Atchison County Traveling Day Camp
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-19 16:00 UTC
Atchison County Traveling Day Camp will be back again this summer! The Good News Church in Tarkio, Missouri, will be the host for this year’s Traveling Day Camp through Heartland Camps as they bring a Christ-centered day camp experience to our communities.
This year’s camp will be the week of June 15-19. (Note: the wrong dates were listed in the February 26 issue.) Students who will have completed K-6 for the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to register. There is no fee to attend this camp. Camp hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is open now, and space is limited to 84 campers. Go online to heartlandcamps.org/atchison-county and then just click on the “register here” button. You can also scan the QR code at the end of this article. For more information, call The Good News Church at 660-736-4602 or email twchurch@tarkio.net.
This camp is brought to you by the partnership of Fairfax Methodist Church, Good News Church of Tarkio, Rock Port United Methodist Church, and Westboro Methodist Church.

Library to host author Jason Offutt in next speaker series
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Atchison County Library for an exciting evening with author Jason Offutt Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Resource Center! This free event is open to the public. Bring a friend and join the library staff and Jason for an unforgettable evening!
Jason Offutt’s work spans the strange, the suspenseful, and the darkly hilarious. He is best known for his paranormal nonfiction exploration “Chasing American Monsters,” but his writing also includes science fiction, humor, and other fascinating works that keep readers turning pages. In addition to being an accomplished author, Jason teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University, where he inspires the next generation of storytellers.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet a versatile and engaging writer, hear about his experiences, and learn more about the worlds of paranormal nonfiction, science fiction, and humor.

32nd Annual Tarkio Rodeo
2026-06-19 18:00 - 22:00
The 32nd annual Tarkio Rodeo, now in its fourth year as a PRCA rodeo, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, at the Tarkio Rodeogrounds, located south of the intersection of Hwy. 136 and 1st Street (east of the Tarkio Community Building). Concessions will be available.
Sign-up for Mutton Bustin’ will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night. Participants will ride at 6:30 p.m. and during the rodeo.

Liberty Theatre to present Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical” this month
2026-06-19 19:00 - 2026-06-28 14:30
Rehearsals are in full swing at the Liberty Theatre for Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.”
Area actors, actresses, and musicians will showcase their talent in the musical, based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies. It is packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs.
Music Theatre International says, “Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island . . . until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?”
Performances of “Descendants: The Musical” will be Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, at 2:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, at 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. The Liberty Theatre is located inside the Atchison County Memorial Building, 417 S. Main, Rock Port, Missouri.

14th Annual Doug Summa Memorial Car Show
2026-06-20 08:00 - 13:00
The Slo-Rollers of Northwest Missouri group is sponsoring the 14th annual Doug Summa Memorial Car Show. It will be held at the Doug Summa Memorial Park in Tarkio (3rd and Pine streets by the Community Building) Saturday, June 20. Registration for vehicles will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. with the participants invited to take part in the Tarkio Rodeo Parade at 1:00 p.m. on Main Street. Lunch will be provided at the car show by Atchison County University of Missouri Extension. Trophies for the car show will be presented following the parade. In case of rain, the show will be held on Main Street. For questions, contact Marvin Cooper at 660-744-3760.

Bicycle Rodeo
2026-06-20 09:00 - 11:00
The Atchison County Health Department, with assistance from local law enforcement and MU Extension employees, is sponsoring a bicycle rodeo Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Farmers State Bank parking lot on Main Street in Tarkio. Children up to age 14 are invited to bring their bicycles and take part in a bike inspection, where their brakes, tires, handlebars, chains, etc. will be checked, and an obstacle course, where they will learn proper hand signals and bicycle rules of the road. A free helmet will be given to each child who participates. Parents or an adult must accompany the child.

Fuzzy's Rodeo Ride
2026-06-20 09:30 - 13:00
Joy and Kenny “Fuzzy” Clapp are once again hosting their rodeo ride. Riders will meet at the Clapps’ home northeast of Tarkio (27081 160th Street). Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 20, everyone will ride their horses and mules or wagons to the Tarkio Rodeo grounds. The Clapps will furnish lunch. The riders will take part in the parade and then ride back to the Clapps’ home for a potluck supper. There is plenty of room on the property for camping for those who want to stay Friday and Saturday nights. All riders and wagons are welcome.

