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Christmas cheer spread at annual event
Jace Johnson, 4, of Cassville, receives a kiss on the head from Santa Claus while being held by Josi Rose, of Cassville. Santa was available for photos and to hear Christmas wishes at the Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
The Show serenades on astronomical stage
Andy Anderson sings “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” with Sarah Sandoval during opening night of the celestial-themed production of The Show on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Sunny Christmas-themed Cook-Off gifts great time
Barry Electric Cooperative employees celebrate being named Most Spirited at the Chili and Salsa Cook-Off Saturday. The group also won People’s Choice Salsa and Judge’s Choice First Place Chili.
Friends Festival draws 250
Everlee Golubski, 12, of Exeter, smiles as she pets a pony, part of the petting zoo offered by the Horner Ridge Runners 4-H which included a horse, pony, cows, chickens and ducks. The 4-H and Jennaroo Creations, providing face painting to 67 youth, were at the inaugural Cassville Friends of the Library Fall Carnival, held at Memorial Park by the American Legion building. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
24 sell wares at Zone 4 Fall Flea Market
Joseph Carriker, of Joplin, demonstrated flint-knapping and displayed Native American-style artwork during the Zone 4 Fall Flea Market in Cassville on Saturday.
Fall Festival farms fun
Debbie Kober, right middle, and Melissa Hamilton, right, share information about their respective enterprises, Devora’s Garden (an apiary) and 7 Valleys Vineyard, with shoppers at Harvick Farms’ Fall Festival, Saturday. Kober says she’s been beekeeping in the Exeter area for the past two years, while Hamilton has been working to establish her vineyard east of Cassville for four years.
Birding Boot Camp on Saturday
Whether a seasoned birder or a birding novice, Roaring River State Park invites all to join the team from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
