Coming Events May 23, 2024
STARS & STRIPES SOCIAL
A Stars & Stripes Social will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at American Legion Post 41, 1515 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston. All veterans are welcome.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF PHELPS COUNTY
The DCPC’s May Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Phelps County Courthouse on Thursday, May 23. For more information see: https://www.demclubphelps.org/event-5707879
LICKING DOWNTOWN RODEO CRAFT SHOW
Licking Downtown Rodeo Craft Show will be Saturday, June 1, on Main Street. Events include Cloggers, music by The 3 C’s and the Rodeo Parade. Reserve vendor space now with Joan Brannam at TJ’s Flowers or call 573-674-2547.
PRESENTATION ON THE CONSTITUTION
“Constitutional Powers Granted and Infringed Upon” is a presentation on the U.S. Constitution by Richard Britner, which will be open to the public and will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Licking VFW Hall.
PANCAKES AND SHOEBOXES
The community is invited to a Pancake Breakfast and Operation Christmas Child packing party from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, First Baptist Church, 801 N. Cedar St., Rolla. Donations accepted.
LHS SUPER REUNION
The LHS Super Reunion will be held at the Resort at Boiling Springs on Friday, June 7, 7-11 p.m., KC Ritz Band (gates open at 5 p.m.), and Saturday, June 8, with gates opening at noon, and events until dark, when fireworks will be held in honor of Doc Hatch. All LHS graduates over the age of 21 are invited. A gate fee will be collected to cover the cost of the event.
MONTAUK HAPPENINGS
A free fly fishing clinic will be held in the field adjacent to the lodge at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. This event is for all ages and levels of experience.
Free Fishing Days will be June 8-9 at Montauk State Park, 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. No fishing license or trout tag required.
VBS AT BOONE CREEK
Boone Creek Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6 – 8:30 p.m., Sunday-Friday, June 23-28.
TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY OPEN
The Texas County Museum of Art & History is open on Monday and Tuesday for the season.
“MONTAUK TALKS”
The newest edition of “Montauk Talks- Fish, Relax, Connect with Nature” is now available at The Licking News office.
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
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 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.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS
Flower O’Scotland Dance Troupe’s Scottish Country Dance Class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Licking Assembly of God, every second Tuesday of the month. No partner required. For more information and confirmation of classes call Joan Bryant at 417-619-5900.
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.
KIDZ CLUB/YOUTH GROUP
First Baptist Church Kidz Club, ages 4 years through 6th grade, will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 223 Main Street, and will be served a meal. The youth group, 7th – 12th grade, meets at Triumph Sports on the corner of Highway BB and 63 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. If your child needs a ride, contact the church at 573-674-3141.
MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN
The 15th season of MC Cruise-In will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sonic in Licking, the last Thursday of the month through September, with a rain date of the following Thursday. Join DJ Lew of the Road Show DJ service as he plays great tunes, win door prizes and enjoy the company of fellow bikers.
SUMMERSVILLE CHESS CLUB
Come to Feels Like Home (on the square, next to the Summersville Library) on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to play the “Game of Kings.” All are encouraged to come and play. No need to sign up, just show up and have some fun!
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.
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 May 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.
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.
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.
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