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From bingo to fishing, Missouri’s state parks have it all

Join park team members as they host several fun events at our state parks and historic sites. Friday, Sept. 29: Looking at Leaves at Prairie State Park Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? What causes them to turn loose from trees and fall to the ground? Join the team at

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Tri-County Quilt Club to meet Oct. 2

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Monday, Sept. 11, at the Pappenville Museum for their regular meeting hosted by Beverly and Phyllis Stewart. After a carry-in picnic lunch and meeting, 12 members toured the museum and county schoolhouse especially enjoyign the collection of quilts and lots of local history Next meeting will be Monday,

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Festival of Charity features recognitions, entertainment, food, fun

The third annual Festival of Charity, sponsored by West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, will be held Thursday, September 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Harrisonville at the Harrisonville Community Center, 2400 Jefferson Parkway. Highlighting the event is recognition of two outstanding Cass County organizations, Hope Haven and Heart-n-Hand Day Center. In addition,

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Revival to begin at Pacetown

Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) Missionary Baptist Church will begin revival services at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25. Bro. Gary Sommers will preach along with our Pastor, Bro. Haden Stevens. Everyone is invited to attend. Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) is located 9 miles south of El Dorado Springs on Hwy. 32 to 425 Rd. Turn south (right) on

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Community fly tying classes held at Bennett Spring State Park

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

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Give blood and go to Dickerson Park Zoo for free

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

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Square dance Friday, Sept. 1

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

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Concord Church Homecoming service

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

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Roaring River State Park hosts Kids Free Fishing Day Aug. 19

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

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