The Friends of Historic Boonville art show has become an annual Heritage Days Tradition. Art was displayed in the historic Hain House for viewing on Friday, June 27 during the Brown Bag Lunch Concert and from 9-4 on Saturday, June 28.
For 71 years, Pilot Grove has been hosting an annual rodeo and this year is no different. The 72nd Annual Pilot Grove Rodeo, hosted by the Pilot Grove Range Riders is set to be held on Friday July 18 and Saturday July 19 and is set to draw spectators and participants from all over Central Missouri. It will be at the Range Riders Area, which is located four miles Northwest of Pilot Grove on Highway HH.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting regarding the Improve I-70: Boonville to Rocheport project from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 21, in Boonville. This project is slated to be the fifth construction project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program and will make improvements and add a third lane of travel in each direction to Interstate 70 in the 13-mile section between Missouri Route 5 in Boonville and the Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River (Rocheport) Bridge.
Following a tremendous response to the public Open House held during Heritage Days that drew 764 visitors, the Friends of the Library are busy preparing for the fundraiser for furnishings – A Mid-Summer’s Eve Stroll – for those interested in a leisurely stroll about the three floors of the Library’s soon-to-be-new home in a festive atmosphere. During the fundraising event on Saturday, July 19, from 5 pm to 7 pm, guests will have the opportunity to stroll about the Library, taking in the new interior design and layout, while enjoying refreshments and listening to live music.
Directed by Steve Litwiller, The Thespian Hall Conservatory Band played to a near full house at its Red, White and Blue Concert Thursday evening, July 3. Opening with the National Anthem, they honored America’s Birthday with an hour’s worth of patriotic music which included Bugler’s Holiday, the William Tell Overture, and the Stars and Stripes Forever. Van Nixon served as Master of Ceremonies as he announced the music and gave the history behind it. During the Armed Forces Salute, the house lights were brought up and allowed veterans and members of the armed forces to stand and be recognized for their service.
Friday July 11 – Boonslick Senior Center Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Hail Ridge Golf Course
Wars can be loud, but on April 18, 1775, a shot was fired that was heard around the world. It was so loud, in fact, that its echos can still be heard today. Fifteen months passed before the American colonists verbalized the path they had embarked on.
Boonville: Lydia Morris; Brandi Stuart
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