Community briefs 8/10/06

Jackson Municipal Band's

final concert

The Jackson Municipal Band will hold its final weekly concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Gazebo on Jackson's Courthouse Lawn. Special guests, Flood Plain, will deliver familiar music including classic rock, pop and country. The band's performance includes "Phantom of the Opera," "Hootenanny" and several popular marches. Honking of car horns is an acceptable part of the uptown concerts. A special treat for patrons at the concert.

Nature Center programs

All ages will learn how Native Americans utilized plants and animals to make tools at Discovery Station held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at 10 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 turtle time will be held for 3 to 6 year olds. Registration required for turtle program. Call 290-5218.

Trivia night at New

McKendree South Campus

The New McKendree UMC Trivia Night Competition will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 20 at the South Campus location, 1770 S. Hope St., Jackson. Enter individually or as a team (maximum eight per team) by calling 243-8487. Complimentary snacks and drinks, a dessert auction, and team prizes. There is an entry fee.

Customer service seminar

Practical methods on how to access customer satisfaction, meet customer expectations and deliver service to an irate, complacent, aggressive or satisfied customer will be taught at a seminar held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Cape County University of Mo. Extension office, 684 W. Jackson Trail, Jackson. For more information contact the University of Missouri Extension Small Business Development Center at 243-3581 or email profferrd@missouri.edu

Mr. and Miss Labor Day

Pageant

There will be two age divisions for boys, seven different age groups for girls at the Mr. and Miss Labor Day Pageant beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Executive Inn in Paducah, Ky. For more information call Becky Lawson at 270-898-6111 or Judy Connor at 270-898-7511.

Free booth space at

upcoming yard sale

A 25-mile yard sale held Sept. 1,2,3 at Lake Wappapello is offering free booth space for crafters and vendors. Call Shelley at 222-8083 or 820-4138.

Yard sale on Highway 61

Stretching for 61 miles from Fruitland to Bloomsdale, Mo., the 61 Mile Yard Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1, 2 on Highway 61. Individuals who may want to set up along the route can visit 61yardsale.com or call 1-800-904-6161.

Oak Ridge Alumni

alerted about upcoming banquet

The Oak Ridge R-6 Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Oak Ridge School Cafeteria. Individuals who may have moved or did not receive a postcard about the details should mail information including name (maiden important for married women) and current address to the Oak Ridge School, 1498 Highway E, Oak Ridge, Mo. 63769 or to Anita Hahs, 5196 Highway B, Oak Ridge, Mo. 63769 to receive notification this year.