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Trees are still in winter’s grip in February, but it takes just a few warm days during the month to make tree sap flow in anticipation of spring. That sap can be collected and turned into sweet syrup, especially maple syrup. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free maple sugaring programs from 10

Come out and support your Bulldogs as they take on the Southeast Knights and join us for a fundraiser event to benefit your 2022 Lady Bulldog Volleyball team. Serving time is from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, on the Gym balcony. Deadline to buy tickets is Friday, Jan. 14. Tickets are $10 at the door

The City of Walker Board of Aldermen will meet for  their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 24. The meeting will get underway at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Community Building. In Addition to routine business, the meeting will include an agenda topic on city water rates and will include a public comment session.

On Friday, Jan. 21, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a dance with Jay Wright calling. The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building/Dining Hall of the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Admission is $7 per dancer.  All interested dancers and persons are invited. For more information call the Harolds

People wonder as snow falls in winter, how do wild birds survive in weather that is so cold and hostile for a warm-blooded creature? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a class to explore the question from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the

All former employees of Nelly Don, Junior House and J.H. Collectibles are invited to a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 54 Café, Nevada.

Lost Valley Fish Hatchery will host catch-and-release fishing for kids The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free youth trout fishing event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery at Warsaw. This catch-and-release event offers a way to introduce kids to fishing, and it also

Park Street Christian Church Invites You To Our Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Friday, Dec. 24 – 6 p.m. For a world that’s lost it’s song, A world filled with chaos, uncertainty and turmoil… comes… “The Thrill of Hope” 1307 S. Park St., El Dorado Springs Call 660/342-3068 for additional information.

The City of Walker Board of Aldermen will meet for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 27. The meeting will get underway at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Community Building. Walker City Council meetings are open to the public.

MDC staff will lead winter trek to highlight features of popular Taney County area. First Day hikes are popular ways to kick off the new year in a healthy, outdoors-oriented fashion. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to take part in a First Day hike Jan. 1 at MDC’s Ruth and Paul Henning