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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.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Trivia Night, Friday, May 5, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church, 401 Taylor Ave., Park Hills, Mo. 

TEASE YOUR BRAIN! Doors open at 6 PM. Games start at 6:30 PM.  $80 a table/Max. 8 per table.  Cash or Check only.   

Youth group will sell soda and water $1.  Bring your own snacks.  Free Popcorn! 

There will be a SILENT AUCTION and a prize for best decorated table.  50/50 drawings. 

Call 573-330-3164 for more information. 

May Women's Connection

     “The Natural Lawn and Garden” At May 9th Women’s Connection

Do you desire a beautiful and thriving lawn and garden? If so be sure to attend the Tuesday May 9th Women’s Connection from 9:15 - 11:00 at the Farmington Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on the corner of Columbia and Cayce Streets. Kenny Chiarelli owner of Lawn to Yard in Farmington will share how they achieve their goal of a sustainable and healthy world by knowing the health of the soil affects our yards, food and ourselves.

Chris Clevenger of Lake St. Louis is a former art teacher of children from 9 - 90 and an interior designer. In her presentation, “A Life That Defies Imagination” she shares her life as a homemaker and home schooling mother of five, three of which were adopted out of Missouri foster care, who also loves painting and drawing, athletics, and spending time with her husband and kids. Chris also enjoys reading and studies relational issues and speaks and writes through a ministry she began titled Relate1st, which is designed to equip people in marriage, parenting, the local church and community. She has even written a book entitled “Immeasurably More!  My Life Story”.

To make your reservations/ cancellations which are preferred by May 7, call Barb @ 573-747-3854 or Mary @ 573-358-1274.

Mega Rummage Sale - Bonne Terre

Mega Rummage Sale at St. Joseph Church Pavillion from 8 am-2 pm Friday, May 5, 2023 and Saturday, May 6, 2023
15 St. Joseph Street
Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628

A1 Adult Day Habilitation Center Fundraiser

The 7th annual Yard Sale and Bake Sale fundraiser for the A1 Adult Day Care Habilitation Center will be held Saturday, May 6th. It takes place at A1 Home Care located at 400 M.C. Black Road at Bonne Terre. The event will be held from 7 AM to 2 PM and everyone is invited to come out and show your support.

Women In Space

Women in Space, May 6, 2023 at the Space Museum and Grissom Center, 118 East School Street, Bonne Terre, Mo.

 Meet and greets by Lowell Gissom, Early Aerospace Engineers, and more. Book signing by Headlining guests and astronaut Jerry Ross.

Highlighting the groundbreaking impact that women have had on space exploration: 

Eileen Collins, Retired NASA Astronaut;  Dr. Linda Godwin, Retired NASA Astronaut; Nicole Stott, Retired NASA Astronaut;  Sharon McDougle, Retired NASA Spacesuit Technician; Dr. Liz Warren, Blue Origin Director of Research; Amy Ross, NASA Spacesuit Designer; Megan Shuitika, Int’l Space Station Eva Flight Director; Karen Ross, Retired Shuttle Food Products Support Manager;  Karen Gibson, Author of   “Women In Space”

Lunch provided with ticket purchase. $50 per person advanced ticketing. $60 per person same-day door ticketing. Visit our website for more information. Sponsorship Opportunities available!

Mineral Area Fine Arts Academy

The Mineral Area Fine Arts Academy Community Band Spring Finale will be held Tuesday, May 9 at 7:30 PM in the MAC Theater. $4 at the door. Free with MACID and ages 12 and under. The Community Band Spring Finale with be directed by Dan Schunks one last time!

Questions? Contact Amanda Dement (MFAA Executive Director) at adement@MineralArea.edu

Annual Community Yard Sale

Annual Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 13 from 8 am to 2 pm

Help us raise money by renting a space to sell your things or bring friends to shop!

Memorial United Methodist Church 425 North Street Farmington

Contact Jenny Adams 573-480-3154 to reserve space.

Life After Loss Support Group

Life after Loss support group is a safe place to process grief, learn healthy coping skills and connect with others who are addressing grief issues. You do not have to be a recipient of Heart & Soul services to participate in Life after Loss.

This group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Heart & Soul Hospice office, 412 Cayce St. Farmington.

An RSVP is encouraged, but not required, and can be made by calling 573-756-7066.

The Downtown POA presents Bonne Terre Spring Fling 2023

The Bonne Terre Downtown POA will host The Downtown Bonne Terre Spring Fling and King of the Smokers Competition taking place in The Bonne Terre Downtown Area on West School Street on Friday evening, May 19th, and Saturday May 20th. This event features food and fun for everyone. Be part of the active Bonne Terre Community by joining the fun. Events of the day, which will take place rain or shine, include food, artisan demonstrators, vendor booths, pony rides, a petting zoo, beer garden, live music and some great fun with a full schedule of events:

Friday, May 19
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

● Smoker’s Competition Set-up
● Food Trucks
● Beer Garden
● Live Music by Carefree Highway featuring Ron Allen and Bill Villmer

Saturday, May 20
9:00 am - 6:00 pm

● Food Trucks/BBQ

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

● Pony Rides
● Artisan Demonstrations
● Vender Booths
● Petting Zoo

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
● Music (ends at 2:00 pm)
● Food Trucks
● Beer Garden
● Live Performance by GTO 2:00 - 6:00 pm
● The King of the Smokers Competition will be judged at 3:30 pm

CONTACT INFORMATION
Bonne Terre Downtown POA
Shari House, Event Contact
573-358-5265
shari@thefancycrow.com

It's Time to Think "Big Chautauqua"

2023 Big River Chautauqua “SPACE, From Fantasy to Fact.”

Thursday, July 20Gene Roddenberry

Friday, July 21 Wernher von Braun

Saturday, July 22Katherine Johnson

NEW LOCATION: Bonne Terre City Hall Auditorium (air conditioned!), Bonne Terre, Missouri.

5:30 – Food: BT Nutrition Center (entry behind City Hall)

6:30 – Pre-Show Entertainment (auditorium)

7:30 – Program (auditorium)

For more information call Paul Williams (573) 631-3890.  (Parking as usual in rear of City Hall)