coming events

MARK BISHOP IN CONCERT Gospel singer Mark Bishop will be in concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, at Abounding Hope Church. All are welcome to attend. MITCHELL REUNION The Mitchell Reunion will be held Saturday, September 5, beginning at 11 a.m. with potluck lunch at 1 p.m. at Deer Lick Park in Licking.…

TOWN HALL MEETING There will be a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, at the Fox Community Room in Licking. Future plans for the city’s factory building will be discussed. FAMILY RODEO A Family Rodeo will be held Saturday, August 29, at the Licking Rodeo Grounds. Roping begins at 5 p.m.…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 20. PRAYER WALK The annual prayer walk at Licking schools will be held on Sunday, August 23, at 4 p.m. Those wishing to pray for the upcoming school year should meet at the elementary flagpole.…

JH ORIENTATION/ LEAD OPEN HOUSE Families of Licking Junior High/High School students needing assistance with registration can come to the Science Building from noon to 6 p.m. on August 13. Also on that date, Junior High Orientation for incoming 7th grade families will be at 5:30 p.m. at the JH gym, and Alternative/LEAD Open House…

SUMMER’S END KIDS FREE FISHING DAY Fishing tags are free for children ages 15 and under on Saturday, August 8, ONLY to fish in Montauk State Park. Pick tag up at lodge after 7 p.m. Friday or any time Saturday. Adults must have daily trout tag to assist children fishing. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR The…

VBS AT BOONE CREEK Vacation Bible School will be held at Boone Creek Baptist Church from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 26-31. VBS is for all ages and this year’s theme is Illumination Station. Call 573-674-3171 if you need a ride. KIDS TROUT TOURNAMENT Kids 15-years and younger are eligible to participate in a Kids Trout…

OPEN ART SHOW An Open Art Show hosted by Isabella Loncosky and the Texas County Museum of Art & History is underway. Prizes for top three in each age category and People’s Choice. Artist reception on Tuesday, July 28, 5-7 p.m. Call 417-543-1738 for more information. VBS AT BOONE CREEK Vacation Bible School will be…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16. OZARK FLY FISHERS MISSOURI STREAM TEAM OUTING The public is invited to attend educational sessions Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, promoting stream conservation. Activities include fly casting, fly tying instruction and more. Visit the Searcy Bldg.…

42ND ANNUAL ROUTE 63 CAR & BIKE SHOW The Route 63 Car & Bike Show will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Old City Park, Licking, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, call 352-428-2542 or 417-260-2627. BOOM, PACK, GIVE Operation Christmas Child will have a Boom, Pack, Give event from 10…

SUPPLY GIVEAWAY Licking Assembly of God Church will host a supply giveaway to families with school-age children from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at Deer Lick Park. VBS AT FBC First Baptist Church of Licking will hold Vacation Bible School the week of July 6-10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children from five years…