coming events

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…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. “CONCEIVABLE” AT MELBA THEATER “Conceivable” will be shown at the Melba Theatre in Houston on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. This feature film has a compelling story that explores the complexities of family,…

ANNUAL K OF C CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE The annual Knights of Columbus Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at St. John’s Catholic Church, West Highway 32, Licking. For carryouts or in town deliveries, call 573-674-4010. NSDAR MARCH MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter,…

K OF C FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, West Highway 32, Licking, on Friday, March 6. On the menu is fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. For carry-outs, call 573-674-4010. NSDAR MARCH MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter,…

PAT GROUP MEETING A Parents As Teachers Group Meeting will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Licking Elementary cafeteria. Parents and children can enjoy snacks and have their pictures taken with a Disney character. LRC COOKBOOK FUNDRAISER Licking Residential Care is collecting recipes from past and present residents,…

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…

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…

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…

SHERRILL COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Sherrill Community Neighborhood Watch will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at the blue building at the corner of Highway 63 and Route CC, across from Crow Creek Bar and Grill. Bob Parker will be the guest speaker, with the topic of Property Rights. Everyone is welcome to…

HAM RADIO FIELD DAY Learn more about joining the Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club and getting your Ham radio license at their upcoming field day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on January 24, on the grounds of the Texas County Health Department. SHERRILL COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH The Sherrill Community Neighborhood Watch will meet at 7…