Potluck, inaugural Plant Exchange in Eagle Rock
The Eagle Rock Community Association is hosting its monthly potluck on April 14 at 6 p.m. The theme is pasta. The Community Association is also hosting the inaugural Plant Exchange on May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. Those who wish to participate should start propagating their plants to exchange with other plant enthusiasts. No money will change hands except for the vendors on hand. Anyone with questions may contact Jennifer Cochran at 417-342-4526.
Corsicana Roads District to meet
The Corsicana Special Road District will meet in regular session on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the home of Garry and Pam Bartkoski, located at 5086 Farm Road 2057 in Monett. The public is welcome to attend.
Waste Management District meeting
The Southwest Missouri Waste Management District N will hold its Executive Board Meeting at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday at the Monett Barry/Lawrence Public Library in Monett. This meeting is open to the public. A teleconference number will also be available for this meeting. People may 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.
Power of Pink schedules events
Power of Pink, a Wheaton-based non-profit organization with a focus on assisting people diagnosed with breast cancer, will hold its annual dinner and auction, as well as its walk and run, on May 9 and May 10. The annual dinner and auction will be held at the Wheaton High School gym, located at 116 McCall St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. The walk, run and auction will be held May 10 at the Wheaton city Park, beginning at 8 a.m. The timed run includes prizes to top finishers. All proceeds assist local women battling breast cancer. For more information, people may visit www.powerofpinkmo.com.
Public Health Month upcoming
In Recognition of April as Public Health Month, for the month of April, Barry County Health Department nursing stuff will conduct heart disease and stroke risk calculations with blood pressure checks, and offer STD testing, at a discounted rate. People should call 417-847-2114 for specific times and more information.
Second notice reminders mailed
Barry County Assessor Sherry L. Smith has announced second notice reminders, in the form of a post card, for the 2025 Personal Property and Business Assessment Lists will be mailed on Friday. Original Assessment Lists that were mailed out on Jan. 6, were due by March 1. However, the Assessor has extended the deadline, and residents still have time to file a list without receiving a late assessment penalty, providing the list is received in the office by April 30. Residents may file online with the information provided on the second notice post card, call the office, or personally visit the Assessor’s Office to asses. Those who receive a second notice post card from the Assessor’s Office, but have already returned a list, or didn’t receive an assessment list in January, should contact the office immediately at 417-847-2613 so staff can double-check records and be certain the individual is properly assessed before the final late assessment penalty deadline. New Barry County residents as of Jan. 1 who did not receive a form, need to call the Assessor’s Office immediately, or drop by the office for help filling a list. Anyone with questions or concerns may contact the Assessor’s Office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Democratic Central Committee to meet
The Barry County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Cassville Branch Library, located at 301 W. 17th St.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build April 12
The Exeter chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a bed build on April 12, starting at 9 a.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 821 Old Exeter Road in Cassville. Volunteers are needed to help build 30 beds, which are then donated to local youth in need. For more information on the organization, people may visit www.facebook.com/SHPExeter.
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.
Chair Yoga classes in Wheaton
Louisa’s Chair Yoga and Beginning Yoga and Gentle Stretching classes to improve flexibility are 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.
General Municipal Election on Tuesday
The General Municipal Election in Barry County is set for Tuesday, with polls opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Photo ID is required to vote in the April General Municipal Election. Absentee voting runs through Monday at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will also be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for absentee voting. 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, and there is no cost for children 18-and-under. 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. The April event is April 4.
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.
