The Second Continental Congress opened on May 10, 1775, in Philadelphia, shortly after the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Only twelve colonies had been represented at the First Continental Congress but this time Georgia overrode the Loyalists and sent delegates. The Congress continued to meet until March 1, 1781, when their newly created government was ratified by all thirteen colonies.
This Saturday, September 27th is the Bunceton Federated Church’s Lord’s Acre Day Dinner and Auction. Dinner will be served from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. At 1:00 PM, the auction begins. Make plans to come and enjoy fellowship and friendship. It is a fun day even if you do not bid on anything. Hope to see you all there.
The official theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Safety™: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home,” which reinforces how to buy, charge, and dispose of/recycle lithium-ion batteries safely
The Boonville Daily News will once again have a local office in the Boonville community.
“Tucked deep in a remote valley with only one road in and one road out, Camp NoTech is the perfect escape from screens, noise, and the modern world. For one unplugged summer, kids reconnect with nature while their phones stay locked away. But once the campers leave, the counselors throw their legendary end-of-summer party...the absolute horror begins.”
If you’re looking for a way to beat the heat this summer, check out the latest and most popular arrivals at the Boonslick Regional Library.
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During the past three years, Rock Stars have been instrumental in the success of the Sippin’ Strollin’ Rockin’ & Rollin’ community celebrations that have brought more than 500 people to Downtown Boonville each year. These Rock Star supporters, who donate $250 to support the project, have been the foundation and backbone of a project that provides not only a festive event, but also an opportunity to showcase the Boonville community. Co-sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library for the Boonslick Regional Library–Cooper County Branch, proceeds of more than $40,000 generated by these events have been equally divided and benefited both Chamber projects and the Library’s relocation to its soon-to-be new home on the Kemper Campus. This year, Sippin’ Strollin’ Rockin’ & Rollin’ will be held on Saturday, October 18th, rain or shine. The Mercantile has been reserved as an indoor location in case of inclement weather.
Boonslick Regional Library’s Outreach Services, BRLMobile2GO, provides outreach to Pettis, Benton and Cooper counties to residents who are not able to visit a library location, including senior centers, day cares, schools, community centers and remote areas. BRL2GO provides free Wi-Fi access to rural communities, brings books to community centers, schools and rural areas, delivers books on a schedule each month, brings specifically requested titles or a new collection at each visit, and provides all Outreach Services free of charge. We look forward to serving you!
Walnut Grove Cemetery will come to life for two Sundays this fall as the normally quiet and peaceful landscape will host living-history tours again this year.