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It's A Wonderful Life in Bloomfield to Feature Polar Express Movie
November 27th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and the Bloomfield Lions Club would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual It's a Wonderful Life in Bloomfield event on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This year's special entertainment will be a showing of the movie The Polar Express on the big screen. So bring a chair and a blanket and warm up with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate! The movie will begin at 5:30 p.m. following the doggie costume contest.
Enjoy an evening of Christmas cheer filled with entertainment, photos with Santa Claus, a Holiday Pet Costume Contest at 5:15 p.m. There will be lots of hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, snacks, candy, chili and more all FREE!!!
The Chamber would like to invite all local businesses and churches to join them. Goldie DeGroot, President of the Bloomfield Chamber, encourages anyone to participate by setting up a booth or table. If you are unable to set up a booth, donations are welcome. There will also be prizes. Just give her a call at (573) 568-9996 or (573) 568-2584.
The purpose of this event is to bring Bloomfield together for one special night of Christmas cheer and to enjoy an evening around the courthouse. Roadblocks will be set up so traffic will be diverted that evening. Burning barrels will also be available to keep your hands toasty warm while listening to beautiful Christmas music.
Event sponsored by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Bloomfield Lions Club, Muddy Paws, ShowMe Times, and Billy Pat Wright.
Last Updated on November 27th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v95i/Its-A-Wonderful-Life-in-Bloomfield-to-Feature-Polar-Express-Movie
#DexterFirst Corner Cottage
November 27th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Article By Nancy Vines
Dexter, Missouri - When Kim and Gary Williams began their local home décor business 15 years ago, they had no idea how popular it would prove to be, nor how wide-spread their customer base would become. From a corner spot at Old Timers’ Antique Mall to a thriving corner location on Business Highway 60, Corner Cottage is a unique locally owned business that is a vital part of the Dexter small business community.
The business has continued to flourish, even through difficult economic times, because Williams has the ability to gauge what her customers want and adjusts her inventory to meet their needs. “We change with the times,” Williams said. “When we first opened we were country, then shabby chic, and now the farmhouse look is popular.” In addition to home décor, the Corner Cottage also carries a wide variety of dry soup, dip, and drink mixes; candles; decorative signs; jewelry and other accessory items; and handmade furniture designed and crafted by her husband Gary.
Stocking the business is a family affair as about 40 percent of their inventory is produced by Williams, her husband, and daughter Jansen. Much of the remaining inventory comes from other small suppliers. “We try to support regional small businesses,” Williams observed. “We try to get as much from Missouri as possible,” noting that both Thompson Farms and Wind and Willow gourmet mixes are produced in Missouri, and Gaylord Soaps come from Jefferson City. “Our purses are a Missouri company, as well. The construction is outsourced,” she explained, “but the design, marketing, and headquarters are located near Branson.” The popular soy candles come from Indiana.
A unique aspect of her inventory, that has ties to Dexter, is jewelry provided by Luket Ministries. “This endeavor provides a sustainable income for hard-working Ugandan women through recycling old tires into new treasures,” Williams explained. “They also make paper bead jewelry.” Former elementary art teacher Ruth Gibson’s granddaughter is a missionary in Uganda working through Luket Ministries. “I am honored to be able to support the efforts of these women through my business.”
Corner Cottage is located at 1424 West Business Highway 60 in Dexter. They are open Monday through Saturday 10-5, and Sundays until Christmas 1-3.
They sell soy candles and melts manufactured in Indiana.
Handmade entertainment center designed and crafted by Gary Williams.
Last Updated on November 27th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v95a/DexterFirst-Corner-Cottage
Bloomfield Area Nutrition Center 2017 Christmas Home Tour
November 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Area Nutrition Center (BANC) will host their annual Christmas Home Tour on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person and are available at BANC, Designs On You, The Metro, N' Style Galeria, Granny Pickers, and Classic Buts.
Families sharing their homes are:
Rick and Louise Causey at 16670 County Road 431, Dexter
Kenny and Kim Johnson at 200 North Viola St., Bloomfield
Ryan and Heather Mayo at 707 South Prairie St., Bloomfield
Trevor and Starla Pulley at 501 South Spring St., Bloomfield
First General Baptist Church at 501 Christian Drive, Bloomfield
A chocolate fountain, Wassel, and homemade cookies will be served at the Nutrition Center, located at 609 North delaware.
A drawing for a $100 gift basket will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Buses will be available from the Nutrition Center for your convenience.
Last Updated on November 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v93h/Bloomfield-Area-Nutrition-Center-2017-Christmas-Home-Tour
2017 Dexter Christmas Reading
November 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - The 9th Annual Christmas Reading is slated for Saturday, November 25th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 125 W. Stoddard Street across from Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Greg Mathis began the annual Christmas Reading by reading the Second Chapter of Luke in 2009 and has now become a wonderful tradition.
June Coffey, Lisa's mother and Greg's mother-in-law read the Christmas story from Luke 2 every Christmas Eve to their two boys when they were young. It was a tradition Greg decided to share with others through the Christmas reading. Mrs. Coffey passed away in 2015.
“Too often we tend to get caught up in the rush of the holiday season,” Mathis said. “It is simply a reading by a special person in the local community who tells aloud the true story of the first Christmas.”
The event is outside and everyone is encouraged to attend. A special guest will read the story of the first Christmas, but you have to attend to find out who the secret guest will be this year. Also the Crowley Ridge Mennonite Church will once again bless us with their beautiful magical voices.
In case of inclement weather the event will be moved indoors to the chapel at Rainey Mathis Funeral Home.
Greg Mathis has created a website if you would like to learn more about the event, click HERE.
Last Updated on November 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v937/2017-Dexter-Christmas-Reading
Former Norman Harty Residence For Sale
November 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - There will be an Open House for former home of longtime Dexter resident Norman Harty on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
The home is located at 1035 Rannells St. in Dexter and the Open House will be rom 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The home has 5 bedrooms, office, two kitchens, Whole House Generator, and a security system.
The asking price is $290,000.00
For more information call Jim Tweedy at (573) 624-1122 or Linda Sams at (573) 421-5671,
Last Updated on November 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v92u/Former-Norman-Harty-Residence-For-Sale
