coming events

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES OCC shoebox drop-offs can be made at First Baptist Church, Licking, November 18-22, from 5-7 p.m.; November 23, 10 a.m.-noon; November 24, 1-3 p.m.; and November 25, 8-10 a.m. Call 573-674-3141 for more information. STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m.…

GRAND OPENING Farmgirl Floral will hold their Grand Opening at their new location, 315 Highway 63, Licking, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday November 9. The County Road Coffee Trailer will also be at the event. SIP AND SHOP EVENT The Sassy Hide will be having a Sip and Shop event from 10…

LIGHT THE NIGHT FESTIVAL & HAUNTED MILL Licking’s 11th Annual Light the Night Festival will be held Thursday, October 31, in downtown Licking, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Moonshine Xpress will play in front of City Hall during those times. A costume contest will be held inside City Hall at 6 p.m. Haunted Mill Tours will be…

GOSPEL CONCERT Mark Bishop will be in concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, at Abounding Hope Church in Licking. OPEN HOUSE & MUSICAL JAM Bring your instrument and join local musicians playing gospel and Ozark music at Mt. Zion, Akers, Mo., from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. Crafts will…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17. FISH FRY A Fish Fry will be held Friday, October 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., at St. John Catholic Church in Licking. They will be serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and…

LRFD OPEN HOUSE The Licking Rural and City Fire Departments will hold an Open House on Saturday, October 12, from 10-2. Enjoy refreshments, meet the firefighters and see equipment demonstrations. You can also pay your fire dues that day! ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME The LHS Alumni Baseball Game will be held Saturday, October 12, at Deer…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17. ABCs OF MEDICARE The Phelps Health EnrollU team will host an “ABCs of Medicare” class to answer questions about the different Medicare plans prior to open enrollment. This class is FREE and open to…

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, West Hwy. 32, Licking, will have a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 27. Carryout is available – call 573-674-4010. LRC SILENT AUCTION Licking Residential Care will be running a silent auction throughout the month of September. Funds raised go…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19. THE GRAY LADIES RIDE AGAIN The Gray Ladies Ride Again will be at the Historic Star Theater in Willow Springs on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 & 22. Saturday shows are at 2 and…

FFA FRUIT SALES The Licking FFA Chapter’s Annual Fruit Sales are happening now and end on September 13. Delivery is between Thanksgiving and Christmas break. If you’re interested in purchasing, contact Ms. Rae Kirkwood at Licking High School or any Licking FFA member. TEXAS COUNTY SIREN BOWL The Texas County Law vs. Texas County Fire/EMS/Dispatch…