COMMUNITY Report Your Controlled Burns
If you are planning to do a control burn, please call 417-637-1911 and report it before you begin.
Greenfield Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly meetings are every Monday: from 7-8 p.m. which are open meetings and all are welcome. Also, every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Meetings are held at the First Christian Church, 409 College Street, Greenfield, across from Greenfield High School. For more information call: 417535-6032.
Dade County OATS Transit Schedule
To schedule a ride in Dade County, call the Springfield OATS Transit Office at 417887-9272 or 800-770-6287. • To Greenfield/Lockwood: first, third, fourth Thursdays each month • To Lamar: second Thursday each month
OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Fares may apply.
For more information about how to ride, please visit www.oatstransit.org, and click on the Bus Schedules tab to see the schedule and fares for each county.
Greenfield TOPS Meetings
TOPS MO No. 0672, Greenfield, holds weekly meetings at St. Patrick Catholic Church on State Highway H, Greenfield. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group whose mission is to support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The chapter meets at 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Renae Brown, 417-860-4769 or Sandra Lowrance, 417-682-1973.
Jammers Music and Dancing at Sunshine Center
Every Monday is Jammers Session of music and dancing at the Sunshine Center in Ash Grove from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunshine Center is located at 310 N. Perryman Avenue.
Breastfeeding Moms’ Program, 4th Wednesdays
The program is being held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Live Well Health and Fitness Center, 409 W. Water Street, Greenfield. It starts at 10 a.m. with a breastfeeding class and giveaways, followed at 10:30 a.m. with the Breastfeeding Support Group Walk in the gym on the walking trail (bring strollers). There will be snacks and giveaways.
2nd Saturday American Legion Breakfast
The Roy E. Carr Post No. 372 of the American Legion hosts their monthly breakfast on the second Saturday of each month beginning from 7-9:30 a.m. The breakfast is held in the American Legion building on Locust Street in Lockwood and includes pancakes, scram-
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bled eggs, sausage, biscuits gravy, coffee and juice for $5 per plate.
Prairie State Parks Hosts Nature Bingo the 4th Saturday of the Month
Nature Bingo showcases Missouri plants and wildlife. Instead of numbers and letters being called, a description or fact about an animal or plant/fungi is provided and participants guess what is being described. When a participant gets a column or row filled in, they win a prize. Saturday event dates include March 28, April 25 and May 23. Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines in southwest Missouri. For more information about the event, call the park at 417843-6711. For more information on Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, visit the web at mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Barry Lawrence Library Property Tax Meetings Across District
The 7 Cents for The Library vote on April 7 is the topic of discussion at six public meetings across the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library District. Everyone is welcome to the townhall-style meetings. MEETING SCHEDULE: Marionville Library March 16, 6 p.m. Aurora Library - March 19, 6:30 p.m. Monett Library - March 26, 6 p.m (Pierce City Library community are invited to attend.)
Greenfield City Garden Dates
Spring will be here soon! Save the dates: April 13 and May 2nd!We will meet in April at the Extension Office on the northeast corner of the Greenfield Square at 7 p.m. The garden is available for anyone needing a place to grow their own fresh vegetables, flowers or herbs. Growers rent a 50’ row (or more) for the season for $10. Water, mulch and compost is available. The garden is located near the recycling bins, north of Pennington Seed. Feel free to join them to share gardening tips, make friends and eat healthy.
Auxiliary Monthly Meeting March 12
The American Legion and Auxiliary will have their monthly meeting and meal at the Legion Hall in Lockwood on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. After canceling last month’s meeting due to bad weather, all Lockwood service personnel and their families are invited.
Old Timers Tournament March 13, 14
The 13th Annual Greenfield GYAA Old Timers Tournament will be held Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. Boy’s games will kick off the weekend on Friday at the new Greenfield Elementary gym, beginning at 6 p.m. Games will resume Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with
the boys in the elementary gym and girls at the Greenfield High School. Admission is FREE! However, donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go to the Greenfield Youth Athletic Association.
