Events

The open air market was set up for the first time this season Friday, April 3 and shoppers took advantage of warm spring weather to patronize vendors. The flea market features local vendors selling everything from guns and clothes to toys and kitchen ware. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

Residential hazardous waste may be dropped off by appointment only, 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 14 at the Morgan County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off facility, 1891 Alum Springs Rd. in Versailles. The drop-off facility will be open once each month. Dates will be announced. To schedule an appointment, call City Hall, 573-378-4634. The drop-off

After a cancellation due to the COVID-19 virus in 2020, the Crappiemasters Missouri State Crappie Trail returns to the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday, April 17 out of Captain Ron’s in Sunrise Beach. This will be the second stop on the Missouri Crappie Trail series, and one of the most popular with anglers. Registration will

The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church in Laurie recently announced its 2021 summer program and Mass schedule. The National Shrine plans four pilgrimages, including one specifically targeted to young people, for the summer season featuring nationally recognized speakers. – May 22: Dr. Gregory Mary Thompson, speaking on Mary Conceived Without Sin and

Gravois Mills United Methodist Church is scheduled to host a smoked pork and chicken dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at the church in Gravois Mills. The menu will include a pork steak or chicken leg quarter, baked beans, coleslaw, and cookies. The price per meal will be $10. The meal is