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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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. Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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. PAWS is sponsoring a cookout for students Continue Reading »
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.
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 Continue Reading »
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. A 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, Continue Reading »