ask that anyone wanting a booth sign up soon with what they are selling. Booths will be on a first come\, first served basis depending on what items can be sold. If your booth idea is already reserved\, they will ask you to select a different type booth. Call Theresa Larson at 402-525-0104 to reserve a booth. \nThe Fairfax Fair will be Friday and Saturday\, August 15 and 16\, followed by church in the park on Sunday\, August 17.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/celebrate-youth-the-decades-at-the-2025-fairfax-fair/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Book Chat at the library
DESCRIPTION:The Atchison County Library invites adults to join “Adult Book Chat” at the Fairfax Library\, held every second Thursday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Each month features a creative\, book-themed activity. The August 14th activity will be creating a book nook. Space is limited\, so participants are encouraged to register the week before each event by calling the Fairfax Library at 660-686-2204. Come connect with fellow book lovers and enjoy hands-on fun at the library!
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/adult-book-chat-at-the-library-2/
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SUMMARY:Hope N Reigns sponsoring back-to-school arcade event
DESCRIPTION:Hope N Reigns Counseling of Tarkio is sponsoring a back-to-school arcade event at A Place On Main in Tarkio. Come enjoy free arcade games and snacks from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday\, August 13\, at 509 Main Street in Tarkio. \nKids of all ages and their parents are welcome to attend.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/hope-n-reigns-sponsoring-back-to-school-arcade-event/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T110000
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SUMMARY:Community baby shower
DESCRIPTION:Join the Atchison County Health Department and Community Hospital-Fairfax for milk and cookies at a community baby shower Wednesday\, August 13\, to celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month. All expecting parents and new parents with babies and children are welcome to this come and go event from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Atchison County Health Department\, 521 Main Street in Tarkio. Prizes\, education and snacks will be offered. RSVP by Monday\, August 11\, to 660-736-4121.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/community-baby-shower/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T110000
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SUMMARY:Bingo at the Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Bingo at the Rock Port Senior Center\, 505 Country Club Drive\, is scheduled the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Games start at 10:00 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The next Bingo games will be August 12.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/bingo-at-the-senior-center-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T180000
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SUMMARY:Atchison County Head Start open house Monday\, August 11
DESCRIPTION:Head Start is hosting an open house Monday\, August 11\, 2025\, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Head Start school\, located at 16635 U.S. Hwy. 136\, Rock Port. Head Start is a preschool open to children ages 3 to 5 years. For more information\, call 660-744-2616. To sign up for Head Start online\, scan the QR code below.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/atchison-county-head-start-open-house-monday-august-11/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T190000
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SUMMARY:Ice cream social August 9
DESCRIPTION:The Linden Christian Church is hosting an Ice Cream Social Saturday\, August 9\, at 6:00 p.m. Join the congregation for a deliciously cool treat at the church\, located at 17191 165 Street\, Rock Port. The public is invited to attend.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/ice-cream-social-august-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T014452
CREATED:20250715T192348Z
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UID:78231-1754737200-1754755200@farmerpublishing.com
SUMMARY:Books & Breezes Kite Festival this Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Atchison County Library will hold the first-ever Books & Breezes Kite Festival\, a  family-friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate reading\, creativity\, and the wonder of flight. The festival will take place on Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio\, Missouri\, and is open to the public. \nAdmission is free. However\, a suggested $5.00 per person or free will donation for admission will be graciously accepted. Senior citizens and children under the age of 3 are free. This special event supports the future of the Atchison County Library\, including the new facility in Rock Port. \nThe Great American Kite Company who is putting on the show\, is a family run business from Chillicothe\, Missouri. They own one of the nation’s largest collections of giant kites. Owner Sean Beaver described the company as specializing in producing\, planning and managing giant kite displays and festivals with over 15 years of “once-in-a-lifetime” kite shows. \nAttendees will experience perfect views featuring colorful kites soaring through the sky. Community members are encouraged to bring their own kites or use one provided at the festival to participate in public kite flying. \nChildren will have the opportunity to take part in a free kite-making workshop where they can design and decorate their own paper kites. A retail kite store will also be available on-site\, offering a variety of kites for purchase so families can continue the fun at home. \nCommunity partnerships are also a huge part of this event. \n“This event would not be possible without the support of our hosts at the Tarkio airport and our amazing sponsors. We are so grateful that our community is all hands on deck for this event\,” said Jennifer Roup\, Atchison County Library Director. Roup encourages everyone interested to follow the library’s Facebook page for sponsor shout outs and information leading up to the event. \nIn addition to kite-focused activities\, the festival will include food trucks\, inflatable games and more. It will be a day of celebration\, learning\, and connection as Atchison County residents come together to support the library’s mission and future growth. \n“We’re excited to bring families and neighbors together for a day of outdoor celebration\,” said Jennifer Roup\, Director of the Atchison County Library. “This festival is not just about fun – it’s about uniting our community in support of literacy\, imagination\, and the future new library.” \nFor updates on event details\, vendor announcements\, and more\, follow the official event page on  Facebook or youseemore.com/acl.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/books-breezes-kite-show/
