coming events

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. FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED The Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt will not be held this year. If someone is interested…

TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MEETING The Texas County Democrat meeting will be held in Houston at 6 p.m. at the lower level Administrative Center meeting room, across from the Collector’s office, on Thursday, March 18. Social distancing and mask protocol will be followed. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEETING…

AUCTION & CHILI DINNER A fundraiser Chili Dinner will be held to benefit County Crossroads Custom Cabinetry at 4 p.m. followed by an auction at 5 p.m., at the VFW on Saturday, March 13. Proceeds will help recovery after the structural fire in February. Everyone welcome. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE The St.…

LRVFD CHILI SUPPER The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department will host a Chili Supper 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or while the food lasts, at the Fox Fire Station on Saturday, March 6. Chili or vegetable soup and the fixings, dessert, and drinks are included. In town delivery is planned to be available. There will…

CANCELED JOHN NABITY/ST. JOHN FISH FRY The Second Annual John Nabity/St. John Fish Fry scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26 has been canceled. TOTTINGHAM MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK Community Betterment Y.O.U.T.H. is hosting the Tottingham Memorial 5K Run/Walk at 11 a.m. at the Justice Center in Houston on Saturday, Feb. 27. Check-in is at 10 a.m. There…

CANCELLED – TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEETING The Texas County Democrats meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18, has been cancelled. CANCELLED – TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICANS MEETING The Texas County Republicans meeting scheduled for on Thursday, Feb. 18 has been cancelled. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER, NSDAR MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR will meet at 11:30 a.m. at…

CANCELED BOONE TOWNSHIP FISH FRY The Boone Township Board annual fish fry at the township shed at 16245 Hwy. AF scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, has been cancelled. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEETING The Texas County Democrats will meet at 6 p.m. at the lower level Administrative Center meeting room, across from the Collector’s office in…

BOONE TOWNSHIP     FISH FRY RESCHEDULED The Boone Township Board will host its annual fish fry at 1 p.m. at the township shed at 16245 Hwy. AF on Saturday, Feb. 13, INSTEAD OF Feb. 6. All resident families of the township are invited to attend. VFW BINGO RESUMES Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings…

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall on Monday, Feb. 1. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: LICKING to schedule an appointment. All donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma…

VFW BINGO CANCELLED Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings has been suspended until at least Friday, Feb. 5., due to COVID-19. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN’S MEETING The Texas County Republican’s meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Houston Lions Club, north of Houston off Hwy 63 on Thursday, Jan. 21. Potluck at 6…