The 3rd Annual ‘Grille It Up’ is Saturday starting at 8am at the East City Park! There will be a car show, cook off and mud volleyball tournament! There will also be bounce houses, mechanical bull, live music, beer garden, craft vendors, event vendors, helicopter rides, food and much more! For any qauestions call the Dexter Parks and Recreation office 624-8244 or visit their website DEXTERPARK-REC.com!
Dexter Dash & Splash 5K Run/Walk on Friday, July 13th
Grille It Up kicks off Friday night, July 13th, with the Dash and Splash 5K at 6 p.m. at East Park in Dexter. The event, which includes a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk, will help kick off the Dexter Parks and Recreation Department’s “Grille It Up” and will raise funds for the Student Success Fund at Three Rivers College – Dexter. Following the run/walk, participants and their children can lounge in the city pool until 7:30 p.m. Strollers are welcome in the run/walk! If you want to participate without breaking a sweat, sign up as a “virtual runner.” Registration fee for the 5K run/walk, 1-mile walk, or virtual runner is $25. The race begins at 6 p.m.; same day registration begins at 5 p.m.
Healthcare Heroes Job & Resource Fair in Kennett
The Healthcare Heroes Job & Resource Fair will be held Friday, June 1st from 9am-2pm at the City, Light, Gas & Water I.T. Facility at 205 Carey Street in Kennett. Call for information 573-888-5366.
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens Resigns from Office
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns from office effective Friday 5pm.
Grace Fellowship Church Ministries to Host Beans, Ham & Cornbread Meal
Grace Fellowship Church Ministries in Dexter will have a Beans, Ham & Cornbread Meal Friday from 10:30-3 at 201 E. Business 60 in Dexter. Everyone is welcome, Donations will be accepted.
Missouri Legislature Passes Public Sector Union Bill
The Missouri State Legislature passes House Bill 1413, a proposal approved to alter regulations on public-sector labor unions. The legislation now heads to the governor’s desk for his considerations.
Bud Shell Ford Fundraiser for Relay for Life
Bud Shell Ford in Dexter will be working with the Stoddard County Relay for Life Friday with a fundraiser with Lincoln Motor Company. Test drive new Lincoln vehicles and the company will donate $20 per test drive!
Parma First Baptist Church to host Priscilla Shirer Simulcast
The First Baptist Church in Parma will host a simulcast featuring Priscilla Shirer Saturday, April 28th from 8am-4:30pm. Join women from around the world for this inspiring one-day event. Registration fee is $20, confirmation of your attendance is needed. Contact Linda Stokes 573-620-8049.
Dexter Huddle House Hosting First Responder Week FREE Meals
The Huddle House in Dexter is hosting ‘First Responder Week’ for law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs. They are providing FREE Big House Breakfast Platters to first responders thru Friday this week! Stop by along Business 60 in Dexter!
Devin Busby Talks Farm Bureau Food Drive for Stoddard Co.
Devin Busby with Stoddard County Farm Bureau talks the Food Drive that’s underway until May 11th to benefit area families. Drop off food donations to Farm Bureau Office on Hickory Log Drive in Dexter. Call for information 573-624-9900.