Rock Port FFA hosting Pork Loin Dinner
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
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.

Fairfax Farmers Market to begin in May
2026-03-06 07:00 - 2026-09-25 12:00
PLEASE NOTE THE MONTH CHANGE:
The first Fairfax Farmer’s Market of 2026 will be held in May, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Main Street. Vendors are welcome to stay until 1:00 p.m. to catch the lunch crowd. There is no fee to set up a stand, but you must supply your own canopy, tables, and chairs. There will be weekly regular vendors as well as other featured sellers who will make an occasional appearance.
The Atchison County Library will also have two carts overflowing with books (25¢ each), audiobooks (25¢ each), movies ($1), and magazines (free) available from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whether you’re a reader who loves romance, western, nonfiction, mystery, or more – the library has you covered! There will be table books and antique books for decorating or crafts, magazines with recipes or great pictures for projects.
Stay tuned for more information once we get closer to May.

Tarkio Elementary Scholastic Book Fair
2026-03-09 07:00 - 2026-03-13 08:00
Tarkio Elementary School will host the Scholastic Spring Book Fair Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2026. The fair is open to Tarkio and the surrounding community.
The book fair helps the school promote learning while raising money to purchase new books and materials for the library. The library can also purchase books at half the retail cost and earn product vouchers for use in the Scholastic catalog as a reward for participation in book fair promotions and meeting sales goals.
The book fair will offer popular books and educational products for all ages. All are offered at reasonable prices, so that students can choose books that appeal to their personal interests and parents can add to home libraries. The fair is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will close Friday, March 13, at 8:00 a.m.
Scholastic now offers an online shopping option. Every purchase earns rewards for your school. Go to the online fair at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tarkioelementaryschool1 click “Shop Now.” The online fair can also be accessed through the Tarkio R-I webpage. The online fair opens March 9 and runs through March 22. Books purchased online will be mailed directly to your address.
Book Fair eWallet is the easy way for students to shop the fair cash-free. It’s also easy for families to set up from your school’s book fair homepage. Family members can add funds with a credit card.
If you are interested in volunteering at the book fair, contact Tarkio Elementary at 660-736-4177.

Mobile food pantry
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, March 9, 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.

Household hazardous waste collection site open March 14
2026-03-14 08:00 - 12:00
The Nodaway County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday, March 14, 2026, 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.
Brochures 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.
Examples 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 accepted. Latex paint can be dried and put into the trash. Directions provided upon request.
Keep materials in the original container. Do not mix household hazardous wastes together.
For further information, contact Kirk Kopper at 660-582-5121 ext. 4 or email: solid@nwmorcog.org.

Audition for Liberty Theatre’s production of “Descendants: The Musical”
2026-03-15 15:00 - 2026-03-16 20:00
Liberty Theatre in Rock Port, Missouri, invites everyone ages sixth grade and up to come to the theatre on Sunday, March 15, and Monday, March 16, to audition for Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” Audition times are from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday.
Audition materials will be provided. Not all roles require singing, but if you audition for a role that does, you must be prepared to sing at the audition. Young actors ages sixth grade and up, as well as adults, are needed to put on this “modern fantasy that explores the lives of troubled teens, whose parents just so happen to be well-known Disney villains.”
The production will be held Fridays and Saturdays, June 19, 20, 26, and 27, at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays, June 21 and 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, located inside the Atchison County Memorial Building at 417 S. Main Street in Rock Port, Missouri.

MU Extension to offer free, virtual class Dining With Diabetes
2026-03-16 10:00 - 2026-04-06 12:00
University of Missouri (MU) Extension is offering a healthy cooking class for individuals with diabetes. This free, virtual class called Dining with Diabetes will show participants how to make meals that are healthy, easy to prepare, and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated.
Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, and exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipes and a workbook will be provided for each participant.
The Dining with Diabetes course meets four consecutive weeks on Mondays, March 16, March 23, March 30, and April 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The classes will be held virtually, with a Zoom link provided upon registration. The program is free, thanks to the Department of Health and Senior Services. To register, call Rachel Livesay at 816-324-3147, email rachellivesay@missouri.edu, or register online at https://pears.io/events/mu/4223/. Space is limited so register soon.

