Coming Events: April 30, 2026
BIKE NIGHT CRUISE-IN
A Bike Night Cruise-In will be held the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Sonic Drive-In in Houston. All bikes welcome. For more information, call Norman at 417-287-7163.
HUTCHASON CEMETERY WORK DAY
A work day and business meeting will be held at Hutchason Cemetery on Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m.
SPRING FREE KIDS FISHING DAY
Kids 15 and under fish for free at Montauk each year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day weekend, May 2. Free fishing tags can be picked up at the registration booth near the fish cleaning station from 2-5 p.m. the day prior or all day Saturday during the event. Tags are required before fishing.
WILDCAT TRAVEL CLUB 2028 TOUR
The Dominican Republic is calling—and Licking is answering!All Licking students, families, and community members are welcome to attend an informational meeting about the 2028 Dominican Republic educational trip through EF Tours. Join us at Licking High School at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in Mrs. F. Sullins’ room to learn how your student can be part of this unforgettable experience. Families enrolling 2+ save $100 per person and repeat travelers save $100. RSVP for details: bit.ly/4cOlNVI
MONTAUK CENTENNIAL MILL DAYS CELEBRATION
Celebrate Montauk State Park’s 100th Anniversary on May 8-9 at Mill Days. Craftspeople and artisans will demonstrate blacksmithing, basketbmaking, woodworking and Ozark Mountain music; try your skills at an archery range, find local handmade gifts and crafts, and more.
NSDAR MAY MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, is scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Colton’s in Rolla. The annual reports of Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs will be presented. Guests are always welcome.
RAFFLE FUNDRAISER FOR LICKING RESIDENTIAL
Licking Residential Care is raffling a black 9mm Ruger pistol, new in case with two clips, to raise money for the residents’ activity fund. The raffle will be drawn on May 30, the final night of the rodeo. Tickets may be purchased at Licking Residential, 225 West Hwy 32, Licking, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY CELEBRATION
Phelps Health will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, with a breakfast celebration for area cancer survivors—open to all survivors, regardless of where they receive care. The breakfast is at Greentree Christian Church, 800 Greentree Road in Rolla. This inspiring event will include a free breakfast and T-shirts for survivors. Please RSVP by May 15 by emailing survivorsday@phelpshealth.org or by calling (573) 458-8684.
LHS SUPER REUNION
The 2026 LHS Super Reunion will be held June 11-14 at the Resort at Boiling Springs and Canoe Rentals. DJ Friday night, Jeep/Side-by-Side Ride Saturday beginning at noon and KC Ritz Classic Rock Band Saturday at 6 p.m.
42ND ANNUAL ROUTE 63 CAR & BIKE SHOW
The Route 63 Car & Bike Show will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Old City Park, Licking, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, call 352-428-2542 or 417-260-2627.
MUSEUM/BOOK NOOK
The Museum of Art & History and Book Nook, in Licking, have opened for the 2026 season. Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GUN AND QUILT RAFFLE
The Fleet Reserve Association FRA Branch 364 is holding a Gun and Quilt 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 helps and supports our members in achieving a healthy, balanced lifestyle through sensible habits and lasting change. We meet at 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Licking United Methodist Church, 208 S. Main Street. Come visit us to learn more!
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 573-889-9197.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Licking United Methodist Church.
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.
QUEEN OF HEARTS
Weekly progressive jackpot, 5-7 p.m., every Wednesday, at the Resort at Boiling Springs, hosted by G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack Cancer Charity, with 10% of the pot going to G-Ma Pam’s, and the pot split 50/50 between winner and another local charity.
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 30.
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 Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute, Shirley Day Conference Rooms C, D and E, 1060 W. 10th St., Rolla. Call 573-458-7314 for information.
BOONE TOWNSHIP MEETING
Boone Township meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., 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 Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute, Shirley Day Conference Room B, 1060 West 10th St., Rolla. 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.
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