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Sam’s Scavenger Scrimmage will be Saturday, July 22 at 12 noon beginning at the Sunderwirth Bandstand. The Sam’s Scavenger Scrimmage team will consist of three to five (3 – 5) members and they must stay together during the hunt, as always you may phone a friend. Each team member must be at least 18 years

The picnic committee and Fun Time Shows, Inc will be offering 3 nights of carnival wristbands for the 142nd Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Wrist band tickets for each night may be purchased for $25 in advance from city hall during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) beginning Friday, July 14. Cash only will be

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 also breathe through their skin so they need to be kept wet. Thank

Start planning your performance for the Lip Sync contest this year. We will have 2 -3 age categories depending on entries. We hope some of you past winners will recreate your prize-winning performances! Contact Joyce Cain (417-876-1980), Kamber Cain (417-296-0355) Tania Molz (417-876-8549) or Tammy Melton (417-296-3296) or any picnic committee member or message us

Join team members at Harry S Truman State Park Friday, July 14, to discover which bird species make their homes in Missouri. Participants will learn how to identify some of the most common birds and find out what makes each species special. Following the presentation, participants can make a craft to help our feathered friends.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, needs blood donors to help ensure a strong summer blood supply to help avoid typical summer blood shortages for local use. As a sweet, summer treat, successful donors will receive a free ice

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

If you’re looking for something to do in the month of July, Bennett Spring State Park has you covered. Fly Tying Demonstrations: July 12, 19, 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. – Join volunteers Danny Goldsmith and Donald Ohler at the Bennett Spring Church of God annex building for a community fly tying demonstration. This

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (“West Central”) is working to collect input about community needs across the region. To ensure the community has a voice in the process, West Central invites residents to participate in a Community Needs Assessment Survey, available online at wcmcaa.org. The purpose of the 2023 Needs Assessment is to identify

Ron and Mae Emons, of Gresham, formerly of El Dorado Springs/Virgil, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary early next month on July 5. Family members include Ron and Margaret Emons, of Omaha; Robin Emons, of Gresham; Jason and Melissa Emons, of Hastings; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at P.O.