Coming Events: June 18, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING
Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18.
RODEO
The Central Family Rodeo Association will be presenting a Rodeo at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club arena on June 19 (8 p.m.) and June 20 (7 p.m.) There will be a pre-show one hour before each performance. Call in June 15 from 6-9 p.m. at 573-842-8382.
MRFD OPEN HOUSE
The Montauk Rural Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, June 20, from 12 to 4 p.m. Meet first responders from the fire department, Dent County Sheriff’s Office, Air Evac, MSHP, and personnel from Salem Hospital ambulances. There will be bounce houses, games and prizes for kids, and free hot dogs, chips and drinks. All are welcome.
IECA ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP
The Intercounty Electric meeting of the membership will be held from 3-8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Old City Park in Licking.
LINCOLN DAY
The Texas County Republicans will host Lincoln Day at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Sherman Hill Field House on the Licking High School campus. For tickets or more information, call Adonia Rask 417-260-0916, Joanie Walton 206-914-1913, or Grant Heithold 573-674-2962.
LICKING FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The fireworks display at Deer Lick Park, Licking, will be held on Saturday, June 27. Events will begin with vendors at 5 p.m., with food, t-shirts, glo merchandise and more. Live music by The Hired Guns from 6-9 p.m. Fatal Vision driving course for teens and young adults from 5-9 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.
WALTER PLANT CONCERT
Walter Plant will be in concert at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, at the Licking Bridge Builders, 114 Green Street in Licking. The concert is free and everyone is welcome. The drawing for a king size quilt raffle of a Phyllis Caton quilt will be held during the concert. Tickets are available now at Licking Bridge Builders.
LHS ALL CLASSES REUNION
The LHS All Classes Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 18, at Intercounty Electric Auditorium. Doors open at 11 a.m., with the opening ceremony/recognition at 12 p.m. All alumni are invited; admission is free. To RSVP or if you have questions, call or text 417-260-0936 or 573-578-4802.
OZARKS BERRYFEST QUILT & CRAFT AUCTION
A quilt and craft auction will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3110 W Sunshine St., Springfield, Mo., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. Proceeds will fund the ministries of the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. Auction items include quilts made in Licking, Mo., and can be previewed from 8 to 10 a.m.
GOSPEL MUSIC BY WALTER PLANT
Walter Plant will perform at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at New Life Free Will Baptist Church in Licking. All are welcome to attend.
UNITED JOY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
The Texas County Baptist Association will host a United Joy Women’s Conference at First Baptist Church of Houston on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A small breakfast and lunch are included. Register online at tcba.site.
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 has ongoing Gun and Quilt raffles to support 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 June 25.
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.
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.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Tomy & Cathy Blake, of Edgar Springs, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Tiffany Blankenship, of Edgar Springs.
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.
