THE NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL SOUNDSATIONAL SINGERS & TREBLE EFFECTS WILL CONDUCT THEIR ANNUAL SING-A-GRAM FUNDRAISER FOR VALENTINE'S DAY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH. ORDERS CAN BE PLACED BY CALLING WEST MORTON AT 417-448-2038 OR PEGGY SMITH AT 417-667-2130. CHOIR STUDENTS WILL ALSO HAVE ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE. COST IS $8 IF ORDERED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH & $12 FOR ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER THAT. DELIVERS WILL BE FROM 9-3. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD COMPETITION EXPENSES.

 

THE NEVADA REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER BOWMAN BUILDING SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, APRIL 30TH. CLASSES WILL START IN AUGUST. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-2016.

 

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS EVERY THURSDAY, AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN NEVADA. WEIGH IN-BEGINS 30-MINUTES PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

 

THE NEVADA HOUSING AUTHORITY & STUDENT FROM COTTEY COLLEGE WILL BE OFFERING S.T.O.M.P. (STUDENTS THAT OPEN MINDS TO POSSIBILITIES) EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY FROM 3:15 – 4:45 P.M. AT THE PADDOCK HOUSE, FAIRGROUND ESTATES. THERE WILL BE FUN, SNACKS, & TUTORING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR. JULIE TIETZ. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE PROGRAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-2730.

 

THE SHELDON SCHOOL WILL HOLD A FREE G.E.D. CLASS ON THURSDAYS FROM 3:30 – 7:30 P.M. IN THE SHELDON AG BUILDING.

 

THERE WILL BE A CONSTITIONAL PRINCIPALS STUDY GROUP ON THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEVADA.

 
ON MY OWN INC. WILL BE HOSTING BOOK SWAPS FROM 1-2 P.M. THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH IN THE ON MY OWN CONFERENCE ROOM.  BOOK SWAP IS FOR NEW & USED BOOKS.  ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.  THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE TO ATTEND.  SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-667-7007.
 

THE NEVADA OPTIMIST CLUB MEETS EVERY MONDAY AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE COUNTRY INN & SUITES IN NEVADA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-4529.

 
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETS SATURDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.  THOSE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING CAN CALL AMY AT 417-448-7315 FOR MEETING LOCATION & MORE INFORMATION.
 
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WILL BE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, AT 6:30 P.M. AT 301 SOUTH PINE STREET IN NEVADA.  FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
 

CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETS EVERY MONDAY AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN NEVADA.

 
VERNON COUNTY PEOPLE FOR PETS IS SEEKING DONATIONS OF PET SUPPLIES SUCH AS COLLARS, LEASHES, BOWLS, TOYS, KENNELS, DOG HOUSES, & BASIC EVERYDAY PET CARE NEEDS FOR DOGS & CATS.  MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALSO NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES SUCH AS VACCINATIONS, SPAY OR NEUTER, ETC.  THIS WILL ASSIST THEM IN CARING FOR A NUMBER OF ANIMALS IN FOSTER CARE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-9799.
 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

THE AMERICAN LEGION IN NEVADA WILL HOLD THEIR MONTHLY MEETINGS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH. THE AUXILIARY WILL MEET AT 5:00 P.M. & THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 6:30. OLD & NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME.

THE NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WILL HOLD AN INFANT & CHILD CPR CLASS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOM. THIS IS A FREE CLASS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION & DOES NOT GIVE CERTIFICATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-3622.

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE WILL BE HELD AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT 301 EAST HIGHLAND IN NEVADA ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH FROM 2-7 & ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH FROM 9-2. DONORS MAY RECEIVE A FREE RIDE TO THE BLOODMOBILE BY CALLING M NOD TAXI AT 417-667-9993. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-667-5563.

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

THERE WILL BE A VALENTINE'S DANCE FOR GRADES 3RD – 8TH ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH FROM 7-10 AT THE EAGLES LODGE BACK ENTRANCE IN NEVADA. ADMISSION IS $5 & INCLUDES A HOT DOG & A DRINK. OTHER CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE. PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE SAVANNAH BOUND GIRL SCOUTS.

THANK A FARMER WEEK IS FEBRUARY 5TH-11TH & THE MISSOURI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK FARMERS BY SERVING LUNCH ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 11:00 P.M. IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE VERNON COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICE IN NEVADA.

