The Cassville Art Club will host a fundraiser on March 22 from 11 a.,m. to 3 p.m. at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville. The Club is raising funds to attend a Broadway play in Springfield. Students will have art for sale and will reveal photo op projects completed for Zone 4.
Ash Road District dissolution hearing in April
A dissolution hearing for the Ash Road District will be held at 9 a.m. on April 17 at the Barry County Courthouse, located at 700 Main St. in Cassville.
Radio Society hosting Ham Fest
The Ozark Amateur Radio Society will host its annual Ham Fest on March 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. This large event for amateur radio operators is at the MARC, located at 822 WMT Vernon Blvd. in Mount Vernon. The group expects ham radio operators from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. This event is of interest to law enforcement, emergency groups and, most recently, farmers, who are using a frequency for communication that requires no license from the FCC. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. There will be amateur radio exams beginning at 10 a.m. Exams to obtain amateur radio licenses issued by the FCC will be conducted by the Nixa Amateur Radio Club. There will be raffle prizes; the first prize is a FT-991a radio; second prize is a FT-891 radio, and 3rd prize is a Rig Expert Stick 500. Entrants must be present to win. Tickets are $1 each, or 25 tickets for $20. Food and beverages will be available. Radio vendors and other booths will be present. For pre-enrollment, registration, and more information, people may visit https:// www.w0oar.club. Last-minute tables are available at the door. Admission is $10.
Capps Creek Road District to meet
The Capps Creek Special Road District will meet in regular session on March 20 at noon at the home of Garry and Pam Bartkoski, located at 5086 Farm Road 2057 in Monett. The public is welcome to attend.
Eagle Rock Lego Club meeting Saturday
The Eagle Rock Lego Club will meet on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock. This is free and open to all children. For more information, people may contact the Eagle Rock Library at 417-271-3186.
Chair Yoga classes in Wheaton
Louisa’s Chair Yoga and Beginning Yoga and Gentle Stretching classes to improve flexibility will begin Every Thursday at the Wheaton Community Center, located at 117 Allman Ave. in Wheaton. Chair Yoga is at 2 p.m., and the Beginning Yoga and Gentle Stretching is at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge for the classes, but donations are appreciated. Classes aim to improve flexibility, lessen chronic pain, improve balance, reduce stress or provide relaxation. Participants should wear comfortable clothes for stretching and a Yoga mat if they have one. For more information, people may text Louisa at 417-772-6476.
Voter registration ends today
The last day to register to vote is today (Wednesday) for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the April 8 General Municipal Election. People may register to vote at the County Clerk’s Office or the Monett Chamber of Commerce. Anyone who has moved and not updated their address, or had a name change, should notify the county clerk’s office. Photo ID is required to vote in the April General Municipal Election. Absentee voting runs through April 7 at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last day to request an absentee ballot is March 26. Two-week in-person, no excuse absentee voting begins March 25. If unable to vote in person, a voter may send a written request to: 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 and signature. Those who live in the Monett area can go to the Monett Chamber Office and fill out the absentee application. They will fax it to the Barry County Clerk’s office. Absentee applications are also available at sos.mo.gov. 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.
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. If at least 50 people attend, two train tickets will be raffled. In the case of bad weather, bingo will be postponed. 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 hosts a dance and potluck dinner with live music on the first Friday of every month. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the live music and dance is from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $10 and the Senior Center is located at 1111 Fair St. in Cassville. All ages are welcome. There will be door prizes, refreshments, a 50-50 raffle and a potluck dinner at 8 p.m., and attendees are welcome to bring a dish. All proceeds go to the Senior Center.
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. People may 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. 17 for Presidents’ Day. OATS Transit is hiring drivers statewide to 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.
