Your World Today, Salem, Missouri

Church Happenings

The Alter and Rosary Society of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church will hold their "ALL YOU CAN EAT" Fried Chicken Dinner today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall on McArthur. The cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children age 12 and under and children under the age of 3, eat free.

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There will be a BENEFIT in Memory of Steve Strokemp at the American Legion Post on Saturday, February 4th starting at 1:00 pm. Included in the benefit will be a BB gun shoot, gun action and meal. Everyone is welcome.

The Salem Tiger Benchwarmers will be having a Cancer Awareness Night on Tuesday, February 7^th during the Salem Boys JV/Varsity home games. All fans are being asked to wear a “White Shirt”. The idea is a “White – Out Cancer” Night. There will be an “IN HONOR OF or IN MEMORY OF” tree. In addition, players and coaches will be playing and/or coaching that evening IN HONOR OF or IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE affected by CANCER.

The Rotary Club is sponsoring PANCAKE DAY on Saturday, February 11^th from 7:00 to 11:00 am at the William Lynch Elementary School. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children age 12 and under. Everyone is invited to come out and help support PANCAKE DAY. Proceeds from PANCAKE DAY go towards the Rotary Club Scholarship fund.

The Salem Memorial District Hospital Auxiliary is selling personalized GARDEN STONES with an inscription for $25 each and that includes delivery to your home.These stones would make great gifts for Birthdays, Anniversary's or Christmas or to just beautify you own home. All profits from the GARDEN STONES will benefit the projects of the Salem Memorial District Hospital Auxiliary. For more information contact an axiliary member or call the hospital at 729-6626.

Other Events [TOP]

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a CODE YELLOW alert for type O NEGATIVE BLOOD. A BLOOD DRIVE will be held today at Salem Wood Products located at 200 Stave Mill Road from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Salem Eagles Club Valentine Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The dinner includes: steak, which includes ribeyes, potato and a salad. The cost is $12 per couple or $7 for a single dinner. The event is open to the public. Pre-register by February 5th at the Salem Eagles Club on Highway 32 West. For more information call 729-6219.

The Salem Memorial District Hospital will be having a General Health Screening on Wednesday, February 8th and Thursday, February 9th from 6:00 to 9:00 am in the Out Patient Surgery Area. The Basic Profile will be offered for $25. They will also be offering: Hs-CRP, Hgb A1c, TSH, PSA and Urine Microalbumin tests for $10 each and a Bone Density for $25. The Blood Pressure and Body Fat Percentage are being offered for free. Cash and checks only will be accepted. For more information call the SMDH at 729-6626.

Marriage On The Rock, a simulcast will be held at the Brick House Grill on Friday, February 10th from 7:00 to 9:30 pm and Saturday, February 11th from 9:00 am to 12:00 (noon). Advance reservations are required and they are FREE. Call (573) 578-5306 or visit www.lenoxcommunity.org.

Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, February 11th at the Young Community Center, in the old rock school house in Anutt. Doors open at 6:00 and trivia starts at 7:00 pm. The cost is $100 per team entry fee (8 player max). Bring your own snacks, soda and water must be purchased on site and sloppy joes will be for sale. For more information call 247-3920 or 435-6435.

Don’t miss out, be sure and take “The Salem Historical Walking Tour” in downtown Salem. Check out the two photo collages created by John Hambacker and you will find those on the storefronts of Kinerk Realty at 119 West Fourth Street and the former furniture store located at 118 West Fourth Street. Jay Anderson and Charles Pace helped create 61 signs that are now on utility poles downtown depicting the history of Salem people, businesses and historic homes. You can pick up a “Walking Tour” guide at stores on Fourth Street, and also at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Office or the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center.