Soup and Dessert Auction March 14
The Greenfield Christian Church will be holding their annual Soup and Dessert Auction in the Christian Church Activity Building on Saturday, March 14. The evening’s festivities will begin with a FREE soup supper at 6 p.m., followed by a dessert auction at 7 p.m. All of the proceeds will be used by the Christian Women’s Fellowship to provide money for our Prayer Shawl Ministry, the scholarship fund, Vacation Bible School, and the youth attending church Camp. We welcome everyone to this event. It is a great opportunity for fellowship and laughter.
Open Mic Night, March 14
An open mic night will be held at Greenfied Opera House on Saturday, March 14, beginning at 6 p.m. The event is free with a purchase of a beverage. A free one-hour singer/songwriter workshop starts at 4:30 p.m. Dinner available at the Intermission Café. All ages and talents levels are welcome. To participate, please email info@greenfieldoperahouse.net. Check www. greenfieldoperahouse.net for future events.
FFA Donkey Basketball March 17
Donkey basketball will be held at the Greenfield High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. with the FFA Boosters hosting a chili supper at 5:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This should be a great event for the whole family. First game will pit GHS staff against GHS FFA Blue and the second game will have celebrities/alumni against GHS FFA Gold. Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the door, preschoolers are free.
Big Event For Outdoorsmen March 21
A free outdoorsman’s swap meet will be held at The Complex, at 1430 455 Road in Bolivar, Missouri on Saturday March 21 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is no charge for space inside and admission is free. Those who would like to take advantage of the event to set up and sell anything should call 417-777-5227. A small café is attached and food will be served there all day.
DAR Meeting March 21
The Matilda Polk Campbell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1 p.m., Open Hearts United Methodist Church, Bolivar, Missouri. The topic of DAR Schools will be presented by Honorary State Regent Anne Keller. If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about DAR, please join us for the meeting.
Immanuel Lutheran Fish-nBids, March 21
The 10th Annual Immanuel Lutheran Fish-n-Bids fish fry and fundraising auction will be held on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Immanuel Family Life Center in Lockwood. The cost of the fish fry dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 & under). The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a silent auction will be held throughout the night. Many great items will be up for bid. All proceeds go to Immanuel Lutheran School, being used for scholarships, technology and school improvements. We hope you’ll join us for another fun evening of food and fellowship! Watch for info at fishnbids.com.
Meeting March 25
Dade County Federated Republican Women will meet Tuesday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Café, Highway 245 and Highway W in Dadeville.
Family Science Night March 26
Miller Elementary PTO is hosting Family Science Night on Thursday, March
26 in the elementary gym. There is a free dinner of pizza, chips, cookie and water/soda at 6 p.m., PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a fun science show by Heno Head at 6:45 p.m. There is a FREE book for each child attending. The booster club plans to a have table selling hats, shirts and hoodies.
Regional Hay School March 31, April 2, 7
MU Extension is collaborating with S&H Farm Supply, Heritage Tractor, and Crown Power and Equipment to provide a threenight regional hay school. The school will begin at 6:00 p. m. until 8:30 p. m. on the evenings of March 31, April 2 and 7 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School at 212 West 4th Street, Lockwood, Mo. 65682. The fee for the threenight school is $35 per person. To attend, register by contacting the Dade County MU Extension Center at (417) 637-2112 and mail fee to 2 North Main Street, Greenfield, Mo. 65661 by
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Dade County Republican Central Committee Needs Members
Dade County Republicans who want to get elected to the Dade County Republican Central Committee have until Tuesday March 31, 2020. The committee is made up of 32 members, a man and woman from each of the 16 townships in Dade County. The group heads up the election activities for GOP Candidates at the county, state and federal level in November 2020. The committee also makes recommendations to the Missouri Governor if a Dade County office holder leaves office. Persons must file at the Dade County Clerk’s Office. For more Information, contact Dade County GOP Chairman Wendell Wycuff at 417-840-5532. Calendar Continued to page 4
