family activities: Phillipsburg MO Fish Fry, Saturday June 12, 2010 - Phillispburg MO City Park
- 06/09/10 03:44 PM
After our 3rd Annual Pig Roast in 2009, the Phillipsburg Community Development Council decided to try something different. So, for 2010 we are hosting our 1st Annual Fish Fry. Is it okay to call it the "1st Annual" - how do we know it will be annual? We don't! Maybe we should just call it "THE Fish Fry." Or, drop the "the." Oh, the pressure... You are invited to FISH FRY 2010 Phillipsburg MO City Park Saturday, June 12th 4 pm Live Music - Free Hand breaded fish, hush puppies, fried potatoes, cole slaw Homemade desserts Lemonade, ice … (4 comments)
family activities: March 1, 2009 - Opening Day trout season - Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon Missouri
- 02/27/09 01:43 PM
The tradition continues this Sunday, March 1st, 2009 - opening day of trout season at Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon Missouri. Last year, the Park played host to 3,000 anglers on opening day, a Saturday. This year, Park officials expect the same, if not a few more. The weathermen are calling for cooler weather - but I don't think that will deter many. Trout fishermen and women are a dedicated bunch!If you're heading to Lebanon Missouri for trout season, here is a sampling of what you'll find:Ollie's BBQ and Steakhouse Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Specializing in slowly smoked brisket … (1 comments)
family activities: Marshfield MO Realtor Team gearing up for Relay For Life
- 02/24/09 08:08 AM
This year, the Marshfield Missouri Realtors are joining forces - there is power in numbers! Together we are forming the 2009 Marshfield Area Realtors Team! We've hit the ground running and hope you'll join in our fundraising efforts. Relay For Life Webster County will be held on June 19th - June 20th, 2009
There is No Finish Line...Until We Find a Cure! … (0 comments)
family activities: Donkey Basketball in Lebanon MO - supporting After Prom 2009
- 02/22/09 03:06 PM
Until a few weeks ago, I had never heard of Donkey Basketball. I know, I know, where have I been? Putting together a post last week on free or nearly free activities in Lebanon Missouri, I realized Donkey Basketball was coming to Lebanon as a fundraising event. Donkey basketball? You mean real, live donkeys? people ride the donkeys? in the gym? I had to see this! I can assure you this was worth more than the $6 ticket price - joining the donkey's were students and business men and women from Lebanon. It was rather fun to see a few of … (5 comments)
family activities: February Events in Lebanon Missouri - Free or low cost!
- 02/13/09 02:36 PM
FREE and Low Cost Events in Lebanon Missouri * The Lebanon High School Magnetic Theater Company Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, show times are Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
* Donkey Basketball will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carr Gym at Lebanon High School. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. All proceeds go to LHS After Prom 2009.
* LHS Project Grad will hold a Snowball Softball Tournament on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Atchely Park in Lebanon … (5 comments)
family activities: Goat farms becoming more popular in Missouri
- 01/24/09 12:59 PM
Goat Meat - the other Red Meat? Last month, Time Magazine ran a "Top 10 of Everything" segment, including "Top 10 Food Trends." I wasn't surprised, but you may be, to learn that goat meat made the list at #7.Goat meat is rapidly becoming popular in all areas of the United States. Goat meat has a low fat content, compared to beef and pork and a high protein count. When cooked property, goat is very tender and tasteful. Currently, the United States imports most of its goat meat into the country from New Zealand and Australia. But, consumers are looking … (5 comments)
family activities: Bowling Buddies win 2nd Place in League play at Starlite Lanes in Lebanon MO
- 01/11/09 05:03 AM
The Bowling Bears, the only four person team from Ezard Elementary in Conway MO, took Second Place in the Bowling Buddies League at Starlite Lanes in Lebanon MO.The first half of the 2008/2009 league ended in a tie for Second Place. After a bowl-off, the Bowling Bears walked away with the trophy. The Bowling Bears play, learn and compete at Starlite Lanes in Lebanon, MO. All four of the kids had bowled only a few times before joining the league - none of them were overly skilled in the art of bowling.
It's been interesting to … (5 comments)
family activities: Announcing: a NEW GROUP for Your AREA EVENTS!
- 12/01/08 12:55 PM
Thank goodness for the Facebook alert or I might have missed this exciting announcement! Debe Maxwell has created a new group: Area Events! We now have a dedicated spot to share our local area experiences, announcements, happenings and traditions. (I know, I know, we have Localism, but this is within our Active Rain family!) Please see Debe's post below announcing the new group. After you join, feel free to re-blog her original post and I challenge you to invite 5 of your AR friends who also like to talk area events. I'm sending out a personal invite to:Don Rogers, Missouri Michelle Tucker, … (6 comments)
family activities: Bookworm MeMe.... Thanks Don Rogers for asking: I am reading....
- 11/29/08 12:29 PM
Thanks to my good friend Don Rogers, I was tagged for the bookworm MeMe a few weeks ago. However, a few sick kids, work, my own case of the flu and the Thanksgiving holiday put my MeMe on the back burner. Tonight, it's a little chilly here in Missouri and I debated: read my latest book or play work on the computer. Ah, the MeMe will allow me to do both, at least for a little while! The task at hand: Grab the nearest book Open the book to page 56 Find the fifth sentence Post the text of the next … (7 comments)
family activities: Are you smarter than a 6th grade Geography student?
- 11/27/08 12:09 PM
I had no idea there was such an event: The National Geographic Bee.Since 1989, the National Geographic Society has been hosting a Geographic Bee for students. First the students compete in their classroom or homeschooling group. One winner per classroom/group. Then the classroom winners go on to compete at the school level. One winner per school / homeschooling group. That winner will then take a written test, with the top 100 scores going to the State level Geographic Bee. One state winner will go on to national. My daughter won her classroom round and this week participated in our school level … (2 comments)
family activities: Laclede County R-1 Marching Band wins 1st Place in Lebanon MO holiday parade
- 11/22/08 01:51 PM
Lebanon Missouri played host today to their Annual Christmas Parade. The Saturday before Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Lebanon and Laclede County. The theme for the 2008 parade: Believe in the Spirit of Christmas.The Laclede Country R-1 Marching Band (Conway Missouri) was one of over one hundred entries in the parade and one of five school bands. This was the Conway's first appearance in almost five years in this particular parade. They did not disappoint.Director of Bands, David Taylor and his students took home 1st place for the "Best Drum Major" and 1st place for "Best Color Guard." … (9 comments)
family activities: Ezard Elementary - 6th grade Trash Art {Conway Missouri}
- 11/20/08 01:00 PM
Ezard Elementary School in Conway Missouri - The 6th grade class has been learning about "going green." They've talked about the environment, recycling and using items in unusual ways. Their latest assignment? Trash Art.
Use at least four items/things from around the home that otherwise would be thrown away. Think "outside the box" Try to avoid paint. This morning, boxes, tin foil, tooth picks, soup cans and straws invaded the upper hall. The creativity of the class was impressive!How can you re-use items that would other wise end up in the trash bin? My daughter, Ashley, used a variety of items … (9 comments)
family activities: Conway MO Boys Baseball Team - 3rd Place Class 2 State Champs! It's a great time to be a BEAR!
- 11/03/08 01:10 PM
Back in May of this year, the Laclede County R-1 (Conway, MO) boys baseball team did something no other team in school history had done before: A Final 4 appearance.On May 29, 2008 our boys played in the Class 2 MSHSAA game for 3rd place. Going into the game the Conway Bears were 20 and 8, with Senior pitcher Kelby Rader 5 and 0. The boys easily won over Hallsville, 7 to 3. I must admit, I didn't know all the particulars of the win until a few weeks ago after walking into a PACKED school board meeting. Let me say, … (2 comments)
family activities: 8th Annual Route 66 Festival in Lebanon MO
- 09/22/08 02:13 PM
Lebanon Missouri played host to the 8th Annual Route 66 Festival on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. The event actually kicked off on Friday night with a Cruise-In sponsored by Steak-n-Shake of Lebanon. Then on Saturday, from 9 am until 4 pm, the Cowan Civic Center, located on Historic Route 66, played host to a classic car show, motorcycle show, vendors and new vehicle exhibits. DJ's proved music in the morning and a live band hit the stage at noon. One of my favorite Lebanon caterer's, Maria's Route 66 Cafe, provided the concessions. My Lebanon MO United Country office is right across … (5 comments)
family activities: Inspired By Heros: Our Teachers
- 09/16/08 01:55 PM
Ezard Elementary, Conway MO. Teachers as heros. During my first 40 years, I've been blessed to have many hero's in my life. My Mom, my Dad, my husband, just to name a few. I consider Richard Nixon, FDR, George Halas and a few others hero's as well. They all have made a mark on the world, not always in the most obvious of ways.But, the true hero's in life, I do believe, are the teacher's; those in our schools, entrusted with our children each day. Growing up, I went to a Catholic grade school, high school and college. Many of the … (7 comments)
family activities: So... what did we do before the Internet?
- 09/02/08 01:31 PM
I'm sitting at my laptop, on-line via my cell phone. Satellite TV on in the background, coming from the living room. Sounds of the Wii float through the air from the kids playing down the hall. Last Thursday a storm took out our router box, used for our high speed Internet connection. The box exploded into pieces - thanks to a summer storm, complete with show stopping lightening. We used a box from our Marshfield office over the weekend, but that box had to go back this morning, so business could resume after the holiday. UPS has yet to bring us … (22 comments)
family activities: Little House Buffet in Mansfield, MO offered for sale
- 07/24/08 04:42 PM
Turnkey operation! Little House BuffetNear the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, MO Located on the corner of Hwy 60 and Hwy 5, the Little House Buffet is just minutes away from the historic Laura Ingalss Wilder homestead. A popular destination for families and school children in the State of Missouri. Opened in 1960, just three years after Laura's death, the Little House Buffet has been a staple in the area, known for home cooked food at reasonable prices. The restaurant seats approx. 140 people and is located on a corner, across from a gas station and next to … (4 comments)
family activities: My 1st Flip Video at the Dairy Queen in Buffalo MO (and a few tips for the Flip)
- 07/19/08 04:02 PM
A few weeks ago, I posted about my obsession with the Flip Ultra Video recorder. After reading numerous posts on Active Rain about this pocket sized camcorder, I just had to have one! After pouring over Ebay - who wants to pay full price? - my pink Flip Ultra was on it's way.
Once my box arrived, life got in the way! My new Flip sat on my desk, lonely and waiting. Tonight, the kids have friends over and we decided to make the 14 mile trek to Dairy Queen. It's warm and humid; ice cream is what … (10 comments)
Long Lane, MO is a rural town located in South Central Missouri, in Dallas County. You'll find Long Lane almost 12 miles east of Buffalo, MO and 12 miles west of Lebanon, MO along Hwy 32. To say Long Lane is a small town is probably an understatement - the "city limit" sign doesn't list a population nor does "Long Lane" show up on the US Census Bureau map! Locals estimate the population to be around 90 people. Travel along Hwy 32 into Long Lane, and you'll find the local post office. (Long Lane, MO does have it's own … (7 comments)
family activities: Roaming Around Marshifeld, Missouri - things to do North, South, East and West
- 07/05/08 01:45 PM
While in Marshfield, MO be sure to visit Walnut Springs Farm Museum and see the replica of the Hubble Space Telescope. Marshfield's location then makes it the perfect starting point from which to explore the surrounding country side. You'll find scenic land and find a variety of things to do. No matter which way you choose to go, you'll find something to do. Start with North, South, East or West - then start again and explore the rest!NORTHBennett Spring State Park - the most popular state park in the State of Missouri as well as one of the most popular trout fishing parks … (0 comments)
After our 3rd Annual Pig Roast in 2009, the Phillipsburg Community Development Council decided to try something different. So, for 2010 we are hosting our 1st Annual Fish Fry. Is it okay to call it the "1st Annual" - how do we know it will be annual? We don't! Maybe we should just call it "THE Fish Fry." Or, drop the "the." Oh, the pressure... 
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