coming events

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…

IECA ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP The Intercounty Electric meeting of the membership will be held from 3-8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Old City Park in Licking. LINCOLN DAY The Texas County Republicans will host Lincoln Day at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Sherman Hill Field House on the…

The Texas County Republicans held a Town Hall meeting at the Fox Community Room on Friday, June 12. Speakers at the meeting included Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Smith, who is running unopposed for Prosecuting Attorney this year; incumbent Presiding Commissioner Scott Long and his opponent in the August Republican primary, Chance Bland; and incumbent Circuit…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18. RODEO The Central Family Rodeo Association will be presenting a Rodeo at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club arena on June 19 (8 p.m.) and June 20 (7 p.m.) There will be a pre-show one…