Leadership Summit on Nov. 5

The Drury Monett 15th Annual Leadership Summit will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Monett City Park Casino, located at 101 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett, from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. There will be appetizers and networking from 6:30-7 p.m., then speakers from 7:30-8 p.m. Speakers include: Mark Walker, chairman and CEO of Transland, Board of Trustees for Drury; Renee Swearingen, senior VP & chief accounting officer for Jack Henry; and Keith Zoromski, provst and vice president of academic affairs at Mineral Area College.

St. Lawrence Fall Feast on Nov. 8

The St. Lawrence Fall Feast will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church, , located at 405 7th Street in Monett. The meal will include turkey, ,ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, salad, bread and desserts, all homemade by the PCCW. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-11 and free for children under 5.

Route 66 impact discussion on Nov. 14

The Monett Historical Society will host a session on Route 66’s impact on the local area on Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Monett Museum, located at 422 Broadway in Monett.

Chamber, state hosting economic development meeting on Nov. 18

The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Department of Economic Development will host an Economic Development Informational Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Monett Chamber Community Room, located at 200 E. Broadway in Monett. Targeted toward businesses in Monett and surrounding communities, the 30-minute presentation is designed to help businesses better understand the resources, programs, incentives and support available through the state. Topics include Missouri One Start, the state’s training reimbursement program, the Credential Training Program, and the job creation program called Missouri Works. People wishing to attend may email [email protected] to register.

Turkey Waddle set for Nov. 21

The Monett Area YMCA will host the Turkey Waddle 5K on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 a.m. at the YMCA, located at 115 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett. Runners, walkers and people cheering them on are all welcome to the all-ages event. The cost for members is $25, and the cost for non-members is $30. Only those registered by Nov. 12 will receive T-shirts. Participants in the 5K will receive a numbered bib for display or to write a time, a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. There are prizes for the top male and female finishers. For more information, people may visit https://www.orymca.org/event/turkey-waddle/.

Monett FFA Chili Supper on Nov. 21

The Monett FFA will host its annual Chili Supper on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Scott Regional Technology Center, located at 2 David Sippy Drive in Monett. The event will include a meal, entertainment, silent auction and live auction starting at 7 p.m.

Monett Craft Fair on Nov. 28

The Monett Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VFW Post No. 4207 Tom Wolfe Memorial, located at 5400 W. Hwy. 60 in Monett. A variety of unique local vendors will be in attendance, and the event will be held on the bingo side of the Post.

Inaugural Doe Drive on Dec 5-6

SWMO Wild Game Feed will host the inaugural Doe Drive on Dec. 5-6, aiming to give game meat to families in need. Anyone wishing to receive meat can reach out to [email protected]. All deer should be delivered to 2 Creek Butchery, located at 3525 Farm Road 1040 in Monett. Deer for self-processing will also be available. More information is available on the SWMO Wild Game Feed Facebook page.

Pancake Breakfast on Dec. 12

The Dr. Ralph Scott Memorial Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 7-10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 1600 N. Central in Monett. The event benefits Scouts Troop No. 38, which serves Monett and surrounding communities. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10-and-under, and they may be purchased in advance from the Scouts or Church. Tickets are also available at the door. The meal includes all you can eat pancakes, sausages, coffee, milk and orange juice..

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