Coming Events: August 22, 2024
TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS
The required Reorganization meeting for the Texas County Democratic Central Committee will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, in the meeting room on the lower level of the County Government Center. All are welcome.
TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICANS
The next meeting of the Texas County Republicans will be at 6 p.m. for the potluck meal, 6:45 for the meeting on Thursday, August 22. Mo. Treasurer Vivek Malek will be the main speaker.
EDGAR PRAIRIE DAYS
Edgar Prairie Days begins Friday, August 23, at 7 p.m. with an MMRA Rodeo at the Saddle Club arena. Parade will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with lineup at Saddle Club. Sunday, August 25, events at Fire Department include BBQ 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cornhole Tournament 10 a.m., and entertainment 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
LUMC FARMERS MARKET
The Licking Farmers Market final day of the season will be Saturday, August 24, at the Licking United Methodist Church parking lot.
BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
Hickory Manor will be hosting a Back to School Party from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Free games, prizes, face painting, and refreshments. All ages welcome.
GOSPEL SINGING
The Mattingly Family is scheduled to sing at New Life Free Will Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 24.
BARREL RACING
Barrel racing will be held at the Licking Rodeo Grounds at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. Peewee, youth, adult and open categories will be offered. For more information, see their flier on the Licking Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
GOSPEL SINGING
Pastor Terry Brown and the congregation of Maness Memorial Baptist Church in Cabool invite all to a concert by the Sons of Liberty at the church at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 25.
MITCHELL FAMILY REUNION
The Mitchell Family Reunion 2024 will be held Labor Day weekend. Family and friends are invited. Follow Facebook for questions or updates. Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. is dinner at Mexican restaurant in Licking. Saturday at 10 a.m. is a float trip. Sunday at 1 p.m. is carry-in lunch at Deer Lick Park.
FLOYD FAMILY REUNION
The Floyd Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, September 1, at Montauk Shelter across from the Mill. Lunch is at 1 p.m., bring a covered dish. Meat, drinks and paper products provided. Everyone welcome.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS
Flower O’Scotland Dance Troupe’s final Scottish Country Dance Class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Licking Assembly of God, on Tuesday, September 10. No partner required. For more information call Joan Bryant at 417-619-5900.
QUILT TURNING AT FALL FESTIVAL
The Fall Festival “Pickin’ on the Porch” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the historic Licking Mill. Participants are being sought for the Old Fashioned Quilt Turning to be held at 12:30. Show your favorite quilts. Complete an entry form at The Licking News or TJ’s Flowers.
BOONE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING
Boone Creek Baptist Church will be celebrating their 170th Homecoming Anniversary beginning with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and special events starting at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 15. Special events include special music, a guest speaker and a carry-in meal after services.
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
(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.
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.
KIDS AT THE CREEK
Boone Creek Baptist Church will be starting their Wednesday evening “Kids at the Creek” program. August 28 will be registration and carnival night. Bible studies will start on September 4.
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.
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 Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-3007 for 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 August 22.
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.
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 Delbert Day Cancer Institute. 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.
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.
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
Mike Whitaker, of Sullivan, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Gloria Schembra, of Salem.
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.
