Coming Events April 18, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING
Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18.
OPEN HOUSE ART SHOW
An End of the Semester Art Show will be held from 4:30 – 7 p.m. in the LHS gym lobby on Thursday, April 18. High school artwork and HS Frisco League artwork will be on display. Parents and the public are invited to see what the artists have worked on this semester.
NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter DAR will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sybil’s Restaurant in St. James on Saturday, April 20. Visitors are welcome. For more information, leave a message or text SAM at 573-512-0742.
LRC SPAGHETTI DINNER
You are invited to a fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at Licking Residential Care Center, 225 W. Hwy 32, Licking. All proceeds go to the residents’ Activity Fund.
MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN
The first MC Cruise-in of the 15th season will be held at Sonic in Licking on April 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join DJ Lew of the Road Show DJ service as he plays great tunes, vy for door prizes and enjoy the company of fellow bikers. It takes place the last Thursday of the month, April through September, with a rain date of the following Thursday.
MONTAUK HAPPENINGS
Montauk State Park will host a Senior Citizens Trout Fishing Tournament from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, for ages 60 or older. Register at the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. Free seedlings, courtesy of MDC’s George O. White Nusery, will be given out on Montauk Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the park’s main office across from the lodge. The local Ozark Rivers Audubon Chapter will hold a Bird Hike from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the park. Meet at the stone CCC Picnic Shelter.
JUNK & CRAFT FEST
A Junk & Craft Fest will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Country Crafts & Flea Market. Call 417-260-1034 to reserve a spot.
SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
The South Central Walk Worthy Inter-Denominational Women’s Conference “Infinite Grace” will be held Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, at First Baptist Church, Mtn. View. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday for a 6:30 p.m. start, and 8 a.m. Saturday for a 9 a.m. start. Register at www.scwalkworthy.com or call 417-331-2604.
LHS ALL CLASS REUNION
The LHS All Class Reunion will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Intercounty Electric Auditorium. Doors open at 11 a.m. No-fee event, RSVP through Facebook event LHS All Classes Alumni or call or text 417-260-0936. Decade year classes will be honored.
TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY OPEN
The Texas County Museum of Art & History is open on Monday and Tuesday for the season.
“MONTAUK TALKS” NEW EDITION
The newest edition of “Montauk Talks- Fish, Relax, Connect with Nature” is now available at The Licking News office.
GUN AND QUILT RAFFLE
The Fleet Reserve Association FRA Branch 364 is holding a Gun, Quilt and Large Ceramic Planter Raffle. The raffles are in support of college scholarships. For more information call David Herndon at 417-967-0661.
TOPS
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Licking Chapter meets at 4 – 4:30 p.m. at the Licking United Methodist Church, 208 S. Main St. on Mondays. Attend a meeting to see if we can help you lose weight or maintain your lost weight. For more information, visit TOPS.org or call Kathleen at 573-548-1133.
GRIEF AND LOSS RECOVERY GROUP
Grief is normal when you experience a great loss, but if it’s been too long, you may need help. We are here Monday evenings at 5 p.m. and open to all! Meeting at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, on the corner of Hwy. 63 and College St., Licking. For more information, call Diane at 573-889-9197.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Licking United Methodist Church.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS
Flower O’Scotland Dance Troupe’s Scottish Country Dance Class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Licking Assembly of God, every second Tuesday of the month. No partner required. For more information and confirmation of classes call Joan Bryant at 417-619-5900.
FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASS
A program to help you overcome any form of addiction, based on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. If you or a loved one are struggling, please come! Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the corner of Hwy. 63 and Hwy. E, Houston.
KIDZ CLUB/YOUTH GROUP
First Baptist Church Kidz Club, ages 4 years through 6th grade, will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 223 Main Street, and will be served a meal. The youth group, 7th – 12th grade, meets at Triumph Sports on the corner of Highway BB and 63 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. If your child needs a ride, contact the church at 573-674-3141.
SUMMERSVILLE CHESS CLUB
Come to Feels Like Home (on the square, next to the Summersville Library) on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to play the “Game of Kings.” All are encouraged to come and play. No need to sign up, just show up and have some fun!
OZARK MOUNTAIN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
The Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club meets the third Saturday of each month, at noon at the Lone Star Annex, 114 W. Main St. in downtown Houston. All are welcome, with young people interested in Ham Radio especially encouraged to attend. We can help with getting your FCC license! Contact Willy Adey at 417-260-4626 for more information.
SHERRILL TOWNSHIP
Sherrill Township meets at 5:30 p.m. every other Thursday at the township shed located at 11875 South 137, in Licking. The next meeting is April 18.
LYNCH TOWNSHIP
Lynch Township’s meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Lynch Township Shed, 14472 Boiling Springs Road.
BOONE TOWNSHIP MEETING
Boone Township meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting is at the Township Shed, 16245 Highway AF, Licking.
TEXAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Licking Bridge Builders has transportation available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ride the bus, please make your appointment at least a day in advance by calling 573-674-3558 and talking with a volunteer.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Janet Copeland, of Licking, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Sandra Garland, of St. Peters.
ADDRESS CHANGES
If you are a subscriber or receive a gift subscription to The Licking News and your address has changed or will be changing, please contact us at 573-674-2412 to prevent an interruption in delivery.
