Bernie, Missouri - Please join the Bernie Chamber of Commerce Annual Downtown Trunk-or-Treat, Parade, and Halloween Costume Contest on October 31, 2018.
Parade begins at 6 with costume contest to follow. $50 cash prize awarded to the "Best Trunk"!
5:35 - Trunk-or-Treat vehicles parked & ready in lot across from Main Street Pizza on Drake Street. Enter at the NORTH entrance to get to spots.
5:35 - 6:00 Parade participants meet at the corner of Crumb & Drake Street. Parents are welcome to walk with children. No bikes or skateboards, please.
6:00 - Parade begins, led by Bernie High School band.
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
If you have a downtown business,we hope you will join in the festivities! Local business owners, churches, and community members are encouraged to attend and set up in the lot across from Main Street Pizza.
Participants MUST be parked there by 5:35 PM. If parking spots are taken, participants are welcome to set up along the sidewalks downtown.
No reserved spots. First come,first served!
FREE costume contest immediately following parade!
Location: Between Celia's Curl Up 'NDye and Bernie Fitness Center
AGE GROUPS:
0 - 3 Years
4 Years-Kindergarten
1st- 3rd Grade
4th - 6th Grade
Age groups will line up in front of judges after their group is called. Judges will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.
Winners will receive a small Halloween gift and will have their photos taken.
Trick-or-treaters will then enjoy the rest of the evening through the downtown area!
Dexter Chamber of Commerce weekly events for Monday, October 22nd - Saturday, October 27, 2018!
Monday: October 22
-Community Dance at the American Legion CANCELLED will resume 10/29
-Polar Express Tickets - ON SALE NOW, they go quick, so do not wait! Get them reserved today! Contact the Chamber!
Tuesday: October 23
-Children's Story Hour-Keller Public Library at 10:15 am
Wednesday: October 24
-Keller Public Library Board of Directors Meeting-Community Room at 5:15pm
Friday: October 26
-Dexter Football vs. St. Genevieve AWAY at 7:00pm
Saturday: October 27
Bootheel Counseling Services- 9th Annual Goblin Gallop-5k/1Mile Fun Run and Walk
Upcoming Events:
- Full Member Winter Luncheon at Hickory Log December 7th at 11:30am
- Annual Awards Banquet February 9th at Elks Lodge doors open at 5:00pm
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Stoddard County Historical Society will meet on Monday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Stars & Stripes Museum.
Jeff Long will present "Remembering Gettysburg: A Pennsylvanian's Perspective".
This event is free and open to the public.
Mr. Long is a Southeast Missouri State University professor, a realtor, and a part-time pastor with a passion for history.
Puxico, Missouri - The Puxico Police and Fire Departments will host a Chili/Hot dog Dinner and Hayride on Friday, November 2, 2018 beginning at 6 p.m.
They will also have face painting.
Costs for adults $5.00 and children 10 and under $3.00 or bring a new unused toy ($5.00 value) per person.
Come out for a night of family fun and support your local children with an evening of hayrides, chili and hot dog dinner.
All proceeds will go toward the Christmas toy drive, to help the children in our community at Christmas time.
For more Info please call 573-222-3565
