Entertainment
Pickering Horse Show to cheer 85 years with three days of events
PICKERING, Mo. — The 85th annual Pickering Horse Show is set to wow horse enthusiasts with exciting music and magic shows, an exhibition from a six-horse hitch team of Belgians out of Iowa and a $2,000 overload draft horse pull all over three days this year. Hosted by the Pickering Lions Club, this year’s event…
Read MoreLibrary Puzzle Swap to continue
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Public Library Puzzle Swap program has been so popular that it will now be offered as a new continuous library service. According to an email from Annie Arvidson, MPL adult programs assistant, anyone is welcome to swing by the puzzle corner during library operating hours to swap puzzles for new…
Read MoreLocal 4-H youth participates in 2022 Missouri State Fair
SEDALIA, Mo. — Jordann Doty, of Maryville, demonstrated “How to Make Paper Mache,” during this year’s Missouri State Fair. According to a news release, she was selected to give her demonstration in the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair. Missouri 4-H members compete at county events in order to qualify for the State Fair…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Conservation offers hunting courses
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering two hunter-education options this fall: an all-online format and a blended format. According to a news release, the web-based class may be completed by Missouri residents ages 16 and older. It consists of an online course and requires a fee paid to the online course…
Read MoreSpoofhound Boosters invite public to community pep rally
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Spoofhound Booster Athletic Club invites the public to join its 2022 Community Pep Rally at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, on the downtown square. Spoofhound fans can expect to see favorite teams and players announced at the rally and are encouraged to come and cheer them on. Attendees will…
Read MoreA Poolful of pups
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Some with trepidatious tiptoes and others with giant galloping leaps, a plethora of pups found their way into the Maryville Aquatic Center pool on Monday for this year’s PawsatlaPoola fundraiser. Each year, Maryville Parks and Recreation opens the pool at the end of the final day for dogs to help the New…
Read MoreLeadership Northwest Music Jam to feature Ryan Griffin
TRENTON, Mo. — Rising country music artist Ryan Griffin will be making a stop on his Slow Down Sunrise Tour at the second annual Leadership Northwest Music Jam presented by Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center. “We couldn’t do this event without the generosity and support from the local businesses in our area,” said…
Read MoreHopkins Picnic Quilt Show sees a lot of traffic
HOPKINS, Mo. — Last weekend’s Hopkins Picnic Quilt Show provided visitors with a large show; a total of 77 quilted items and 114 entries were on display. The show featured numerous pieces in several categories including crocheting, crafts and handwork, according to an email from Sandy Alexander, one of the show’s organizers. She said approximately…
Read MoreMaryville Parks and Recreation: Vote for dog park grant
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville Parks and Recreation is asking community members to cast votes for Maryville to win a grant contest sponsored by pet product company PetSafe that funds dog park projects across the country. Maryville was selected as one of 30 finalists in the Bark for Your Park grant contest. This year, PetSafe will…
Read MoreSkidmore Punkin Show sees great weather, turnout
SKIDMORE, Mo. — The weather was nearly perfect for this year’s Skidmore Punkin Show and the crowds were out in force. The four-day event began Thursday, July 28 with a queen contest and ended Sunday, July 31 with a community church service at the stage and a pot-luck meal. In between, community members and other…
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