Coming Events June 13, 2024

MONTAUK HAPPENINGS

Flag Day will be celebrated on Friday, June 14.

A Stream Team Clean Up of the Upper Current River will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the headwaters of the Current River to the end of Montauk State Park, on Saturday, June 15. Registration and sign up are from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge.

VBS AT ABOUNDING HOPE

Abounding Hope Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6 – 8:30 p.m., June 17-21.

STORM SIREN TESTING

Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.

SIDE-BY-SIDE RIDE

Licking Bridge Builders will hold their Second Annual Side-By-Side Ride beginning at 9 a.m., on Saturday, June 22, starting from the Senior Center, for the approximately 35-mile, one-way ride. Call 618-781-6867 to sign up. Bring your own sack lunch.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

A birthday and anniversary celebration for June and Gerald Marion will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 226 Rust Street, on Saturday, June 22. Friends are invited to stop by for the celebration. Happy Birthday and Anniversary, June and Gerald!

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

HEY MATEY! LOOK WHO’S 80! Friends and family are invited to a celebration for Bob Malikowski on Saturday, June 22, 2 to 4 p.m., at Licking Assembly of God. No gifts please; cards will be accepted.

VBS AT BOONE CREEK

Boone Creek Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6 – 8:30 p.m., Sunday-Friday, June 23-28.

ARC BLOOD DRIVE

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222 West Hwy. 32, on Monday, June 24. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter LICKING to schedule an appointment.

BATES FAMILY REUNION

The James Bradford Bates Family Reunion will be held, with doors to open at 10 a.m., at the Fox Community Room in Licking on Saturday, June 29. Lunch will be noon; please bring a side dish.

QUILT RAFFLE AT LICKING RESIDENTIAL

A king size quilt w/ pillow shams, embroidered by LRC residents, set together by Melvalee Watson, quilted by Mary Sullins, will be raffled to raise money for the residents’ activities fund. Drawing on June 29, at Independence Day celebration. Tickets available at LRC.

MMRA RODEO

A Mid Mo Rodeo Association Rodeo will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club, County Road 6127, Edgar Springs. For more information call Chris at 573-205-9866.

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

A Summer Food Program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Licking Assembly of God church lobby every Thursday through the summer. Open to all school age children on a first come-first serve basis. One pre-packed bag of food, per week, per child.

LUMC FARMERS MARKET

The Licking Farmers Market will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday, now through August 24, at the Licking United Methodist Church parking lot.

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.

RECOVERY UNDERGROUND

Recovery Underground, a local support group, meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays, a Bible study at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and Church at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, each week at 108 Main Street in Licking. For more information call Jake Carver at 573-889-7785.

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, Hwy. 63 and Hwy. E, Houston.

KIDZ CLUB/YOUTH GROUP

First Baptist Church Summer Kidz Club, ages 4 years through 6th grade, will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 223 Main Street, and will be served a meal. If your child needs a ride, contact the church at 573-674-3141.

MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN

The 15th season of MC Cruise-In will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sonic in Licking, the last Thursday of the month through September, with a rain date of the following Thursday. Join DJ Lew of the Road Show DJ service as he plays great tunes, win door prizes and enjoy the company of fellow bikers.

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 June 13.

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

Edna Adams, of Flushing, N.Y., will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Helen Holden, of West Hartford, Conn.

Leveta Van Norman, of Pevely, will receive a 62-week subscription to The Licking News from Helen Holden, of West Hartford, Conn.

The Whitakers, of Licking, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Gloria Schembra, of Salem.

Cary Hagen, of Edgar Springs, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Mike and Billye Gale, of Licking. Happy Birthday Cary!

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.