Cassville Senior Center to host Holiday Craft Bazaar
The Cassville Senior Center is seeking arts and crafts vendors for a Holiday Craft Bazaar, scheduled for Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center, located at 1111 Fair St. in Cassville. The cost is $25 per table, and proceeds benefit the Center. Table availability is limited, and people may register at the Cassville Senior Center and pay in person or mail the registration and payment to the Center. For more information, people may call 417-847-4510.
Meditation and pain management class on Sunday
Happy Hippie Wellness, located at 15333 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, will host a “Meditation & Pain Management Beginners Class” on Sunday, with the introduction and greetings at 6:30 p.m. and guided meditation at 7 p.m. Topics include body awareness and how to manage pain through meditation, and using cannabis as an aid in beginning meditation. Attendees should bring a Zafu or small, flat pillow and a yoga mat or blanket to sit on. The event is a collaboration of Happy Hippie Wellness and the Cassville Dispensary. It is cannabis-friendly through edibles or vaporization.
Truman Day BBQ on Saturday
The Barry and Lawrence County Democrats will host its Annual Truman Day BBQ at the farm home of Jim and Pat Kabell on Saturday. Lunch will be starting at 11:30 a.m. and will continue until around 1 p.m. and will feature pulled pork, burgers, brats, side dishes and cookies for dessert. There will be music, an auction for pie and cake and other items. Lunch tickets are $20. The Kabell farm is located at 4094 Hwy. UU in Miller. Missouri’s Democratic candidate for Governor in 2024, Crystal Quade, will be in attendance, as well as Lucas Kunce, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024. Both will be speaking beginning around 12:30-12:45 p.m. Other Statewide and local candidates for Missouri State Representative and State Senate will be in attendance as well. All area Democrats and like-minded friends are invited and encouraged to attend. For further information or questions, people may call 417-452-3287 or 417-848-4640.
OFO rehearsals underway
The Ozark Festival Orchestra is entering its 44th season, hosting rehearsals each Tuesday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center. Area musicians are welcome to participate. Positions are available, depending on the instruments. Players must be able to read scores, maintain pace and follow the conductor. Rehearsals are at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays weekly. The first concert will be on Oct. 15. Interested persons may contact music director Carla Wootton at carla.wootton@yahoo.com.
City of Washburn offering limb collection area
The city of Washburn will allow residents to bring any tree limbs damaged by recent storms to the corner of County Road and Farm Road 1065, the City Lagoon, for disposal on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Cassville Farmers’ Market open twice per week
The Cassville Farmers’ Market is open for the season, running twice a week on Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. across from Security Bank and Saturdays on the Cassville Square from 8 a.m. to noon. The market offers local fresh cut flowers, produce, eggs, baked goods, hand made crafts and more. For more information, people may call 417-846-3539.
Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market open
The Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 8-11 a.m. The Market offers fresh produce, eggs, jellies, relishes, baked goods, cut flowers, handmade crafts and more. The selection varies every week, so come early for the best choice. Old Church Gallery is located on Farm Road 1240 in Shell Knob and can be reached at 417-858-2510.
