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Signet Christian School Now Accepting Applications

There is a discounted registration fee prior to June 1st! You can apply now to reserve your spot at www.SignetLions.org. 

Signet Christian School is located at 1925 State Hwy 32 in Park Hills, MO. 

VFW Fundraiser

Larry and the crew is cooking breakfast every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the Farmington VFW large hall. Dine in and get ALL YOU CAN EAT eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy and a drink for ONLY $7! To go boxes are available. Open to the public!

Earn Your HiSET/GED with Hybrid classes

Are childcare, health issues, personal issues or transportation holding you back from attending HiSET/GED classes? There are hybrid classes available to assist you in obtaining your HiSET/GED through Missouri Adult Education & Literacy.

Bonne Terre AEL now offers Hybrid classes for the following counties:

Iron County: arcadiavalleyhse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 430-6899

St. Francois County: emaaparkhillshse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 431-5191 Ext. 1180

Madison County: fredericktownhse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 944-2221

Ste. Genevieve County: stegenevievehse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 880-3877

Washington County: potosihse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 438-3543

Farmington: farmingtonhse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 431-3300 Ext. 7 Opt. 2

Leadwood: westcountyhopecenterhse@ncsd.k12.mo.us (573) 431-3300 Ext. 7 Opt. 2

Gospel Singing

Esther United Church Methodist Church, located at 501 Jefferson, Park Hills, is hosting a Gospel Singing on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm featuring The Wanda Mountain Boys. 

The History of Country Music

On Saturday, April 6 you will have the opportunity to see The History of Country Music at the Centene Center! There will be one country hit from each year of the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's authentically recreated Live on stage! 

There will be two big shows, one at 2:00 pm and one at 7:00 pm. The tickets are $12 reserved and go on sale March 6th at the Farmington Civic Center. 

For more information you can call 573-756-0900.

Blinded by the Light in Arcadia Valley

There will be a total solar eclipse this year and Arcadia Valley is in the path of totality! Experience 2+ minutes of totality in Arcadia Valley along with the events below:

-Jeep Rally & Poker Run with decoration contest

-Valley-wide scavenger hunt

-Food trucks and vendors on Main Street

-Bounce house and yard games

-Outdoor movie night

-Mongo rides to the top of Shepherd Mtn.

-AV Bike Club Ride

NOW ACCEPTING FOOD AND CRAFT VENDOR APPLICATIONS! 

Pancake Supper & Silent Auction

There will be a Tax time stress relief pancake supper and silent auction will be held on Friday, April 12th from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Fredericktown United Methodist Church, located at 216 S. Main St. in Fredericktown, MO. 

The cost: A love donation-All donations go to supply coats to people in our own community. 

The silent auction includes:

A Lou brock autographed baseball

STL Cardinals tickets

MAC Season Passes

Restaurant gift cards

Gateway Grizzlies tickets

And much more!

Let us cook supper for you, meanwhile you can bid on some great items and help your neighbors next winter! 

Raffle for the Veterans and the Needy in our Community

Stop into Midwest Veterans at 102A Strauss Dr. in Park Hills, MO in the Save A Lot Plaza to enter a raffle to win 4 Cardinals tickets plus Parking Pass for the Sunday, April 21st game at 1:15 pm against the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Each raffle ticket is $25.00 and there is no limit. 

The drawing will be held online and possibly on B104 FM radio on April 13, 2024 (that is a week prior to the game).

25th Annual Health and Resource Expo

The St. Francois County Community Partnership is hosting their 25th Annual Health and Resource Expo on April 13, 2024 at Mineral Area College from 8:00 am to noon. This is a completely free event for the public. Each year at the Expo, many of our local resources and health providers come together to showcase what they can do for the citizens of St. Francois County. Helping to bring people into the community and helping people find the resources they need! In past years, we have had as many as 600 attendees (not including exhibitors) and expect that many again this year. We are asking for your help this year as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this great event. In an effort to make this the best Expo ever, we are in need to door prizes to be given away throughout the event. With the donations of a door prize, your business will get a public mention when the prize is given away, mentioned on our Social Media page and your name will be printed on our brochure to be passed out at the door. Since this is a free public event, we ask that you not bring anything to sell, but simply bring samples of your product or information about your resource. 

The cost is $25 for the 1st space and $10 for each additional space. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 29, 2024. LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE SPACE. All vendors MUST supply a door prize. 

 Any donation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions regarding the 25th Annual Health and Resource Expo, please feel free to contact Dawn Sander, Event Coordinator at 573-760-0212 or via email at dawn@afccp.org.

Upcoming Server Training

Server Training is a great opportunity to:

*Review liquor laws and regulations and get the latest updates

*Review ID checking techniques

*Learn ways to prevent a violation from occurring in your business

*Develop a relationship with your local Agent

BEST OF ALL TRAINING IS FREE!!!!!

It will be held on 4/16/2024 at 10:00 am at the Viburnum City Hall located at 1 Missouri Ave., Viburnum, MO 63566.

***SEATING IS LIMITED TO 40. ARRIVE EARLY TO GET YOUR SEAT!!***

Women's Leadership Conference

The Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their third annual Women's Leadership Conference. 

R.I.S.E. (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) To Inspire Her is a women's networking and professional development event to gain insight and inspiration from struggles and success. 

The keynote speaker will be Briley Palmer. Other guest speakers will include Rose Edwards, Allyn Rizo, Chelcy Aubuchon and Chelley Odle. 

It will be held at the Iron Knot Banquet Hall in Bonne Terre on April 18, 2024 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, with the Women's Expo from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. 

Reservations can be made with the Executive Director by calling 573-358-4000 or by email at btccdirector@gmail.com.

Please make your reservations by April 12th!!

Unitec Education Foundation Gold Tournament

The Unitec Education Foundation will host a golf tournament at the Skyview Gold Course (Terre Du Lac Country Club) located at 1424  Rue Riviera in Bonne Terre, MO 63628

The cost is $400 per team entry. It will be a 4-person scramble. Registration begins at 10 am and the shotgun start will be at 11 am. Team entry includes a pork steak dinner at the TDLCC following the event. 

For more information you can contact Lindsey Matthews at 573-330-0642 or lmatthews@ncsd.k12.mo.us.

Care Fair

The Iron County Health Coalition invites you to Care Fair where community and resources unite.

This event will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in the parking lot of Iron County Medical Center. 

Event Highlights will include: Vendors, Food Trucks, Giveaways, Bounce House, Health Screenings and much more! 

Follow Iron County Health Coalition on Facebook for updates. 

You will also have the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

Farmington VFW Post 5896 is hosting Bingo every Thursday. The $6 entrance fee includes bingo cards! Doors open at 3:30 pm. Event games and pull tab sales start at 4:00 pm. For more information call 573-756-1695 or 573-756-8852.

Chicken and Dumpling Dinner

*** NOW OFFERING DINE IN, AS WELL AS CARRY OUT!!!!!!!***

Let us cook for you!

Knights of Columbus #1088 will be serving chicken and dumplings the first Thursday of every month. 

Adults-$8.00            Kids- (6-10) $4.00

Chicken and dumplings, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dessert. No Drinks 

It is from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM and located at 7897 Berry Road, Bonne Terre.

Food Pantry

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills host a public food pantry each Friday from 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM.