Howell County Commission meets Monday
The Howell County Commission will consider approving an order to adjust August tax assessments during its regular open session at 10 a.m. Monday.
The meeting will take place in the second-floor conference room of the county office building, 35 Court Square in West Plains. Commissioners will also review accounts payable and recognize guests.
The commission regularly meets Mondays and Thursdays, and meetings are open to the public.
NARFE Chapter 695 to meet Tuesday
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 695 will meet at noon Tuesday at Los Flores Mexican Restaurant, 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd. in West Plains. Lynne Johnson will present the program. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend.
Applications open for Good Neighbor Ambassadors
University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Good Neighbor Week are seeking volunteers to join the new Missouri Good Neighbor Week Ambassador Network.
The initiative aims to build stronger communities by encouraging residents to practice and report intentional acts of neighboring throughout the year. Ambassadors log their activities through an online portal, share local success stories and promote community connection.
"You don't need to be an official, you don't need to lead an organization and you don't need to plan a major event," said founder David Burton. "You simply need a desire to connect with the people around you."
In exchange, participants receive access to training videos, event materials and future mini-grant eligibility. Missouri Good Neighbor Week will be observed Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, with a goal of documenting 50,000 acts of neighboring statewide this year.
Applying is free and open to all Missouri residents at missourigoodneighborweek.com.
Regal/Beloit/Marathon reunion set for Oct. 4
A reunion for former and current employees of Regal-Beloit/Marathon will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4, at the large pavilion near the pool in People's Park, 1100 W. Broadway in West Plains.
Attendees are invited to bring a potluck dish if desired. Organizers encourage attendees to spread the word to former coworkers who are not active on social media.
