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Elvins Food Pantry Fundraiser
Sam & Tommi Tripp at Mineral Area Well Services is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Elvins Food Pantry.
Get tickets now for a chance to win a Winchester SXP 12-gauge pump shotgun.
Tickets are just $5 each and drawing will be April 18th. Stop by the Elvins Food Pantry at 17 West main Street in Park Hills or call/text (573) 315-8205 for more information.
Benefit for Lance Sparks
Lance Sparks was diagnosed with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil in November 2024. Surgery was performed to remove as much of the tumor as possible along with lymph nodes. Lance has received chemo and radiation. Currently, Lance has a feeding tube, with feedings every four to 5 hours per day. He no longer can attend to his needs without help from his family and friends. There will be many trips back and forth to Barnes. This is, and will continue to be, a difficult journey for this amazing family. You can help support them through a fundraiser being held thru May 30th. Details can be obtained by contacting Robyn Pace @ 573-760-2460 and Jackie Bryan @ 573-631-7593.
All proceeds will to towards helping Lance and Ruth with traveling, food, and medical expenses.
Thank you for your kind generosity.
City crews will begin at 7:30am each day. Residents are asked to have all items at the curb and avoid placing anything in alleys. If crews are unable to complete a ward in a single day, they will finish the following day. Please check to see what ward you are in and leave items by the curb on your specified day, no later than 7:30am. There is no callback.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
No items your trash service takes such as trash bags, cardboard boxes, or items in garbage cans.
No leaves, limbs, brush, lumber, shingles, siding or construction waste products.
No liquids or hazardous materials.
No items larger than two people can handle.
Appliances must have compressors removed.
Tires may be taken to the Street Department at 210 Industrial Drive on Friday, April 11th for a fee of $4.00 per tire, whether mounted on wheel or not. Only passenger car and light truck (pickup) tires will be accepted.
Tree limbs and yard waste may be taken to the Yard Waste Site, located at 3875 Pimville Road in Farmington, daily from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. There is no fee for City of Farmington residents to use the Yard Waste Site.
SPRING CLEANUP WEEK:
WARD ONE: Pickup Monday, April 7
WARD TWO: Pickup Tuesday, April 8
WARD THREE: Pickup Wednesday, April 9
WARD FOUR: Pickup Thursday, April 10
For more information on Spring Cleanup Week, please contact the Development Services Department at 573-756-0608 or visit our website at farmington-mo.gov.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SCHEDULING:
**You MUST be on the list for the city to pick up your items. Call City Hall and anyone can help you!
**Items MUST be on the curb to be picked up. City employees will not come on your property to collect them.
**Yard waste and branches must be manageable to be collected
**Do not pick your regular trash day
**Please do NOT place clean up items in your trash bins
**Items that will NOT be pick up include:
!! No tires
!! No paints
!! No motor oil/chemicals
Viki Scherer is an author, speaker and teacher from Decatur, IL. She has spoken in over 100 cities in the Midwest as an inspirational speaker for Stonecroft Ministries and other events on the topic “You Can Plan for the Future, but you Can’t Predict It”.
Viki will be our Guest Speaker on this topic, and also our Special Feature on “A Trip to Israel” April 8 from 9:15-11:00 at the Women’s Connection Brunch at the Fellowship Hall of the Farmington
Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Columbia St.
She will share about her journey of faith and her husband’s battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In 2009 they were selected by the ALS Association St.
Louis Regional Chapter as a family that best exemplifies the spirit of ALS across America for the state of Illinois. Also in 2009, Viki was named a National Caregiver by the
ALS Association. Her book, “Where There is Faith He is With You” was published in 2011 and made into an audiobook in 2012.
Viki has a special love for Israel!
Having made 5 trips to God’s Holy Land, her Special Feature power point presentation depicts pictures she has taken. Another Israel tour is scheduled for November 3-14, 2025 with an optional extension November 14-19 into Jordan and Egypt.
A 1976 graduate of Eastern IL University with a double major in journalism and speech communications, she has worked as a newspaper reporter, substitute teacher and for the last 15 years as the administrative assistant at
Harvest Christian Center.
A widow, she has a married son, Michael, owner of a musical production company. He and his wife have 3 granddaughters she enjoys! Her daughter, Sarah, was a missionary in Mozambique and now married to Joel, from Switzerland, who is a helicopter pilot with Mercy Air in South Africa, does missionary
work there with him.
Reservations or cancellations for the $10 Brunch are required by Friday, April 4; call 573-747-3854 or 573-358-1274.
Bring your friends for a ladies night out!
It will be held at the St. Francois County Fair Grounds in the 4-H Building!
Advanced tickets by March 31st are just $30 each. Advanced table of 8 is $200.
Starting April 1st and at the door, the cost is $35. Tickets includes 10 rounds of Bingo. Additional 10 round tickets are $10 as well.
There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, basket raffles, silent auction, grand prize dauber drawing and designer purse raffle.
Snacks will be provided.
Doors will open at 6:00 pm and Bingo will start at 6:30 pm.
First Baptist Church of Farmington invites you to experience our Easter musical, “More Than Just a Man" April 11-13. Join us at 7:30 p.m. each night for an evening that promises to be both thought-provoking and inspiring. Doors open at 7 p.m. This professionally staged, Broadway-style production showcases the journeys of three Biblical figures—Caiaphas the High Priest, Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus—as they encounter Jesus and face pivotal moments of decision in their lives. Each character grapples with the timeless question, “Who is this man, Jesus?” and reflects upon the personal responses we all must consider. This production is free and open to everyone, providing the perfect addition to your Easter week. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this powerful narrative together!
The 26th Annual SFC Health & Resource Expo will be held on April 12th from 8 am-12 pm at 5270 Flat River Rd, Park Hills.
See all of the great resources available to you in St. Francois County in one stop!
-Long List of Vendors
-Fitness Events
-Door Prizes
-Kids' Corner Activities
Vendors will include Fitness, Mental Health, Healthcare Services, Childcare & Education, Skill Development and much more!
You can register as a vendor at www.sfccp.org/annual-health.
Call 314-251-6300 Ext. 0 to schedule your appointment for the mammography bus.
The Feed My Sheep Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, April 12th, from 9 am - noon at the Desloge 1st Baptist Ministry Center. Proceeds will go to Bismarck Church of God Food Pantry, Bonne Terre/St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Elvins Food Pantry, House of Praise Food Pantry, Immaculate Conception/St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry.
You can shop for fresh bread, cookies, cakes, pies, candy gift baskets, dry mixes, handmade items & much more!
There will be a silent auction featuring donated services, merchandise and themed baskets. The Cafe will be serving biscuits and gravy, coffee and tea and there will be a Pastor-baked cake auction.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SCHEDULING:
**You MUST be on the list for the city to pick up your items. Call City Hall and anyone can help you!
**Items MUST be on the curb to be picked up. City employees will not come on your property to collect them.
**Yard waste and branches must be manageable to be collected
**Do not pick your regular trash day
**Please do NOT place clean up items in your trash bins
**Items that will NOT be pick up include:
!! No tires
!! No paints
!! No motor oil/chemicals
There will be an evening mixer held by the Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce on April 17 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dave Mungenast, located at 101 Hwy. K in Bonne Terre.
Join us for this casual mixer where you can network with your Chamber community AND take a peek into the world of Dave Mungenast Pre-Owned Center. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Join us for a day of high-octane excitement at the Bonne Terre Drag Strip as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of Autos 4 Autism. This milestone event promises not only thrilling drag races but also the chance to connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: Bonne Terre Drag Strip
Entry Fee:
$20 per person
Kids 12 & under enter FREE
(*Please note: Entry fee is separate from participant registration fees.)
All proceeds benefit Hope 4 Autism, playing a vital role in supporting transformative programs for individuals and families in our community.
Invite your colleagues, friends, and family to experience an electrifying day of races and community spirit, all while fostering valuable connections within the local business network.
Stay connected with us on Facebook: Autos 4 Autism for the latest updates and registration details.
Let’s come together for a race day that fuels change and celebrates our community's spirit!
The Bonne Terre chamber Awards Gala will be held on the evening of April 25th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Social Hour will be held at 5:00 pm. Be greeted with a glass of champagne or juice to get the evening started at Fyre Lake Winery!
Due to the overwhelming response, we are excited to announce that Streamline (Crossroad's Acoustic Band) will be returning as our featured entertainment.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in diamonds and denim attire. Tickets are going fast so get yours before they are gone!
The Bonne Terre Historical Society will present a vintage fashion show and tea at The Iron Knot, located at 7 Church St. Bonne Terre on Sunday, April 27th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Tickets will be $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase tickets, you can call Christy at (573) 518-4355 or Shannon at (817) 980-3724 or you can purchase them at the Bonne Terre Memorial Library. This event is for ages 12 and up.
There will be a hiring fair for graduating high school students who are going directly into the workforce. Students from multiple districts will be attending. All students will be asked to bring a resume in hand. Interview space will be available at the fair. Our hope is that students will leave with a job.
It will be held at the Mineral Area College Fredericktown Campus on Tuesday, April 9th from 9 am-11 am. (Set up will be at 8 am.)
Please RSVP your table before April 18th by calling or emailing your company name, number of guests and what entry level jobs you are looking to fill. Call (573) 518-2250 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
On Saturday, March 29th the Mineral Area Marines will host a Trivia Night at St. Paul Lutheran School located at 608 E. Columbia St, Farmington.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm and trivia will start at 6:30 pm. There will be 10 tables available, with up to 8 players per table, allowed. The cost is $100 per table. Bring your own food and drinks. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will be 10 rounds of 10 questions. Mulligans will be available. A 50/50 and a silent auction will be taking place.
Please call or text Doug Robinson at (573) 915-0593 or Charles Bigham at (573) 944-0972 to reserve your table.
Proceeds go to support the mission of the Mineral Area Marines Corps League Detachment #1495.
The Bonne Terre Chamber Awards Gala will be held on April 25, 2025. The theme will be Diamonds and Denim. More information to come!
On May 3rd the Centenary United Methodist Church will present the production of "Family Camp." This is a fun family friendly event that will help support our children's and youth ministries.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Ken at (341) 853-4347.
A1 Homecare and the Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Kids Fishing Derby again this year at Bonne Terre Lakeview Park on May 10, 2025!
It's open to ages 15 and under!
Registration will be held from 7am to 8am.
Derby will be held 8am to 10am.
Food and Prizes will be 10am to 11am.
Trophies will be awarded in each age group for the most caught and the biggest catch!
You can preregister by going to https://members.bonneterrchamber.net
Four-man scramble at Terre Du Lac from 10 am - 5 pm.
More information to come.
Join us at Angel Walk 2025, a nonprofit event dedicated to ending impaired driving. Let's walk together towards a brighter future!
We walk to remember those effected by an impaired driver.
Please bring a picture of your loved one to share on our memory board of victims.
ENTRY FEE $15.00 PER PERSON.
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!
WE WILL BE UPDATING EVENT ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE ANGEL WALK. WE WILL HAVE A RAFFLE.
T-shirts will be available at the event for those who registered.
Join us for a day of golf, networking, and fun at the picturesque Crown Pointe Golf Club. This year’s event promises to be one of the best yet, with a range of activities planned for participants of all skill levels.
Date: August 15th
Venue: Crown Pointe Golf Club
Time: Registration and lunch at 11:00 AM, Shotgun start at noon
Event Highlights:
Delicious Food: Enjoy a selection of sandwiches from the beloved Ole Tyme Pantry during registration. Midway through the game Baylee Jo's will bring some delicious meat that will be sure to make your mouth water, and pizza at the end courtesy of Imo's Pizza in Farmington!
Exciting Raffle: Enter for a chance to win fabulous prizes in our raffle. With plenty of items up for grabs, your luck might just bring you a surprise!
Golfing Fun: Experience the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of fellow chamber members in a stunning setting.
FREE Drinks: enjoy a variety of beers, mixed drinks, and margaritas from the Margarita Man!
Whether you’re looking to hit a hole-in-one, connect with local business leaders, or simply enjoy a day out on the greens, this tournament is the perfect opportunity. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a memorable day for everyone involved.
This will be the 5th annual Downtown Bonne Terre Block Party. The party on Division and West School Street is an anticipated event by the community and sponsors are needed!
Please see the options below:
Main Event Sponsor $2500-Your banner will be displayed in front of the stage, your logo will be on all flyers and banners, shout out on Facebook event page.
Main Stage Sponsor $1500-Your banner displayed in front of the stage, your logo will be on all flyers and banners, shout out on Facebook event page.
Event Sponsor $500-Logo on all flyers, shout out on Facebook event page.
Downtown Sponsor $300-Business name on flyers and banners, shout out on Facebook event page
Downtown Supporter $100-Shout out on Downtown Bonne Terre Facebook page.
Other Sponsorship Opportunities-Amount Varies
In Kind-Can you offer a product or service that can benefit the event? Work with organizers to find an arrangement that works for you!
Sponsor a specific activity-Would you like to sponsor a specific activity such as dunk tank, photo booth, a contest? We may be able to make that happen!
Promote your business by providing volunteers for the event!
Sponsorships must be received by July 1 to receive logo placement on banner and flyers.
***NOW OFFERING DINE IN, AS WELL AS CARRY OUT!!!!!!!! Let us cook for you!
Knights of Columbus #1088 will be serving chicken and dumplings the first Thursday of every month. Offering carryout only at this time.
Adults-$8.00, Kids- (6-10) $4.00
Chicken and dumplings, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dessert. NO Drinks
It will be from 3:30 PM until 6:30PM, located at 7897 Berry Road, Bonne Terre.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills, will host an open to the public food pantry each Friday, from 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM.