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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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, Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »