The public is invited to attend the "All Together Now" 2023 Summer Library Reading Program. The program begins June 5, 2023.
Children ages birth to 18 years of age can register for the program. You will register at the Puxico Public Library.
You may register for the reading program any time on or after June 5th.
You will receive a log sheet to record the hours you read this summer.
You must complete a minimum of 1 hour of reading to be in the final drawing.
Everyone who completes the program and turns in their log sheet by July 28th at noon, which is the final day to turn in log sheets, no late sheets will be accepted,
You will be able to attend the final party with certificates and prize drawings in August.
The more hours you read the more entries you get into the final drawing.
The library welcomes children of abilities.
For more information, stop by the library, call the library at (573) 222-3855, or visit the Facebook page: Puxico Public Library or go to the website Puxico.lib.mo.us
EXTRA! EXTRA! A Journalism Summer Camp will be held at The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library on June 19th to June 23, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm each day.
Campers will be researching, investigating, interviewing, and participating in activities to publish a special summer camp edition of the Stars & Stripes to share the importance of reporting in documenting the wars that shaped our country's history. Activities will include calligraphy, quill pen writing, sending messages with a cipher, rifle drills, and more!
Each day will focus on a different era. We will be covering the Revolutionary War on Monday, the Civil War on Tuesday, World War 1 on Wednesday, World War 2 on Thursday, and the Vietnam War on Friday.
This camp is open to children ages 8-13. The registration fee is $50. Registration includes all activities, an exclusive camp t-shirt, daily snacks, and lunch on Friday. Space is limited to 28 campers, so register early. Sign up online before June 7 at www.nssml.org/2023-summer-camp, call the Museum at 573-568-2055, or email them at info@nssml.org.
About The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library:
The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library is located in Bloomfield, Missouri. It is dedicated to the preservation and history of the Stars and Stripes Newspaper and the US Armed Forces.
Contact Information: Laura Dumey, Administrator, The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825 or call 573-568-2055.
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Bloomfield City Park.
There will be three age groups in three separate areas of the park.
Ages 0-3 years of age will hunt eggs inside the softball field area.
Ages 4-7 years of age will hunt eggs next to the pavilion on the southeast side of the park.
Ages 8-12 years of age will hunt eggs in the area of the playground equipment.
The Easter Bunny will also be there for pictures, so bring your phone or camera!
Each age group will have three "special" eggs to search for and put in their basket.
Prizes will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age category.
If you find a special egg come up to the pavilion and a member of the Chamber will have a special gift just for you.
The newspaper will also be on hand to take photos of each group of children who find the special “purple” egg.
Also we hear that the Easter Bunny will be there so please bring your camera!!!
the 44th Annual 5K/Walk, Toddler and Youth Run will be held during the 55th Annual Charleston Dogwood-Azalea Festival!!
Race our beautiful, scenic route in the oldest foot-racing event in southeast Missouri on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Youth & Toddler Race begins at 1:30 p.m. Check-in opens at 11:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. High quality T-shirts are guaranteed if registered by March 22nd. Jackson L. Burke and Corse Cup to first male and female, respectively, with 63834 address. Bill Bullard Trophy to the youngest 5k finisher. Trophies to overall male and female finishers, awards to top 3 in each 5K age group.
USATF Certified Course MO20001DG.
Course Records: Male 14:33 Female 16:47
$500 Cash Prize to an individual who breaks the course record for their sex.
Start/Finish Location:
Junior Study Club Scout Cabin
Dr. E. Charles Rolwing Park
1100 block of East Cypress Street
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Click HERE
Pre-registration $15 (plus $1.90 sign-up fee) March 22nd and earlier, $20 March 23rd through Race Day. High quality long-sleeved t-shirt guaranteed if registered by March 22nd.
Poplar Bluff High School Student Council teamed up with the Unified Champions club to take the Polar Plunge in 55 degrees water during the organization’s 17th annual fundraiser held Saturday, Feb. 25, at Cape County Park North, raising $1,852 for Special Olympics Missouri.
Participating students who solicited donations were Elizabeth Blancett, Maelynn Beis, David McKuin, Noah Shirrell, Spencer Wilson, Kaitlyn Booker, Addison Corzine and Nya Cram, helping to bring the grand total for the event to a reported $62,500, exceeding the organization’s goal by over $7,000.
“It’s truly an amazing day to see so many people going to such lengths to show support of the athletes in the Southeast area,” stated Penny Williams, SOMO development director. “Events like this give us an opportunity to promote and witness the support of unity and inclusion through the power of sports.
Due to a postponement in response to an ice storm last month, not all the students were able to participate among the 143 adventurers representing 27 organizations and groups of individuals who reportedly took the plunge. The temperature outside was around 50 degrees, according to chaperoning PBHS teacher Miranda Huddleston, co-adviser of Unified Champions.
Huddleston’s colleague Jennie Randolph, also the StuCo adviser, noted that this year’s results marked an increase in participation over last year, when PBHS had only two representatives generating $285. The Polar Plunge is SOMO’s largest fundraiser, Randolph said.
Pictured with Special Olympics Missouri mascot Shivers the Polar Bear, are (back row, from left) Kaitlyn Booker, David McKuin, Noah Shirrell, Maelynn Beis, Elizabeth Blancett and Addison Corzine; and (front row) Miranda Huddleston and Maison Dennis.
Article and Photo by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
