Bloomfield, Missouri - It's time to order your 8th Annual Claus for a Cause shirt! Sales end Sunday, October 23rd. Click here to order: https://squareup.com/store/clausforacause
Then on Sunday, November 20th Santa will arrive at the Trinity United Methodist Church from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.for pictures.
The Clause for a Cause charity event proceeds will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and 18ForeLife.
Photographers Julie Dodd and Amy Ellinghouse will be available for Pictures with Santa on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Over $35,000 has been raised since the charity event began. No appointments are necessary to take part and packages are available from $10 to $25.
The Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 704 W. Missouri St. For more information you may contact Julie Dodd at 573-568-2503 or email clausforacause@gmail.com.
"All of the proceeds from this event will go to two separate charities," Dodd explains. "We've chosen the Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation and locally 18 Fore Life."
Dexter, Missouri - Debbie Juden, Store Manager of the Dexter Wal-Mart presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility on Thursday, October 13, 2016.
Tom Love, owner of the facility along with Lee Bowen, retired Gunnery Sgt. USMC, representing the American Legion Post #59 of Dexter were on hand to accept the generous donation.
The American Legion in Dexter is a sponsor of the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility. Bowen, along with several other members of the post assist Love with the operation of the grounds.
Gobbler Ridge Farms has been converted from a family recreational area into a place where veterans with combat-related injuries can go, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and hunt and enjoy nature. The project is spearheaded by Tom Love and Gobbler Ridge Farms and sponsored by the Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 in Dexter.
If you would like more information about the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility, please contact Tom Love at (573) 820-0802.
Sikeston, Missouri - Bootheel Counseling Services will host the 7th Annual Goblin Gallop 5k/1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 19, 2016.
This is a rain or shine family event with the road course starting and stopping at the Bootheel Counseling Services office on Plantation Blvd.
Packet/T-shirt Pick Up will be at 760 Plantation Blvd between 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. with the races beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Awards are given to all top overall female and male finishers, and top female and male finishers in each category: 19 and under, 20 - 29 years of age, 30 - 39 years of age, 40 - 49 years of age, 50 - 59 years of age and 60 and over. Prizes and awards will be given to 1 Mile Fun run/Walk for all ages and Best Male Costumes and Best Female Costumes.
Entry fee is $20 if you pre-register by Friday, October 14th with all participants pre-registered are guaranteed a t-shirt. Race Day entry fee is $24 or $15 for One Mile Fun Run.
Call (573) 471-0800 and ask for Jennifer Hartlein.
If you would like to pledge $50 for a t-shirt sponsorship please contact Jennifer as well.
The proceeds from this event help BCS continue to provide mental health services at little to no cost to those in need in Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, and Stoddard Counties.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Jr. Beta Club is sponsoring Bloomfield's Got Talent on Saturday, October 15th.
The contest is open to ANY student in the area from Kindergarten to 12th grade. It's not just for Bloomfield students!
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with the contest starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Stars and Stripes Museum Barn.
To pre-register contact Erica Berry at Bloomfield Schools. Make checks payable to Bloomfield Schools. The fee is $10 to enter.
The event will be held during the annual Liberty Days featuring reenactors for several time periods.
Dexter, Missouri - National title & Escrow employees recently painted the Raney House on Walnut Street to kick-off their Closing for a Cause campaign.
"As a local business, we understand the importance of support and community involvement," commented Jake Nesselrodt, National title's Manager. "That is why each and every month we will be giving back to our community by assisting a local non-profit organization with their cause!"
The house was donated for use for the Mother-to-Mother Program through the First Christian Church of Dexter. it provides as a residence for a designated period of time to a working, single mother.
Nesselrodt suggests that any non-profit organization within the local community in need of assistance to contact him at (573) 624-9990.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Jennifer Green, Crystal Stanislav, Michelle Stanfield, Sharon Shultz, Jennifer Rothwell, and Jake Nesselrodt.
