Frontier Days Oct. 5-6

The 12th Annual Frontier days will be held Oct. 5-6, opening at 10 a.m. both mornings. The event features sorghum cooking, buggy rides, rope-making, kettle corn, numerous vendors, King Bubba’s food truck, live music and more. Everything at the community event is handicap accessible. A Pie Contest will be held on Oct. 5, with entrants asked to “bring your pie” by 2:30 p.m. Cream pies are not allowed, and judging is at 3:30 p.m. After the annual Cowboy Church at 10 a.m. Sunday, a pie-eating contest for children, one for ages 4-10 and another for ages 11-16, will be held at about 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, and there are restrooms and ample parking. The event is held at the Schreiner farm, which people may find by going 7 miles east from Cassville, or 7 miles west from Highway 39, on Highway 248, then turning north on Farm Road 1157, where signs will direct drivers. For more information, people may contact Edgar Schreiner at 417-846-7831, or Sandy Schreiner at 417-846-7828.

Performing Arts Center Open House scheduled

The Cassville school district sill host an Open House for its new Performing Arts Center on Oct. 10. The even will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting set for 4 p.m.

Wheaton FFA Booster Club selling Chiefs raffle tickets

The Wheaton FFA Alumni Booster Club is selling raffle tickets for a prize of four Kansas City Chiefs tickets (Section 34, Row 26, Seats 1-4) and a parking pass to the Dec. 21 game against the Houston Texans. Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20 and may be purchased from JoGina Park at Wheaton City Hall, or by contacting the Wheaton FFA Alumni Booster Club Facebook page. The winner will be drawn on Nov. 9 at the Wheaton FFA Barnwarming, where tickets may also be purchased last-minute. The tickets will be transferred to the winner by email.

Resurfacing of Route WW begins soon

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced multiple resurfacing projects in the area, including one in Barry County. Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays beginning the week of Oct. 14 for a resurfacing project on Route WW between Highway 39 and County Road 1170/1180, south of Aurora.

Barry County Democratic Committee to meet

The Barry County Democratic Committee will hold a monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Cassville Branch Library, located at 301 W. 17th St. in Cassville.

Boo Bash returns to Cassville YMCA

The Cassville Area YMCA’s annual Boo Bash will be held at the Y on Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to the event, which will feature food, candy and games. People may contact the YMCA via phone, email or at the facility, located at 408 Highway 248 in Cassville by Oct. 15 to register a trunk/ booth. There is no cost for registration or participation, but booth must provide their own candy. This is an outdoor event, and if weather does not permit, it will move indoors and on tables. Tables are limited, so people with extras should bring them in the event of weather. This is a free community event, and booths may hand out business cards with their pre-purchased donated candy of your choice. For more information or questions, people may call the YMCA at 417-846-1537.

Nov. 5 General Election absentee voting underway

The last day to register to vote is Oct. 9 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election. People may register to vote at the County Clerk’s Office; the Monett Chamber of Commerce; or the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce. Registered voters should also notify the Barry County Clerk’s Office of a change of address or name. Photo ID required to vote in November General Election. Absentee voting began Tuesday at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-week in-person, no-excuse absentee voting begins Oct. 22. If unable to vote in person, a voter 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. 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 Shell Knob or Monett areas may visit 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, people may call the Clerk’s Office at 417-847-2561 opt: 3, or email jennis@barrycountyclerk.com or ajohnson@barrycountyclerk.com.

Helping Hands hosting yard sale, raffle

The Helping Hands Community Food Pantry will host a Yard Sale and Raffle Drawing on Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The yard sale will include furniture, collectibles, dishes, household items and antiques, and the raffle will be at 3 p.m. on Oct. 5. The event will be at the All Faith United Methodist Church Family Life Center on Highway 86 in Eagle Rock. Parking is in the back. All proceeds benefit the pantry. People may call 417-846-5719 for more information.

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. 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 417-342-0667.

Cassville Senior Center hosting monthly dances

The Cassville Senior Center has started a once-a-month dance and dinner event with live music. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the dance is from 7-10 p.m. The Board of Directors for the Senior Center is sponsoring dances at the facility, located at 1111 Fair St. in Cassville. Dances are held on the first Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome. The July Dance will be held on July 5, going along with Fourth of July Festivities. There will be prizes and a 50/50 Raffle. The admission fee is $5 per person, and the dinner cost is a $5 donation. The menu is potluck, and attendees are welcome to bring a dish. All proceeds go to Senior Center.

Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market open weekly

The Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 8-11 a.m. The market has farm fresh produce, flowers, eggs, jams, relishes, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. Selection varies every week, so come early for the best choice. Old Church Gallery is on Farm Road 1240 in Shell Knob and can be reached at 417-858-2510.