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SUMMARY:Household hazardous waste collection August 9
DESCRIPTION:The Nodaway County household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The HHW collection site is located at the Nodaway County maintenance barn\, 1516 East Halsey Street\, Maryville\, Missouri. \nBrochures are available online at www.nwmorcog.org. Residents of Atchison\, Gentry\, Holt\, Nodaway\, and Worth counties are welcome to participate (ID required). There is no fee to drop-off. It is free for residents only. No commercial or business waste can be accepted. \nExamples of HHW include: household chemicals (bleach\, ammonia\, and cleaners) fertilizers\, pesticides\, brake fluid\, transmission fluid\, household waxes\, Ni-cad\, lithium\, and lead acid batteries\, compact fluorescent light bulbs\, fluorescent tubes\, antifreeze\, oil base paint\, and varnish. No latex paint will be accepted because it can be dried and put into the trash. Directions provided upon request. \nKeep materials in the original container. Do not mix household hazardous wastes together. \nFor further information\, contact Kirk Kopper at 660-582-5121 ext. 4 or email: solid@nwmorcog.org.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-august-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T160000
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SUMMARY:Grand openings to take place at The Gas Spots in Fairfax and Tarkio
DESCRIPTION:Formerly Torrey Pines\, the two gas stations in Fairfax and Tarkio\, Missouri\, that are now called The Gas Spot will hold open house celebrations this week. Stop by for raffles\, giveaways\, and sweet store deals and check out the new look of both facilities. Fill up your vehicles with gasoline while you are there. Customers can also complete raffle entries the week leading up to the grand openings. On the day of the events\, the stores will be running a food special: buy one large pizza\, get a personal pizza free. \nA grand opening at The Gas Spot in Fairfax\, 411 U.S. Hwy. 59\, will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, August 8. The Fairfax Improvement Foundation will be holding a ribbon cutting there at 12:00 noon. \nA grand opening at The Gas Spot in Tarkio\, 20286 U.S. Hwy. 59\, will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday\, August 9. The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting there at 4:00 p.m. \nThese events will be a great time to meet the staff in attendance\, as well as Brand Manager Alicia LaFollette\, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager Lindsay Griffith\, and District Manager Kristen Nalle. The stations are owned by Inconvenience\, Inc.\, a women-led company driven by the idea of convenience with conviction. They work to use and spotlight local vendors in their stores and want to be a reliable partner in their customers’ lives and communities. The Tarkio Gas Spot will be featured in an upcoming case study from Seneca Companies.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/grand-openings-to-take-place-at-the-gas-spots-in-fairfax-and-tarkio/
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SUMMARY:New Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet
DESCRIPTION:The first meeting of a new\, local Alzheimer’s Support Group will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday\, August 7\, 2025\, at the Rock Port Senior Center\, 505 S. Country Club Drive in Rock Port. The meeting is specifically for people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia\, or for anyone who wants to learn more about the resources available to caregivers in this area. \nCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia is a challenge that can become an overwhelming burden for the caregiver: physically\, financially\, and psychologically. Most people are not prepared for many of the issues they encounter as a caregiver. There is so much that caregivers need to understand to be able to help their loved one. Many times\, caregivers are focused on simply making it through a day and do not know where to turn for help\, or even what type of help to seek. \nThe purpose of this new support group is to help connect caregivers with resources\, while also offering a supportive and safe environment for sharing and discussion. \nThere are over seven million persons living with Alzheimer’s in the United States. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are as many as 10\,000 persons living with the disease in Northwest Missouri. The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest funder of Alzheimer’s research in the United States.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/new-alzheimers-support-group-to-meet/
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SUMMARY:Registration this week and next at Atchison County schools
