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On Friday, Jan. 21, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a dance with Jay Wright calling. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building/Dining Hall of the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Admission is $7 per dancer.  All interested dancers and persons are invited. For more information call the Harolds

People wonder as snow falls in winter, how do wild birds survive in weather that is so cold and hostile for a warm-blooded creature? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a class to explore the question from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the

All former employees of Nelly Don, Junior House and J.H. Collectibles are invited to a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 54 Café, Nevada.

Lost Valley Fish Hatchery will host catch-and-release fishing for kids The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free youth trout fishing event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery at Warsaw. This catch-and-release event offers a way to introduce kids to fishing, and it also

Park Street Christian Church Invites You To Our Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Friday, Dec. 24 – 6 p.m. For a world that’s lost it’s song, A world filled with chaos, uncertainty and turmoil… comes… “The Thrill of Hope” 1307 S. Park St., El Dorado Springs Call 660/342-3068 for additional information.

The City of Walker Board of Aldermen will meet for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 27. The meeting will get underway at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Community Building. Walker City Council meetings are open to the public.

MDC staff will lead winter trek to highlight features of popular Taney County area. First Day hikes are popular ways to kick off the new year in a healthy, outdoors-oriented fashion. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to take part in a First Day hike Jan. 1 at MDC’s Ruth and Paul Henning

On December 17 the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have their Christmas Dance with Jay Wright as caller. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building/Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada.  Admission is $7 for dancers.  All dancers and interested persons are welcome. For more information call the

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jasper County has scheduled a revival to begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Brother Jerry Grant will help in the meeting. Brother Robert Kenney is the Pastor.

Before refrigeration many Missourians cured hams and pork bellies as a method of preserving food. Country cured hams are not cooked, just preserved.  The combination of salt, sugar and other spices preserves the meat without refrigeration. Country cured hams may bring back fond memories for older people but may be an acquired taste for younger