Bloomfield, Missouri - If you know Bonnie Blue then you know she loves dogs!  She rescues and tries to find homes for unwanted or abandoned pets in Bloomfield, Missouri.

The dog shown in the photo was "borrowed" from the Bloomfield Pound to her house to be fostered until he is well enough to be adopted.

"This dog is a real sweetheart! I know it has to hurt when I care for his injury, but he just stand there very patiently," commented Blue.  "He is mild mannered and gets along with my dogs well. I haven't tried him with my cats yet, but from what I've observed I think he will get along with them. I so hope he can be placed with a loving family who will spoil him rotten!"

On Saturday, October 29th, Pies for Puppies fundraiser will be held at Town & Country from 9:00 a.m. - noon.  If you would like to donate baked goods to be sold please drop off at the grocery store before 9:00 a.m.

Modern Woodmen is sponsoring the event and will match funds raised up to $500.

Cash donations will be accepted.  Your support of this event will be greatly appreciated!

Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Nutrition Center aka Dexter Senior Center lunch menu for Monday, October 24, 2016 - Friday, October 28, 2016.

The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter. 

You don't have to be a senior to eat.  They serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors.

Monday, October 24, 2016 - Pork chop, baked sweet potatoes and apples, green beans, roll, and spiced peaches.

Monday activities are batting balloons at 10:30 a.m. and BINGO at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit, hash browns, gravy and apples with crumble topping.

Tuesday activities are Sit & Motion Singing at 10:30 a.m. and Karaoke at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - Chef's salad (mixed greens, ham, egg, turkey, peas, vegetables & cheese), crackers and cottage cheese with fruit.

Wednesday activity is Activity Chair BINGO at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 27, 2016 - Meatloaf, potatoes, savory carrots, bread, and raisin cobbler.

Thursday activities include Toss 'N Talk at 10:30 a.m. and Music Special at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, October 28, 2016 - Chicken and dumplings, corn spinach, crackers, and chocolate cream pie.

Friday activities include Word Search at 10:30 a.m. and BINGO at 12:30 p.m.

Bloomfield, Missouri - It's time to order your 8th Annual Claus for a Cause shirt!  Sales end Sunday, October 23rd.  Click here to order:  https://squareup.com/store/clausforacause

Then on Sunday, November 20th Santa will arrive at the Trinity United Methodist Church from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.for pictures.

The Clause for a Cause charity event proceeds will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and 18ForeLife.

Photographers Julie Dodd and Amy Ellinghouse will be available for Pictures with Santa on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Over $35,000 has been raised since the charity event began.  No appointments are necessary to take part and packages are available from $10 to $25.

The Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 704 W. Missouri St.  For more information you may contact Julie Dodd at 573-568-2503 or email clausforacause@gmail.com.

"All of the proceeds from this event will go to two separate charities," Dodd explains. "We've chosen the Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation and locally 18 Fore Life."

Dexter, Missouri - Debbie Juden, Store Manager of the Dexter Wal-Mart presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Tom Love, owner of the facility along with Lee Bowen, retired Gunnery Sgt. USMC, representing the American Legion Post #59 of Dexter  were on hand to accept the generous donation.

The American Legion in Dexter is a sponsor of the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility.  Bowen, along with several other members of the post assist Love with the operation of the grounds.

Gobbler Ridge Farms has been converted from a family recreational area into a place where veterans with combat-related injuries can go, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and hunt and enjoy nature. The project is spearheaded by Tom Love and Gobbler Ridge Farms and sponsored by the Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 in Dexter.

If you would like more information about the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility, please contact Tom Love at (573) 820-0802.

Sikeston, Missouri - Bootheel Counseling Services will host the 7th Annual Goblin Gallop 5k/1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 19, 2016.

This is a rain or shine family event with the road course starting and stopping at the Bootheel Counseling Services office on Plantation Blvd.

Packet/T-shirt Pick Up will be at 760 Plantation Blvd between 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. with the races beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Awards are given to all top overall female and male finishers, and top female and male finishers in each category: 19 and under, 20 - 29 years of age, 30 - 39 years of age, 40 - 49 years of age, 50 - 59 years of age and 60 and over.  Prizes and awards will be given to 1 Mile Fun run/Walk for all ages and Best Male Costumes and Best Female Costumes.

Entry fee is $20 if you pre-register by Friday, October 14th with all participants pre-registered are guaranteed a t-shirt.  Race Day entry fee is $24 or $15 for One Mile Fun Run.

Call (573) 471-0800 and ask for Jennifer Hartlein. 

If you would like to pledge $50 for a t-shirt sponsorship please contact Jennifer as well.

The proceeds from this event help BCS continue to provide mental health services at little to no cost to those in need in Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, and Stoddard Counties.