Thank You from May 29 CBCO Blood Drive

Our community is the BEST! On Thursday, May 29th, 57 people came out to the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ to donate blood. The folks at the Blood Drive have extended hours due to the blood shortage and our goal was to collect 45 units. We had 57 people register to donate and we

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Cauldron of weight-loss elixir

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, May 29, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our leader, Warren, called the meeting to order, Carol led us in singing “Welcome New Member.” We sang that because we were so pleased to welcome a returning member, LJ so glad to

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Burris and Katheryn Rader to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Burris and Katheryn Rader will celebrate 65 years of marriage on June 5, 2025. They have three children – Kimberly (J. R.) Longsdorf of Rantoul, IL; Brian (Kerri) of El Dorado Springs, and Kelly (Tom) Eller of Lizella, GA. They have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to: 1703 S. Phillips St.,

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El Dorado Springs Track Teams earn second place at State Meet

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The El Dorado Springs High School girls and boys track teams both earned second-place team plaques at the State Track Meet over the weekend. The athletes and coaches celebrated their accomplishments with a team meal and dessert at the Lake of the Ozarks before heading home. A community escort

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Jason Pritchett to headline Saturday night at the Picnic

With the El Dorado Springs Picnic only two months away, the city council made arrangements to hire the Saturday night entertainment – Jason Pritchett for $5,000 and secured the services of Rick Bragg for professional sound and lighting for all three nights for $5,500. Brag has provided lights and sound for the El Dorado Springs

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“The Band Plays On”

Saturday, May 31, Municipal Band to Begin its 140th Season This Saturday evening will begin the 140th season for the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band. After this weekend, concerts will be held every Friday and Saturday night from 8-9 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. All concerts are free to the public and Municipal

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Summer fun starts in lake area Missouri state parks and historic sites

Missouri state parks and historic sites have many activities planned throughout the lake area. • Saturday, May 31, and Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Pollinator Garden Workday at Roaring River State Park. The public is invited to join the park team in restoring and maintaining the native plants pollinator garden

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The Rock Wall

I think we are expecting rain for the next few days, or maybe this week and next. Saturday night black cat Diane went outside and would not come inside. Jack and Caddee were a little frantic and wouldn’t stop gazing out the glass door. There was a lot of anxiety on Caddee’s part and lots

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3 fun ideas to do this weekend

Wednesday, May 28 – Pool opens Thursday, May 29 – 21st Annual Bleed Red Blood Drive – Church of Christ, 302 E. Hospital Rd. 12-6 p.m. – 417-227-5006 Sunday, June 1 – Kickin’ Chicken Dinner – ElDo Senior Center, 604 S. Forrest 12-3 – Dine in or carry out – $12 two piece/$10 one piece

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