Bingo at Tarkio Nutrition Center
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
The Tarkio Nutrition Center will have bingo every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Tarkio Nutrition Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an hour packed with excitement. Come to the Tarkio Nutrition Center, enjoy some great company, delicious food, and try your luck. The next bingo day is January 22.

CTA chili supper Jan. 23
2026-01-23 17:00 - 19:00
It’ll be a busy, fun-filled night in Tarkio Friday, January 23, with the East Atchison basketball teams taking on Osborn/Stewartsville in homecoming action, the annual parachute routine, and crowning of the homecoming kings and queens.
But also on that night’s “menu” of activities is the CTA chili supper. Stop by the Tarkio Elementary cafeteria from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a delicious bowl of chili along with homemade cinnamon rolls made by Karla Chambers, Sasha Bruce, Paige Agnew, and other favorite local bakers. Food is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children 4 and under eat for free. The first 200 people are guaranteed a meal, so don’t miss out! Funds raised from the event will go toward scholarships for students.

East Atchison winter homecoming
2026-01-23 17:00 - 21:00
UPDATE: East Atchison homecoming basketball games have been postponed to February 18 due to incoming winter weather. The chili supper will still take place Friday, January 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tarkio Elementary Cafeteria. Stay tuned for the new date of the 3rd grade parachute routine performance.
The East Atchison winter homecoming festivities will take place next week at Tarkio and Fairfax high schools. The week will end with the Wolves and Lady Wolves taking on Osborn/Stewartsville at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC) on Friday, January 23. Games will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the crowning of the Fairfax and Tarkio homecoming kings and queens will take place following the games.
The CTA will be hosting a chili supper in the Tarkio Elementary Cafeteria beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 23. The Tarkio Elementary third graders will be performing their annual parachute routine at halftime of the girls’ varsity game that night at the TAC.
Homecoming festivities include:
TARKIO
Theme – “Cooking the Competition – Wolves Hungry for a Victory!”
Royalty – (king) Noah McCoy; (queen candidates) Bresayda Jimenez, Zoe Madron, Rainy Nordhausen, and Kennedy White; and (attendants) – juniors Bella Bywater and Gavin Mattice, sophomores Rhoni Caudill and Treyton Brown, and freshmen Teagan Taylor and Fisher Smelts
Dress-up Days – (Monday) No school; (Tuesday) White Lie (wear a white-t shirt with a lie markered on it); (Wednesday) Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher; (Thursday) Dress Like You Work At Your Class Restaurant; and (Friday) Wolves Spirit Day
Class Competitions – (Monday) No school; (Tuesday) Ships & Sailors; (Wednesday) Basketball Shootout Relay; (Thursday) Dodgeball; and (Friday) Pep Rally in the THS gym
Fairfax
Royalty – (king candidates) Austin Helfers and Joaquin Hill; (queen) Amelia Larson; (attendants) – juniors Lexi Brown and Mason Kingery, sophomores Elsey Rogers and Knox Oswald, and freshmen Avery Fast and Riley Koop; and crownbearers – Liam Daugh-erty and Emma Schlup
Dress-up Days – (Monday) No school; (Tuesday) Adam Sandler Day; (Wednesday) Country vs. Country Club; (Thursday) Throwback Thursday (Vintage); and (Friday) Wolves Spirit Day
Class Competitions – (Monday) No school; (Tuesday) Ships & Sailors; (Wednesday) Knockout; (Thursday) Half Court; and (Friday) Dodgeball

Library to present author series
2026-01-26 18:00 - 2026-03-19 18:00
The Atchison County Library will be hosting two authors in a speaker series at the Tarkio Library and Resource Center this month and next.
First up is children’s author Jacob Hulsey. He will be speaking about his book “Misfortunate Adventures: The Hunt For Blackbeard’s Treasure” on Monday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m. Bring your children with you to this one!
On Thursday, February 19, Ted Harbin, co-author of “World’s Toughest Rodeo: How One Cowboy Blazed a Trail for Western Sports,” will be speaking at 6:00 p.m.
Lillian Autry, a 15-year-old writer from southwest Iowa and the author of “The Mush,” will be speaking at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19. “The Mush” follows Avry Vantrill, a teen determined to uncover the truth behind her mother’s untimely death. Along the way, she forms unexpected friendships that help her rediscover herself – until she’s forced to confront the reason she began her investigation in the first place.
For other upcoming events, visit youseemore.com/acl.

Rock Port High School Winter Homecoming
2026-01-30 15:00 - 2026-01-31 23:00
Rock Port High School will be celebrating its Winter Homecoming 2026 with a theme of “Winter Wonderland.” The students will participate in a number of activities this week, ending with the homecoming basketball games and crowning of the homecoming royalty on Friday, January 30.
A pep assembly will take place Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at the school. Basketball games against Hamburg, Iowa, will begin at 5:00 p.m. New Horizons will be providing concessions. The Rock Port elementary girls will be dancing at halftime of the varsity girls’ game and the Rock Port High School dancers will perform at halftime of the varsity boys’ game. Crowning of the Winter Homecoming King and Queen will take place after the games. Homecoming royalty includes: crownbearers – Nora Duncan and River Ottmann; attendants – 6th graders Kinsley Nuckolls and Nash Schomburg, 7th graders Ali Ellis and Kipton Waigand, 8th graders Kenni Davis and Malachi Davis, freshmen Alexi Stoner and Jacob McMahon, sophomores Leo Grimes and Cooper Daugherty, and juniors Claire Miller and Jack Meyerkorth; queen candidates – Jacoby Driskell, Keira Roup, and Emma Teten; and king candidates – Tayden Cook and Dylan Lair.
A high school homecoming dance will be held for students on Saturday, January 31, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Tarkio FFA fish fry Feb. 1
2026-02-01 10:30 - 13:00
The Tarkio FFA Chapter is hosting a fish fry fundraiser Sunday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ag shop at Tarkio High School. Stop by and enjoy catfish, chicken strips, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls, and dessert for $12 (adults) or $6 (children 12 and under). Patrons may dine in or carry-out. Proceeds will go toward sending students to conventions and leadership conferences.

Groundhog Day Pancake Supper
2026-02-02 17:00 - 19:00
The Fairfax Christian Church in Fairfax, Missouri, is hosting a Groundhog Day Pancake Supper Monday, February 2. Come enjoy yummy pancakes from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. for a free-will donation!

Atchison County Band Day Feb. 2
2026-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
The 71st annual Atchison County Band Day concert will take place at Tarkio on Monday, February 2. The students will practice all day and then perform for the community that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Tarkio High School Gym.
The band’s guest conductor will be Joe Schrieman with the State Fair Community College of Sedalia, Missouri. Songs to be performed include: “Afterburn,” “A Renaissance Revel,” “Too Beautiful For Words,” “A March On King’s Highway,” and “Celtic Air And Dance.”
The Atchison County Choir is preparing a “Wicked” Medley and “America of Thee I Sing.” The choir is planned to be around 40 strong.

After Prom chili & soup supper
2026-02-06 16:30 - 19:30
The Rock Port High School Class of 2026 parents are hosting an After Prom chili & soup supper fundraiser Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the Rock Port Elementary cafeteria and get chili or soup, dessert, and a drink to eat there or to go (place to-go orders by calling 660-253-3709). Free-will donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward the After Prom activities and for prizes.

CH-F blood pressure check
2026-02-09 17:30 - 2026-02-22 14:00
Left undetected over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, vision loss, kidney disease or failure, and many other significant health issues. Community Hospital-Fairfax staff are hitting the road to take 500 blood pressures across Atchison and Holt counties. CH-F staff members will be posted at seven different locations across the Community Hospital-Fairfax service area. The schedule is as follows:
• February 9, 2026, Mound City High School, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• February 10, 2026, South Holt High School, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• February 13, 2026, at the Tarkio Activity Center during the East Atchison vs. Rock Port basketball games, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• February 17, 2026, Tarkio Nutrition Site, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• February 18, 2026, Rock Port Senior Center, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• February 25, 2026, Mound City Nutrition Center, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• February 26, 2026, Community Hospital-Fairfax lobby, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A complete schedule is also available online at www.FairfaxMed.com and on the hospital’s Facebook page. Those interested may also call 660-686-2317 for more information.
The only way to avoid risks associated with high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. This is a great time to do so in a location convenient to you.

Play Mahjong on Wednesdays
2026-02-11 13:00 - 2026-04-29 14:00
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!

Bingo at Tarkio Nutrition Center
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00
The Tarkio Nutrition Center will have bingo every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Tarkio Nutrition Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an hour packed with excitement. Come to the Tarkio Nutrition Center, enjoy some great company, delicious food, and try your luck. The next bingo games will be February 12.

