Coming events: October 10, 2024
LRFD OPEN HOUSE
The Licking Rural and City Fire Departments will hold an Open House on Saturday, October 12, from 10-2. Enjoy refreshments, meet the firefighters and see equipment demonstrations. You can also pay your fire dues that day!
ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME
The LHS Alumni Baseball Game will be held Saturday, October 12, at Deer Lick Park. The Home Run Derby begins at 11 a.m., with the game to start at noon. Donations are welcome. All proceeds go to the Licking Baseball Team.
SEAN SUPPLE BENEFIT
A benefit will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, at the Grand Black Barn, for Sean Supple, who is struggling with many medical issues. A plate lunch, cornhole tournament, auction and raffle will be held throughout the afternoon.
GOSPEL SINGING
New Life Free Will Baptist Church, in Licking, will host Kirby Clark on Sunday, October 13. Singing will begin at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
TEXAS CO DEMOCRATS
The Texas County Democrats will meet on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut, in Houston. All are invited to attend.
STORM SIREN TESTING
Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17.
NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER NSDAR MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, is scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19, at Sybill’s in St. James. The program will be “One Vet’s Vietnam War Experience,” by Tom Burhkuhl.
A HAUNTING AT THE MILL
Montauk Mill will host their annual Haunting at the Mill event on Saturday, October 19, with show times at 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m. There is a limit of 45 per show.
OPEN HOUSE & MUSICAL JAM
Bring your instrument and join local musicians playing gospel and Ozark music at Mt. Zion, Akers, Mo., from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. Crafts will be available for children and adults to create. Learn the culture and stories of the Current River people. 573-226-3945
LRC TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Licking Residential Care is inviting the public to come dressed up to see the residents on Saturday, October 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. It will be an outside event.
TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY OPEN
The Texas County Museum of Art & History is open on Monday and Tuesday for the season.
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
(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.
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.
KIDS AT THE CREEK
The Kids at the Creek Program at Boone Creek Baptist Church meets every Wednesday that school is in session, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with a light dinner, Bible study, crafts and music.
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.
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.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
The Phelps Health Diabetes Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-3007 for 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 October 17.
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.
PARKINSON’S AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
The Phelps Health Parkinson’s and Caregivers Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-3007 for information.
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.
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.
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