Community Calendar
NOW THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26:
Thayer Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9am to 1pm between Pizza Inn and Dairy Queen. On opening day Saturday, April 13th they will be open from 9am to 2pm. They are currently looking for vendors. Baked goods, crafts, fruits and vegetables, herbal teas and much more. Check out the Thayer Farmer’s Market Facebook page for more information.
NOW THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26:
The Oregon County Farmers Market in Alton is open every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. At the Alton City Park & Pool. See their Facebook page for more information or call (417) 778-7490.
NOW – THAYER
The Thayer Mammoth Spring Rotary Community Garden is ready and lots are available. Lots are $20 each or 3 for $50, 4 for $60 and 6 for $70. All money goes to Rotary to help in community projects. Contact Rotary President Larry Forschler at 417-264-3411
Mobile Mammography Unit Schedule for April 2024:
When: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Town & Country Supermarket, 102 Main St., Gainesville
When: Thursday, April 18
Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Missouri Highlands Health Care, 405 Main St., Van Buren
When: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lutie R-VI School, 5802 US Hwy 160, Theodosia
When: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Caterpillar Inc., 4225 Odc Rd. 1020, Pomona
When: Thursday, April 25
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: West Plains Bank and Trust Company Willow Springs Branch, 708 E. Main St., Willow Springs
When: Tuesday, April 30
Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Missouri Ozarks Community Health, 504 W. Broadway Ave., Ava
Patients are encouraged to schedule their mammograms in advance by calling 417-257-5912, as appointments are limited. To qualify for mammograms through Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit, patients must meet specific criteria: be female and 40 years or older, have had no mammograms in the past year, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, have no implants or breast issues such as breast discharge, lumps, pain, or discoloration, and have never been diagnosed with breast cancer. By taking proactive steps towards health and early detection, individuals contribute to their overall wellness. Ozarks Healthcare encourages everyone to prioritize their health and begin April with a commitment to early breast cancer screening. For more information about Ozarks Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit, visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/services/imaging-services/mobile-mammography/.
Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar 2024
April 19-20 – Mammoth Spring City-Wide Yard Sale
May 11 – Tourism Day Celebration – Mammoth Spring Welcome Center 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
May 29 – Great Spring River Clean-up
June 7-9 – Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend (Noon Friday – Sunday at Midnight)
July 15-20 – Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Sponsored by local VFW Post 7831
August 17 – Legacy of the Spring Program – Mammoth Spring State Park
August 31 – Mammoth Spring Antique and Classic Car Show, Gates open at 8:00 AM
September 11 – Great Spring River Clean-Up
September 14 – Birds of Prey Program at State Park Pavilion 1:00 PM
October 26 – Mammoth Spring Spooktacular 4:00 PM Downtown Main St.
December 7 – Mammoth Spring Christmas Parade 6:00 PM Downtown Main St.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 20- THAYER AND MAMMOTH SPRING:
City-Wide Yard Sales.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – WEST PLAINS
The North Terra Golf Course in West Plains will host the Youth Hunting Club two-person scramble, call the golf course for more information at 417-256-9824.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – WILLOW SPRINGS
The Thomas F Benyo Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course will host the Ozarks Family YMCA 2-person scramble, call the course to sign up at 417-469-1214.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – AVA
The Ava Golf Course will host the Ava Care to Learn 2-person scramble. To sign up call the Ava Golf Course at 417-683-5750.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – HIGHLAND
The Ladies Auxiliary of Highland Elks Lodge #2539 invite your to their pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, juice and coffee. All you can eat. 8:00 AM-11:00 AM, cost is $10.00. Proceeds go to local charities. For more information call 870-257-3388.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21-24, MAMMOTH SPRING
2024 Gospel Meeting with Don Blackwell at the Mammoth Spring church of Christ
Sunday, April 21 – Wednesday, April 24
Sunday Class (10AM) – The Sin That God Hates
Sunday AM Sermon – Why Are There So Many Churches?
Sunday PM Sermon (1:30PM) – What Is Your Life, But A Vapor?
Monday Night (7PM) – Where Do We Go When We Die?
Tuesday Night (7PM) – What Is True Repentance?
Wednesday Night (7PM) – Are You Sure You’re Going To Heaven?
APRIL 22-24 – WILLOW SPRINGS
The City of Willow Springs has announced its official Spring Cleanup period is scheduled for April 22nd to 24th. For information on the Spring Cleanup, call 417-469-2107.
APRIL 23 – WEST PLAINS
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 695 of West Plains will meet Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd. Doyle Fink will present a program on Drug Abuse and Addiction. All active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend.
