coming events

CHRISTMAS IN OUR HOMETOWN The Christmas in Our Hometown program is accepting applications through November 14. Applications may be submitted at Right Away Rent-To-Own and Payday Loan or at the Licking United Community Help Center. Those interested in adopting a family at Christmas or donating to the program should contact Kassi Ramsey at Right Away…

G-MA PAM’S SPOOKTACULAR 5K GLOW WALK/RUN G-Ma Pam’s Spooktacular 5K Glow Walk/Run will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, starting at the Licking High School parking lot. All proceeds go to G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack. Register at Right Away Rent-to-Own, 101 S. Main St., Licking. Call 417-818-2488 for more information. TRICK OR…

FUNDRAISERS AT THE MILL Yard sale fundraisers for Wildcat Travel Club and Licking Downtown will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 24, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at the Licking Mill. The Licking Chapter of FFA will host a cookout fundraiser at the Mill from…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 16. FALL BAKE SALE A Fall Bake Sale, hosted by Licking Residential Care, will be held at Town & Country Supermarket beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 17. All proceeds benefit the Resident Activity…

B&M RODEO B&M Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo will be held at the Licking Rodeo Arena on October 11. Barrels and poles begin at noon, with mutton bustin, calf riding, steer riding and ranch rodeo to follow. Call in by October 6, 6 p.m., 417-217-2057. FALL BAKE SALE A Fall Bake Sale, hosted by Licking Residential…

FLU SHOT CLINIC The Texas County Health Department will hold a Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Licking Senior Center. FREE MEDICARE CLASS The Phelps Health EnrollU team is hosting a FREE “ABCs of Medicare” class to answer questions about the different Medicare and Medicare Advantage…

MMRA RODEO The Edgar Springs Saddle Club will host an MMRA Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 27, at 7 p.m. TEXAS CO LIBRARY HOUSTON CLOSED FOR MOVING The Houston branch of the Texas County Library will be closed through Friday, October 3, while moving to their new building. FLU SHOT CLINIC The…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 18. CASA CARNIVAL A CASA Carnival will be held on Friday, September 19, from 5-7 p.m., at Pete’s at Ledgeland Acres Farm, 18385 US-63, Rolla. This free event features food, games and music. LICKING FALL…

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST An all-you-can-eat fundraising breakfast will be held from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, at the Licking Senior Center. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE The Licking Rural and City Fire departments will host an Open House on Saturday, September 13. The public is welcome to attend. Speak to firefighters, see the…

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING OF ART EXHIBIT Arts Rolla is pleased to host a special exhibit of fine art featuring the work of the Current River Artists from the Texas County Museum of Art, along with the work of the Ozark Heritage Artists, of Salem. The First Friday Opening on September 5, between the hours of…