March for Vets on Monday
The inaugural Cassville March for Vets will be held on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Cassville Aquatic Park. Groups of residents and veterans will walk the streets and Greenway trail in Cassville, and all funds will benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation and its mission to assist veterans. People may sponsor a walker, give a donation or walk themselves. A tent will be set up at the Aquatic Park with snacks and drinks for participants. All fitness levels are welcome, and people may walk as much as they wish of the five-mile Greenway trail.
Purdy hosting Veterans Day assembly
Purdy will host a Veterans Day assembly on Nov. .11 at 10 a.m. in the FEMA Auditorium. The community and any veterans are invited to attend.
Veterans Day event at Cassville Senior Center
Cassville Senior Center is hosting a Veterans Day Event on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kiley Stringer, Morgan Zinn and Gene Robbins & Friends will provide music. The Cassville Senior Board of Directors and Security Bank of Southwest Missouri are sponsoring the Lunch for all veterans, spouses of veterans, and widows of veterans. Active duty military are also invited to eat free. All veterans may sign up at the door.
Pancake breakfast for veterans on Saturday
The Barry County 4-H will host a pancake breakfast, free to veterans and their families, on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at the Sho-Me Plaza on Highway 248 in Cassville.
Mill Street Church of Christ hosting Veterans Day Breakfast
The Mill Street Church of Christ, located at 1104 Mill St. in Cassville, will host a Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Guests should enter from the rear parking lot entrance. All local veterans and their families are encouraged to come. The meal will include items like eggs, sausage, biscuits, coffee and more.
High School hosting deer blind raffle
Cassville High School Industrial Tech is raffling off a deer blind the advanced woodworking class built with funds provided from the Fred Arning golf tournament. The deer blind is 6-foot-by-6-foot and is fully insulated. It also has two solar panels that power the light and a usb plug. The raffle will run from Oct. 22 to Nov. 12. The winner is responsible for hauling the blind. A fork lift will be available for loading. The deer blind is located in the parking lot of the Performing Arts Center for those who would like to see it in person. Each chance to win will cost $10, and people may purchase tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/yhj7ub5y.
Free Thanksgiving meal at H&H Pool Hall
H&H Pool Hall in Cassville will host a free Thanksgiving dinner at 3:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.
Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 11 in Cassville PAC
Cassville High School will host its 36th annual Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. The event will be the first in the new Cassville High School Performing Arts Center Auditorium and is open to the public that would like to attend. The assembly will include performances from the Cassville Mass Choir and Concert Band, a demonstration of the Thirteen Folds of the American Flag by the JROTC color guard, and readings from several student organizations. Seating for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Veterans that will be in attendance are invited to sign in at the registration table upon arrival so that they can be recognized for their service during the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony, there will be a reception held in the Performing Arts Center Upper Lobby. A catered brunch will be served for all veterans and their family members. For any additional information, please contact the school at 417-847-3137.
Eagle Rock Community Association hosting Thanksgiving dinner
The Eagle Rock Community Association, located at 27824 St. Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock, is hosting its Fall Harvest Dinner on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free will donation meal will include a full Thanksgiving Dinner and Dessert. For any questions, people may call 417-271-3486.
Senior Center Craft Fair Saturday
The Cassville Senior Center will host a holiday craft fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a variety of handmade crafts and unique goods, offering a perfect opportunity for early holiday shopping. Music will be provided by Gene Robbins & Friends. Nachos and cheese is courtesy of ACCESS Family Care. Food will also be available from El Taco Zone Truck and Fosters BBQ. Vendors are welcome to reserve tables for $25 each. Registration forms can be picked up at the Senior Center, located at 1111 Fair St. in Cassville. For more information, people may contact the Senior Center at 417-847-4510 during business hours.
Purdy school carnival upcoming
The Purdy PTSO School Carnival is set for Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. There is a silent auction with items donated from community businesses and baskets from the teachers within the school. There will be a Kansas City Chiefs-themed basket, car detailing basket, fall decor basket, gift card basket and many more. There is also a cake walk and many other booths with games, iced coffee, nail painting, etc. Each activity costs a certain amount of tickets, and tickets can be bought at the door the night of the carnival for 25 cents each. The money raised by the classrooms teachers goes back to those specific teachers. They will turn in their tickets at the end of the night and be reimbursed for however many tickets they acquired. The PTSO will have a concession stand with pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork nachos, nachos and McAlister’s iced tea: sweet and unsweet. Businesses are welcome to make a monetary donation or a donation for the silent auction.
Share Your Christmas signups open
Share Your Christmas sign-ups are open through Nov. 15. Call the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center at 417-847-2140 to schedule an appointment.
Waste Management District to meet
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its Annual Council Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 12. The monthly Executive Board Meeting will be immediately following the Council Meeting at approximately 12:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public and will be held at the Monett Barry/Lawrence Public Library in Monett. For questions, people may contact the district office at 417-236-9012 or 417-342-6306.
Wheaton FFA Booster Club selling Chiefs raffle tickets
The Wheaton FFA Alumni Booster Club is selling raffle tickets for a prize of four Kansas City Chiefs tickets (Section 34, Row 26, Seats 1-4) and a parking pass to the Dec. 21 game against the Houston Texans. Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20 and may be purchased from JoGina Park at Wheaton City Hall, or by contacting the Wheaton FFA Alumni Booster Club Facebook page. The winner will be drawn on Nov. 9 at the Wheaton FFA Barnwarming, where tickets may also be purchased last-minute. The tickets will be transferred to the winner by email.
Seligman Bingo Night on first Tuesday of month
A Bingo Night will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Seligman Chamber Event Center, located on Highway 37 north of the city. The building is handicap accessible, and all ages are invited. Bingo cards are $1 per play, and there is no limit on plays. A variety of prizes, excluding cash, will be awarded. Sodas and water are available for $1 each. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed in the building. For more information, people may call Eldora at 417-342-3895.
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 5:30 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. Entry is $5 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There will be door prizes and a potluck dinner, and attendees are welcome to bring a dish. All proceeds go to Senior Center.
Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market open weekly
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.
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.