APRIL 23rd-24th –THAYER:
The Thayer Elementary School is now enrolling 2024-25 Preschool and new incoming Kindergarten. Preschool must be four years old by August first and kindergarten students must be five by August first. Screening dates are April 23rd and 24th.
APRIL 26-27- MT. VIEW, MO:
The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference, an inter-denominational event, will be held April 26-27, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Missouri. The conference times are 6:30-9:30 Friday evening and 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. The conference host will be Teresa Arthur and we are honored to welcome keynote speakers: Toni Collier, Bible teacher; Sara Forhetz, Bible Teacher; and Dawn Jackson, Bible Teacher. Praise and Worship will be lead by weRcalled. Cost for this event is $40 through March 31, $45 April 1-April 25, and $50 at the door—(breakfast and lunch included on Saturday). By going to www.scwalkworthy.com www.scempoweredwomen.comyou can register online, print out a registration form, find area hotels/rates, and acquire additional information. You can register online or by mailing in a form as late as April 20 or online only as late as April 25, 2024. If seating capacity has not been reached by April 26, those wishing to attend will need to register on-site (April 26-27). Before registering or coming to the conference to register on-site, please check our website to ensure seating capacity has not been reached. We are excited about hosting this event and hope to see you on April 26-27, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Missouri.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th – ASH FLAT
Benefit Car Show for the Ash Flat Fire Department at the Veterans Memorial from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Registration is $20 per vehicle. The event is free to the public. Food trucks and entertainment will be provided. All proceeds go to the Ash Flat Fire Department. Contact Shana Manning for more information at (870) 847-4427.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th – THAYER, MO:
The award winning national southern gospel group GOLD CITY will at Thayer High School at 7 p.m. as part of the annual K-Kountry 95, The Gift and The Train Spring Gospel concert series. Be watching our web site at ecommnewsnetwork.com for discount coupon information or listen to any of our E-COMM family of stations for more details. Also, appearing that night, FOUR CORNERS QUARTET. Everyone is welcome.
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Thayer
Thayer Decorating, downtown
Car Doctor 2 in Thayer
Cover Lumber Company
West Plains
Andrew Eckman, Shelter Insurance
Taylor Grubaugh Chevy, Buick, GMC
Parkway Beauty Academy
EJ’s RV Sales and Service
Edgeller and Harper Farm Equipment
Wood and Huston Bank
West Plains Savings and Loan
Gammill Sewing Center
Koshkonong
Tinsley Farm Equipment
Salem AR
Tri County Medical Supply and Respiratory Services in Salem, AR
Hill’s Auto Sales in Salem, AR
Ash Flat
Bumper to Bumper Partz Store in Ash Flat
SATURDAY, APRIL 28th – THAYER, MO:
Thayer First Baptist Church invites you to join them Sunday morning at 10:45 for a special concert featuring the Four Corners Quartet. A time of singing and worship. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome. Thayer First Baptist located at 112 North Third Street, in Thayer, MO.
APRIL 28-MAY1 – HARDY
Spring Revival at New Hope Baptist Church in Hardy, 1244 AR HWY 175. Preacher: Jared Russell, Music: The Farris Family. April 28 at 11:00 AM & 6:30 PM, April 29-May 1 at 6:30 PM.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30 – THAYER
Blood drive at the Christian Activity Center at 420 Chestnut street in Thayer, hosed by the First Baptist Church from 12:00PM-4:00PM. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “FBCThayer” to schedule an appointment.
THURSDAY, MAY 2nd – WILLOW SPRINGS
Willow Spring Mens Golf league will start up on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Thomas F. Benyo Municipal Golf Course in Willow Springs. This will be a 2 person, 9 hole scramble every Thursday night. First week will start up at 5pm.
FRIDAY, MAY 3rd – WEST PLAINS
The West Plains Chamber of Commerce Caddy Shack Classic golf tournament will be held Friday, May 3rd, at the West Plains Country Club. It’s a three-person 18-hole scramble With a 12-noon shotgun start. Lunch and sign in begins at 11:00 a.m. For more details, or to register a 3-person scramble team, contact the Chamber office at (417) 256-4433.
Saturday, May 4th-Thayer MO
The New Life Church in Thayer will host a “Community Get Together” from 4 pm to 7 pm. There will be games (Horse Shoes, Corn Hole, Volleyball, Ping Pong Toss, Baseball Toss, Knock Down, and Duck Pond), Food…hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, chips, and Snow cones. the event is free, Bring your Lawn Chairs and enjoy the afternoon at the New Life Church on Adams Street in Thayer.
SATURDAY, MAY 18th – SALEM, ARK:
The Fulton County Fair Spring Junior Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, May 18th at the Fulton County Fairground in Salem, Arkansas. Online entries will open on April 1st. All Exhibitors must meet all Arkansas health regulations. Check in time for exhibitors on Saturday, May 18th is from 8 to 9 a.m. and the show will start at 10 a.m. This will include beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats and swine. For more information contact Wayne Neal at 870-371-3232 or the fair office at 870-895-5565.
SATURDAY, MAY 25th – WEST PLAINS
Saturday, May 25th, the Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting the 22nd Annual Tom Smith Sunrise Rotary Classic at the North Terra Golf Course in West Plains. The golf tournament will start at 10 a.m. and is a 3-person scramble. Registration is $225 per team. Call 417-256-9824 to register or for more info. All proceeds will go to the Rotary Backpack Program. This program ensures that the youth of the area receive a backpack of food every Friday.
JUNE 7 & 8 – WEST PLAINS:
The 30th annual “Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival” will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th at the Civic Center in West Plains.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 – BAKERSFIELD
The Bakersfield PTO is hosting its 1st annual truck pull on Saturday, July 20th, at the 101 Saddle Club Arena. Proceeds will go to the Bakersfield PTO. At this time PTO is raising funds for a new sound system in the gym. There will be full concession stand, snow cones and cotton candy.
ALTON/THAYER SALVATION ARMY:
If you would like to donate to the Salvation Army in Oregon County throughout the year, then please contact Larry Sisson @ 817-706-1896 or mail your donation payable to Salvation Army at P.O. Box 223 in Thayer, Mo 65791. Be confident this donation will be used in Oregon county to help those in need.
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY – JANUARY – WEEKLY:
The “Get Fit Classes” are held each Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Izard County Senior Center, located one mile south of Brockwell on Highway 9. For more information call the center at 980-368-6011.
ALTON:
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss will be held on Thursdays at 6pm at the Alton Church of Christ. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal”, “The Challenges of Grief”, “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why”, and “Guilt and Anger”. Meetings will be held at 105 Dunigan Street at the Alton Church of Christ, behind Mills Feed Store. This is open to the public and is not a denomination specific event. For more information, call 417-280-1046.
ALTON & THAYER:
The Alton & Thayer Senior Centers will now be offering “hot meals to go” on a weekly basis. The meals will be done “take out style” at the front door at each center. For more information, call the Alton Center at 417-778-7342 or the Thayer Center at 417-264-7354 or visit social media pages for each center and to view menus.
ASH FLAT:
The Ash Flat Senior Life Center invites the community to attend monthly events at the center. Every Tuesday and Friday the center holds bingo from 9 until 10:30, Thursday’s the center holds card games, board games and painting classes from 9 until 10:30 and they also have exercise classes every Thursday from 10 until 10:30. Snacks are available and meals are served at 11:30 each day at a cost of $3. Call for more information at 870-994-2174
CHEROKEE VILLAGE:
The food pantry at the First Baptist Church in Cherokee Village will be open every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm.
COUCH:
The Couch R-1 School District annual Back-to-School Supply Drive is taking place at Open House. If you would like to support the Back-to-School Supply Drive, they are in need of donations for school supplies. You can find a list of needed supplies on the school’s website. Supplies and donations can be dropped off at school or Wicker Auto Sales. For more information, you can contact Katie Janes at (417)938-4212 or Jennifer Smith at (417)293-1692.
HARDY:
The Spring River Artists Guild at 300 Main Street in Hardy will now be open each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Christmas. Friday hours are 12-4pm, Saturday hours are 10am-4pm, and Sunday from 1-4pm. Look for the big ART sign and the purple porch. Masks are required.
MAMMOTH SPRING:
Exercise classes are held at the Mammoth Spring Senior Citizens Center 950 Archer Avenue in Mammoth Spring every Monday except major holidays at 9:00 am. The class lasts 30 minutes and involves stretch bands, weights, stretching, and working on balance. Contact Salem Extension Office for more information at 870-895-3301 or Lisa at 870-321-3351.
WEDNESDAY’S – GED classes are held at the Mammoth Spring Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students are accepted starting at age 16. There is no charge for this class. Classes are held at the Ozarka College Campus in Ash Flat on Tuesdays and Thursday, also from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
THIRD MONDAY MONTHLY – MAMMOTH SPRING, AR:
Shining Light Food Pantry has moved. Their new location is the corner of Goldsmith & 7th in Mammoth Spring. The third Monday of every month is distribution day. They are needing you to line up NO earlier than 4:00. Pantry is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this is a school bus route and we cannot line up NO earlier than 3:40 The lineup route will be, turn on 289, go to the top of the hill turn left on to Goldsmith and follow Goldsmith around to 7th Street we cannot block any driveways or streets, please leave gaps for these. When you are on Goldsmith you will stay at the stop sign that we place until the car being loaded on 7th street moves away then you will move across to be loaded not blocking any driveways or streets. If you try to cut in from a side street you will have to go to the back to get in line. We will be putting signs out to help the lineup process. Please if you have any questions contact Jennifer Smith at 417-293-1692.
