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Six fun ideas to do this weekend

Thursday, Dec. 5 – Christmas on the Square – Stockton Chamber of Commerce Friday, Dec. 6 – Mo-Kan Square Dancers – Dining Hall Vernon County Fairgrounds 8:30-10:30 p.m.. More info – (417)684-2794 Friday, Dec. 6 – Vernon County Christmas Parade 6 p.m. A Candyland Christmas – Lights at the Lake will be open following the

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MDC Dec. 6 virtual program offers tips on making holiday crafts

Adding an outdoors flair to decorations is a good way to personalize and beautify the holiday season. People who would like to learn more about incorporating nature into their holiday decorations should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Conservation Families: Natural Holiday Craft” a free virtual event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on

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Give the gift of life: Be a blood donor

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life at the blood drive in El Dorado Springs on Thursday, December 5. Donors will receive a limited-edition

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Dates for Donations and Christmas Basket Volunteers

El Dorado Spring’s Christmas Basket Project is successful each year because of the generous donation of money, gifts, and time by members of our community. Cash/check donations may be mailed to Christmas Basket treasurer, Steve Wiseman, 884 S 275 Rd, El Dorado Springs, 64744.  All donations are tax deductible.  Money donations are used to purchase

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Outdoor Cooking class offered by MDC Nov. 21 at Rockwoods Reservation

Cooking outdoors is a great compliment to many other outdoor activities. Whether camping, fishing, hunting, or enjoying a backyard night out, many people feel food simply tastes better when it’s cooked outdoors. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a class that will help take the mystery out of making a great meal outside. 

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MDC to hold Cooking with Venison class Dec. 7

Learn how to properly prepare the venison you harvest for the dinner table with this free class. Harvesting a deer during the hunt is only the first step in creating a great meal for the dinner table.  What are the steps needed to properly prepare venison? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a

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Build a bluebird box at MDC’s Twin Pines Center on Nov. 23

The eastern bluebird is more than the official state bird of Missouri – it’s one of the favorite birds of Missourians across the state. People who want to learn more about bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds should plan to attend the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Cavity Nesters: Build Your Own Nesting Box” Nov.

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MDC Nov. 20 virtual program to focus on cavity-nesting birds

Some cavity-nesting animals provide great opportunities for attracting nature to your backyard. If you want to learn more about building nesting boxes that could attract cavity nesting birds and flying squirrels, be sure to sign up for the MDC virtual program “Birds: Cavity Nesters and Nesting Boxes.” This program will be from 1-2 p.m. on

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Mo-Kan to hold Thanksgiving square dance this friday

On Friday, Nov. 15, Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have their Thanksgiving Dance, which includes their Thanksgiving meal. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Jay Wright will be the caller. Admission is $7 per dancer. For more information, call the Harolds a 417-465-2241

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