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Alton Culture Club Is Hosting An Oregon County Pageant On June 20th

Recreation March 10, 2026March 2, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

In honor of the United States’ 250th Anniversary, the Alton Culture Club is having a pageant for Oregon County girls on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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Oregon County 4-H Art Show Is Taking Entries Now

Recreation March 7, 2026March 3, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Oregon County 4-H Region is hosting a youth farm animal art show. One need not be a member of the 4-H to participate.

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The Heart Of The Ozarks Fair Is Set For June 1st-6th In West Plains

Recreation March 4, 2026February 25, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Summer’s coming and with that, the Heart of the Ozarks Fair dates are set for June 1-6, 2026, in West Plains.

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Learn More About Owls At MDC’s Two Live Webinars

Recreation February 12, 2026February 7, 2026 Staff 0 Comments

Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. The MDC is hosting two webinars in February.

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Alton Methodist Church Hosting A Youth Valentine’s Day Game Night

Recreation January 29, 2026January 21, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The Alton Methodist Church is once again hosting a fun youth event. This time, it is a Valentine’s Day Game Night which will be on February 7, 2026.

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Nation’s 250th Birthday Celebration Planning Underway

Recreation January 27, 2026January 23, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Alton, Mo. – July 4, 2026, marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Communities across the nation are planning what to do and when to make this a memorable occasion. Alton is doing the same. The chamber met and discussed a few items, encouraging members to come next month with more ideas […]

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Create Your Own Nature Block Quilt For Free With MDC This Year

Recreation January 21, 2026January 15, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

MDC is having nature-themed embroidery classes which will ultimately end in a quilt at the end of the year. Missourians across the state can participate virtually or in-person

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New Affordable Pricing For National Parks Now In Effect

Recreation January 8, 2026January 3, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

They offer great discounts to U.S. residents, digital passes, motorcycle deals, and free dates. Non-residents pay more.

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Who Has Christmas Traditions That They Follow?

Recreation December 7, 2025January 5, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Most Americans do celebrate Christmas with gift-giving and decorations. Others leave Christ out of Christmas.

The Nutcracker Showings Begin Next Week

Recreation December 5, 2025December 2, 2025 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks is performing the classical Nutcracker. Young children perform this with adults.

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Alton Christmas Parade Extra Activities: Caroling, Santa Contest, Etc.

Recreation December 4, 2025December 2, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The Alton, Missouri, Christmas parade is happening Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Alton. Along with the parade, there are several other activities going on.

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Echoes of the Past Village Will Be Open From December 10th-25th

Recreation December 3, 2025December 1, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Echoes of the Past Village in Thayer, Mo, is once again decorating their village with Christmas lights and opening the village for the public to enjoy.

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