coming events

VFW BINGO CANCELLED Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evening, Jan. 15, has been cancelled. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER, NSDAR MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sybil’s in St. James on Saturday, Jan. 16. Dr. Phil Cox, of Phelps Health will present a program based on the book, “A…

TEXAS COUNTY FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S MEETING CANCELLED The regular monthly meeting of the Texas County Federated Republican Women scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9, has been cancelled. The next meeting is Feb. 13 at the home of Diane Krantz. Please contact Diane Krantz at 417-967-4699 with any questions. TOPS WEIGH-INS The Licking Chapter of TOPS will…

HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE New Year’s: Thursday, Dec. 31 – normal pickup; Friday, Jan. 1 – pickup on Saturday, Jan. 2. MONTAUK STATE PARK FIRST DAY BICENTENNIAL SELF-GUIDED HIKE Jan. 1, 9 – 11 a.m. Use the map provided at the trailhead to track your route and see points of interest along the way. Wear sturdy…

FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER Everyone is welcome to enjoy a totally free traditional Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Licking Christian Church, 318 N. Main, Licking, on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Due to COVID-19 the event will be held in the gym with plenty of socially distanced seating. Carry outs will be…

TEXAS COUNTY LIBRARY – LICKING The Texas County Library – Licking Branch will be handing out a book or a toy to children ages 10 and younger from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Masks are mandatory. SANTA VISITING DOLLAR GENERAL – EDGAR SPRINGS Santa will be visiting the Dollar General Store…

CHRISTMAS IN OUR HOMETOWN Christmas in Our Hometown will be taking applications for assistance at the United Community Help Center (Food Pantry) in Licking through Friday, Dec. 11. This is for the children in the Licking community whose families are in need of help this holiday season. Call Bonnie at 573-674-3764 or 573-889-9600 with questions.…

VFW BINGO CANCELLED Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings has been suspended until Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, due to COVID-19 case increase. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE The Annual Licking Christmas Parade will be held at 4 p.m. on Main Street, Saturday, Dec. 5. The theme this year is “’2020’ Kind of Christmas.” Parade line…

LUMC SERVICES & ACTIVITIES CANCELLED All services and activities at Licking United Methodist Church will be cancelled through the week of Sunday, Nov. 29, due to COVID. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE The Annual Licking Christmas Parade will be held at 4 p.m. on Main Street, Saturday, Dec. 5. The theme this year is “’2020’ Kind of…

TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRAT CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING The Texas County Democrat Central Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the lower level meeting room of the Texas County Admin. Building (old courthouse) on Thursday, Nov. 19. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN’S MEETING The Texas County Republican’s will meet…

LPHC CHILI AND COBBLER COOK OFF LPHC will have a Chili and Cobbler Cook Off beginning at 6 p.m. at the church on Hwy. 63 and College Avenue, on Friday, Nov. 13. The event is sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s Ministries. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds go to benefit outreach programs. For…