Dexter, Missouri - The Rotary Club in Dexter is asking for donations of non-perishable foods.  They will host a Food Drive at Harps in downtown Dexter on Saturday, October 10^th from 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All donations will got o the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.  According to Kim Slavings, Director of the Mission, "We are in need of non-perishable foods such as peanut butter, spaghetti, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, rice beans, boxed drinks, soups, crackers, boxed cornbread, Ramen, mac&cheese, and canned tuna."

All donations will go to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission to help those in need in Stoddard County.

 The Rotary Club holds several community dinners, works a food booth at the Stoddard County Fair, hosts numerous blood drives, and an annual 4 Person Golf Scramble in the summer to raise money for many local groups.  Their motto is Service Above Self and they work hard all year long to give to many area people who are less fortunate.

The Dexter Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast or lunch and is currently looking for new members.  If you are interested in becoming a member contact Mr. Jack Rodgers at 573-624-5762 or jrod63841@yahoo.com or Dee Loflin at 573-614-4804. 

Their motto is Service Above Self!

The Dexter Rotary Club also sponsors a student led group, Interact, and any Stoddard County high school student is eligible to join.  They meet once per month on the first Sunday.

Also check out their new Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dexter-Rotary-Club/495427427182546

 

Dexter, Missouri - During the Stoddard County Fair, the Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 sold raffle tickets for an AR-15 to raise money for their local organization.

Jeff Payne of Bernie, Missouri won the drawing.

Shown in the photo are Jeff Payne with his new AR-15 and Sherry Whaley, 1st Vice-Commander of the American Legion of Dexter.

Dexter, Missouri - Children's Story Hour continues in October at Keller Public Library.

Oct. 6 - "Rub-a-dub Leaves' presented by Dr. Katy Mayberry and Dr. Jennifer Howard

Oct. 13 - "Gram and Grandpa" presented by Katy Barbour

Oct. 20 - "Room on the Broom" presented by Jennifer Pittman and Amber Huey, Parents as Teachers

Oct. 27 - "Ho Ho for Halloween" presented by Susie Grobe

Also on the schedule for October is the Annual Used Book Sale!

Saturday, November 21 - 9:00 - 2:00 - Keller Public Library Annual Used Book Sale

Dexter, Missouri - The Heartland Quilters Guild will host their Annual Quilt Show on October 10, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the O.A.K.S. Senior Center in downtown Dexter.

Stop in and admire all the beautiful quilts designed by area quilters.  There will also be unique items to purchase at the Heartland Quilters’ Creative Boutique. 

You can also WIN the Queen sized quilt shown in the photo.  Tickets are $1.00 each for 6 tickets for $5.00 each.  Contact Pat Johnston at (573) 662-4065, Vicky Fields at (573) 625-5529 or Aleisha Collins at (573) 820-0642 for tickets and information.

 

Dexter, Missouri - The Mother-to-Mother program in Dexter received money and supplies generously donated by  first-shift employees at Faurecia's Service Building as part of the Being Faurecia program.

Pictured from left to right are Mother-to-Mother Phase III and IV Director Teresa Overall and Being Faurecia Steering Committee members Patsy Hodge, Amber Gaddy, Angela Roberts, and Leah King.

The steering committee sponsors supply drives and raises funds to provide assistance to local causes.