Officers of Troop G of the Highway Patrol will sell Torch Run T -Shirts to raise money for Special Olympics, Sat.June 23rd at Mtn. View Walmart from 10 to 2 pm.

A Benefit Car Wash for Trey Atkins Family will be Saturday June 23rd, 8:30 a.m. to 12 pm at 348 Ozark Avenue in Cabool. In front of American Family Insurance. Proceeds go to help defray Medical expenses due to cancer.

Mt. Pisgah Ladies Aid is having their 10th Annual Quilt Show Sat. June 23rd 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabool High School Gym. They will celebrate their 65th anniversary and Cabool’s 125th anniversary. Admission is free, lunch served by donation. 200 quilts will be on display.

The Willow Springs Senior Center Bluegrass Fundraiser is Saturday June 23rd, 2 to 4 pm, at 501 Senior Center Lane, Willow Springs. Entertainment by “Just Friends”, Frank Clinton, Jacky Eaton, Jack McCormick Richard Wake, Gary Wake and Tom Hicks. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center. Suggested donation is $5.00.

The Willow Springs Lions Club 25th Annual 2 person Scramble Golf Tournament is June 23rd and 24th, at the Municipal Golf Course, over $25,000 in prizes. $75 entry fee per team pre- paid includes Mulligan’s, tee times 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 pm Sunday. Make your reservations at Bailey Chevrolet, Willow Springs; Call 417-469-3111.

The After Hours Big Band will perform beneath the Stars at the Yellow House, 209 W. Cleveland, West Plains on Saturday June 23rd, bring your lawn chairs. The show begins at 7:30, admission is $8. Rain date is June 30th.

Streets Closed in West Plains beginning Monday June 25th 7 a.m. to 4 pm, 3rd Street and St. Louis. Avoid the area if possible

MDC is offering a two day “Canoeing 101” Class at the West Plains Regional Office Tuesday and Wednesday June 26th and 27th. The Tuesday class is from 6 to 9, in a classroom setting. Wednesday morning graduates will apply their skills on a short float trip. Class size is limited Call 417-256-7161 to pre-register.

Three Ace’s Productions presents the comedy “Rhinoceros” at the Avenue Theatre, Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 28th through the 30th. Show time 7 pm, Tickets are $5 in advance from WP Music or $6 at the door.

Antioch Baptist Church will host their monthly singing Friday June 29th at 7 pm refreshments will be served. The Church is 7 ½ miles north of Mansfield on Highway F then 1 mile West on Antioch Road. Everyone is welcome.

The Texas County Lions Club Fireworks is Friday June 29th at 9:30 at the Fairgrounds in Houston.

Rock,Blues and Folk Music will be featured Friday June 29th, 7:30 pm at the Mtn. View VFW Hall #3009, with Gary Coffey and Southern Core, Retribushun, Jenzen and A-Bo. Tickets are $5. Bring a lawn chair.

The U.S. Forest Service will host a “Walk When the Moon is Full” program Friday June 29th, 7 pm at the Camp Willow CCC Site, Forest Road 108. James Halpern F.S. Archeologist will give a presentation on the Civilian Conservation Corps and a walking tour of the site, also a Video presentation by the Mo. department of Conservation. Directions to Camp Willow, from West Plains, Highway 63 North to Pomona, left at P, right at AP, right on Forest Road 108. A sign will be posted.

The Willow Springs High School Class of 1967 will have a 40th reunion June 30th at 810 Bryan Street in Willow. Call for details 469-4212.

The Liberty High School Class of 1982 will hold their 25th Class Reunion Saturday June 30th, 6 pm in the Garden Gate Tea Room cost is $10 per person. Contact Steve Vines.

Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church will sponsor a Gospel Singing and Spaghetti Supper Sat. June 30th, supper served beginning at 6 pm Singing at 7. Donations accepted and used towards the building fund. It’s 2 miles west of Van Buren or 17 miles east of Winona on the South side of highway 60.

Skyfire 2007 opens Sat. June 30th 3 pm to 10 pm at the West Plains Municipal Airport in Pomona. Music, Great food, rides, games, and the best fireworks in the county. Bring your lawn chair and blankets.

Winona will have their fireworks Display Saturday June 30th, 7 pm, at the Lions Park in Winona, sponsored by the Park Board and Volunteer Fire Department.

Firefall is set for Saturday June 30th in Springfield.
Deanna Carter and other local and regional bands will begin performing at 2:20 pm,
For more info visit www.SpringfieldFirefall.com or call the park Board 417-864-1049.

A Benefit Supper and Auction for Dale Nicholson of Mtn. View will be held Saturday June 30th at the Mtn. View Community Center, 6 pm. To donate pies, cakes, cookies and other items to be auctioned off, contact Linda
Lewis at the Mtn. View Chamber. 934-2794. Proceeds go towards medical expenses.

