Coming Events: July 16, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING
Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16.
OZARK FLY FISHERS MISSOURI STREAM TEAM OUTING
The public is invited to attend educational sessions Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, promoting stream conservation. Activities include fly casting, fly tying instruction and more. Visit the Searcy Bldg. for details or call 314-560-1335.
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.
LPHC BIKE SHOW
The Men’s Ministry at Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church will host a Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at their parking lot, 310 Walnut Street. All bikes welcome, trophies awarded, food and fun for the whole family. Drawings every 30 minutes. Biker Sunday Service will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 19.
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.
OPEN ART SHOW
Entries may be submitted July 20th from 1-4 p.m. for an Open Art Show hosted by Isabella Loncosky and the Texas County Museum of Art & History. Under 18 and 18 and over age categories. Prizes for top three in each age category. Entry is free, all styles and media welcome. Artist reception on Tuesday, July 28, 5-7 p.m. Call 417-543-1738 for more information.
VBS AT BOONE CREEK
Vacation Bible School will be held at Boone Creek Baptist Church from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 26-31. VBS is for all ages and this year’s theme is Illumination Station. Call 573-674-3171 if you need a ride.
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. Comevisit 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.
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 July 23.
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
Anna Mendez, of Jefferson City, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Ricky and Heidi.
Bob Ogden, of Springfield, will receive a 26-week subscription to The Licking News from Lonnie and Reggia Ward, of Licking.
Bonnie Berry, of Licking, will receive a 25-week subscription to The Licking News from Byron Cadle, 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.