Lakota culture and care of Mother Earth
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
The Brownville Fine Arts Association will present the first program of the 2026 season Speakers Series this Saturday, June 20, at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery in Brownville, Nebraska. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Mary M. Hines is the author of “Who Cries for Mother Earth.” She is a writer and poet who has won numerous awards including an Independent Publisher Book Award in Visionary Fiction, a Next Generation Indie Book Award, and a National Telly Award. Hines grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and her ancestry and writing are based on the Lakota ways as were gratefully taught to her by a Medicine Man from the Sicangu Lakota tribe. Her purpose in writing and speaking is to help conservation efforts to save Mother Earth.
“This presentation discusses the relationship between Lakota culture and stewardship of the land, according to Humanities Nebraska. “Most Native Americans have a deep connection to the natural world. The Lakota spiritual principle of “Mitakuye Oyasin” or “All my Relations” means we are all connected to each other, to all species of animals and plants, and all life – including Mother Earth and Father Sky. The program explores why more understanding of Lakota culture and spiritual beliefs might help us all open ourselves to new thinking about how to become better stewards of our beautiful planet Earth.”
The program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska and Brownville Fine Arts Association. The Schoolhouse Art Gallery is located at 427 Main Street in Brownville.

Tarkio Rodeo Parade
2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00
The Tarkio Rodeo Parade will take place on Main Street Saturday, June 20, at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and watch or participate if you want. Registration and lineup for parade participants begins at 12:15 p.m. at 9th and Elm streets. Businesses, churches, organizations, horseback riders and wagon owners, tractor drivers, classic car owners, and rodeo fans are encouraged to decorate themselves and their entries and join the fun.

Native American pottery program in Brownville
2026-06-20 13:00 - 16:00
George Neubert, former director of Sheldon Museum, will present “Southwest Native American Pottery” at The Antiquarium in Brownville, Nebraska, Saturday, June 20, at 1:00 p.m. This program will explore the history, physical technique, and artistic expressions representing tribal identity and spiritual connection to the earth. Attendees will view select pieces from the Flatwater Folk Art Museum. Refreshments will be provided. This program is made possible by the Sherwood Foundation and is sponsored by Brownville Education Center for Arts and Humanities. It is open and free to the public. The Antiquarium is located at 309 Water Street.

Atchison County Library announces Dinosaur Summer Reading Program
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-25 11:30
The Atchison County Library is preparing for an exciting and educational summer as it hosts its annual Summer Reading Program, inspired by the 2026 national theme, “Unearth a Story.”
The program will take place from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 22-25 at the Tarkio Library. The library’s summer program will feature a wide variety of activities designed to encourage creativity, learning, and exploration. Children participating can look forward to dinosaur-themed crafts, STEM activities, outdoor play, and engaging reading experiences centered around prehistoric life and uncovering hidden stories from the past.
One of the highlights of the week will take place on Tuesday, with the Dino Encounters show! The kids will be introduced to and learn about different dinosaurs that were all found in North America. Through the use of audience participation, realistic dinosaur puppets, music, humor and special effects, Dino Encounters teaches audiences about geological time periods, species adaptation, prehistoric environments, the scientific method, and much more! Audiences will get to meet and interact with realistic dinosaur puppets.
Due to anticipated attendance numbers, all children must be pre-registered to participate. Registration will not be accepted at the door, and the deadline to register is June 15. Register online at youseemore.com/acl or by calling any of the library branches.
The Atchison County Library encourages families to register early and join in a week filled with reading, exploration, science, imagination, and dinosaur-sized fun.

Retirement reception for Casey Martin and Jayne Martin
2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:00
A retirement reception will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Tarkio R-I Superintendent’s office for retiring teachers Casey Martin and Jayne Martin. Stop by from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to congratulate them and wish them well in their future endeavors.

Pleasant View to host fireworks
2026-06-26 17:30 - 21:00
Pleasant View in Rock Port, Missouri, will host their family BBQ Friday, June 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. for the residents and their family members.
The community is invited to enjoy entertainment by Ben Johnson, who will sing from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pleasant View will be serving root beer floats during this time.
Following Ben’s performance, the Rock Port Volunteer Fire Department will be shooting off fireworks in the back parking lot.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and come join in the festivities at 470 Rainbow Drive.
You can help Pleasant View make this a great event by donating funds to purchase fireworks or donate fireworks themselves. Make checks payable to Pleasant View Activity Account. Your continued donations and support allow Pleasant View to provide these events and make them a success.

Liles Enterprises, LLC to host Field Day drainage tile demo
2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00
Liles Enterprises, LLC, will host a drainage tile demonstration field day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, at 14814 U.S. Hwy. 59 in Craig, Missouri. There will be a live installation demo, tile drainage tips and info, vendors, and a free lunch.

Rock Port 4th of July Celebration in the Park
2026-07-03 15:00 - 2026-07-04 01:00
Events scheduled for the Independence Day Celebration in the Rock Port Municipal Park include the following:
Friday, July 3
Bounce houses will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m.
There will be a BBQ cook off. Meat must be at the shelter by 5:30 p.m. and testing and judging starts at 6:00 p.m. BBQ will be available at $10 per plate. You can register on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page.
Light ups will be at dusk.
There will be a parachute drop at 7:00 p.m.
The fireworks display will begin at dusk. This event is sponsored by Rock Port Chamber of Commerce and Rock Port Tourism Board
The Rock Port Country Club will have Glow Golf following the fireworks show. The cost is $120 per team and balls will be provided. Register on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page.
Saturday, July 4
The Color Run begins at 7:00 a.m. at the shelter house in the park. You can sign up on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page. The entry fee is $20. If you registered by June 12 you will receive a shirt. You can register the day of the race by 6:30 a.m. for $30.
Pleasant View Nursing Home will have a breakfast at the shelter house beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Bounce houses will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Old vs. Young Volleyball Game begins at 9:00 a.m.
The Mr. & Miss Firecracker Contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.
A foam party will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Food trucks will open at 11:00 a.m.
A 4th of July parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. Register on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page or in line that day at 12:00 noon.
Find the painted rocks at 4:00 p.m.
Old vs. Young Softball begins at 4:00 p.m.
The day will close with live music by Josh Bounds from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. You must be 21 or older and have an ID and wristband. Drinking will only be allowed in the designated beer garden area.
Information can be found on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page.

A.C. Fair work day
2026-07-06 18:30 - 22:00
There will be a work day Monday, July 6, at the Atchison County Fairgrounds in Rock Port beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring blowers, weed eaters, old towels, and other cleaning supplies to help get ready for this year’s Atchison County Fair.
The 2026 Atchison County Fair will begin Monday, July 13.

Tarkio Tech to offer AI seminar
2026-07-10 15:00 - 18:00
Tarkio Tech will be offering a three-hour Artificial Intelligence (AI) seminar on Friday, July 10, from 3:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m.
The program will address how to optimize the personal use of AI as well as the business applications. The program presenter is JR Chaney, Senior Lead of Cyber Security and Training at Midwest Data Center. JR is an experienced Corporate Support Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is skilled in Microsoft Online Services, Azure, Office 365, iOS, Apple Certified, Mac OS X Server, and Mac and PC platforms. He holds certification in data and cyber security as well as Microsoft cloud-based technology such as O365 and Azure. He is a strong information technology professional with a bachelor’s degree focused in Computer Science and Political Science.
There is no cost to attend. If you are interested in signing up for the class, call Tarkio Tech at 660-623-9071 to register.

