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Join Bennett Spring State Park volunteers Danny Goldsmith and Donald Ohler at 9 a.m. each Wednesday in March through October as they provide basic fly tying instruction. Participants will have the opportunity to visit, share stories and see the art of fly tying with experienced Bennett Spring anglers. New to fly tying? No problem, because

The Dickerson Park Zoo is celebrating its 100th birthday this year — and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors are invited to join the party. CBCO, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with the Dickerson Park Zoo to help boost the region’s blood

On Friday, Sept. 1, Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Jay Wright as caller. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $7 per dancer. All dancers and interested persons are welcome to attend. For more information, call The

There will be Homecoming services at Concord Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, Aug. 27. Our regular Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching by our Pastor, Brother Alan Collins will be held. There will be a basket dinner at the noon hour, followed by afternoon preaching by our former Pastor, Brother Howard Hamilton. Everyone is welcome

What do native sunflowers and Vincent van Gogh have in common? Come to Prairie State Park and explore the world of native sunflowers and how they relate to some of van Gogh’s most famous paintings. This program will be held Friday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon and is designed for adults and children

Make your way to Roaring River State Park Saturday, Aug. 19, for Kids Free Fishing Day. Everyone 15 and under will be able to get free tags the day of the event from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A section of the river, from the first low-water crossing up toward the hatchery, will be specially

Make your way to Weston Bend State Park’s West Ridge Trail to enjoy a mindful morning walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Life is so hectic, so why not slow down and take in the calming forest? Bring water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and bug spray. Participants will walk approximately 1.5 miles

On Friday, Aug. 18, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Kenton Sullivan calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $7 per dancer and all interested persons are welcome. For more information, call Alice Garber at 417-876-7298 or

Stockton State Park is set to host a tree scavenger hunt from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Visitors can go on an adventure through the park looking for the different trees that grow in the area. Day-use visitors and overnight guests alike can explore all areas of the park in order to

The City of Walker Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 14, in the Walker Community Building. The hearing will begin at 6:45 p.m. and is being held for residents to hear the proposed property tax rates to be set by the city of Walker. Proposed property tax rates may be