coming events

SUMMER READING PROGRAM Texas County Library-Licking Branch is presenting a program by the Missouri Department of Conservation as part of their summer reading program at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the library. TOWN HALL MEETINGS The Texas County Republicans will host four Town Hall meetings in Texas County. Ask candidates for contested primaries…

SUMMER READING PROGRAM Jellyfish Balloon Art is the summer reading program event at the Licking branch of the Texas County Library, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The Forest Park Great Horned Owl Program will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the new library in Houston. MISSOURI FREE FISHING DAYS…

INTERCOUNTY ELECTRIC COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR The first annual Community Health Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 29, at Intercounty Electric Auditorium in Licking. TOWN & COUNTRY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Town & Country Bank-Licking Branch will hold their 30th annual Customer Appreciation BBQ on Friday, May 29, from 11 a.m. to…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. LICKING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RODEO The 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. at the rodeo grounds. RAFFLE FUNDRAISER FOR LICKING RESIDENTIAL…

LICKING MILL CRAFT & JUNK FEST The Licking Mill Craft & Junk Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the historic Licking Mill. Salute to Veterans begins at 8:45 a.m. and vendor booths are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See Licking’s own Cadrian Hutsell live in concert! Booth rental goes to the…

BIKE NIGHT CRUISE-IN A Bike Night Cruise-In will be held the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Sonic Drive-In in Houston. All bikes welcome. For more information, call Norman at 417-287-7163. HUTCHASON CEMETERY WORK DAY A work day and business meeting will be held at Hutchason Cemetery on Saturday, May 2, at…

SENIOR CITIZEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNEY A senior citizen’s trout fishing tournament will be held at Montauk State Park from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. It is open to men and women age 60 years or older. MONTAUK ARBOR DAY Free tree seedlings will be handed out to park visitors at the…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16. FISH FRY FUNDRAISER A fish fry fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the Fox Fire Station. Proceeds will benefit the Licking Christian Church youth. CHOCOLATE TASTING The Licking…

PRC BANQUET FOR LIFE The Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet for Life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston. Keynote speaker will be Beth Caulfield, director of the movie “Conceivable.” For more information or to RSVP, contact PRC at 417-967-1100. SPRING JUNK & CRAFT FEST Country Crafts…