Coming Events: February 12, 2026
VOTE FOR LRC VALENTINE KING AND QUEEN
Cast a vote for a penny for the 2026 Licking Residential Valentine King & Queen! Stop by from now until February 13 at 225 West Highway 32, Licking, to vote. Funds collected will be used for resident activities.
NSDAR FEBRUARY MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, is scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, at Colton’s in Rolla. The guest speaker will be Lynn Hewkin, from Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center. Guests are always welcome.
STORM SIREN TESTING
Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 19.
LICKING DOWNTOWN FISH FRY & AUCTION
The annual fish fry and auction fundraiser for the historic Licking Mill will be held Saturday, February 21, at the Licking VFW Hall. Music by Herman Hall and a fish dinner with all the fixin’s will take place from 4 – 6 p.m., with the auction at 6 p.m. Donations for the auction are appreciation and can be brought to TJ’s Flowers & Gifts.
LRFD CHILI SUPPER
The Licking Rural Fire Department is hosting a Chili Supper, Live Auction and 50/50 Raffle fundraiser beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, at the Fox Community Room.
PRC FEUD NIGHT
The Pregnancy Resource Center of South Central Missouri will host a Feud Night fundraiser with 50/50 raffle and baked goods auction at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, at Intercounty Electric Auditorium in Licking. Pre-register by calling 417-967-1100.
MRFD CHILI/HOTDOG DINNER & RAFFLE
Montauk Rural Fire Department will host a Chili and Hotdog Dinner and Raffle from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, at the firehouse on Highway 119, Salem. Raffle tickets available now by messaging MRFD FB page or call/text 573-247-9648.
GUN AND QUILT RAFFLE
The Fleet Reserve Association FRA Branch 364 is holding a Gun and Quilt 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sons of the American Legion (SAL) will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Licking VFW Hall. Meet and greet begins at 4 p.m., with the meeting from 6 – 7 p.m.
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.
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 February 19.
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.
WEIGHT LOSS AND BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
The Phelps Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Center hosts a monthly support group on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Phelps Health Private Dining Rooms (located just off the cafeteria). Support persons are welcome to attend as well.
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.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Jason and Nancy Derrickson, of Springfield, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Gene and Glenna Derrickson, of Bolivar.
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.