St. Patrick’s Day special to raise funds for Activities Fund
2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:30
Pleasant View Nursing Home will have a special event to raise funds for the Activities Fund. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday, March 17, with a Reuben, chips, and pickle spear for $12. Orders can be picked up at Pleasant View Nursing Home, 470 Rainbow Drive, Rock Port, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP to 660-744-6252 (and ask for Amy or Connie) to have an order ready to go when you arrive.

Spring sports to begin in Atchison County
2026-03-18 16:30 - 2026-03-30 16:00
Spring sports are starting up this week. Rock Port will participate in a baseball jamboree, hosted by East Atchison, Wednesday, March 18, at the Tarkio baseball field. The first game begins at 4:30 p.m. Both boys’ golf teams will compete at Mound City at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The EA Wolves’ first track meet will be Thursday, March 26, at Worth County at 3:30 p.m. and the Blue Jays’ first track meet will be Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m. at Mound City. Have a great season!

Fairfax R-3 to hold Parent/Teacher Conferences March 19
2026-03-19 12:30 - 15:00
Fairfax R-3 School District will hold parent/teacher conferences Thursday, March 19. Walk-in conferences will be held from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the teachers’ classrooms and those who have appointments will meet with teachers from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you wish to make an appointment, please call ahead of time at 660-686-2421 as teachers will only be in the building after 3:00 p.m. if they have a conference scheduled.
School will dismiss early on Thursday, March 19, and there will not be school on Friday, March 20 (it will be a teacher work day).

Fairfax Methodist Church Fish & Chicken Fry
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:00
The Fairfax Methodist Church will have a fish and chicken fry Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Serving will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (or until they run out of food). The menu will include fish, chicken, fries, baked beans, coleslaw, and homemade desserts. Takeout will be available. Free-will donations will be accepted.
All proceeds will support the church’s partnership with Growing Hope Globally and the agricultural project they are sponsoring in Honduras.

Atchison County Battle of the Books
2026-03-25 15:30 - 18:00
Teams of fourth through sixth graders from all three school districts in Atchison County will vie for title of champion and the most knowledgeable of the 12 Mark Twain Award books they are quizzed about at Battle of the Books, Wednesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. at The Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus. Snacks and prizes will be handed out to the participants.

Little Jays’ Preschool registration and screening
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-04-02 15:00
Rock Port R-II Little Jays’ Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year is underway.
Children registering in the 4-year-old full day preschool must be 4 years old on or before July 31, 2026, to be eligible for the full day program. Parents/guardians can register their child for preschool online at www.rockport.k12.mo.us or stop by the elementary office by Friday, March 6. If there are more students registered than spots in the full day classroom (20), a drawing will occur for the available spots on March 10 and placements will be communicated to parents.
In-district students currently enrolled in the 3-year-old preschool program will have a spot in the 4-year-old classroom next year. Please complete the registration form as well. School employee children and students with special education services will be reserved spots. Students outside the district will be placed on a waiting list.
Once preschool spots are determined, the school will reach out to gather additional information, including birth certificate, social security card, and current immunization records. If you have any questions, please contact the Rock Port Elementary office at 744-6294.
Children registering in the 3-year-old half day preschool must be 3 years old on or before July 31, 2026, to be eligible for the half day program. Parents/guardians can register their child for preschool online at www.rockport.k12.mo.us or stop by the elementary office by Friday, March 6. If there are more students registered than spots in the half day classroom (10 for 8:00-11:00 a.m. session, 10 for 12:30-3:30 p.m. session), a drawing will occur on March 10, and placements will be communicated to parents.
In-district students who do complete the 3-year-old preschool program will have a spot in the 4-year-old classroom the following school year. School employee children and students with special education services will be reserved spots. Students outside the district will be placed on a waiting list.
Once preschool spots are determined, the school will reach out to gather additional information, including birth certificate, social security card, and current immunization record. If you have any questions, please contact the Rock Port Elementary office at 744-6294.
Preschool Screenings
Rock Port R-II preschool screenings (for 3- and 4-year-olds) will be held on March 26 and 27 at the school. Any early preschool child currently living in the Rock Port R-II School District is encouraged to be screened. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Rock Port Elementary office at 660-744-6294.
Rock Port R-II Kindergarten Registration and Screening
Pre-registration for the 2026-27 kindergarten class has begun.
To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years of age on or before July 31, 2026. If you have a child or know of a child who will be of kindergarten age, please pick up a pre-registration form at the Rock Port Elementary office. These forms need to be returned to the office by Friday, March 6, so the school can schedule kindergarten screening appointments.
Kindergarten screening will be held on April 1 and 2. The kindergarten teachers will contact all pre-registered children with screening information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Rock Port Elementary office at 660-744-6294.

