coming events

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19. TEXAS CO. DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MTG The Texas County Democratic Central Committee meeting will be held Thursday, May 19, in the meeting room on the lower level of the County Administrative Center (across from the Collector’s…

MONTAUK STATE PARK MEETING Missouri State Parks invite the public to an informational meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at the Montauk State Park amphitheater on Thursday, May 12. Public comment and questions about the park and its operations may be addressed to park team members. For more information call 573-548-2201. OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB SPRING…

SECOND ANNUAL JUNK DERBY Licking Downtown, Inc., will be hosting its second annual Junk Derby on Derby Day, May 7. Get your Derby hat on and join the fun, with a Derby hat contest, vendors, food trucks, kids’ games, old mill tours and more! MONTAUK STATE PARK MEETING Missouri State Parks invite the public to…

MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The monthly Motorcycle Cruise-In continues in its 13th year, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Sonic in Licking, Junction of Hwy. 63 & Hwy. 32, on the last Thursday of each month, April through September. There will be bikes, trikes, prizes, friendly people and DJ “Lew” of “The Road Show” will be playing…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEETING The Texas County Republicans will hold their meeting at 7 p.m. at Houston Lions Club, north of Houston, off Hwy. 63, on Thursday, April 21. Potluck is at 6 p.m. and everyone…

EASTER EGG HUNT Bring your basket and join the Easter bunny for The Easter Egg Hunt at Old City Park to be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. One golden egg per each age group: 0-3; 4-7; and 8-12. Photos with the Easter bunny are available. Rain date is April 23. NOAH COLEMAN…

WALK WITH EASE The University of Missouri Extension in Texas County will hold their free Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease program at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, April 12 through May 26. Classes are one-hour each. The program can reduce pain and improve overall health. Space is limited. Call 417-967-4545 and sign up today.…

FISH FRY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, West Hwy. 32, will have a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1. Serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. Carryout available – call 573-674-4010. SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference will be held…

FISH FRY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, West Hwy. 32, will have a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1. Serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. Carryout available – call 573-674-4010. SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference will be held…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 17. CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE A Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be held, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at St. John Catholic Church on Thursday, March 17. Carryout and in town delivery will be available; call…