Submitted by Jill Temples

SMT Writer

Poplar Bluff, Missouri- The Three Rivers College Music Department will perform a free concert on Monday, December 9, at 7 p.m. in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. The concert will feature performances by the Collegiate Choir, the Swingsations, the Three Rivers College Gospel Choir, and the Three Rivers Symphonic Band.

Pieces performed during the concert will include “She Walks in Beauty” by Foltz, performed by the Collegiate Choir; a selection of pop and Broadway songs performed by the Swingsations; and the “Blue Ridge Overture” by Frank Erikson, performed by the Symphonic Band.

The Collegiate Choir is a non-auditioned group consisting of Three Rivers music students, while the Swingsations is an auditioned group that is optional for music students. Music Instructor Cindy White directs both groups. The Three Rivers Gospel Choir is a newly formed, student-led organization that hopes to bring traditional gospel music to the region. The Symphonic band is composed of college students, community members, and area Band Directors, and is directed by Music Instructor William “Buddy” White.

Registration is ongoing for Spring semester music classes and other programs at Three Rivers. For more information on how to become a student at Three Rivers, visit trcc.edu/admissions or call the Welcome Center at 573-840-9605.

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

Dexter, Missouri - Chandler Crowley is the daughter of Terry and Tammy Crowley of Dexter.  She is a senior at Dexter High School.

Chandler is a member of Football Cheer, Kickin' Cats Dance Team, DHS Marching Band, and the Jazz 'Cats.  She also participates in track.

Miss Crowley plans to attend Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Springfield, Missouri and pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Miss Chandler Crowley is an attendant to Miss Dexter 2013 which is sponsored annually by the Dexter Senior High School Music Department.  Each year the attendants are chosen as Calendar Girls throughout the year.

Congratulations Chandler!

Photo provided by Mrs. Shannon Putnam.

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Rotary Club along with volunteers from Rotary Interact of Stoddard County and the Dexter Tree Board combined their efforts to plant 36 red Crepe' Myrtles in the area of the Highway 60 and One Mile Road exit.

The project was made possible through a $1,000 grant obtained through Rotary International and the Dexter Rotary Club who matched the funds dollar for dollar.

"It's been a long process,"  stated one Rotary member.  "But well worth it!  Service Above Self is our motto.  These trees will grow and people will enjoy them for many years."

The Dexter Tree Board will pick up any additional expenses for maintaining the trees, but one can only imagine how quickly Rotary members will be out there if called upon.

Rotary is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.  If you are interested in joining Rotary, please contact Jack Rodgers at jrod63841@yahoo.com or 573-624-5762.

Dexter, Missouri - On Thursday, December 5th, Rotary Interact students will host a fundraiser with Pizza Hut.

Pizza Hut will donate 10% of any purchase of a regular priced menu item to the Interact group between the hours of 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on December 5th,

"This is a great opportunity to support our local Interact Club," stated Phil Ternes, owner of Pizza Hut.  "The Dexter Rotary Club sponsors these students and each year they use money raised for service projects and scholarships."

Students will pass out flyers at Town & Country on Saturday, November 23rd from 8 a.m. - noon as they collect donations for their food drive. 

Take the flyer to Pizza Hut on December 5th to ensure the students receive their financial donation.  Interact students recently helped with a beautification project in Dexter.  They were up early on a rather cool Saturday morning planing Crepe' Myrtles at the One Mile Road/Poplar Bluff Exit in Dexter. 

They also plan to deliver food to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission on Saturday and they will be making Christmas cards for local seniors living in residential care facilities in the area.  You might even find them out caroling this holiday season!

Any Stoddard County student may join the Rotary Interact Club.  Freshman and Sophomores are encouraged to join early during their high school career.  Service Above Self is their motto and these students definitely demonstrate those qualities. 

They meet on the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.  at the Evangelical Free Church at 16287 North Outer Road, Dexter, Missouri.

Bloomfield, Missouri - The 5th Annual "Claus for a Cause" will be held this Sunday, November 24th from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Come have your picture made with Santa just in time for the Holidays. Picture packages ranging from $10 to $25 will be available for purchase. No appointment necessary.

They have raised over $10,000 in their first four years.  It's a great way to raise money and the memories will last a lifetime!

All proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and 18 Fore Life. The public is encouraged to attend and Everyone is welcome!

The church is located at 704 W. Missouri Street.