Coming events: December 12, 2024
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STORE
Abounding Hope Church will host a Children’s Christmas Store from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 14. Children up to age 13 can shop for up to 5 gifts. No item will be over $1. Free gift wrapping and waiting area for parents while children shop.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA HOUSTON
Breakfast with Santa (pancakes, sausage and drink) will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, at the Lone Star Annes, 114 West Main Street, Houston. Cost by donation only with all proceeds to the Pregnancy Resource Center. Story time with Santa every 30 minutes.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EDGAR SPRINGS
Breakfast with Santa will be held Saturday, December 14, in Edgar Springs. Parade begins at 10 a.m. with free breakfast and presents from Santa to follow at the Edgar Springs Fire Station.
NSDAR DECEMBER MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, is scheduled to hold their December meeting at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 14, at Colton’s in Rolla. The program “Colonial Christmas Traditions” will be presented by Linda Mondy.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AT MT. ZION
The Tenth Annual Christmas Celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, at Mt. Zion Church in Akers, Mo. Enjoy a Christmas message and singing of Christmas carols. Santa will also make an appearance. Call 573-247-8706 or 815-866-4419 for more information.
STORM SIREN TESTING
Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19.
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT LICKING CHRISTIAN CHURCH
A Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Christmas Day, December 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free meal is open to all, and carryouts are available. Delivery is available inside the Licking City Limits by calling 573-674-2055 between 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Christmas Day. Delivery is subject to limits per address.
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 (TOPS) 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 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 573-458-7314 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 December 12.
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.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Bonnie Lewis, of Licking, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Elaine Jones, of Licking.
ADDRESS CHANGES
If you are a subscriber or send 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.
