Jazz Night on Thursday
The Cassville schools jazz bands will take the stage on Thursday at 6 p.m. for Jazz Night at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center. The evening will include music and dancing, and admission is $5, which includes light refreshments. People may also send a “Love Note” to let a favorite band member or special someone know they are in someone’s thoughts. A “Love Note” is $1 and will be read during the performance. A complementary reception will follow the event. All proceeds benefit the Cassville band program.
Kindergarten, Kinder Academy screenings in April
Kindergarten and Kinder Academy screening will be held on April 8 and April 10 in the FEMA building from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents of children who will be 5 years old by July 31 are requested to bring the following to enroll their child for the 2025-2026 school year: an official state birth certificate, immunization (shot) record, proof of residency (utility bill with name and address on it, real estate contract, rental agreement, etc.), and a parent/guardian photo ID. Please contact the Primary School at 417-847-2445 to schedule an appointment.
Capps Creek Road District to meet
The Capps Creek Special Road District will meet in regular session on Feb. 20 at noon at the home of Garry and Pam Bartkoski, located at 5086 Farm Road 2057 Monett. The public is welcome to attend.
Preschool screenings in April
Preschool screening for 3- and 4-year-old children in the Cassville school district is scheduled for April 7 and April 9. Parents of 3- and 4-year-old children may call the primary office at 417-847-2445 to schedule an appointment. Children must be at least 3 years old before the date of screening. The screening will take place at the FEMA 1/Event Center located by the football field. The BRIGANCE Early Childhood Screens III test will be used. This assessment tool screens children in the following areas: Physical Development, Language Development, Academic Skills/Cognitive Development, and Self-help and Social-Emotional Skills. The screening will take at least half an hour to complete. Children who are currently enrolled in the Cassville Preschool or who will be eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year do not need to participate in this screening. Screening results will be used to determine eligibility for the district’s preschool programs.
Voter registration ends March 12
The last day to register to vote is March 12 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the April 8 General Municipal Election. People may register to vote at the County Clerk’s Office or the Monett Chamber of Commerce. Anyone who has moved and not updated their address, or had a name change, should notify the county clerk’s office. Photo ID is required to vote in the April General Municipal Election. Absentee voting starts Feb. 25 at the Barry County Clerk’s Office in Cassville, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-week in-person, no excuse absentee voting begins March 25. If unable to vote in person, a voter may send a written request to: 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 Monett area can go to the 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 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 has started a once-a-month dance and dinner event with live music. The doors open at 5:30 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. Entry is $5 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There will be door prizes and a potluck dinner, and attendees are welcome to bring a dish. All proceeds go to the Senior Center.
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.
