Local Briefs: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024
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Dakota Bronc Sisk Rodeo set for Friday, Saturday
BARNARD, Mo. — The 18th annual Dakota Bronc Sisk Memorial Rodeo will be held Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Dakota Bronc Sisk Memorial Arena, located at 24544 State Route A in Barnard.
According to the event’s social media, gates open at 5 p.m. and the meal starts at 6 p.m. The mini rodeo starts at 6:30 p.m. and the main event begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 12. Children age 5 and younger enter free. Meal included with admission.
American Legion Post 464 to host pancake breakfast
CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The American Legion Post 464 will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Legion Hall in Conception Junction.
For a minimum donation of $10, attendees may enjoy pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee from 7 to 11 a.m. Children age 6 and younger eat free.
Proceeds from this breakfast will go to the Cameron Veterans Home.
Second Harvest to hold food distribution event
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Second Harvest Community Food Bank’s Fresh Mobile Food Pantry will hold a food distribution event at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, located in the parking lot at First and Buchanan streets.
There are no income restrictions to receive food.
Maryville Garden Club to host plant and bake sale
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Garden Club will be hosting its annual Iris/Perennial Plant and Bake Sale from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Nodaway County Senior Center, located at 1210 E. First St.
The club counts on plant sales to support the purchase of flowers and maintenance items used at the Mable Perkins Gardens and at Judah Park.
American Legion Post 315 to host fundraiser for playground equipment
BURLINGTON JCT., Mo. — The American Legion Post 315 will host a concert fundraiser to help with the purchase of new playground equipment for Volunteer Park.
The event will feature Ben Johnson, an Elvis tribute artist, and Lauren Johnson at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Legion Hall in Burlington Junction, located on Main Street.
According to a news release, Ben Johnson, a Stanberry native, is an Elvis tribute artist taking on the personality and musicianship of Elvis with integrity, charisma and authenticity.
“Ben’s vocal talent allows him to expand his repertoire beyond just Elvis,” noted the release.
He also sings tributes to other greats from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, such as Neil Diamond, Buddy Holly, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra and more.
Lauren Johnson, of St. Joseph, is a graduate of Missouri Western State University’s School of Fine Arts and offers well-rounded vocals paying tribute to legendary musical women like Patsy Cline, Judy Garland, Doris Day and others, the release noted.