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

THE AMERICAN LEGION AT 402 EAST CHERRY STREET IN NEVADA WILL HOLD A VALENTINE'S PARTY ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH STARTING AT 8:00 P.M. WITH KOOL KARAOKE. PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

THE ELLIS 4-H WILL HOLD A VALENTINE'S DANCE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH IN THE HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING AT THE VERNON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FROM 6-9 P.M. YOUTH GRADES 4-8 ARE INVITED. ADMISSION IS $5 & WILL INCLUDE A HOTDOG, NACHOS, & A DRINK. ADDITIONAL CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

VERNON COUNTY CANCER RELIEF & THE DIANAS INVITE YOU TO A NIGHT OF DINNER, MYSTERY, & THEATRE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH. SOCIAL HOUR WILL START AT 5:30 & THE DINNER & THEATRE WILL BEGIN AT 6:30. COST IS $20 PER PERSON & WILL BE HELD IN THE NEVADA ELKS LODGE BINGO HALL. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT VERNON COUNTY CANCER RELIEF. FOR TICKETS OR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-667-7924 OR 417-667-1278.

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

THE VERNON COUNTY OPTIMIST CLUB WILL HOLD A PRE-VALENTINE'S DAY BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN NEVADA FROM 10:30 – 2:00. THERE WILL BE BISCUITS & GRAVY FEATURING BOTH SAUSAGE & CHOCOLATE GRAVY. COST IS $5 FOR ADULTS & $3 FOR CHILDREN 10 & UNDER. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE VERNON COUNTY YOUTH.

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

THE NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) QUAD COUNTY CHAPTER WILL HOLD THEIR MONTHLY MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE VERNON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AT 301 NORTH MAIN STREET IN NEVADA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-667-6024.

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH

THE VERNON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WILL HOST A DESSERT AUCTION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH AT NOON IN THE NEAL CENTER AT 301 NORTH MAIN STREET IN NEVADA. YOU MAY BRING DESSERTS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-667-5847.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH

THERE WILL BE A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING AT THE VERNON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER IN NEVADA ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH AT 11:00 A.M.

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH

THE VERNON COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD A MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE VERNON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

LIFE LINE SCREENING WILL BE IN NEVADA ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH AT THE NEVADA EAGLES LODGE. THEY USE A PAINLESS ULTRASOUND SONOGRAM TO SEE THE PLAQUE BUILD-UP IN YOUR ARTERIES, WHICH IS A LEADING CAUSE OF STROKE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING 1-800-324-1851.

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH

THE NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WILL HOLD A HYPERTENSION LUNCH & LEARN WITH DR. GRAVELY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH FROM 12-1 IN THE MEZZANINE CONFERENCE ROOM. LUNCH IS AVAILABLE FOR $3 OR YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-3622.

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

THE ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL CHILI & SOUP SUPPER ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. THERE WILL BE CHILI, SOUP, & PIES, A SILENT AUCTION, DOOR PRIZES, ENTERTAINMENT, & MORE. THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED BETWEEN RICH HILL & ROCKVILLE, 1-MILE SOUTH OF THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS “B” & “O” & THEN ¼ MILE EAST.

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

THE ALL SAINT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AT 425 EAST CHERRY STREET IN NEVADA WILL HOLD A SHROVE TUESDAY FUNDRAISING DINNER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 5-8 P.M. COST IS $5 FOR ADULTS & $3 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5. THE MENU WILL INCLUDE PANCAKES, EGG CASSEROLE, FRUIT COMPOTE, & A DRINK. LADIES CAN BRING A SPATULA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PANCAKE RACE BEFORE DINNER. PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE YOUTH GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CALL 417-667-2607.

THE NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WILL HOLD A FREE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE MEDICAL ARTS CONFERENCE ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-3622.

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

THE VERNON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN NEVADA WILL HOLD A KIDS FAIR ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 8-NOON & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH FROM 1-5:15 P.M. THERE WILL BE SEVERAL AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL HAVE DISPLAYS, INFORMATION, & MATERIAL.

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST  & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

THE NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WILL HOLD A CHILDBIRTH CLASS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD FOR EXPECTING MOMS IN THEIR 3RD TRIMESTER FROM 6-8 P.M. BOTH EVENINGS IN THE MEDICAL ARTS 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOM. THIS IS A FREE CLASS & WILL INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE OB DEPARTMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417-448-3622.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND

THE NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WILL HOLD A FREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND. THERE IS A 12-HOUR FAST REQUIRED FOR THIS BLOOD TEST. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT 417-448-3622.