Roaring River Nature Center hosting pair of events
The Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center at Roaring River State Park is hosting two events this week, a spring recharge basin presentation and Earth Day celebration. Join researchers Ben Miller and Bob Lerch to discover the mysteries of Roaring River Spring’s recharge basin. This presentation will take place at the Emory Melton Inn in the Riverview Room from 6-7 p.m. Miller and Lerch used dye-tracing tests to determine the size of the area from which Roaring River Spring draws its water. Hear about their numerous exciting and surprising discoveries, and the implications for the health of Roaring River and its water. This presentation is free and open to the public. Earth Day at Roaring River State Park will be on Saturday at the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to celebrate the Earth. There will be games, crafts and snow cones, and free tree saplings while supplies last. Smokey Bear will also make an appearance. This is a come-and-go event, and it is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information on either event, people may contact the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center at 417-847-3742.
Zone 4 hosting trivia night
Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, will host a Trivia Night on the patio at 6 p.m. on April 26. For more information, people may call 417-846-8954.
Lawrence and Barry County Democratic Meeting
Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will meet at the Angus Branch Steakhouse in Monett on April 24. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those wishing to eat should arrive by 5:30-5:45 p.m., with each responsible for their own meal expense. The guest speaker will be Jess Piper, the Executive Director for Blue Missouri. Piper is an advocate for rural communities and public schools. She taught American Literature for 16 years and was a U.S. Congressional Candidate in Missouri’s 1st District in 2024. All area Democrats and like minded friends are encouraged to attend. For more information, people may contact Jim Kabell at 417-848-4640.
Cassville Branch Library: Weekly events
The Cassville Branch Library will host the following events this week: Thursday, Steam Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics experiments), 3:30 p.m.; Monday, Adult Painting, 5:50 p.m.; Tuesday, Storytime, 10 a.m., Home School, 11 a.m.
Ridgley Assembly of God hosting Sara Forhetz
Ridgley Assembly of God Church, located at 16544 Farm Road 1027 in Exeter, will host The Son-Shine Social on May 3 at 10 a.m., with special guest Sara Forhetz, former Emmy Award-winning KY3 news anchor, set to speak. People may RSVP to the event on the church’s Facebook page, or contact the church at 417-846-3513.
Eagle Rock Lego Club to meet
The Eagle Rock Lego Club will meet on April 26 at 10 a.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Association building. All ages of builders are welcome.
Potluck, inaugural Plant Exchange in Eagle Rock
The Eagle Rock Community Association inaugural Plant Exchange will be on May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. Those who wish to participate should start propagating their plants to exchange with other plant enthusiasts. No money will change hands except for the vendors on hand. Anyone with questions may contact Jennifer Cochran at 417-342-4526.
Power of Pink schedules events
Power of Pink, a Wheaton-based non-profit organization with a focus on assisting people diagnosed with breast cancer, will hold its annual dinner and auction, as well as its walk and run, on May 9 and May 10. The annual dinner and auction will be held at the Wheaton High School gym, located at 116 McCall St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. The walk, run and auction will be held May 10 at the Wheaton city Park, beginning at 8 a.m. The timed run includes prizes to top finishers. All proceeds assist local women battling breast cancer. For more information, people may visit www.powerofpinkmo.com.
Ash Road District dissolution hearing upcoming
A dissolution hearing for the Ash Road District will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Barry County Courthouse, located at 700 Main St. in Cassville.
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 hosts a dance and potluck dinner with live music on the first Friday of every month. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the live music and dance is from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $10 and the Senior Center is located at 1111 Fair St. in Cassville. All ages are welcome, and there is no cost for children 18-and-under. There will be door prizes, refreshments, a 50-50 raffle and a potluck dinner at 8 p.m., and attendees are welcome to bring a dish. All proceeds go to the Senior Center. The April event is April 4.
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 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.
