coming events

LICKING LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Licking Library Summer Reading Program will start at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at the library. The program continues throughout June and July. For more information call the library at 573-674-2038. VFW BINGO CANCELLED The VFW Post 6337 will not have Bingo on Friday, June 4 due to…

VFW POST 6337 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE The Licking VFW Post 6337 will hold a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. at the Memorial for the Fallen Park on Monday, May 31. Everyone is invited; a special invite to all military personnel, veterans, law enforcement, fire and first responders. PHELPS CO. DEMOCRATIC CLUB MAY MEETING The…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. in Licking on Thursday, May 20. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN’S MEETING The Texas County Republican’s meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Houston Lions Club, north of Houston off Hwy. 63, on Thursday, May 20. Potluck is at 6 p.m. Kelvin D.…

BINGO AT VFW CANCELLED FOR MAY 14     Bingo at the Licking VFW will be cancelled on Friday, May 14, only. JR’VILLE STORE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY The JR’Ville Store in Raymondville will hold a Customer Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Come enjoy free hot dogs and drinks. MAYOR’S PRAYER…

OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB SPRING SHOW & TRACTOR PULLS The Ozarks Older Iron Club will hold its annual Spring Show at the club grounds, 310 Cannaday in Cabool, on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. Gates open at 9 a.m. with free admission and parking, facilities are handicap accessible with chauffeured golf carts available.…

FIRST ANNUAL LICKING JUNK DERBY Licking Downtown Inc. will hold their First Annual Licking Junk Derby on Saturday, May 1. Check out the vendors with “treasures” for sale. Join in the kids’ games, or wear your “Derby” hat to enter the contest. Stick around for the fundraiser auction and enjoy the broadcast of the Derby…

THE ENCHANTED BOOKSHOP The STARS Foundation presents The Enchanted Bookshop, playing at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23 and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at the Melba Theatre. For tickets call 417-217-9430. SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY INTER-DENOMINATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference, an inter-denominational event, will…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. in Licking on Thursday, April 15. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEETING The Texas County Democrats will meet at 6 p.m. in Houston on the lower level of the Administrative Center, at the meeting room across from the Collector’s Office, on Thursday, April…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. in Licking on Thursday, April 15. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEETING The Texas County Democrats will meet at 6 p.m. at the meeting room on the lower level of the Administrative Center, across from the Collector’s Office, in Houston on Thursday, April…

EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED The Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Hickory Manor and the Licking Chamber of Commerce will not be held this year to ensure safety of spectators, volunteers and participants, related to COVID-19. SINGING AT DUKE COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH The Duke Community Lighthouse Church is resuming Gospel Singing at 6 p.m. on Saturday,…