Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber held their monthly meeting on Thursday. The Bank of Advance hosted the meal catered by Las Brisas while the Baptist Church offered a meeting location.
The Bloomfield Chamber is now a Missouri State Chamber Member according to Amy Haas, President of the Bloomfield Chamber. she also said that if anyone was interested in being a member to please contact her she now has the ability to offer health benefits to businesses with 2-50 employees.
Kristi Baker from the University Missouri Extension Office was the guest speaker. She spoke of an online course to develop a Farmers Market in the area. The Bloomfield Chamber already has a farmers market during the summer sponsored by Ozark Federal Credit Union. Also if anyone has plant issues this spring there is an Agronomist available to answer questions.
"We have nine 4-H Clubs with Puxico being one of our largest in the area," commented Baker. Pam Elder has created a new club and she will be able to house animals for those who do not have farms. If any business would like to donate money to cover a child's membership fee please get in contact with her. Cost is $20 per student." Students ages 5 - 18 may sign up to be in 4-H.
Also Baker is seeking members to serve on an Advisory Council.
Mechelle Banks, Youth Program Director, also spoke about the youth programs available and some of their future plans to add more programs.
The Bloomfield Chamber would like to thank John McCain, pastor of the First Baptist Church for their hospitality. He also spoke about the congregation and the fact it has been a church in Stoddard County for 175 years!
Bank of Advance also announced they are going to have a branch in Bloomfield in the future. More details forthcoming as progress is made on renovating the building.
Dexter, Missouri – The Lions Club of Dexter will host their annual Waffle Day on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
This event will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 102 East Castor Street from 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Their breakfast menu will be waffles, sausage, coffee, OJ and milk. Tickets are $6.00 each. Children 6 and under are Free!
Proceeds from the event will go to purchase eyeglasses for those who are in need and for local scholarships.
You can purchase a ticket from a Lions Club Member or at the door!
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Bee Club will offer a Beginner's Bee Course on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and class will go until early afternoon.
Location is Pleasant Grove Community Church at 13798 State hwy H in Dexter.
Price is $40 per person.
You will receive a one year membership to the Dexter Bee Club, a beginner's booklet and course, lunch is also provided and a chance to win a 5-Frame Box and Nuc.
Instructor will be Tyler Sparkman.
To pre-register or if you have questions please contact Steve Babb at (573) 421-0010.
Dexter, MO - The annual 4-H Family Trivia Night will be held on March 5, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 6 p.m.
Cost is $10 per person. Tables/teams are made of 8 people.
Feel free to bring drinks or snacks.
Stoddard County, MO - On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Minton Farms will host a Crawfish Boil for Sawyer Smith.
Smith is running for Stoddard County Prosecutor.
This is open and free to the public. If you are interested in attending please click HERE.
Kyle Minton Farms is located at 11846 State Highway H in Dexter.
Please join us for a FREE event supporting Sawyer Smith for Stoddard County Prosecutor!
Paid for by: Citizens for Sawyer Smith, Leeza Edmundson Smith, Treasurer