Brownville Concert Series presents SoulRoot Band
2026-07-10 19:30 - 2026-07-12 14:00
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome back to Brownville, SoulRoot Band. Playing all your favorites from the last six decades, SoulRoot has become one of the most requested Top 40 cover bands in Missouri. Strong vocals with spot on four-part harmonies, blazing guitar licks, and a rock-solid rhythm section is what you should expect! The show will be in cabaret Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. Sponsors are Dick and Jennifer James, J. Randel Smith and Jane Crooker Smith Charitable Trust, and Community Insurance Group & State Bank of Table Rock.
What do you get when you put five guys together who have over 80 years combined experience, and all have a desire and passion for performing music? You get SoulRoot! An evening spent with SoulRoot will bring you the music that you love from many different genres.
SoulRoot has a deep love for live music that fuels everything they do. Back in 2012, lead vocalist Ron Schieferdecker and guitarish/vocalist Rob Frommel were looking for a misfit rhythm section and grabbed bassist Bill Roe and drummer Johnny Walker. Together, the four of them forged the SoulRoot sound and rocked the socks off Mid-Mo. In 2017, the guys found their long-lost-sister, keyboardist/vocalist Theese Weber. The band knew they had more adventures ahead and added their secret weapon, guitarist/vocalist Paul Kendrick in 2022.
Over the years, they have become family and love to hang out almost as much as bringing music to life on stage together. Come out and have some fun with SoulRoot!
Tickets are $25 for adults and $16 for students. They can be purchased online at www.brownvilleconcertseries.org, on Facebook or call 402-825-3331. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports this program through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Wingnuts Flying Circus to host Tarkio Air Show
2026-07-11 07:30 - 12:00
Make plans to attend the Wingnuts Flying Circus Air Show at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio this Saturday, July 11, 2026. Admission is $10 for ages six and up. Attendees five and under are free. The fly-in breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. (food will be served through lunch). A congressional aviation town hall meeting will be held at the EAA hangar at 10:00 a.m. The air show will begin at 12:00 noon. A silent auction for avionics packages will also be held.
Air show sights will include Matt Younkin with his Twin Beech, a WWII training demonstration, the Joint Special Forces Jump Team, The Chuters, WWII Warbird parade, Dakota Territory Museum demonstration, T-6 display, Jerry “Jive” Kirby with an L-39, and Doug Rozendaal with his Mister Mulligan. There will be many planes on hand to see including a B-25, P-51s, T-6s, a PT-26, a PT-19, a BT-13, a Corsair, a P-40, a PT-22, a C-47, a Grumman Avenger, and other warbirds and vintage aircraft.
For more information, call the EAA Chapter 1405 members at 816-244-6927 or 816-262-8500. The airport is located on Route O. Travel east of Tarkio on Hwy. 136 to the Route O intersection (the first intersection you come to just outside of town) and turn north. You will see the airport from the road and volunteers will direct you where to park. Route O at the Hwy. 136 intersection is usually closed around 11:30 a.m. and will remain closed for the duration of the air show demonstrations, so be sure to get there early. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, extra water, and a hat and enjoy the show!

East Atchison Run With the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
2026-07-11 08:00 - 09:30
The second East Atchison Run With the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Tarkio. The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 9:15 a.m.
Support the East Atchison Wolves Cross Country Team by participating. Casual joggers/walkers looking to get some exercise and socialize, as well as serious runners looking for a new personal best are invited to take part. The event starts in the parking lot of the Tarkio Activity Center, moves onto the streets of Tarkio down and around Niedermeyer Park, back up to the TAC, around Tarkio High School, and finishes back in the TAC parking lot. The roads will be lightly marked and a lead vehicle or runner as well as volunteer field marshals will be on the route to help direct you. Water bottles will be provided at the start/finish line and a water station will be set up around the 1-1.25 mile mark at Niedermeyer Park. Pacers will be available from the team who will be running a variety of times from 20-30 minutes in the 5K.
All runners who sign up before Monday, June 29, will receive a complementary event shirt, and all runners who sign up before Friday, July 10, will be timed and be eligible for medals. If you miss the sign-up deadline or are not interested in the shirt or timing, you can sign up the day of the event. However, organizers cannot guarantee that they will have extra shirts or timing available for you. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners of each of the following age groups: 0-19, 20-35, 36-50, and 51+. Medals will also be awarded to all children under the age of 10 who finish the 5K or the 1 Mile Fun Run.
If you would like to support the team and do not want to run, donations are being accepted and shirts are available for purchase. Additionally, if you would like to sponsor the event and get your company name on the shirts, please contact the event sponsor at schkam@tarkio.k12.mo.us. To sign up, visit www.adventuresignup.com/Race/MO/Tarkio/East AtchisonsRunWiththeWolves.

