Monett Senior Center hosting Red Bandana Dulcimers on March 6

The Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will host the Red Bandana Dulcimers on March 6 at 11:15 a.m. A dulcimer is a stringed instrument existing in two main forms: the hammered dulcimer, featuring strings struck with small hammers (similar to a piano’s mechanism), and the Appalachian/mountain dulcimer, a plucked, fretted zither. Both are historically rooted folk instruments, with the hammered version common in Europe/Eastern Europe (e.g., cimbalom) and the Appalachian version in US folk music.

FUMC Bake Sale for Summer Missions March 8

The First United Methodist Church in Monett, located at 1600 N. Central Ave., will host a Bake Sale for Summer Missions from 9:15-11:15 a.m. on March 8. All proceeds benefit summer mission teams, and all food items will be bid on until 11:10 a.m.

Senior Center hosting Bingo March 13

The Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will host Bingo with Access Family Care on March 13 from 12-12:30 p.m. The free event is on the second Friday of every mont starting at noon.

Men’s Ministry BBQ and Cornhole on March 17

New Site Baptist Church, located at 1925 Farm Road 1060, will host a Men’s Ministry BBQ and Cornhole on March 17 from 6-8 p.m. for a night of brotherhood, BBQ, and friendly competition. 

Strawberry-picking program mat Historical Society 

Did you pick strawberries growing up? Jim Randall, Monett attorney, draws on four generations of farming strawberries, with railroad connections, for an entertaining program on March 17 from 7-8 p.m. at the Monett Historical Museum Event Center at 422 Broadway. There is no admission charge for the program.

Oak Pointe hosting Trivia & Coffee Bar March 19

Oak Pointe will host a Trivia & Coffee Bar at the Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., on March 19 at 10 a.m. Gentevia is bringing the prizes for trivia. The event is free of charge.

EncourageHer Women’s Event on March 20-21

New Site Church, located at 1925 Farm Road 1925, will host EncourageHER 2026, a two-day women’s conference focused on encouragement, connection and spiritual renewal, March 20–21. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on March 20 and continues at 9 a.m. on March 21. EncourageHER is open to high school girls and women of all ages and is designed to bring multiple generations together for worship, fellowship and faith-based teaching. Guest speakers will include Kelly Graves, Jennifer Duncan and Lisa Burton, each sharing personal testimony and messages centered on Christian faith and encouragement. Registration is $20 per person. Childcare is available for $5 per child, per day, for children ages 11-and -younger. Childcare must be reserved by March 18 through pre-registration and fees are non-refundable. Organizers say the conference aims to strengthen attendees through worship, biblical teaching and opportunities to build meaningful connections within the community. Registration is available online at: https://tinyurl.com/4hza3d6r.

Windmill Ridge hosting tournament March 21

The Windmill Ridge Golf Course, located at 117 S. Lincoln, will host the spring Thaw Golf Tournament on March 21. The 2-person scramble will have a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost is $50 for members and $75 for non-members. Sign up at the clubhouse in person or by calling 417-235-6076. Sponsors are also being accepted and should call the clubhouse.

Monett Speedway Swap Meet and Car Show March 21

The Monett Motor Speedway, located at 685 Chapell Drive, will host the Monett Speedway Swap Meet and Car Show at noon on March 21. People may bring their cars, bikes, trucks, etc. to show off. The swap meet set-up is $10. There will be a 50/50 raffle, prize raffles and giveaways, as well as a test-and-tune for all race cars.

Monett South Park Spring Thaw on March 21

The City of Monett Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce, Drury Go, the YMCA, Kiwanis International and Windmill Ridge Golf Course to host a Spring Thaw event featuring a number of activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 21 in Monett’s South Park. This event will also feature food trucks in the park, organized by the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce, and a craft fair in the City Park Casino organized by the Monett YMCA. For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3jztfvzc. The Monett Kiwanis Club is hosting a disc golf tournament at the South Park Disc Golf Course. Players can choose from five divisions based on skill level and play 18 holes at their leisure between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Route 66 Discs will be onsite with options to rent or purchase discs. The proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Barry County Youth Camp. To register online, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2p9ms8k3. The Monett Area YMCA will host a pickleball scramble kicking off at 10 a.m. in the South Park outdoor pickleball courts. Pickleball participants can register in one of four skill levels; novice, beginner, advanced, and intermediate. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the tournament will run through 3 p.m. Proceeds from the YMCA Pickleball Tournament benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign, which is the YMCA’s financial aid/scholarship fund that allows all in the community to gain access to the Y and all it offers. To register online, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3vaxyhma. Windmill Ridge Golf Course will host a two-person scramble golf tournament with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $50 for members and $75 for non-members. To sign up, stop by the clubhouse at 117 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett, or call 417-235-6067. To pay online, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mrykk2py. DruryGo will be hosting a 5K Fun Run to kick off Spring Thaw events. The run will begin at 8 a.m. and take participants through the roads and trails of South Park. Three medal winners will be announced in the Men’s, Women’s, and Children under 12 divisions. This event is open to participants of all abilities. The cost is $25, which includes a T-shirt, snacks and water bottle. To register online, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mryp6ywd.

School Board Candidate Meet & Greet on March 26

Monett CTA is hosting an evening to meet the five candidates running for three open school board positions on the April 7 ballot. This is a come and go event designed to give voters the opportunity to talk to the candidates and make an informed decision. The event is set for March 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Monett Historical Society, located at 422 Broadway.

Methodist Manor hosting Trivia Night March 27

Methodist Manor will host a Trivia Night at the Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., on March 27 at noon.

Masonic Lodge hosting 2nd annual cajun dinner March 28

The 2nd Annual Monett Masonic Lodge Cajun dinner will be held March 28 at 5 p.m. at the Monett VFW Post 4207 Tom Wolfe Memorial, located at 5400 Hwy. 60. The event will feature cajun smoked alligator, red beans and rice, spicy jambalaya, boudin and gumbo. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at the door or before the event for $25; children 10-and-under eat for free. The bar will be open for refreshments, and tea or water is included with the dinner ticket. There will be a silent auction and possibly some games. Drawing for the Glenfield model A 270 with Sig Buckmaster scope will be drawn some time after dinner along with other raffles or drawings that we may come up with.

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