Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Sidney Cooper Banquet Room at the Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus, located at 404 N. 13th Street. Turn onto Tarkio Road at the TAC and follow the road to the Curnutt Center (parking is also available behind the building and the banquet hall is Continue Reading »
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, Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
Rock Port Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, 2026. This event will feature the newest got-to-read books, best-selling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports the Rock Port R-II School District. Scholastic also offers an online shopping option. Shop in the comfort Continue Reading »
Morel mushroom season has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and other fungi? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a virtual morel hunting program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. MDC staff will discuss the life cycle of mushrooms, habitat and locations for Continue Reading »
The farmers market operated by Richard and Helen Burkey in Tarkio will open for the 2026 season starting in April. The market is located at the Burkey residence, right before the curve as you head south out of Tarkio at 20564 U.S. Hwy. 59 (use the north driveway). They will be open 8:00 a.m. to Continue Reading »
Pleasant View Nursing Home and Bank Midwest in Rock Port, Missouri, are selling Easter baskets made by the nursing home residents to raise money for their activity fund. The baskets will be stuffed with an Easter cup, bubbles, DIY craft, candy-filled Easter eggs, a stuffed animal, and other goodies. Baskets are $12 each. The Easter Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Library invites the public to attend its next speaker series featuring author Amy Houts. Amy, an award-winning author of more than 100 picture books, cookbooks, articles, and poetry, will speak at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, at the Tarkio branch. Amy was inspired to write for children when she was a graduate Continue Reading »
Spring screening for children entering kindergarten at Tarkio R-I in the fall of 2026 will be held April 8, 2026. Call the office to schedule an appointment for a time between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Following a winter break, Joy Seekers grief support group will reconvene Thursday, April 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Rock Port United Methodist Church. The group meets the second Thursday of each month led by Dianna Carpenter, and is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. In addition Continue Reading »
The Spring Rummage Sale will be Friday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tarkio Legion Building at 3rd and Broad streets. Donations can be dropped off at the legion building March 30 and 31 and April 1-3 and 6-8 from 1-4 Continue Reading »