Dexter, Missouri - The Community Homecoming Tailgate will be held on September 30th from 4:30 p.m. until the start of the Dexter Bearcats vs Kennett Indians Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 p.m. This year's event will be held near the entrance of Charles Bland Stadium.
A "Super-Homecoming" has been planned surrounding the traditional Dexter Bearcat Homecoming that will not only celebrate our current students at DHS, but will provide a true social "Homecoming" event for alumni of the Dexter Public Schools.Schedule of Events:
4:30 p.m. DMS Bearcat Cheerleaders
4:45 p.m. Xplosion Cheerleaders
5:15 p.m. DHS Bearcat Cheerleaders
5:30 Dog Tricks
5:45 p.m. Impact Cheer
6:00 p.m. Ray Carillo's Martial Arts
6:15 p.m. Bearcat March Band
6:20 p.m. Homecoming Court Presentation
The ShowMe Times will be there taking photos of each booth and tons of Bearcat fans prior to the coronation of the Homecoming Queen at 6:20 p.m.
Southeast Health is sponsoring a Kids Fun Zone. Children of all ages are encouraged to jump and play in the bounce houses and get their faces painted for the game. There is NO admission fees for the bounce houses.
There will plenty of "freebies" to take home and delicious foods! Please come out and support your BEARCATS at Charles Bland Stadium! The Tailgate will be down at the entrance to the field!
Dexter, Missouri - The Historic Downtown Dexter Association (HDDA) will sponsor the Downtown Dexter Fall Fest on Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Craft booths will be set up for you to view and food booths for you to indulge. There will be a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
Deadline for booth spaces is Wednesday, September 28th. Cost is $25 without electricity and $40 with electricity. Commercial vendors is $50.
Evans Pottery Display will be at the Train Depot.
Live Music will be located at the corner of Stoddard & Walnut Street beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Iron Mountain Station followed by Maggie Thorn at 10:40 a.m. Roxie the dog pianist and artist will perform dog tricks on the main stage at 12:30 p.m. Straight Shot will perform at 1:30 p.m.
Fall Fest Pageant winners will be introduced at 12:15 p.m.
The 7th Annual Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Young Real Estate LLC will be held in front of The Bunny Patch at HIGH NOON! There are three divisions including children, men, and women. Winners of the men's and women's divisions designate a local charity of choice as the recipient of their winnings. First place winners earn $250. Second place winners earn $150 and 3rd place winners earn $50. Children earn cash prizes to keep.
Trickster Dog Shows will be at K9 Biz located at the corner of S. Locust and Stoddard Streets. The dog show will feature dog tricks and will be ongoing throughout the festival.
Run 4 Vaughn will race through downtown to the First Christian Church. 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.
The Stoddard County Nutrition Center will hold their annual Quilt Exhibit during the festival.
For booth spaces contact Donna West at 624-5141, for live music call Hillary Starnes at 624-7458, to enter the pie-eating contest call Leslie Kyle at 624-4441 and for general event information call Alisha Trammell at 421-1407.
To join their Event Page click HERE.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce wants to see your BEARCAT pride on September 30th for the Homecoming Game Day!
The Dexter Chamber encourages every business to show your school spirit by decorating windows, your lawn, or the outside of your business. You can even have a large number of employees participate by wearing their spirited outfits and do a little cheer!
To enter CODE RED contest, just call the Chamber at 624-7458 or email to info@dexterchamber.com
Judging on two different categories: Commercial Business or Small Business.
Judging will be done by NOON on September 30th. "We will let you know when the judges will be by your business" stated Hillary Starnes, Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, "just in case you have a cheer or special affects for the judges.
Winners will be announced at the tailgate and will receive a traveling trophy and a free prime tailgating spot at next year's homecoming event!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce kicked-off the 31st Annual Industrial Appreciation Week with a proclamation signing by Dexter Mayor Joe Weber.
The proclamation stated:
Whereas, it is important to the progress of the City of Dexter, Missouri, that we strive for job retention and capital creation from existing industries; and
Whereas, our existing industries are part of our community and have citizen support and willingness to assist them as needed; and
Whereas, the intense interest shown to our existing industries is an effort to reward them for their continued presence and support,
Now, Therefore, the Board of Alderman of the City of Dexter, Missouri, does hereby proclaim September 12, 2016 through September 19, 2016, as
INDUSTRIAL APPRECIATION WEEK
in the City of Dexter, Missouri, and urge all individuals, businesses, and civic and other organizations to give this observance their fullest cooperation and support.
If you see an employee of one of these industries in Dexter - Republic Services (46 years), Specialty Engineering Corp (43 years), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (42 years), Stoddard County Sheltered Workshop (40 years), Holden Pallet Company (33 years), U.S. Poly Enterprises, Inc. (31 years), Bootheel Tool & Machinery (28 years), Central Pallet Supply (27 years), Pallet Recycling (23 years), BA Promotions & Marketing, LLC (20 years), Bootheel Recycling (11 years), and Global Fuels (10 years) - PLEASE SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
Dexter, Missouri - GreenVersity and Harvest Energy Solutions held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Special Guest, Missouri State Representative Tila Hubrecht was on hand to cut the "green" ribbon.
GreenVersity LLC built a brand new building located at 1430 N. Outer Road in Dexter. "We chose this location to expand the growth of Dexter, Missouri and provide easy access to increasing traffic off Highway 60," commented Janet Palmer, one of the principal partners and developers of the complex.
This cutting edge facility, with its modern architecture, well be equipped with the latest in technology to educate the public on the importance of preserving our environment and saving energy.
GreenVersity LLC is a privately held company owned by Janet Palmer and Reese Palmer. They are committed to creating an environment for education product and service resources that support reducing the carbon footprint for future generations.
For more information please visit them on the Outer Road or call (877) 788-0220, ext 713 or email to marketing@harvestenergysolutions.com
