The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to see Santa Claus at the North Polk Schoolhouse Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Stop by the schoolhouse at the corner of Hwy. 59 and Park Street in Tarkio to visit with Santa and have your photo taken.

The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the annual Christmas Mall Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building on Main Street in Rock Port. Local area vendors will showcase their crafts and you can get a head start on your holiday shopping. A Winter  Continue Reading »

Experience the magic of the holidays on Saturday, December 6, at the Brownville Holiday Tour of Homes. Five stops will be featured this year. Artist Tom Palmerton’s bronze, “The Good Shepherd,” along  with  several  of  Tom’s bronze art pieces, will be featured in the Brownville Christian Church. Tom played a significant role when designing the  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board is hosting its fifth annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, on Main Street in Tarkio. This year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas in Tarkio.” Light up your golf carts, UTVs, vehicles, trucks, etc. and decorate them with the Christmas storybook theme and take part in  Continue Reading »

The Nodaway Chorale will present a concert of holiday vocal music on Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 p.m. at Schneider Performing Arts Center, Maryville High School, 1501 South Munn Avenue in Maryville. The theme of the concert is “Voices of the Season.” Chorale Music Director Jim Rash explains, “Our concert theme highlights a celebration of  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, December 9. 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 Fairfax R-3 Pre-K-12th grade winter music program will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fairfax High School Gym. That day, classes will dismiss early and then a chili supper, hosted by the Music Boosters, will be held at the school from 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. before the start  Continue Reading »

Wednesday, December 10, Mrs. Claus will have story time at Tarkio Library at 6 p.m. This is a short and sweet visit with the wonderful Mrs. Claus, who will read some Christmas stories to the kiddos. This event is recommended for any ages.

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 Rock Port R-II Elementary Christmas program will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the high school. The junior high and high school winter band concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. that night.

The Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir and Bell Choir will present a program of Christmas music during the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. The church is located at 700 Maple Street. Everyone is invited to attend this special service.

Kids’ Korner Preschool students at Tarkio R-I will be performing a holiday program at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Tarkio High School Auditorium. Family members and friends of the preschoolers are invited to attend.

Join the center staff and patrons for a scrumptious Christmas lunch Tuesday, December 16, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy sliced ham, sweet potato casserole, corn casserole, deviled eggs, cherry dessert, and roll.

The Rock Port FFA Chapter is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street, in the south gym. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code EG4V. For additional details, contact Jeremy Palmer at 660-744-6296 or jeremy.palmer@rpbluejays.com. Those who show  Continue Reading »

Wednesday, December 17, Mrs. Claus will be at the Rock Port Library at 6 p.m., the same day as the Stuffed Animal Slumber Party drop-off.

Tarkio High School musicians will be performing their Christmas Concert for family and friends Wednesday, December 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Sixth through 12th grades will be participating in the event, which will include both instrumental and vocal performances. Seating is limited, so be sure to get there early!

Thursday, December 18, during Lego night at the Fairfax Library, Mrs. Claus will visit for a special story time at 6:00 p.m. You don’t have to participate in Lego Night, you can come just for Mrs. Claus or both! This will be a very casual time and is meant for families to enjoy all together.

Tarkio First Baptist Church warmly invites the community to a heartwarming evening of fellowship, food, and faith at its live nativity scene and soup supper drive-through. Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and step into the true meaning of Christmas without ever leaving the comfort of your car. As you drive through the church parking  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax invites the community to join them for a Hall Sing at the hospital with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. After singing Christmas carols around the hospital, Santa will be in the CH-F Conference Room enjoying cookies and visiting with children in attendance. The hospital is located  Continue Reading »