Annual celebration set for Saturday in Essex

ESSEX, Mo. -- It's that time again. As with the end of summer each year, the Mae Hall Park Day is scheduled for Saturday in Essex.

In keeping with the annual event, the Essex Lions Club-sponsored event promises a little something for everyone. From beauty pageants to gospel music, the annual event is scheduled to bring out the residents of Essex.

Essex Lions Club president David Hueckel said the event is tentatively scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and continue until 3 p.m.

"There's going to be church groups and other people singing for entertainment," Hueckel said. "And we'll have plenty of concessions: hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue and sodas."

Hueckel said different churches and other groups will have various booths set up.

He explained that funds collected by the Essex Lions Club from the event are used to help provide eye-glasses for those who can't afford them in the Essex area, as well as providing a scholarship to Richland School each year.