Dexter, Missouri - Sacred Heart Toy Drive will begin November 19th and end on December 12, 2018. Please be inspired to help children in the community this holiday season by volunteering or donating to this toy drive.
Sacred Heart Toy Drive will collect gently used toys then distribute them on Saturday, December 15th from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church gym.
Any parent/guardian can come pick out a few toys. Volunteers will also be needed to organize the toys prior to the event.
Please contact Cassandra Pulley at 573.820.6436 if you have any questions, would like to volunteer, or just need help collecting the toys.
Drop off locations are Sonic located at 702 North One Mile Road, St. Francis Fitness Plus located at 1212 St. Francis Drive, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church (call for times at 573.624.7333.
Small Business Saturday is November 24, 2018! Shop Local!
Back in 2010 small businesses were really hurting do to our economy. American Express launched Small Business Saturday to help local businesses prosper!
"In an effort to support local shops that make our communities strong, American Express launches Small Business Saturday® on the Saturday after Thanksgiving — to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses."
In 2011, the Senate unanimously passes a resolution in support of the day. By 2012, officials in all 50 states participate. It even gets a shoutout from the President of the United States.
In 2017, an estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local independently-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday — generating roughly $12 billion in reported spend.
As shopping small catches on in communities everywhere, Small Business Saturday goes from a cause to a day of community celebration with 90% of consumers being surveyed said Small Business Saturday has had a positive impact on their community.
So Shop Local, Shop Small Business Saturday!
Dexter, Missouri - The Keller Public Library will have their annual book sale on Saturday, November 17, 2018 between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Everyone loves books! They also make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers.
Bernie, Missouri - The annual Bernie Community Hayride will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Meet at the Bernie City park at 2:30 p.m.
Hayride will leave by 3 p.m.
Goodie bags and hotdogs will be served after the hayride!
Love small town gatherings! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather!