Briefs

Basic Canning Class Offered -- July 11

The McDonald County Extension Office will host a basic canning class at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Pineville Community Center. Participants will learn several different methods, including boiling bath, pressure canning and steam canning. Cost is $20. Class space is limited. Registration is required. For information, call 417-223-4775.

McDonald County Back To Basics -- July 11

The July 11 meeting of McDonald County Back to Basics will be held at the new Mac Community Room in Anderson, Mo., from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share. New and different this month, B2B is having an audience sharing night! There are many topics out there to address. Do you have a good garden or need help with Japanese beetles, puny tomatoes or whatever? Did you have flood damage or have an idea to help those who did? Have a great idea for a B2B topic? Everyone will have up to 10 minutes to speak, and there is hope for lots of audience participation. If this format succeeds, it is possible that B2B will host this type of meeting every few months. Carol Klein will emcee and Peggy Wooden will provide the entertainment.

McDonald County Library -- July 11 and 16

A special treat awaits stargazing adults during "Starry Nights" at the McDonald County Library. Adam Goldstein, NASA employee and McDonald County native, will be joining via video call to share his work in astronomy and his current role, studying gamma rays. Other star-themed activities will "light up" the evening. Be sure to call or go by the library to RSVP.

Southwest City -- 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 417-762-7323

Pineville -- 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 417-223-4489

Stella Senior Center Dinner and Dance -- July 12

The Stella Senior Center will host a dinner and dance Friday evening, July 12. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., for a dinner menu of grilled burgers and hot dogs. The dance begins at 7 p.m. with a cover charge of $5. The Timberline Country Band will be the performers. Refreshments are available all evening. Please call 417-628-3314 or 417-476-3079 for information.

Tractor Pull Event Helps Crowder Ag Students --July 12 - 13

Pullin' for Crowder Aggies Truck and Tractor Pull, will be held at 7 p.m. on both Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at the Roughrider Arena, 608 Field Ave. in Neosho. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for kids (ages 6-12), and free for children (ages 5 and under). Tickets may be purchased at the gate. Crowder Aggie Club students and staff will be selling smoked chicken with a drink for $6. Funds raised from the event benefit the Crowder College Agriculture Division and its students. The Spring River Pulling Association will provide the sled and have weight scales on site. Over 25 classes of trucks and tractors will be competing to earn prize money which will be awarded to those placing first, second or third in their respective categories.

Mill Creek Baptist VBS -- July 13

Mill Creek Baptist Church of Noel will hold Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Children, ages 4 and up, are invited to attend. The theme is "Team Jesus," and there will be Bible stories, games, crafts, food, singing, prizes and boat races. Mill Creek Baptist Church is located 3 1/2 miles east of Noel, just off Highway 90 on Upper Mill Creek Road. For a ride or more information, call 417-475-7633. All children are welcome. Brother Mark Hall is the pastor.

Noel Chamber Annual Golf Tournament -- Open Registration

The 2019 Golf Scramble will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, and 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, with a shotgun start both days. The tournament will be held at Neosho's Municipal Golf Course located at 1850 Clubhouse Road in Neosho. It will be a four-man scramble, and one team member must be a member of the Neosho Chamber. Online registrations will remain open until full. Visit neoshocc.com/events to register and find additional information. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Janel Wilder, event coordinator, at 417-451-1925 or [email protected].

Senior Center Activities -- Every Friday

There are crochet classes provided every Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the McDonald County Senior Center in Noel. Contact Louine Gardner at 417-475-3511 for more information.

Senior Center Serves Lunch -- Daily

The McDonald County Senior Center, located at 624 Johnson Drive in Noel, serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All seniors are welcome.