Coming Events: March 26, 2026
QUEEN OF HEARTS
G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack Cancer Charity is hosting a weekly fundraiser starting Thursday, March 26, at Boiling Springs Resort. Ticket sales for the progressive jackpot are from 5-7 p.m. each Thursday and 10% of the pot goes to G-Ma Pam’s each week. For more information and rules, call 417-830-6917.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The annual Licking Easter Egg Hunt will be held at noon in the Old City Park on Saturday, March 28.
BOONE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL FISH FRY
The Boone Township Annual Fish Fry will be held at noon on Saturday, March 28, at the Boone Township Shed, 16245 Highway AF.
PRC BANQUET FOR LIFE
The Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet for Live will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston. Keynote speaker will be Beth Caulfield, director of the movie “Conceivable.” For more information or to RSVP, contact PRC at 417-967-1100.
SPRING JUNK & CRAFT FEST
Country Crafts & Flea Market is hosting a Spring Junk & Craft Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 11, at 104 Industrial Drive in Licking.
NSDAR APRIL MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, is scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Colton’s in Rolla. Guest speaker Linda Dunbar will talk about “Obsolete, Odd and Absolutely Ooky Stuff from the DAR Museum Vaults.” Guests are always welcome.
WILDCAT TRAVEL CLUB SIDE BY SIDE & JEEP RIDE
The Wildcat Travel Club will host a Side by Side & Jeep Ride on Saturday, April 11. Signups begin at 10 a.m. and the ride starts at 1 p.m., at Boiling Springs Resort. The event includes a BB Poker Shoot and a 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds will help fund the travel club’s educational tour of Europe this summer.
PHELPS HEALTH MYCHART CLASS
Phelps Health will host a free “MyChart Class: Get Connected” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, in the Main Lobby of the Phelps Health Medical Office Building.
CHOCOLATE TASTING
The Licking Bridge Builders is hosting a Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Join the fun at the Senior Center and judge a wide variety of chocolates. The event includes music and fun activities. Bring an entry and save 50% on admission.
SENIOR CITIZEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNEY
A senior citizen’s trout fishing tournament will be held at Montauk State Park from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. It is open to men and women age 60 years or older.
BUILDER BASH
Ozark Xpress with Bobby Ray and Miranda Bury will perform at The Resort at Boiling Springs on Saturday, April 25. Music will begin at 3 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. Proceeds from donations and a raffle will go to the Color Guard at the Salem American Legion.
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 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.
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 April 2.
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.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Pauline Stokes, of Wentzville, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from William Stokes, of Licking.
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