Fly fishing class at Roaring River

Fly fishing is a unique form of fishing that has its own set of equipment, lures, and strategies. People can learn more about this distinctive style of fishing at the free Jan. 14 program: “Fishing Skills: Introduction to Fly Tying and Fly Fishing” being jointly put on by the Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma (MAKO) Fly Fishers and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The program will be 9 a.m. to noon at Roaring River State Park in Barry County near Cassville. MAKO anglers and MDC staff will discuss fly fishing, fly tying, and strategies for catching fish with a fly rod. After that, participants will have opportunities to test their casting skills and try out the new fly they made earlier in the program. All fly-fishing equipment will be supplied, but participants are also welcome to use their own equipment. People can register for this event at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing. com/Event/EventDetails/188963. Though this program is free, registration is required to participate. Use the link above. Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.

Special New Year’s Dance scheduled

The Seligman Chamber of Commerce will host a New Year’s Dance on Dec. 31 at the Seligman Event Center, located at 30284 Hwy. 37, just north of Seligman. The band will be Cooper Creek from northwest Arkansas. The event is alcohol-free and smoke-free. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. The family friendly event features a 5,000-square-foot dance floor and a potluck dinner, with the Chamber also serving ham. Punch and apple cider will be available, as well as other snacks. Door prizes will be drawn every hour, and there will be a 50/50 drawing. “Where else can you go and have fun, good food and a good time?” said Cleta Stanley, Chamber director. “Some of the best cooks bring their food to share.” Doors open at 5 p.m., also when free dance lessons begin. For more information, people may call 417-662-3612.

Seligman dances ongoing each Saturday

The Seligman Chamber of Commerce country dances at the Seligman Chamber Event Center are every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. No alcohol is allowed. Admission is $10 per person, and 18-and-under are free. There is a potluck, 50-50 drawing and door prizes. For more information, people may call 417-662-3612.