Join the library for family fun, story time, crafts, and snacks at the Third Thursdays event at the Tarkio Library at 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18. Each event will feature a seasonal theme made for all ages. These programs are for children up to 4 years of age Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Library welcomes everyone to their upcoming author visits in two Speaker Series presentations. Barbara Cochran, author of “My Heart in Rhyme” and “The Yesteryears,” will be at the Tarkio Library Thursday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. Barbara is from Maryville, Missouri, and has written poetry since she was seven years old in Continue Reading »
Keep Your Keys offers a free, 30-minute driver safety course that educates people age 55 and older on how to stay medically and physically fit to drive, preparing for driving retirement, navigating new roadways, and staying safe while on the road. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, October 27, at the Atchison County Continue Reading »
Join the Tarkio Nutrition Center for an engaging and informative “Coffee with the Sheriff” event, happening bright and early at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This is a unique opportunity to connect directly with Atchison County Sheriff Andy Riley in a relaxed, informal setting. Come share your thoughts, ask questions about community safety, and Continue Reading »
Citizens Bank & Trust will host its 50th annual Halloween Parade Friday, October 31. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. with the parade starting at 4:30 p.m. There will be five categories: (1) birth through 2 years, (2) 3 years through kindergarten, (3) 1st and 2nd grade, (4) 3rd through 5th grade, and (5) junior high, Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Optimist Club is gearing up for this year’s Halloween Trunk-or-Treat In The Park Friday, October 31, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pictures of all the kids dressed in their costumes will be taken on the stage at 5:30 p.m. Come grab some goodies from the trunks of decorated cars at the bottom of Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Optimist Club is gearing up for this year’s Halloween Trunk-or-Treat In The Park Friday, October 31, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pictures of all the kids dressed in their costumes will be taken on the stage at 5:30 p.m. Come grab some goodies from the trunks of decorated cars at the bottom of Continue Reading »
The Fairfax First Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween, Friday, October 31, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the church parking lot at 500 N. Broadway. (The event will be in the basement if there is bad weather.)
The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post and Legion Auxiliary Unit #199 invite everyone to come enjoy their 59th annual turkey dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, at the Tarkio Legion Building at 3rd and Broad streets in Tarkio, Missouri. Dine on a delicious turkey feast with all the sides for $10 (adults) Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Election Day Pancake Feed Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The pancake feed will be held at the Fairfax Fire Station Community Room. Free will donations will be accepted. The meal is dine in or carry out. There will be two different serving times for this fundraising effort. Stop Continue Reading »
The Flower Mill in Tarkio welcomes everyone to the annual Christmas open house Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 9. Stop by the store at 606 Main Street anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, or 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and check out all Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Artisans group is hosting its fourth annual Holiday Makers Market at Tarkio Tech Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. This fun event provides an opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts made by local artisans. Past events have featured crocheted items, pottery, baked goods, wreaths, metalworking, embroidery, woodworking, and so Continue Reading »
Tarkio Technology Institute is hosting ACT test prep classes on Mondays, November 10, 17, and 25, and December 1 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in room 205 in The Curnutt Center on the campus. For $5 per class, get prepared in introduction/English (November 10), math (November 17), reading (November 25), and science/math (December 1). To Continue Reading »
The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, November 10, 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 Continue Reading »
The public is invited to attend the Ralph Greer American Legion Post’s Harvest Celebration soup supper Tuesday, November 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building, 417 S. Main, Rock Port, Missouri. Veterans may eat for free and free-will donations will be accepted for all other diners.
