Coming Events July 11, 2024
TCMH LICKING CLINIC GRAND OPENING
The Texas County Memorial Hospital Licking Clinic will hold a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 2 – 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at the new location, 139 W. Hwy. 32. All are invited!
TEXAS COUNTY FAIR
The Texas County Fair will be held Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 13, at the Texas County Fair Grounds. The awards ceremony is currently scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by the Tractor Show and MU Extension Presentation at 11, the Farmer Appreciation Dinner at 12 and the Livestock Sale at 2 p.m.
TIMSON BOOK SIGNING
A presentation will be followed by a book signing by Ben Timson, the author of “Summers at Cedar Grove,” at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center, 202 S. Main St., Salem, Mo., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13. Call Deloris Gray Wood at 573-729-2545 for more information.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB STUMP PICNIC
The Democratic Club of Phelps County will hold the annual Stump Picnic beginning at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m. and speakers at 12:30 p.m., at Lion’s Club Park, Rolla, on Saturday, July 13. Plan to bring a side dish or dessert. For more information and to register go to demclubphelps.org/event-5691741.
PHELPS HEALTH MYCHART EVENT
Phelps Health staff will be available to answer questions about MyChart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 23, July 25 and July 30 at the Medical Office Building Main Lobby, 1050 West 10th Street, Rolla.
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
A Summer Food Program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Licking Assembly of God church lobby every Thursday through the summer. Open to all school age children on a first come-first serve basis. One pre-packed bag of food, per week, per child.
LUMC FARMERS MARKET
The Licking Farmers Market will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday, now through August 24, at the Licking United Methodist Church parking lot.
TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY OPEN
The Texas County Museum of Art & History is open on Monday and Tuesday for the season.
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 Summer Kidz Club, ages 4 years through 6th grade, will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 223 Main Street, and will be served a meal. 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.
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 July 11.
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.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Bob Ogden, of Springfield, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Lonnie Ward, of Licking.
ADDRESS CHANGES
If you are a subscriber or receive 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.