DESCRIPTION:The summer break of 2025 is almost over for the students of Atchison County. The three schools will be holding registration and open houses this week and next for new and returning students. \nRegistration for elementary\, junior high\, and high school students attending Fairfax R-3 will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday\, August 6\, in the school library. The back-to-school night is scheduled for Tuesday\, August 19\, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The first day of school will be Wednesday\, August 20\, with classes starting at 7:55 a.m. and dismissing that day at 12:08 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch will be served. \nRegistration for all (new and returning) Tarkio Elementary students is Wednesday\, August 6\, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the elementary school. Registration for returning Tarkio Junior High and High School students will be held Thursday\, August 7\, at the high school. The breakdown of registration times that day are: seniors\, 8:00-9:00 a.m.; juniors\, 9:00-9:30 a.m.; sophomores\, 9:30-10:00 a.m.; freshmen\, 10:00-10:30 a.m.; 8th graders\, 10:30-11:00 a.m.; 7th graders\, 11:00-11:30 a.m.; and 6th graders\, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon. Registration for new junior high and high school students at Tarkio R-I will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Friday\, August 8\, at the high school. If those days and times do not work for your family\, please contact the high school office to schedule an alternative time to register (high school\, 660-736-4118 and elementary\, 660-736-4177). An open house will be held Monday\, August 18. An orientation for 6th graders will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the high school and the high school open house will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The elementary open house will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. School will resume from summer break Wednesday\, August 20\, with a full day of classes (8:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.). \nRegistration for returning Rock Port Elementary students (K-5) will be held in the school cafeteria Tuesday and Wednesday\, August 12 and 13\, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Registration for returning Rock Port High School students will be held Tuesday\, August 12\, at the following times: juniors and seniors\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; and freshmen and sophomores\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Returning Rock Port Jr. High students in grades 6th-8th will register Wednesday\, August 13\, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Students new to the district will register Wednesday\, August 13\, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A Welcome Back-to-School Picnic sponsored by Midwest Data Center will be held Monday\, August 18\, from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. in the cafeteria (hamburgers and hot dogs will be served). Meet Your Teacher Night will also take place that night. Elementary students can meet their teachers and drop off their school supplies from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. An orientation for 6th graders and new students will be held in the south gym from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. that night. The new school year begins Wednesday\, August 20\, with a full day of classes (7:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for high school and 8:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m. for elementary).
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/registration-this-week-and-next-at-atchison-county-schools/
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SUMMARY:Drone training to be offered at Graves-Chapple
DESCRIPTION:University of Missouri Extension specialists will offer a full day of discussion and hands-on training on using drones in Missouri agriculture at the MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center at Fairfax August 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nMU Extension specialists will discuss the kinds of drones being used in agricultural settings including an overview of the capabilities of small drones and large utility drones commonly used for spraying or spreading materials. They also will give examples of how these technologies can be used by entrepreneurs in their business models. \nThe morning will be spent in classroom lecture and discussion\, with a catered lunch being provided at noon. The afternoon will be devoted to field exercises. Participants will receive dedicated hands-on training on manual flight maneuvers of small and large drones\, as well as autonomous mission planning and task implementation for drone imaging\, spraying and spreading. \n“By the end of the day\, attendees should have a firm grasp on the many ways drones can be used in Missouri agriculture\, the licensing and certifications required to pilot these technologies\, basics of aircraft performance\, weather and safety considerations\, imaging and mapping tools\, calibrating sprayer and spreader functions on utility drones\, and manual flight controls for these aircraft\,” says MU Extension agronomist Rusty Lee. \nRegistration fee includes trainings\, materials packet\, and catered lunch. Pre-registration is required by August 1. \nTo register\, go to http://bit.ly/3ldthwd. For more information\, contact Caleb O’Neal\, MU Extension field specialist in plant science\, at onealc@missouri.edu or 417-466-2148.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/drone-training-to-be-offered-at-graves-chapple/
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SUMMARY:Veterans invited to hear speakers from V.A.
DESCRIPTION:The American Legion Ralph Greer Post 49 has scheduled two Veterans Administration speakers at the next legion meeting Monday\, August 4\, at 7:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port\, Missouri. They will be discussing veteran eligibility and benefits and the Veteran Crisis Hotline. This meeting is open to all veterans and you do not have to be a member of the American Legion to attend. Feel free to bring another veteran! If you have any questions\, please contact Mary Kahn at 660-528-1322.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/veterans-invited-to-hear-speakers-from-v-a/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T120000
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SUMMARY:A Step Above Dance Studio registration
DESCRIPTION:Lynn Hunter with A Step Above Dance Studio in Rock Port is holding registration events this weekend for the 2025-26 dance season. Registration will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday\, August 1\, and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday\, August 2\, at the studio\, located at 408 S. Main Street in Rock Port. Students ages preschool (all day) and kindergarten (four and five years) and 1st through 7th grade are invited to sign up for ballet\, tap\, jazz\, and lyrical dance classes. For more information\, contact Lynn Hunter at 660-253-5678. “To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.”
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/a-step-above-dance-studio-registration/
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