The Black and Gold Walnut Festival is an annual event all locals look forward to. With that, the chamber plans walnut-themed contests.
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Free Backyard Poultry Workshop Planned For August 16th
Do you want to raise chickens for eggs or meat? These topics will be covered at the Oregon County Backyard Poultry Workshop on August 16, 2024.
Community Kids Can Read For A Free Happy Meal
By reading ten books and filling out a punch card from the library, kids can earn a FREE Happy Meal from McDonald’s.
Walnut Festival Vendor Forms Now Available
Planning is underway for this year’s Walnut Festival. Vendors are gearing up to reserve their spots at various fall festivals.
Brother Greg Watson Passed Away
Greg Watson passed away last week. He was 60 years old. Greg was a man of multifaceted talents,yet, his true calling was preaching the gospel.
Christian Singer Mandisa Dies At The Age Of 47
Mandisa, a Christian singer and songwriter of “Overcomer”, died at her home in Tennessee on April 18, 2024, at the age of 47.
Alton Chamber Of Commerce Minutes From The April Meeting
The Alton, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce met on April 18, 2024. Some of the topics they discussed were the park survey, left over eclipse glasses, and the Walnut Festival.
Thinking Outside The Gardening Box
MU Extension Horticulture and Agronomy Specialists are hosting a class on different gardening methods, including lunch!
Where Were You A Week Ago? In The Dark!
It has been a week since the Great American Eclipse passed our way. Most people made the most of the situation.
Alton VFD Fish Fry/Cornhole Tournament May 18
he Alton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a fish fry/cornhole tournament fundraiser. This happens in May,
Update On The Alton Pocket Park By The Library And JoElla’s
In the fall of 2023, the Alton Chamber of Commerce decided to have a pocket park between the Alton Public Library and JoElla Beauty Collective.
First Assembly Of God In Thayer Is Having Lunches The Eclipse Weekend
The First Assembly of God Thayer Church is having a lunch on both April 6, 2024, and April 8, 2024, for the Great American Eclipse.