Democratic Committee to meet
The Barry County Democratic Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, July 9th at 6pm at the Cassville Branch Library, located at 301 W. 17th St. in Cassville. For more information, people may visit: https://barrycountymodemocrats. com/events.
Waste management district meeting
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its monthly Executive Board meeting at 11:50 a.m. on July 16 at Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett. This meeting is open to the public. A teleconference number will also be available for this meeting, please contact the district office at 417-236-9012 or 417-342-6306 prior to the day of the meeting for the call-in number and passcode.
Purdy Community Picnic and Fireworks Show today
The Purdy Community Picnic and Fireworks Show will be held today (Wednesday) at The Gathering Place in Purdy, located at 100 Old Bus. 37 and Hwy. C, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a picnic meal, live musical entertainment, and a fireworks show at dark. People may bring lawn chairs and join the community for a great time. For questions, people may call Julie Terry at 417236-4139.
Cassville Senior Center hosting monthly dances
The Cassville Senior Center has started a once-a-month dance and dinner event with live music. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the dance is from 7-10 p.m. The Board of Directors for the Senior Center is sponsoring dances at the facility, located at 1111 Fair St. in Cassville. Dances are held on the first Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome. The July Dance will be held on July 5, going along with Fourth of July Festivities. There will be prizes and a 50/50 Raffle. The admission fee is $5 per person, and the dinner cost is a $5 donation. The menu is potluck, and attendees are welcome to bring a dish. All proceeds go to Senior Center.
Voter registration ends July 10 for August Primary
The last day to register to vote is July 10 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 6 Primary Election. Photo ID is required to vote. People may register to vote at the County Clerk’s Office, the Monett Chamber of Commerce or the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce. Those who have moved and not updated their address, or had a name change, should notify the Clerk’s Office. Absentee voting is ongoing at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Aug. 5. Two-week in-person, no-excuse absentee voting begins July 23. If unable to vote in person, a voter may send a written request to the office of: Joyce Ennis, 700 Main St. Suite 2, Cassville, MO 65625 or fax to: 417-847-5311. The Office will need: name, physical address, mailing address, date of birth, last four digits of Social Security number, phone number, reason for voting absentee, party preference and signature. Those who live in the Shell Knob or Monett can visit the Shell Knob Chamber or Monett Chamber Office and fill out the absentee application. Staff there will fax it to the Barry County Clerk’s office. Absentee applications are also available at sos.mo.gov. The last day to request an absentee ballot is July 24. For more information, people may call the barry county clerk’s office at 417-847-2561 opt. 3, or email jennis@barrycountyclerk. com or ajohnson@barrycountyclerk.com.
Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market open for season
The Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 8-11 a.m. The market has farm fresh produce, flowers, eggs, jams, relishes, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. Selection varies every week, so come early for the best choice. Old Church Gallery is on Farm Road 1240 in Shell Knob and can be reached at 417-858-2510.
Cassville Branch Library activities scheduled
Activities at the Cassville Branch Library this week include: Thursday, Library Closed for July 4; Friday, Family Tie-Dye at 4:30 p.m. (all ages, bring an item to dye); Saturday, Movie in the park at Roaring River State Park at dusk (all ages); Tuesday, American Sign Language at 3 p.m. (registration required, all ages); July 10, Pollinator Water Dish craft from 10 a.m. to noon (ages 18+ while supplies last), Creating Coasters at 6 p.m. (registration required). For more information on any programs, people may call 417-847-2121. The library is located at 301 W. 17th St. in Cassville.
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.
Lessons offered before Seligman’s Saturday dances
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. Free dance lessons will also be given from 5-6 p.m. For more information, people may call 479-903-3640.
