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Pineville Arbor Day Event

Pineville will host its first-ever Arbor Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the band stand on the Pineville Square.

The event will feature the elementary school choir, ROTC, Missouri Conservation Agent John Skinner, planting a tree and a tree giveaway of pine, sycamore and willow trees.

The event is open to the public.

Recycling Day In Pineville

Pineville will host a metal/tire clean up from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22, at the Pineville Square.

Pineville residents are encouraged to bring in their old tires to the cleanup event. Mayor Gregg Sweeten said old tires can collect rainwater, which can then attract mosquitoes. The cleanup effort can help alleviate that potential problem.

Officials ask that wheels and rims be removed and that residents just bring in their old tires. Each resident can bring up to 10 old tires.

The clean-up effort includes collecting metal. A bin will be located at the square for that purpose, Sweeten said.

The event is open to Pineville residents only. Residents will be asked to provide proof of residency, Sweeten said.

If Saturday's weather doesn't cooperate due to rain, the event will be rescheduled. Residents may keep informed by visiting the city's Facebook page, he added.

White Rock FD Dinner, Auction

The White Rock Fire Department presents its annual dinner and auction Friday, April 21, 2017, on Mustang Alley. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes brisket, ham, baked potatoes, vegetables, salad, drinks, and homemade desserts. Prices are $10 a single and $25 a family. The gun raffled off will be a .270 Savage rifle with a scope. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the door or through the Fire Department. From downtown Jane, turn east on Missouri Highway 90, go 5.2 miles, and look to the right side of the road for the marquee. Contact Joe Lahr at 417-214-4183 or Dan Moore at 479-871-3158 for more information.

Movie Night Saturday In Pineville

Pineville will show "Moana" at dusk Saturday, April 22, at the Pineville Square as part of the "Movies in the Park" series.

The movie is free and open to the public. Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. and concessions will open at that time as well.

Old-Timer's Day Parade

The Southwest City Commercial Club will host their annual Old-Timer's Day Parade this year at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6. The event is sponsored by the Club and area businesses. All businesses, churches, youth groups, civic clubs, school groups, riding clubs, and individuals are invited to participate in the parade. The parade will include floats, marching units, autos, and many other categories. The Old Timers for this year are John and Eve Adams. Plaques will be awarded to first place in each of the parade divisions. For questions or entry forms, please contact Misty Reece at 417-762-3497.

SWC Outhouse Race

The Southwest City Commercial Club will host the annual Outhouse Race at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The race location will be on Main Street, with an approximate two-block course. The unique event uses "People Powered Potties" manned by teams of three to five people. Teams must push, pull or drag their "Outhouse" down the street. Outhouses must consist of four walls, a doorway, and feature a toilet seat, also known as the Driver's Seat!

There is no entry fee and there are cash prizes for first, second, and third places. The event is free to the public and is fun for the whole family.

Contact Tammie Martin at 417-762-3257 or 918-314-6499 for more information.

Stella Center Dinner and Dance

The Stella Senior Center will have a dinner and dance Friday, April 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. They will serve hot turkey sandwich, with mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, dessert, and drink, for $5. At 7 p.m., dance to music by The McDonald County Playboys, for $3. On Saturday evening, the Stella Senior Center will have a dance, with music by The Max Brown band, for $4 at 7 p.m. Bring a "Dish to Share" at 5:30 p.m.

American Legion Benefit Dinner

Pineville/Jane American Legion Post 392 will be having the Third Friday benefit dinner on Friday, April 21.

The dinner will be prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and will feature catfish, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, corn muffins, dessert, and drinks. Serving will start at 4:30 p.m..

A donation of $7 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under is requested.

Everyone is welcome, and carryouts are available.

The Legion building is located on Jesse James Road next to the Cornerstone Bank.

Abounding Grace And Beit Simcha Torah Meal

Abounding Grace and Beit Simcha Torah are sponsoring a noon meal April 22. The meal will be at noon at 207 E. Main St. in Anderson.

Bethel Heights Annual Rummage Sale

The historic New Bethel School will hold its sixth annual Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, beginning at 8 a.m. on the school grounds. Items for sale include housewares, furniture, clothing, electronics, and toys. Donated items will be accepted from 4 p.m. until dark., Thursday, May 4.

New Bethel School is located 3 miles west of Anderson on F Highway and 3/4 mile north on New Bethel Road.

Proceeds from the rummage sale will go toward the continued restoration of the school. For more information, contact Karen at 845-6855 or check our Facebook page at New Bethel School Preservation Association.

McDonald County Republican Club Meeting

The McDonald County Republican Club will have April's meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Pineville Community Center, 602 Jesse James Road, Pineville, Mo. The meeting will be hosted by the McDonald County High School Project Graduation. If you have any questions, contact Tanya Lewis 417-456-9089.

Community on 04/20/2017