Coming Events November 19, 2020
TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRAT CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Texas County Democrat Central Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the lower level meeting room of the Texas County Admin. Building (old courthouse) on Thursday, Nov. 19. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.
TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN’S MEETING
The Texas County Republican’s will meet at 7 p.m. at the Houston Lions Club, north of Houston on Hwy. 63, on Thursday, Nov. 19. Ray Rehder, Chair of Missouri Republican’s 8th Congressional District, is the featured speaker. A special Thanksgiving potluck begins at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome!
SALVATION ARMY KETTLE DRIVE BEGINS
The Salvation Army Kettle Drive begins Saturday, Nov. 21 and continues through Thursday, Dec. 24 at Town & Country Supermarket. Give generously! If you would like to “man the kettle” please sign up at T & C Supermarket or call 573-674-3966 or 573-578-4802. Masks are mandatory.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Annual Licking Christmas Parade will be held at 4 p.m. on Main Street, Saturday, Dec. 5. The theme this year is “’2020’ Kind of Christmas.” Parade line up is at 3 p.m. at the LHS parking lot. Everyone is welcome to come and show their Christmas spirit, all churches, clubs, groups, bands and businesses. You do not have to register to be in the parade. Prizes for religious and non-religious floats will be awarded: First – $75, Second – $50; Third – $25. Call Haley Floyd-Joyner at 417-217-8133 for more information.
NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER, NSDAR MEETING
The Noah Coleman Chapter, NSDAR, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sybil’s Restaurant in St. James on Saturday, Dec. 5. Connie Roberts with the Newburg Children’s Museum of Natural History will be the speaker. Visitors are always welcome. For more information leave a message or text DAR to 573-512-0742. There will no November meeting.
TAI CHI CLASS
Tai Chi Classes are held on Monday from 1 – 2 p.m. at Texas County Museum of Art and History on Main St.
TOPS WEIGH-INS
The Licking Chapter of TOPS will have weigh-ins for members on Monday at 3:30 – 4 p.m. at the Licking United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Licking United Methodist Church.
GRIEF AND LOSS RECOVERY GROUP
The Grief and Loss Recovery Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, corner of Hwy. 63 and College St., Licking, on Tuesday evenings. Grief and loss affects many of us, but we don’t need to suffer alone. Open to all! For more information, call Diane at 573-889-9197.
FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASS
A program to help you overcome any form of addiction, based on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. If you or a loved one are struggling, please come! Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the corner of Hwy. 63 and Hwy. E, Houston.
SHERRILL TOWNSHIP
Sherrill Township meets at 5:30 p.m. every other Thursday at the township shed located at 11875 South 137 in Licking. The next meeting is Nov. 19.
LYNCH TOWNSHIP
Lynch Township’s meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Lynch Township Shed, 14472 Boiling Springs Road.
BOONE TOWNSHIP MEETING
Boone Township meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting is at the Township Shed, 16245 Highway AF, Licking.
TEXAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Licking Bridge Builders has transportation available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to ride the bus, please make your appointment at least a day in advance by calling 573-674-3558 and talking with a volunteer.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 559: NEW MEETING SCHEDULE
The American Legion will be meeting quarterly until further notice.
NARCONON NEW LIFE RETREAT
More than 130 million people and two thirds of adults in the United States regularly use prescription drugs. It can be surprising to many that medication prescribed by a doctor can be unsafe, and very addictive. It is a common misconception that “If my doctor told me to take it, it must be okay.” This is objectively untrue, as nearly fifty thousand people in the United States died of prescription opioid abuse in 2018 alone. If the number of people who eventually transitioned to illicit drugs were added, this number would surely be much higher.
For information on how to confront your loved one for a drug test: https://www. narcononnewliferetreat.org/ blog/how-to-confront-an-addict. html.
Many drug and alcohol treatment centers as essential businesses have remained open since the beginning of the pandemic. If you find your loved one is abusing drugs, reach out to find them help. If you don’t know where to start, give us a call. Our caring staff is available 24-7 to help you find a treatment center that works for you.
For more information on signs of drug abuse visit: https://www.narcononnewlife retreat.org/drugs-of-abuse/ signs-of-drug-use.html.
Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1- 800-431-1754
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Harold Bates of Plano, Texas will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Betty Bates of Licking.
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