Dexter, Missouri - Keller Library Summer Reading Program hosted “Nature’s Olympians” with Animal Tales, providing “edZOOcation” for everyone!
More than 170 children and adults packed the library on Wednesday to witness some of nature’s most exotic animals from all over the world. These animal athletes utilize very unique abilities to compete and survive in the wild.
The zoo keeper was fantastic with the crowd showing them snakes, a very large frog, a Chinchilla, a Red-Foot tortoise, and a baby kangaroo who enjoyed hopping around the room and eating from Librarian Pam Trammell's bowl full of goodies.
Photos of the event can be seen on the ShowMe Times Facebook page. If you would like more information about Animal Tales click HERE.
On Wednesday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. "Ready, Set, Tumble, and Cheer" with Courtney Potts of Dexter Tumbling and Cheer will present the Summer Reading Program.
Dexter, Missouri - Please join Regional Healthcare Foundation at their 1st Thursday on July 7th.
This Thursday, July 7th located at 529 North Walnut, Dexter, Missouri, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with proceeds going to support their Mother-to-Mother Program. Your wonderful donation for gently used items will make a different in a young mother’s life.
If you would like to donate rather than shop, please consider your gently used items for others to purchase. You may drop off your items at their office on Grant Street or contact Linda Ulm at (573) 624-0365 and she can schedule a time to meet with yo
Dexter, Missouri - EZ Portable Buildings will host an Open House beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 30th. The Dexter Chamber will have a Ribbon Cutting at 1:00 p.m.
EZ Portable Building representative will be on hand to answer all of your questions or help custom design your building. Come out and enjoy delicious hotdogs on the grill with chips and refreshments. EZ Portable Buildings is located at 1503 W. Business Hwy 60 next to TropicalSno.
A Kinder, an Outdoor Mosquito Repellent Lantern, and baskets of goodies from Always Tan and Pink Zebra Candles will be raffled. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and the drawing will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Tours will be provided for all of the buildings as well as great door prizes.
For more information contact Carole Sims at (573) 624 - 3203.
Dexter, Missouri - More than 170 children and adults packed the library on Wednesday to see Ray Carrillo of Carrillo's Martial Arts Studio demonstrated self-defense moves at the Summer Reading Program, "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!"
Several defense techniques were demonstrated for children of all ages and could be put to good use by adults as well. Carrillo would show the most common way of trying to get away from a potential kidnapper, then he would have his students demonstrate the "self-defense" way. Students had a wonderful time learning while they watched his students demonstrate.
Carrillo's Martial Arts Studio is located at 16 S. Walnut Street in Dexter. You can also check out their website by clicking HERE or their Facebook page.
Dexter, Missouri - Want a delicious meal at a great price? Head to the Dexter Senior Center located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter. You don't have to be a senior to eat. They serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors.
Monday, June 27th - Chopped steak with mushrooms & onions, breaded chicken livers, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, whole grain bread and peaches.
Tuesday, June 28th - Scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuit & gravy and citrus salad.
Wednesday, June 29th - Sub sandwich, chicken sandwich, corn nuggets, potato salad, bun/bread and gooey butter cake.
Thursday, June 30th - Chicken & dressing, ham, yams, green beans, bread and pineapple upside down cake.
Friday, July 1st - Chicken strips, catfish, baked beans, cole slaw, whole grain bread, and a cookie.
