Dexter, Missouri - Miss Heartland Pageants, sponsored by the Dexter High School Choral Department, are set for Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Dexter High School Auditorium.
Baby Miss Heartland will begin at 1:00 p.m. and pageants will then run consecutively.
Categories are Baby Miss Heartland (0-11 months), Wee Miss Heartland (12-23 months), Tiny Miss Heartland (2 - 4 years), Little Miss Heartland (5-6 years), Petite Miss Heartland (7-9 years), Young Miss Heartland (10-12 years), Junior Miss Heartland (13-15 years), and Miss Heartland (16-20 years).
If you have questions please contact Lindsay Woods at (573) 820-3369. Checks are payable to Dexter Public Schools - Miss Heartland Pageants.
New This Year: Contestants will be allowed to register at the door the day of the pageant for an increased entry fee of $30 normal fee is $25. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to start of pageant.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School Choral Department will host the Miss Dexter Pageants on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in the High School Auditorium. Contestants must be residents of the Dexter R-XI School District or attend Dexter R-XI Schools.
Wee Miss Dexter (3 years - Pre-K) will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Little Miss Dexter (Kindergarten - 2nd grade) and Little Mr. Dexter (3 years - 2nd grade) to follow.
Petite Miss Dexter (Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th) will begin at 5:00 p.m. with Jr. Miss Dexter (Grades 6th, 7th & 8th) and Miss Dexter (9th - 12th) to follow.
Attire is pageant/formal wear for all categories, with the exception of Little Mr. Dexter contestants who may wear 'Sunday Best" or formal wear.
If you need further details please contact Paige at (573) 421-1396. The entry fee is $25 and the checks should be made payable to Dexter Public Schools-Miss Dexter Pageants.
Shown in the photo are Miss Dexter 2015, Mary Kate Miller, 1st alternate-Kassidey Bollinger and 2nd alternate-Kalee Howard.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Altrusa Club will host their 4th Annual Charity Auction and you are invited.
On Saturday, September 10, 2016 a Live Auction, a Silent Auction, 50/50 Cash prize raffle, and Last Card Standing Prize.
Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. at the Dexter Elks Lodge located at 325 North Two Mile Road. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the Live Auction starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per person including the meal. For tickets call (573) 624-4070 (days) or (573) 624-5009.
Proceeds benefit UCAN (United Cancer Assistance Network) and Laundry Baskets of Love.
Altrusa also asks that you bring a product or two for the Laundry Baskets of Love, soda can pull tabs for Brandon Scott’s annual collection or a new or gently used children’s book for future literacy projects.
“If attendees would be so kind as to bring one or more of the items suggested," stated Tammy Robinson. "We would be so grateful!"
Items requested for the Laundry Baskets of Love are laundry detergent, toothbrush (singles), chapstick/lip balm, toilet paper, soap (liquid or bar), shampoo, dishwashing liquid, disposable razors, fabric softener, toothpaste, dental floss, paper towels, deodorant, conditioner, body lotion, or air fresheners.
Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Democrat Club donated a book to Keller Public Library in memory of Loretta Dodd.
Dodd was the daughter of longtime Democrat Theeta Cokley. The club donated "Lyndon Johnson: The American Way".
Shown in the photo from left are Peggy Barks, Democrat Club President, Pam Trammell, Director of Keller Public Library and Theeta Cokley.
Photos by Jessica Loflin, ShowMe Times reporter.
Dexter, Missouri - The 8th Annual "This Run's 4 Vaughn" is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th in conjunction with the Historic Downtown Dexter Association's Fall Fest. A Bake Sale at the First Christian Church Disciple Center will also begin at 9:00 a.m.
The annual event continues to be held in memory of Rev. Vaughn Wright who lost his life to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Rev. Wright was the pastor of the First Christian Church of Dexter for more than 18 years before his health failed and he was forced to retire.
All proceeds from the walk/run will go directly to families in the area who have a loved one suffering from ALS.
The entry fee for the 5K Walk/Run is $20.00 and you will receive a t-shirt and lunch. The meeting site is the parking lot in front of the First Christian Church Disciple Center. There will also be a Bake Sale.
The church is located at 224 E. Stoddard Street just east of the Dexter United State Post Office.
The walk/run is not a race, but a journey through the streets of Dexter. The path is marked and is annually led by the Dexter Police Dept.
Registration is at 9:00 a.m. with a starting time of 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church at 224 East Stoddard Street. Lunch will be served on the ground upon the return of the runners and walkers.
Pre-registration will guarantee a proper t-shirt size.
For additional information contact Kenny Pope at (573) 421-2535 or kpope7486@live.com or contact Scott Kruse at (573) 614-0503 or email to 10k102002@yahoo.com.