SUMMERSVILLE:
A free beginners line dance workout is offered each Thursday from 5:30–6:30pm at the Summersville Senior Center. A $1 donation to the senior center is suggested to cover use of the facility. For more information, call 417-932-4866.
WEST PLAINS:
The City of West Plains Animal Control wants to remind the public that this year’s dog registration tags are now available at the police department, city hall, and the animal control facility. All residents inside the city limits must register their dogs. The registrations are free and current rabies vaccine information must be put on the form.
If you’re struggling with Alcohol abuse, then you need to be aware of meetings that are taking place in the area to help with your addiction. It’s helping many victims and their families. Alcoholics Anonymous or A A meets in West Plains almost daily. Many are attending the West Plains Wednesday evening session at 7 p.m. at 1400 Washington Avenue in West Plains. You and your family members are welcome. There are meetings in not only West Plains, but Thayer, Willow Springs, Mt. View, Eminence, and Cabool. You can attend any meeting. There are no dues, or fees for A A. It’s non-denominational, non-political, and they do not wish to engage in any controversy. The only requirement is for the desire to stop drinking. Learn more. Call 417-256-8988. Their primary purpose is to stay sober and help other people achieve sobriety.
The West Plains Area Farmers Market, located in the East Towne Village pavilion, at 1380 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains, is now open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
Celebrate Recovery in West Plains, which used to be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm will now be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm at The First Baptist Church South Campus located at 106 Grove St. West Plains, MO. It will follow immediately after “For the City Meal” which runs from 5pm to 6pm. Anyone wishing to attend Celebrate Recovery is invited to come early and enjoy a free meal prior to the meeting.
The Howell County Health Department is accepting new or gently used coats for children and adults. Items can be dropped off at the Health Department at 180 Kentucky Avenue in West Plains or please call 417-256-7078 to arrange pick up.
The West Plains Ozark Health Care Hospital Gift Shop is now open. Hours are 10:00 until 4:00 p.m. week days. More hours later as they expand their staff. Call to donate or more information.
(info 417-853-5200 or www.ozarkshealthcare.com/support-us/foundation.)
THAYER:
Thayer-Mammoth Spring Rotary Club has a few spots available in the community garden located just south of Clarity Church on Hwy 63 south in Thayer. If you’d like a spot for a small fee, contact Larry Forschler at NAPA Auto parts in Thayer, or call Larry at 417 264 3210. All the money goes to Rotary to help our home area. The garden is tilled and ready to go!
Ozarks Healthcare Thrift Store in Thayer, located on 612 South 6th St. is open for donations and shopping Monday through Saturday, from 9AM to 4:30PM with a sale every Thursday. Any questions can be answered on our Facebook page or by giving the store a call at 417-264-2028
The First Baptist Church in Thayer has a Christ centered addiction recovery program each Monday at 6:00 p.m. in The Thayer Christian Activity Center on Chestnut Street. Celebrate Recovery is a faith-based approach to overcoming addictions. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction you are invited to attend or invite someone to attend with you. If you would like to donate to the many needs or help in this ministry contact Pastor Bro. Jared Russell at 417-264-3403 or e-mail him at www.jaredpaulrussell76@gamaill.com . If you are able to help provide part of the weekly meal, please sign up for an item at the Welcome Center. The help will be much appreciated and will bless many.
The Tax Collector office in Thayer will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 4pm. These hours will remain until further notice.
The Christian Activity Center in Thayer is open for Walkers from 7:00 until 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday….and open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 until 2:00 p.m. for Senior Adult Activities.
AA meetings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Thayer.
MAMMOTH SPRING:
Word is Alive Ministries Pastor Charles Morgan is on the air weekly on both AM1290 and FM103.7 The Gift as well as Anywhere, Anytime Kkountry 95 with sermons thanks to faithful listener support. Pastor Charles is on the Gift each Wednesday from 8:30am to 845am and each Sunday on Kkountry 95 from 1130am to Noon. If you would like to contribute to the Non-Profit Organization tax deductible to support the messages on air please send to Word is Alive P.O. Box 1152 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 or drop off at any Southern Bank.
THAYER COMMUNITY:
Did you know you can recycle your Christmas lights? Bring your unwanted or non-functional Christmas lights and drop them in the collection box located inside Thayer City Hall. The lights will then be taken to Computer Recycling Center for recycling on February 9th. For more information, call 417-247-7875.