Tarkio R-I Parent/Teacher Conferences and No School
2026-02-12 13:00 - 17:00
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at Tarkio R-I Thursday, February 12, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Parents will meet with the teachers in their children’s classrooms at both Tarkio Elementary and Tarkio High School. School will not be in session on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, February 12, 13, and 16.

EA and RP to face off on the basketball court
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00
East Atchison and Rock Port high school basketball teams will face off on the court Friday, February 13, at the Tarkio Activity Center. Games begin at 5:00 p.m. and will include junior varsity boys, varsity girls, and varsity boys. The St. Paul’s Women’s Altar Society will be hosting their bake sale that night and CH-F will be taking blood pressures.

Youth invited to Fairfax Methodist Church for fellowship, worship, and study
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:30
The Fairfax Methodist Church invites all area youth in grades 6-12 to gather for fellowship, worship, and study on the first and third Sundays of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the church. The next gathering is on Sunday, February 15.

Creation Truth Foundation to host revival Feb. 15-18 at Mound City church
2026-02-15 18:30 - 2026-02-18 20:30
Creation Truth Foundation, Inc., of Noble, Oklahoma, has announced that Matt Miles, vice president, will be presenting a revival at Christian Fellowship Church in Mound City, Missouri, February 15-18, 2026. Creation Truth Foundation’s Museum in Noble has some of the most outstanding fossil specimens available to science, including Tyrannosaurs rex, Pteranodon, and an Albertosaur, just to name a few. Specimens from Creation Truth’s medium fossil collection will be on display throughout the revival series.
This event is being hosted by Christian Fellowship Church, located at 18080 Hwy. 59 N, Mound City. Matt’s passion and excitement while addressing the topic, “Jesus Christ – Our Creator and Savior,” will challenge you. The display and programs will be presented each evening, February 15-18, at 6:30 p.m. You may also learn more about the ministry by visiting www.creationtruth.com.
Creation Truth Foundation will also have books, videos and the Truth in Science homeschool curriculum available for purchase. A potluck supper will be held Sunday evening. Refreshments will also be served Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

Learn more about Missouri owls during MDC webinars
2026-02-17 18:30 - 2026-02-19 11:30
Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more.
Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for two Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 19.
Register for the February 17 program at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/215201.
Register for the February 19 program at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/214800.
Viewers will learn about common Missouri owls, what makes them effective nighttime hunters, and how to identify them by sound. These are live events only.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.

NHS hosting blood drive Feb. 18
2026-02-18 13:00 - 18:00
Make plans to give a life saving donation February 18 at the Tarkio Activity Center. The Tarkio High School Chapter of National Honor Society will be hosting a Community Blood Center blood drive that day from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the TAC, located at 110 N. 13th Street.
You can book a donation time by visiting https://donate.savealifenow.org/…/drive_schedule/86383 or call Tarkio High School at 660-736-4118 and ask to speak with Ellie Graves.

East Atchison Winter Homecoming
2026-02-19 17:00 - 21:00
Due to winter weather, the East Atchison Winter Homecoming festivities scheduled for Friday, January 23, were postponed. The basketball games against Stewartsville/Osborn have been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 18, at Fairfax. Homecoming royalty will be crowned Thursday, February 19, following the games against North Andrew at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC). Games will begin at 5 p.m. The third grade parachute routine will be held at halftime of the girls’ varsity game that night (February 19th).

Rock Port FFA hosting Pork Loin Dinner
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00
The Rock Port FFA Chapter invites the community to a Pork Loin Dinner Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port.

Fairfax Fire Dept. to hold fish and chicken fry Feb. 21
2026-02-21 17:00 - 19:00
The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish and chicken fry (catfish, carp, and chicken) Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Free-will donations will be accepted for the dine-in or carry-out meal. (Phone orders must be placed by 5:30 p.m.) Delivery will be available for senior citizens living in town in Fairfax (call 660-686-2581).

Kids’ Korner enrollment
2026-02-23 07:30 - 15:00
Kids’ Korner Tarkio R-I Pre-school enrollment will be Monday, February 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Packets are to be returned to the elementary office. Packets will not be accepted before February 23. Enrollment packets will be available for pickup beginning February 9 at the elementary office. You may pick up an enrollment packet anytime between 7:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Enrollment is based on order received, with 4-year-olds receiving spots before 3-year-olds. If you have any questions, contact the Tarkio Elementary office at 660-736-4177.

