The Oregon County Farmers Market has made its return to the beautiful Tucker Creek walking park in Alton, Mo.! The market opened for the 2022 season on May 7. Lots of your favorite vendors have returned, as well as some new faces. We are an open-air market nestled along a shaded section of the walking trail where one can be mesmerized by the sound of the clear flowing creek. Sound inviting? Come check us out!
When you hear the word “budgeting,” your first thought might be that it’s mostly for young people starting out in their careers and adult lives. Yet, budgeting can be important for everyone, no matter their age. And even if you feel that you’re in pretty good financial shape, with a reasonable amount of savings and investments, you can still benefit by establishing a budget or improving your current one.
Mitchell Cemetery Association will have a free hamburgers and hot dogs barbecue. The day will be fun with games and music. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to go toward a veterans memorial in the cemetery to honor our veterans.
Fulton County Extension Agent Cory Tyler will be hosting “Straw Bale Gardening 101” on May 26, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds starting at 6 p.m. This informative class will focus on the benefits of straw bale gardening and what is required for establishing a straw bale garden.
A new ATV/UTV and Jeep ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, out of Loberg Park in Hardy. Riders leave at 10 a.m. for a 42-mile-long journey that takes vehicles for about two miles off-road. Some creek play has been mentioned…
The fourth annual GM Curtis Futch Memorial Karate Tournament will be held Saturday, May 21, at the A. L. Hutson Center in Highland. Delargy’s Mighty Warriors Karate for Christ, of Saddle, is hosting the competition where karate students and masters of all ages will compete.
The Summer of 2022 will bring a great concert lineup of weekend musicians to Hardy at the gazebo in Dr. Thompson’s Park. Country, jazz, blues and all kinds of skip-stepping music will be streaming the streets of Hardy on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and holiday weekend Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. The music starts off on Memorial Day weekend to give the summer a rhythmic kick-start. The current summer line-up is as follows:
Ravenden Springs town clean up will be held on Saturday, May 21. Dumpsters will be on site from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for citizens that live within the town limits or receive water services from the town of Ravenden Springs. The location of the dumpsters will be at the field by the Smokey BelcherPark parking area. A loader and excavator will be on site to assist with unloading.
What’s your definition of fun? Is it going new places? Meeting new people? Laughing with friends? Getting in on the latest trend – or setting one of your own? If it’s one – or all – of these, you’ve just described reading! This week, May 11-17, is dedicated to discovering the enjoyment that delving into a great book can bring at any age! To celebrate, stock up on books old and new and have fun reading.
Ozarka College is excited to be offering a three-week Certified Nursing Assistant Continuing Education Course. This course will take place on the Ash Flat campus June 6th – 23, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each day with clinical location and hours TBA.