TroutFest on Saturday
TroutFest is a community fair celebrating the relationship between the community of Cassville and Roaring River State Park. The fair, held at the Cassville Aquatic Center, kicks off the day at 7 a.m., Saturday with two races, the Trout Trot 5K and the Minnow Mile. Following the races, vendors will set up a variety of booths, ranging from crafts to baked goods to food trucks. The event will feature live music throughout the day. Free swimming, games and conservation education activities are hosted by a variety of community partners. The celebration concludes after dark with a display of fireworks. The event is free and open to the public. All TroutFest activities will take place at the Cassville Aquatic Center located at 501 Sale Barn Road in Cassville, Missouri. For more information about the event, contact the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce at 417-847-2814.
Primary absentee voting begins June 21
Absentee voting for the Aug. 2 primary starts June 21 at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last day to register to vote is July 6 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 2 Primary Election. You may register to vote at the County Clerk’s Office; the Monett Chamber of Commerce; or the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce. Please notify us if you have moved and have not updated your address or had a name change. If unable to vote in person, you 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. We 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 area can go by the Shell Knob Chamber or 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, call the Barry County Clerk’s Office at 417-847-2561 ext: 3, or email jennis@barrycountyclerk.com or ajohnson@barrycountyclerk.com
Cemetery association to resume mowing
Arnhart Cemetery Association requests all flowers on the grounds be removed by June 13 so normal mowing can resume.
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.
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.