Bingo at Rock Port Senior Center
2026-02-24 09:30 - 10:30
Bingo will only be held once a month during the winter months at the Rock Port Senior Center. The next Bingo games will be Tuesday, February 24 (weather permitting). Games start at 9:45 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The Rock Port Senior Center is located at 505 Country Club Drive.

LEGO Night at the Atchison County Library
2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:00
Get ready to build, create, and imagine at LEGO Night! Join us at the library for an evening of hands-on fun where kids (and kids at heart!) can design their own masterpieces, tackle fun building challenges, and let their creativity shine.
Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, there’s something for everyone. Bring a friend and come see what you can create!
The Atchison County Library can’t wait to build with you Tuesday, February 24, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Rock Port Library.

Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters to thank supporters with breakfasts
2026-02-27 07:00 - 2026-02-28 10:00
If you are a business who has shown support to the Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters, then you are invited to their supporters’ breakfasts.
Supporters of the Tarkio FFA Chapter are invited to a breakfast Friday, February 27, from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Tarkio Ag Building at THS. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, hash browns, and juice/milk will be served.
Supporters of the Fairfax FFA Chapter are invited to a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage and more from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, at the FACS/Ag building.
The meal is free to any business who has provided support to the chapters this past year through monetary donations, supplies, equipment usage, services, etc.

Atchison County Fair Board Fish Fry March 1
2026-03-01 11:00 - 13:00
Make plans to attend the Atchison County Fair Board’s annual all-you-can-eat fish fry Sunday, March 1, at the Velma Houts Fair Building on the fairgrounds in Rock Port. Serving will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will include catfish filets, chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, roll, and bottled water. To-go orders will be available as well as the normal eat in option. Adults are $12, ages 5-12 are $6, and kids 4 and under are free. There will also be a variety of silent auction items to bid on from generous donors in the county and surrounding area. Proceeds donated by the event help support the Atchison County Fair and its youth.

Statewide tornado drill Wednesday at 11 a.m.
2026-03-04 10:30 - 12:00
Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Missouri’s 2026 statewide tornado drill will be held on Wednesday, March 4. This is an opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather emergency while at home, work or school.
Sirens will be sounded at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, and notifications will be sent out through Everbridge.

ACDC to host community lunches
2026-03-04 12:00 - 2026-03-18 13:00
Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) is planning the annual community lunches. These complimentary lunches will provide you with updates on local projects, as well as ACDC’s current activities.
You are welcome at any of the following locations:
• Tarkio Nutrition Center, Wednesday, March 4, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
• River Rock Lanes in Rock Port, Wednesday, March 11, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
• Fairfax Fire Station Community Room, Wednesday, March 18, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Please RSVP to ACDC at 660-744-6562 or acdc@atchisoncounty.org if you plan to attend.

Second annual Prom Project
2026-03-04 16:00 - 2026-03-07 16:00
Boundless Grace in Tarkio, Missouri, is gearing up to host the second annual Prom Project. This project provides an opportunity for students to shop for prom attire without the financial burden.
The shopping event will be held Wednesday through Friday, March 4, 5, and 6, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Boundless Grace, 402 Main Street. Prom dresses, men’s suits, dress pants, dress shirts, dress shoes, and accessories will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Boundless Grace is currently seeking donations of formal wear to expand their current selection and variety. These items may be dropped off at the Atchison County Library branch locations in Tarkio and Rock Port or with Mrs. Dara Spears at Tarkio High School. Another drop site option is with Melissa White at White Tee’s on Main Street in Tarkio. White Tee’s is open Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also call Jami at 660-623-0161 to arrange drop-off or pick-up.
Boundless Grace is a not-for-profit created exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to provide aid and support to the community.

CH-F Auxiliary to host chili/soup supper March 5
2026-03-05 16:30 - 19:00
Community Hospital-Fairfax Auxiliary members invite everyone to their annual chili/soup supper Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Fairfax R-3 School Cafeteria in Fairfax, Missouri. From 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., dine on chili, soup, homemade cinnamon rolls, relishes, and drinks. Self carry-outs are available. Admission is: adults – $7; students – $5; and children under 4 – $3. Additional bowls of soup and cinnamon rolls are $3 each. All proceeds will help purchase hospital beds at Community Hospital-Fairfax.
