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Julie Ledford, a nutritionist with the University of Missouri Extension, will present a series of programs, Kids in the Kitchen, in July for the children. The programs at the John D. Smith (El Dorado Springs) Branch will be every Tuesday in July at 10 a.m. The programs at the Stockton Branch will be every Thursday

There will a free kids golf clinic at Gene Pray Golf Course in El Dorado Springs on June 7,14 and 21 (Tuesdays). The time will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. each day. Any young person from the ages of 6-14 are invited. Clubs will be provided for anyone not having them. Call  876-2551 or come by the

ElDo Youth 3rd-6th grade boys and girls basketball camp will be held next Tuesday – Thursday, June 7, 8 and 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Camp will have both the Varsity Boys and Girls staff instructing. The cost is $15. Campers can sign up during summer school or the day of the camp. If you need

The complete June issue of the Missouri Conservationist is available for viewing and/or download at mdc.mo.gov/conmag.

Squirrel and black bass seasons opened on Saturday, May 28. Learn more here: https://t.co/junExu1Bu8 https://t.co/vXS3TbVakm.

On Friday, June 3, Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Jay Wright calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building of the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer. All area dancers and interested persons are invited to

Fair Haven Park will be the scene of an AYCE (all you can eat) breakfast smorgasbord from 7 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4. The menu will be pancakes, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee or tea. Adults – $5 donation; children 4-10 $3 donation; under 4 eats free. All donations used for upkeep

The Class of 1991 will hold its 25th reunion on Saturday, July 23, in the Land-O-Lakes Fairgrounds Building. A catered meal is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a social to follow. The cost is $12 per person and reservations are due by July 9. For additional information, contact Tonya Hooper at 876-4353.

The Summer Reading Program will begin with the reading contest in June and July. Each participant will record the amount of time read each week. The forms will be provided when the participant registers. Participants will be eligible for weekly prizes and a chance at a grand prize at the conclusion.

The family of Bill and Lynda Bishop would like to invite you to help celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. The family will hold an open house in their honor Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 3245 S. 451 Road, El Dorado Springs. Please come