Softball game benefitting Wheaton boy
A benefit softball game will be held at the Wheaton ballfields on June 24 at noon. Funds raised will benefit Garrett Roller, 12, of Wheaton, who broke both bones in his leg in a UTV accident in October. Since having his cast off in November, Roller has experienced many complications, resulting in four major surgeries on his leg. He is currently receiving care at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City to treat a bone infection, correct the deformity and hopefully allow the bone to fuse together. Roller is an outdoor-lover, enjoying fishing, gardening and anything to do with farm animals. The cost to enter a team is $250, and there is a $10 cost per entry in the home run derby. The registration deadline is June 19, and people may register by calling the city of Wheaton at 417-652-3314. There will be plated of barbecue chicken and sides for $5 each. Anyone with questions or wanting more information may call Cody Stephens at 417-846-8159 or Clint Danforth at 417639-3145.
Inaugural Cars & Pizza May 27
The Inaugural Cars & Pizza Cruise-In will be held May 27 from 1-3 p.m. at the parking lot of Roaring River Health and Rehab, located at 812 Old Exeter Road in Cassville. Registration is free, and the event is free to the public. A $5 meal deal will be available, and donations are welcome. All donations will go toward helping Health and Rehab residents compete in the Golden Age games.
Crowder Cassville Campus hosting RoughRider Raffle
The Crowder Cassville Campus is hosting a RoughRider Raffle over four days this week, with numerous items available to win. The event is ongoing through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 each in the office, and raffle items may be viewed in the lobby. Some items people may win include: gift cards, gift baskets, local team merchandise and more.
Corinth Cemetery clean-up scheduled
The Corinth Cemetery will host a clean-up and work day on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m.
Methodist Church hosting women’s retreat
Cassville United Methodist Church will host a women’s retreat at the church at 601 Gravel Street on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The retreat entitled, “Deeper into the Heart of God: Spiritual Practices for the Beloved,” will feature three virtual sessions presented by Sharon Garlough Brown, as well as provide time for personal reflection and prayer. Sharon is the author of the award-winning Sensible Shoes and Shades of Light series (https://www.sharongarloughbrown. com). A retreat fee of $25 per person will help offset the speaker fee, as well as the costs of breakfast, lunch, and snacks. For more information, or to register for the retreat, people may contact Jamie Fugitt at 417-337-1948 or jamiekfugitt@gmail.com.
Road district sets meeting times
Flat Creek Special Road District will begin meeting on the third Wednesday of every month, beginning May 17 at 5 p.m. The meeting location is 10106 Farm Road 2160 at the Special Road District Barn. Thee meetings are open to the public.
Cassville Branch Library activities scheduled
Activities at the Cassville Branch Library this week include: today is National Library Week Wacky Wednesday, Crochet with Ashley at 1:30 p.m., Yoga with Tara at 5 p.m.; Thursday is National Library Week Thankful Thursday, Toastmasters at 6 p.m.; Friday is National Library Week Fictional Friday.
OATS rides available in Barry County
OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Please call the local OATS Transit office at 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287 to schedule a ride or find out about services in the Barry County area. People may also visit the OATS website at oatstransit.org to view local schedules under “Bus Schedules,” then click on the county of service. OATS offices will be closed, and regular routes will not be running on Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day. Please keep this in mind as trips are scheduled near these holidays. OATS Transit is hiring drivers statewide to can continue serving riders. Openings are listed on the OATS website.
Seligman dances ongoing each Saturday
The Seligman Chamber of Commerce country dances at the Seligman Chamber Event Center are every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. No alcohol is allowed. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There is a potluck, 50-50 drawing and door prizes. For more information, people may call 417-662-3612.