Campfire Christmas in July at Indian Cave State Park
2026-07-11 12:00 - 22:00
For a touch of holiday cheer, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park Saturday, July 11, for the 13th annual Campfire Christmas in July.
Festivities start at 12:00 noon and end at 10:00 p.m. The Jingle Bell Junk and Craft Market will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
There will be a Yule Log Quest team competition, Christmas-themed games (antler toss and snow ball toss). Games are for all ages and prizes will be awarded. There will also be water slides for kids to cool off. Take a tractor-drawn hayrack ride through the lighted Christmas displays. Santa, his elves, and the Grinch will be there to greet you. Santa arrives on a fire truck at 3:00 p.m. with a special memento for each child.
Food trucks will be on the grounds throughout the day. Come enjoy the day with some shaved ice, gyros, Krazy Korn, root beer floats and much more. Take a drive through the decorated campsites during the evening hours.
This is a fun family event where you can shop, play games, cool off in the water, and just make memories.

Community Hospital-Fairfax to host Dueling Piano Show
2026-07-11 17:00 - 22:00
Community Hospital-Fairfax will hold a high-energy dueling piano show by Howl at the Moon’s Howl2Go Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Tarkio Community Building.
Those with VIP Access passes may enter at 5:00 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the cash bar opens and food trucks will begin serving food. The doors will open for general admission at 6:00 p.m. The music begins at 7:00 p.m. with a family friendly dueling piano set for all ages. An intermission will be held from 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. and then an after dark dueling piano set will be held for ages 16 and up. Bring cash to request your favorite songs.
To purchase tickets, visit https://ticketstripe.com/CHF_Pianos26. An email will be sent for you to create an account to access your tickets and then you can either print your tickets, screenshot them, or save to your Apple wallet. Sponsorships are being accepted now through June 22.
Proceeds from the show go to purchasing life-saving equipment for patients at Community Hospital-Fairfax. For questions call 660-686-2350.
There is no reserved seating for this event. Come early to get your preferred table or seat. No outside food or drinks are permitted in the venue, except for those provided by on-site vendors. You do not have to purchase a Dueling Piano Show ticket to enjoy food and drinks from the outdoor vendors.

Mobile food pantry
2026-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street in Rock Port, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Vehicles should drive east on Calhoun Street along the north side of the school. Supplies are limited, but the food is free to the public. There are no income guidelines.

Atchison County Fair July 13-18
2026-07-13 17:00 - 2026-07-18 11:00
Monday, July 13
5:00-8:00 p.m. 4-H Achievement Day
(Conference judging and displays), Velma Houts Fair Building
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Enter Home Arts, Ag Mechanics/Field Crops exhibits
(All photography must be entered during this time.)
Tuesday, July 14
2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Enter Home Arts, Horticulture, Ag Mechanics/Field Crops exhibits
7:00-9:00 p.m. Home Arts, Horticulture, and Ag Mechanics/Field Crops exhibits judging
Wednesday, July 15
7:30-8:30 a.m. Rabbit registration
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. View Home Arts and Horticulture exhibits
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Food stand open for lunch
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Rabbit Show (All rabbits released immediately after the show)
1:00-2:00 p.m. Poultry Registration
3:00-5:00 p.m. Poultry Show (All poultry released immediately after the show)
5:00-7:00 p.m. Food stand open for dinner
6:00-8:00 p.m. In-county Swine weigh-in & registration
Thursday, July 16
7:00-9:00 a.m. Food stand open for breakfast
7:00-8:00 a.m. Out of county Swine weigh-in & registration
8:30 a.m. Swine exhibitor meeting with superintendents
9:00 a.m. Show starts
9:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. Velma Houts Fair Building open for viewing of exhibits
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Food stand open for lunch
4:00-5:30 p.m. Sheep & Goat weigh-in and registration
5:00-7:00 p.m. Food stand open for dinner
6:15 p.m. Sheep & Goat exhibitor meeting with superintendents
6:30 p.m. Pee-Wee Sheep & Goat Show
Breeding Sheep & Goat Show
Market Sheep & Goat Show starts 15 minutes after Breeding Show
Showmanship concludes the show
(All sheep & goats released immediately after the show)
Friday, July 17
7:00-9:00 a.m. Food stand open for breakfast
7:00-8:00 a.m. Cattle show weigh-in and registration
8:45 a.m. Superintendent briefing with exhibitors
9:30 a.m. Cattle Show starts
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Velma Houts Fair Building open for viewing of exhibits
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Food stand open for lunch
5:00 p.m. Pre-auction supper
3:00-5:00 p.m. Release all exhibits
6:00 p.m. Auction (Each exhibitor limited to 1 animal for entry)
After Auction Fair clean-up – Livestock areas and Velma Houts Fair Building
Saturday, July 18
9:30-10:00 a.m. Parade registration at Rock Port School (west side)
10:00 a.m. Parade
11:00 a.m. Greased Pig

First meeting for Fairfax Fair Queen contestants
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
The first meeting for any Fairfax youth wanting to participate in the 2026 Fairfax Fair Miss Fairfax and Junior Miss Fairfax Contest will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026. The meeting will be held in the shelter house at the Fairfax City Park. The contest is for any Fairfax youth in grades 9-12 for Miss Fairfax and grades 6-8 for Junior Miss Fairfax.

George Custer and the Great Plains: History, Landscape, and Legacy
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00
The Brownville Fine Arts Association will present “George Custer and the Great Plains: History, Landscape, and Legacy” as part of the 2026 season Speakers Series this Saturday, July 18, at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery in Brownville, Nebraska. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m.
In his nine years on the Great Plains, George Armstrong Custer transformed from Civil War hero to a frontier figure, fully immersed in the vast, wild heart of the American West. Custer was sent by the U.S. Army to open the “Great American Desert” for the advent of the transcontinental railroad, but during his time here he explored and hunted the sweeping prairies, climbed the rugged peaks of its mountains, collected and shared its flora, fauna and fossils, and encountered the diverse Native cultures of the Plains.
Humanities Nebraska says, “Jeff Barnes has followed Custer’s nine-year path across the Plains, from 1867 in Nebraska to 1876 in Montana. Using Custer’s trail as his route, Barnes has collected the imagery and the stories to show how the energy, danger, and beauty of the Plains may have influenced Custer and helped shape his complex legacy – and why his story still begs reflection a century and a half after his death at the Little Bighorn.
“Barnes is a former newspaper reporter and editor, trustee with the Nebraska State Historical Society, past chairman of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, and former marketing director for the Durham Museum. He is the author of “Forts of the Northern Plains,” “The Great Plains Guide to Custer,” and “The Great Plains Guide to Buffalo Bill.”
The program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska and Brownville Fine Arts Association. The Schoolhouse Art Gallery is located at 427 Main Street in Brownville.

Fairfax Legion cook-out
2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00
Join the John Richards American Legion Post #284 members at their cook-out fundraiser Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of Fairfax City Hall at 201 E. Main, Fairfax, Missouri. Stop by and grab some hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and chips and show your support for the Fairfax American Legion!

Blood drive at Rock Port United Methodist Church
2026-07-20 14:00 - 18:00
Join the Community Blood Center and Rock Port United Methodist Church in saving a life with a blood donation Monday, July 20. You can donate blood from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, located at 211 W. Opp Street.
All donors are required to be 17 and older (or 16 with parental consent form), meet minimum weight requirements, feel good and be symptom free, bring a photo ID, and eat well and hydrate beforehand. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code EG14. You can also scan the QR code. For additional details, contact Rebecca Liess at 660-744-2101 or methch@rpt.coop.

Grace Church to host Rock Port Community VBS
2026-07-20 17:30 - 2026-07-24 20:00
Grace Church is hosting the Rock Port Community Vacation Bible School July 20 through 24, 2026. From 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., children in kindergarten through fifth grade will enjoy An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23 with Emerald Crossing VBS. Dinner will be provided each day. Grace Church is located at 403 W. U.S. Hwy. 136 in Rock Port. For more information, call the church at 660-744-6363.

Atchison-Holt Electric to hold membership meeting
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:30
The 88th annual membership meeting of the Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Rock Port High School Gymnasium.
Registration will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. and the meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the drawing of prizes.