The Rock Pock Port Senior Center is holding a traditional Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday, November 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu will include roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, deviled egg, cranberry salad, dinner roll, and assorted pies. A contribution of $5.00 for those 60 & above is requested. Continue Reading »
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. There is no cost to join in the games, and prizes are up for grabs for the lucky winners! Come to the Tarkio Nutrition Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Library welcomes everyone to an upcoming author visit in a Speaker Series presentation. Trinette Olin, author of “The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name – The Story of a Young Girl’s Quest and Her Battle Against a Ferocious Dog,” will be at the Tarkio Library for a visit and book signing beginning Continue Reading »
There will be a holiday open house at The Mercantile in Mound City, Missouri, this Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15. The Mercantile is located at 504 State Street in downtown Mound City. The festive event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14; and from 10:00 a.m. to Continue Reading »
The Westboro Lions Club invites all hunters to a breakfast Saturday, November 15, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Westboro Fire Station in Westboro, Missouri. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free eye exams will be held for anyone in need and free prescription eye glasses will be given to those who receive examinations. Continue Reading »
The Tarkio seventh grade STEM class members are hosting a winter garage sale Sunday, November 16, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Tarkio High School gym. All proceeds earned will go to help purchase Christmas gifts for the Pleasant View Nursing Home residents. Stop by for some clothes, toys, shoes, home decor, etc. and Continue Reading »
Join the center staff and patrons for a delicious Thanksgiving meal Tuesday, November 18, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dine on roasted turkey with all the fixings, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, pumpkin dessert, and roll.
The Mule Barn Theatre Guild is hosting a Holiday Craft Night Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. in the Sid Cooper Banquet Hall of The Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus in Tarkio, Missouri. For $25, enjoy making a snowman decor item. All supplies will be provided and proceeds will go toward future guild Continue Reading »
The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly opened Stoner Morgan Services, located at 102 Walnut Street in Tarkio. The business is owned by Ronnie Stoner and Josh Morgan is the manager/worker. Join the chamber members, Mr. Stoner and Mr. Morgan at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Continue Reading »
This holiday season, Community Hospital-Fairfax is excited to light up the night with over 500 Christmas lights on the outside of the hospital. In honor of a season full of joy, generosity, and memories, the community is invited to help change the color of the hospital’s lights from icy blue to bright white. The “Blue Continue Reading »
Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) is making plans for its annual #ShopAC event Thursday, November 20. All participating stores will be open until 8:00 p.m. that evening. This year, stores may choose to participate during their regular hours on Friday as well, in order to give shoppers an additional day to fill their passports. This Continue Reading »
Join the Atchison County Library for family fun, story time, crafts, and snacks at the Third Thursdays event at the Tarkio Library at 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, November 20, and December 18. Each event will feature a seasonal theme made for all ages. These programs are for children up to 4 years of age and their Continue Reading »
The Tarkio High School Musical Theatre Department will present Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, and 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at the Tarkio High School Auditorium. Tickets ($10 for adults and $5 for students) go on sale Friday, November 7, in the THS superintendent’s office Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Methodist Church invites all Fairfax citizens to a free lunch Saturday, November 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by the Fairfax Community Room at the Fairfax Fire Station for delicious lasagna (baked by Pastor Brad), salad, bread, and desserts.
Rock Port Ministerial Alliance will host a community Thanksgiving service Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 801 S. Market Street, Rock Port. Guest speaker will be Pastor Chris Shimmel, Grace Church.
The Fairfax Ministerial Alliance will host a community Thanksgiving service Sunday, November 23, at 5:00 p.m. The service will be held at the Fairfax Christian Church, 304 N. Broadway.
Everyone is invited to attend the Tarkio/Westboro Community Thanksgiving Service at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at St. John’s Lutheran Church west of Westboro, Missouri. Come worship God while counting your blessings this holiday season.
The First Christian Church Women on a Mission will hold their annual bake sale Tuesday, November 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The bake sale will be in front of Oswald Crow Agency in Rock Port. There will be a wide variety of delicious baked goods to help you get ready for Thanksgiving!
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, November 25. 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 Continue Reading »
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. There is no cost to join in the games, and prizes are up for grabs for the lucky winners! Come to the Tarkio Nutrition Continue Reading »
Congratulations to the Blue Jays on their quarterfinal football win! The Jays host Concordia this Saturday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Blue Jay Stadium. Go Jays!
Fairfax’s annual Light Night will be Saturday, November 29, at the Fairfax City Park. The night’s activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the shelter house when Miss Fairfax flips the switch to light up the park. The night will be full of free hot chocolate, sweets, games and prizes. Santa will visit with the Continue Reading »