NEWS BRIEFS

Road district to meet

The McDonald Special Road District will have its regular monthly business meeting on May 30 at the McDowell Church beginning at 6 p.m. If anyone wants to get on the agenda to question the road commissioners, they may call 417-847-2808.

Ennis Cemetery meeting scheduled

The Ennis Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery shelter at 2 p.m. on May 29.

Bluegrass in the Park returns for summer

A variety of bluegrass bands will perform every Friday night, from 7-9 p.m., through Sept. 30 at the Roaring River Shelter at Roaring River State Park. About 10 bands will play at some point this summer, and admission to every show is free. Saturday performances will also be held for Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs, and a tip jar will be set up for the bands.

Republican Club to meet

The Barry County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 26 at the Barry County Museum.

Alumni Reunion on May 28

The annual Cassville High School Alumni Reunion will be held on May 28 in the CHS Commons Area. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. Dinner and dues are $15 for alums and $10 for a spouse. To RSVP, call Dana at 417-847-2221. If a class is planning a reunion and would like to reserve tables, call Kay Baker at 417-847-4219.

All-school reunion at Southwest on tap

The Washburn/Seligman/Southwest All-School Reunion will be held on May 28 in the Southwest High School commons area, located at 529 E. Pineville Road in Washburn. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m., there will be a short business meeting at 10:30 a.m., and lunch will start serving at 11:30 a.m.. Lunch is being catered by John Sullivan with a complete meal, drink and dessert for $12. Raffle tickets will also be sold for several nice items that have been donated. Price is $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5. Some items are: quilts, custom made bookcase, laptop computer, Making Memories gift certificates, oil change and tire rotation, various gift certificates and other items. It is recommended to bring cash, if possible. There are a few surprises planned as well. All are encouraged to attend for a day of fun, food and old friends.

Corinth Cemetery Association to meet

The Corinth Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery shelter on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. All attendees should bring their own chair.

Truck raffle to benefit family

A 2005 single cab shortbed Chevy pickup truck is being raffled to benefit a local family affected by breast cancer. Tickets may be purchased at The Shop by D and L, located at 503 Mill St. in Cassville. Entrants must be 18 years of age, and each ticket is $10. The winner will be drawn at the Wheaton Cruise-in on Oct. 1.

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.