The University of Missouri Extension/4-H in partnership with the Three Rivers College Rodeo Team will be having “Horse Camp” at the Three Rivers Rodeo Facility in Fairdealing, Missouri June 4-6, 9am-12:30pm.

Youth will learn all about horse care, riding instruction, and equine safety.

Safety helmets will be provided for riding instruction.

There will be several equine experts and guest speakers to help youth learn about horses.

For more information, please call Kristi Baker at 573-224-5600 Ext. 8. Deadline for applications is May 31, 2018.

Bernie, Missouri - Hope International will host an ALL YOU CAN EAT Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Bernie Community Center.

Cost is $6.00 per ticket and proceeds will go towards helping parents in Stoddard County with school supplies, hair cuts, and other resources for their Back to School Bash event.

For more information contact Hope International at (573) 293-4673.

Essex, Missouri - The Taylor Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Taylor Church located south of Essex.

There will be special singing by Dale and Carolyn McFarland and the speaker will be Brother Dale McFarland.

The public is invited to attend.  There will be a business meeting following the Memorial Service.

Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Nutrition Center will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 for Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 29th they will have baked chicken, green beans, potatoes, biscuit, and fruit.

Wednesday, May 30th they will serve Chef salad (ham), raw radishes, crackers, and brownies.

Thursday, May 31st they will have Swiss Steak over brown rice, corn, seasoned broccoli, roll, and cookie.

Friday, June 1st they will have chicken tenders or catfish, green beans, corn bread, and birthday cake.

Dexter, Missouri - The National Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Dexter Elks Lodge located at 325 Two Mile road.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

The events of live and silent auctions have been revamped from years past.  Raffles for guns and prizes are a great way to help support the organization and possibly take home a cool prize.

Price at the door is $45 for single ticket, $60 for couples and $10 for JAKES; which includes a one year membership to the NWTF Turkey Country magazine.  Children 6 and under are free.

If interested in a sponsor or table tickets contact Tony Chapman at (573) 321-0794.