Tarkio R-I to host legislative forum
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:00
Tarkio R-I invites the public to a Legislative Issues Impacting Rural Education Forum Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Tarkio High School Auditorium. The session topics and speakers will include: Diversion of funds from public education to private urban schools and charter schools – Mr. Duane Martin, Ed Counsel; and Impact of potential funding changes on local school districts – Mr. John Rhinehart, LJ Hart and Mrs. Nancy Greeley, DESE.
Issues currently being voted on in Missouri legislative sessions will have a very negative affect on Atchison County’s success in providing above average education to our children if passed and could cause major changes to how our schools are run.

Rock Port R-II winter athletic banquet
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30
Rock Port R-II School will hold its 2025-26 winter athletic banquet Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Each family is asked to bring a side dish. Paper goods and drinks will be provided by the Rock Port Booster Club.

Tarkio R-I Early Childhood/Pre-K Screenings
2026-03-27 08:00 - 15:00
Spring screening for Early Childhood/Pre-K is March 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tarkio Elementary. Call the Tarkio Elementary office at 660-736-4177 to schedule a time. Kids’ Korner students will be taken to the screening from class.

March Madness Matball Tournament
2026-03-27 18:30 - 20:30
The Rock Port High School chapter of FBLA is hosting a March Madness Matball Tournament Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the north gym. Registration is open to anyone who wants to play and there are no age requirements. Teams of eight players are needed and it’s $5 per person. Registration forms are available in the high school office or view the form online on the Rock Port R-II Facebook page.

Rock Port Community Easter Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00
New Horizons will host the Rock Port Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the city park. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be from 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. and the hunt will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. (Not one minute after – arrive early!). Age categories will be: 2 years old & under, 3 years old through preschool, kindergarten & 1st grade, 2nd & 3rd grades, and 4th & 5th grades.

Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
The Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the city park.
If you would like to donate treats, an Easter account has been set up at Farmers State Bank. Candy and prize donations may be left there as well or delivered to Amanda Agnew.
All eggs will have candy and non-edible treats inside. A limited supply of sugar-free candy will also be available. Many eggs in the 0-1 section will be filled with teething treats like Gerber puffs and yogurt drops.
For more information contact Amanda Agnew at 660-623-0779.

“Romantic Gardens” at the Fairfax Prom
2026-03-28 15:00 - 16:30
Fairfax High School juniors and seniors and their dates will enjoy a “Romantic Gardens” Prom this Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to come take pictures of all the promgoers at a promenade in the FHS Gym beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Following the promenade, the students will head to Mozingo Lake Event Center in Maryville, Missouri, for the prom pictures, dinner and dance. The prom photographer will be Ken Miller and the dj will be Bob Russell. Besides dancing, the students will also be able to use the golf simulator at the event center. Following the dance, an after prom event will take place at Bearcat Lanes and the Hangar in Maryville.
