Community Events

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Sam & Tommi Tripp at Mineral Area Well Services is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Elvins Food Pantry. 

Get tickets now for a chance to win a Winchester SXP 12-gauge pump shotgun.

Tickets are just $5 each and drawing will be April 18th. Stop by the Elvins Food Pantry at 17 West main Street in Park Hills or call/text (573) 315-8205 for more information. 

Lance Sparks was diagnosed with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil in November 2024. Surgery was performed to remove as much of the tumor as possible along with lymph nodes. Lance has received chemo and radiation. Currently, Lance has a feeding tube, with feedings every four to 5 hours per day. He no longer can attend to his needs without help from his family and friends. There will be many trips back and forth to Barnes. This is, and will continue to be, a difficult journey for this amazing family. Please help support them. Please contact Robyn or Jackie at the numbers below for more information on the actual fundraiser. All proceeds will to towards helping Lance and Ruth with traveling, food, and medical expenses.

 Deadline for sales and drawing is May 1st, 2025. Winners will be contacted immediately.  Thank you for your kind generosity.  For more information contact Robyn Pace @ 573-760-2460 and Jackie Bryan @573-631-7593.

PLEASE READ BEFORE SCHEDULING:

**You MUST be on the list for the city to pick up your items. Call City Hall and anyone can help you!

**Items MUST be on the curb to be picked up. City employees will not come on your property to collect them.

**Yard waste and branches must be manageable to be collected

**Do not pick your regular trash day

**Please do NOT place clean up items in your trash bins

**Items that will NOT be pick up include:

!! No tires

!! No paints

!! No motor oil/chemicals

There will be an evening mixer held by the Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce on April 17 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dave Munganast, located at 101 Hwy. K in Bonne Terre. 

Join us for this casual mixer where you can network with your Chamber community AND take a peek into the world of Dave Mungenast Pre-Owned Center. Snacks and drinks will be provided.  

Join us for a day of high-octane excitement at the Bonne Terre Drag Strip as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of Autos 4 Autism. This milestone event promises not only thrilling drag races but also the chance to connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference.

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: Bonne Terre Drag Strip

Entry Fee:

$20 per person

Kids 12 & under enter FREE

(*Please note: Entry fee is separate from participant registration fees.)

All proceeds benefit Hope 4 Autism, playing a vital role in supporting transformative programs for individuals and families in our community.

Invite your colleagues, friends, and family to experience an electrifying day of races and community spirit, all while fostering valuable connections within the local business network.

Stay connected with us on Facebook: Autos 4 Autism for the latest updates and registration details.

Let’s come together for a race day that fuels change and celebrates our community's spirit!

There will be a blood drive held at the Desloge Chamber of Commerce-Event Center, located at 204 N Lincoln St, Desloge on Tuesday, April 22 from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  

The Bonne Terre chamber Awards Gala will be held on the evening of April 25th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Social Hour will be held at 5:00 pm. Be greeted with a glass of champagne or juice to get the evening started at Fyre Lake Winery! 

Due to the overwhelming response, we are excited to announce that Streamline (Crossroad's Acoustic Band) will be returning as our featured entertainment.

Attendees are encouraged to dress in diamonds and denim attire. Tickets are going fast so get yours before they are gone!

The Bonne Terre Historical Society will present a vintage fashion show and tea at The Iron Knot, located at 7 Church St. Bonne Terre on Sunday, April 27th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Tickets will be $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase tickets, you can call Christy at (573) 518-4355 or Shannon at (817) 980-3724 or you can purchase them at the Bonne Terre Memorial Library. This event is for ages 12 and up. 

There will be a hiring fair for graduating high school students who are going directly into the workforce. Students from multiple districts will be attending. All students will be asked to bring a resume in hand. Interview space will be available at the fair. Our hope is that students will leave with a job.

It will be held at the Mineral Area College Fredericktown Campus on Tuesday, April 9th from 9 am-11 am. (Set up will be at 8 am.)

Please RSVP your table before April 18th by calling or emailing your company name, number of guests and what entry level jobs you are looking to fill. Call (573) 518-2250 or email at rooted@mineralarea.edu 

The St. Francois County Rotary Club will hold their 2025 Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 30 at Crown Pointe Golf Club located at 4215 Hunt Road, Farmington. 

Fees:

Individual-$75

Team-$250

Skins-$20 (Per Team)

Mulligans-$20 (Per Team)

Registration fee includes lunch, drinks, green and cart fees and a chance to win some amazing prizes!

Registration and lunch will be at 12 pm. Shotgun start will be at 1 pm. Activities on tournament day include: a 50/50, skins, mulligan, attendance prizes and hole games. 

Sponsorships are available. 

Signature Event Sponsor $500

Beverage Cart Sponsor $250

Hole Sponsor $100

All proceeds benefit St. Francois County Rotary Youth Relation Projects.

On Saturday, March 29th the Mineral Area Marines will host a Trivia Night at St. Paul Lutheran School located at 608 E. Columbia St, Farmington. 

Doors will open at 5:30 pm and trivia will start at 6:30 pm. There will be 10 tables available, with up to 8 players per table, allowed. The cost is $100 per table. Bring your own food and drinks. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will be 10 rounds of 10 questions. Mulligans will be available. A 50/50 and a silent auction will be taking place. 

Please call or text Doug Robinson at (573) 915-0593 or Charles Bigham at (573) 944-0972 to reserve your table. 

Proceeds go to support the mission of the Mineral Area Marines Corps League Detachment #1495. 

The Bonne Terre Chamber Awards Gala will be held on April 25, 2025. The theme will be Diamonds and Denim. More information to come!

On May 3rd the Centenary United Methodist Church will present the production of "Family Camp." This is a fun family friendly event that will help support our children's and youth ministries.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Ken at (341) 853-4347.

Peterson Feed and Farm in Bonne Terre hosts their Farmers Market Days on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon! 

They will host Chicken Poop Bingo at 11 am. The Cost is $20 a square. and there are only 50 squares per game! How to play: You pick a number for $20 per number. If poop lands on your square, you are a $500 winner! if the poop land on the line of 2 squares, the money is split 50/50-$250 each! If poop land on the corner of 4 squares-the money is split four ways-$125 each! You do NOT need to be present to win!  

Vendors will be there! 

A1 Homecare and the Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Kids Fishing Derby again this year at Bonne Terre Lakeview Park on May 10, 2025!

It's open to ages 15 and under! 

Registration will be held from 7am to 8am.

Derby will be held 8am to 10am.

Food and Prizes will be 10am to 11am.

 Trophies will be awarded in each age group for the most caught and the biggest catch!

You can preregister by going to https://members.bonneterrchamber.net

The United Way of St. Francois County presents Diva's Derby Day on Saturday, May 10 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Iron Knot located at 20 Church St., Bonne Terre.

Your ticket includes bottomless champagne and/or sparkling cider, light refreshments, door prizes, a photo booth, fun contests, plus a variety of activities for both Diva's and their Mini-Me's. 21+ Diva Admission is $40, and the mini-Me Admission (20 & under) is $15.

Make your experience extra fabulous Elevate your Derby Day experience with hat decorating, cookie decorating and signature drinks for both Diva's and Mini-Me's. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event, with three incredible prizes for grabs! 

Derby Table Spotlight is only $250! This is perfect for businesses or individuals who want to support the vent and receive special recognition! Sponsorship includes branding on an event table and a special shoutout during the festivities! Please contact Suzanne Baker, