Freedom & Fireworks on July 4

The annual Monett Freedom & Fireworks event is set for Saturday, July 4 at Monett South Park. The Monett Lions Club will host its annual 4th of July BBQ Chicken Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $10 plate includes half a chicken, baked beans and chips. People may dine in or drive through. Tickets are available at Bruner’s pharmacy, UMB Bank, Freedom Bank, First State Bank or from any Monett Lion. Freedom & Fireworks features unlimited ride bracelets for $15 ahead of time or $25 at the gate, with adults and children able to participate. Live music will then give way to one of the area’s largest fireworks displays.

Monett Main Street hosting Downtown 4th of July Celebration

Monett Main Street will host the Downtown Monett 4th of July Celebration from 9-1 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. The Monett Area Farmer’s Market will be set up, including fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, local vendors, live music and activities. The 4th Annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s will serve up pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice from 9-11 a.m. The Freedom Show & Shine car show will be held on Broadway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bingo at Senior Center July 10

The Monett Senior Center, in partnership with Access Family Care, will host Bingo on Friday, July 10, from noon to 12:30 p.m. The Center is located at 405 Dairy Street in Monett.

Panel discussion on Monett cave on July 21

The Monett Historical Society will host a Monett Cave panel Discussion on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at the Monett Museum, located at 422 Broadway in Monett. The event will be an open panel discussion on the history and topic of the Monett muddy cave, featuring E.A. Hilton, author of “Beneath Missouri’s Lakes.”

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