coming events

SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Texas County Library 2023 Summer Reading Program for children ages 3- to 12-years-old kicks off Thursday, June 1. Register your child at 3 p.m. at the Licking Branch or check the time at your local branch. NO BINGO There will no Bingo at the VFW Friday, June 2, due to Rodeo…

CREATURES OF MYTH AND LEGEND A “Creatures of Myth and Legend” program will be held at 2 p.m. at Montauk State Park, in the field adjacent to the park lodge, on Saturday, May 27. Learn about birds up close, as presented by the World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis. No pets allowed near the event.…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18. VETERANS’ BREAKFAST St. John the Baptist Catholic Church would like to invite all area Veterans and spouses to a free breakfast in honor of Armed Forces Day from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May…

MONTAUK’S OLD MILL DAYS Montauk’s Old Mill Days will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Montauk State Park on Saturday, May 13. Step back in time with historical re-enactors, traditional artisans, crafters and skill builders. VOLUNTEER CLEANUP DAY South Central Solid Waste District invites you to a Volunteer Cleanup Day from 9 a.m.…

MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST Licking Mayor Keith Cantrell will host the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Fox Community Room on Thursday, May 4. Everyone welcome! MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The monthly Motorcycle Cruise-In begins its 14th year, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sonic in Licking, Junction of Hwy. 63 & 32, on…

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR DAYSCHOOL Open enrollment for the 2023-2024 Licking Sonshine and Rainbow Dayschool session will be through Thursday, April 27. Contact the Licking Church of Christ at 573-674-3121 for more information. MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The monthly Motorcycle Cruise-In begins its 14th year, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sonic in Licking, Junction of Hwy. 63…

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20. OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR DAYSCHOOL Open enrollment for the 2023-2024 Licking Sonshine and Rainbow Dayschool session will be through Thursday, April 27. Contact the Licking Church of Christ at 573-674-3121 for more information. MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN…

FRISCO LEAGUE ART CONTEST The Frisco League Art Contest will be held on Friday, April 14, at Licking R-VIII High School, with seven schools competing. Artwork will be on display for the public to view from 4 to 7:30 p.m. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter DAR will meet at 11:30 a.m.…

EASTER EGG HUNT Hickory Manor and the Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 2 p.m. at Old City Park on Saturday, April 8. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Boone Creek Baptist Church will host an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 9. Everyone welcome! FRISCO LEAGUE ART CONTEST…

K of C FISH FRY FUNDRAISERS The Knights of Columbus will hold a Fish Fry fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222 West Highway 32, on Friday, March 31. ART ON THE ROCK “Paint the Rock” with Patty from 1 to 4 p.m. or Paint ‘n Sip with…