The Continental Singers will be in Concert at the Alton First Baptist Church, Highway 19 and Tucker Creek Road, Saturday June 30th, 7 pm.

Plan now for the Seymour Chamber of Commerce Top of the Ozarks Classic Car Show Sat. June 30th Call Marcella Carmichael to pre register 417-214-0569, Music at the Gazebo in Seymour, live auction, kids games, and a Mr. And Miss Chamber Pageant.

The Ozark Medical Center Nursing Scholarship deadline is July 1st. Apply by calling Amanda Smith, at OMC at 417-257-6747.

Eminence Fireworks is Sunday July 1st, at 10 at the Cross Country Tail Ride.

Summersville Fireworks is Tuesday July 3rd, at the ball park at dark. Sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department.

The Charles Barnhart Firecracker 5 K race and 1 mile run walk is Wednesday July 4th, at Zizzer Stadium, the registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. races start at 8. Entry fee is $20. First 75 to enter will receive free t -shirts, Proceeds go to the West Plains Zizzer Cross Country Teams.

The Annual Fourth of July Parade in Willow Springs starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday July 4th. Line up is at Booster Field at 9 a.m. The theme is “Everyday Heroes”. Presiding Commissioner Larry Spence will serve as emcee. Area veterans from all eras are invited to meet at Bailey Dealership so enough vehicles can be provided. The Howell County News will provide free lemonade in front of their office 15 minutes before the parade until it’s gone.

July 4th Activities begin at Thayer’s Football Field at 5 pm, live music, and a performance by Elvis Presley Impersonator. Fire works at dusk, make plants to spend the evening.

Fireworks at Birch Tree are set for Wednesday night, July 4th, 9:30 pm at Reaser Field, sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department.

First General Baptist Church of Willow Springs will host its annual 4th of July Celebration Wednesday July 4th 6 pm. The event is free, with food, entertainment and fireworks at dark on the grounds.

The Annual Van Zant Picnic is Friday and Saturday July 6th and 7th, with Live Bluegrass Music Featuring Kirby Clark. Bring Lawn chairs, everything starts at 6 pm, fireworks at 9:30. Games, Food, contests, location 13 miles south on Highway 95, turn left on W go ½ mil. Proceeds go to the Improvement of the Van Zant Community Building.

Kids are invited to a Magic Show with David Tower at the West Plains Library Friday July 6th, 2 pm groups must register with the library.

Mtn.View Birch Tree Friends of FFA will have a horse show Friday and Sat. July 6th and 7th, Call Kirsta for information 417-252-4301.

The Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course will present a Senior Golf Tournament on Friday, July 6th with a 10am tee time. This event is a 2 person scramble, $30 per person. Lunch is included, Mulligan’s are available. For more information call the gold course at 417-469-1214.

The Youth Livestock Show starts Monday July 9th, 9:30 a.m. at Heart of the Ozarks Fair West Plains. The Youth livestock Auction is 6:30 that night, with a BBQ for buyers and youth at 6 pm. Cost to get in to the fair is $4.00 per person, 12 and under free. Entertainment will be bluegrass music at the Grandstands.

The West Plains Car Club Cruise in is Friday July 13th from 6 til ? at Kentucky Fried Chicken on Preacher Roe, West Plains.Contact Gene Stanley for more info.

The Route 63 Car Show is Sat. July 14th at the City Park in Licking, Mo. plenty of parking in the shade, entry fee $15 includes T shirt and Dash plaque for the first 75 entries. Call Larry Meier 573-674-4140.

A Super Cruise by the Mid America Association of Car Clubs is Sat. July 21st beginning at 3pm at Buck Park, plenty of shade, picnic tables and a Pavilion. Call Cathy 417-256-3533.

Ronald McDonald will entertain kids at the West Plains Library July 24th, from 10:30 to 11, groups must register with the library. The show is sponsored by McDonalds of West Plains, Mtn. View and Thayer.

The 38th Brumley Gospel Singing in Lebanon is August 1st through the 4th, in the Cowan Civic Center, on I -44, at Lebanon, 7 pm. nightly and Saturday at 1 and 6 pm. Call 1-800-435-3725 or go to www.lebanon-mo.org

EMT Basic Classes will begin at the Winona Fire Station August 7th, and will take place every Tuesday Thursday and Some Saturdays. Hours are 6 to 10, cost is $75. Register by July 1st by calling 573-325-4644.

The Texas County Fair is August 8th through the 11th. The Demolition Derby at the Texas County Fairgrounds is Friday and Saturday nights, the 10th and 11th. There is a 40 entry fee, and $3500 purse, contact the Houston Chamber of Commerce.

KUKU Lawn Mower Races Sept. 1st at the Willow Springs Saddle Club Arena, stock riding lawn mowers. Mower decks must be in place but blades off. Four Classes from 8 hp up to 20hp and above. Pre register 417-934-1000.