June 27, 2026
A group of 45 teens and 10 adults are riding bicycles from Los Angeles, CA, to Bloomington, IN, a distance of 2,000 miles. The deCycles group will pedal through four mountain passes, reservations and pass near the Grand Canyon. This is a co-ed group that plans to average 100 miles per day and on one
Visitors are invited to learn about the tallgrass prairie on a guided bison hike July 8 at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines. The walk will be from 10 a.m. until noon and is free to the public. Summer is in full swing and there is an abundance of wildflowers. The guided hike will offer ample
Our parents, Don and Virginia Ledford, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 20. Linda and Rod Bacon and Janice and Steve Sell would like to invite you to help them celebrate by showering them with cards and letters. Also celebrating this wonderful occasion are grandchildren – Scott and Kathi Bacon, Ginny Bacon and
The 2017 Lip Sync contest will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in the Park. Each Lip Sync performance will be limited to one song and the contestant must provide his or her own CD. Contestants will be judged in the following categories: costumes, props, lip movement, overall performance and audience appeal. There will
Frogs and turtles need to be returned to their home habitat following the contests. Do not leave them in the Park or other unfamiliar places. They need to be taken back where you picked them up so they can find food. Frogs breathe through their skin so they need to be kept wet. Thank you
The El Dorado Springs Picnic Committee is still accepting applications for booth space at the 136th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Applications can be picked up at city hall or call Judi at 417/876-2691.
Judi will begin to accept registrations for the 2017 talent contest on July 5. Anyone wishing to enter the talent contest can do so by calling 417/876-2691. Questions will be answered prior July 5. Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required. It is necessary to have contestant name (first and last), age(s), what
The Baby Contest will begin with registration at 9 a.m. at the El Dorado Springs Community Center and will close at 9:55 a.m. The contest will begin at 10 a.m. (You can register anytime between 9 a.m. – 9:55. Participant does not have to be present for registration). There is no dress code for participants.
A benefit for Louie Gibbs Jr., battling cancer, will be held at the Chopper Stopper Grill and Bar on Friday, July 7. Live entertainment will be provided by the County Liners. Chopper Stopper is located at 1020 S. Pence in Roscoe. For more information, call 417/309-9309.
