Dexter, Missouri – The Lions Club of Dexter will host their annual Waffle Day this Saturday, March 14th.
This event will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 102 East Castor Street from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Their breakfast menu will be waffles, sausage, coffee, and milk. Tickets are $5.00 each.
Please join them on Saturday, March 14th for a beautiful day with temperatures in the low 60’s and plenty of sunshine!
Dexter, Missouri - The 18th Annual Ecumenical Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Dexter.
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, March 12th from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and tickets are available for purchase.
Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, parsleyed potatoes, cornbread, homemade desserts and a drink. All for $7.00 each and children under 7 years are free. Carry-outs are available. For more information call 573-614-0340.
This outreach project is held to support local charity organizations and is one of the largest Ecumenical fundraising events held in Stoddard County.
All proceeds from the Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner are divided equally between the Meals on Wheels program for seniors in Stoddard County, The Stoddard County Children’s Home, the Stoddard County ARC, and the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.
Join them and support this Ecumenical project. This is one of the few Stoddard County projects that bring interdenominational organizations together in service, to support organizations that serve our fellow citizens.
"One source shows Stoddard County having 105 churches in eight towns including Advance, Bell City, Bernie, Bloomfield, Dexter, Dudley, Essex, and Puxico,” stated Irene Huey, event co-chairman along with Pam Ward.
Bernie, Missouri - Drake Zimmerman is also one of Bernie Parents as Teachers Students of the Month for March.
Drake is the 18-month-old son of Tony and Natalie Zimmerman and enjoys reading books, driving his cars, and playing ball with his family.
Drake’s favorite part of PAT is reading the new book Mrs. Casey brings and doing the activity with his mom each month.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Paige Williams at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Bernie, Missouri - Kaleb Lacey and George Gilbert are two of Bernie Parents as Teachers March Students of the Month.
George is five months old and his older brother, Kaleb, is two years old. They are the sons of George and Maria Gilbert.
Kaleb’s favorite food is macaroni and cheese and his favorite toy is his teddy bear.
George enjoys his bottle and his favorite toy is his fox blankie. He also likes to “talk” to the TV and the people around him.
Kaleb always enjoys helping out with his little brother, including bottles and baths. The Gilbert family says they enjoy the one-on-one time spent with each child during their Parents as Teachers visits.If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Paige Williams at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Bloomfield, Missouri – The Larry B. Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign will host a Fish Fry at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield on March 20th.
The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15.00 for adults and $10 for children ten and under.
Meal will include fish, sides, and homemade desserts along with a drink. There will also be music, a silent auction, and t-shirts available for purchase.
Tickets may be purchased at Allen Christian in Dexter or from the Jones family. All proceeds benefit 18ForeLife!
The Larry B. Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign is giving back to local families by raising money for the our local charitable organization, 18 Fore Life.
Larry Jones was from Bloomfield, Missouri and passed away on March 14, 2011. As a teenager, Larry was quite the athlete at Dexter Senior High School. He was an accomplished sportsman, competing in football, wrestling, track and boxing and earned his nickname of "Arkansas Flash".
In honor of his brave fight with cancer that took his life, the Larry B. Jones H.O.P..E. Campaign was established to celebrate Healing, Optimism, Prayer and Example. Those who wish to donate directly may send monies to 1428 W. Business Hwy 60, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or drop your donation off at the Bank of Advance in dexter, Advance or Bell City, Missouri.
