Coming Events: June 12, 2025

MONTAUK EVENTS

Stream Team Cleanup of Upper Current River will be Saturday, June 14, with registration and signup from 8-9 a.m. at the lodge. Cleanup runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 573-548-2225 for more information.

LINCOLN DAY

The Texas County Republicans will host their annual Lincoln Day event at 5 p.m. on June 14 at the Licking High School gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased at Scott Material.

ABOUNDING HOPE CHURCH VBS

Vacation Bible School at Abounding Hope Church will be held June 16-20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

STORM SIREN TESTING

Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 19.

OCC TESTIMONY

Licking First Baptist Church is honored to have Yuri (Judy) Lopez from Honduras, Central America, speak on how she was won to Christ through Operation Christmas Child. All area churches are invited to attend to hear her testimony at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 20. This is a non-denominational project. For more information, contact Twyla Stone at 417-217-0584.

TEXAS COUNTY SHOP WITH A HERO GOLF TOURNAMENT

The annual Texas County Shop with a Hero Golf Tournament will be held on June 21, at the Houston Municipal Golf Course. Tee times for the Two-Man Scramble are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Entry includes lunch and entry into side games. Gun raffle drawing will be held the same day. Call Matt (417) 217-0080, or Kenny (417) 259-2411 for more information.

TEXAS COUNTY LIVESTOCK FAIR

The dates for the 2025 Texas County Livestock Fair are July 8-12. The Livestock Auction will be held Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m.

GOSPEL SINGING

New Life Free Will Baptist Church will host Walter Plant in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. All are welcome to attend.

LHS ALL CLASSES REUNION

The LHS All Classes Reunion will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Intercounty Electric Auditorium in Licking. All alumni and their guests are invited. No fee event. RSVP (call or text) with John Mitchell at 417-260-0936, or on Facebook event.

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.

TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY

The Texas County Museum of Art & History and the Book Nook is open for the season. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays.

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.

AOG LEGACY SERVICE

The Licking Assembly of God invites all to attend their weekly Legacy Service, held from 1 – 2 p.m. every Wednesday. This non-denominational service was begun to provide an option for those who wish to attend a mid-week service held during daylight hours.

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.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sons of the American Legion (SAL) will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Licking VFW Hall. Meet and greet begins at 4 p.m., with the meeting from 6 – 7 p.m.

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 June 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.

MONTHLY MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN

The MC Cruise-In at Sonic in Licking, with DJs “Lew & Rick” of “The Road Show DJ service” is back. The motorcycles will be rolling in, we have lots & lots of door prizes & most of all friendly people! T-shirts are available for purchase. Cruise-Ins are the last Thursday of each month through September, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Junction of Hwy. 63 & 32. The rain date is the following Thursday from that date. Hope to see you there!

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

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

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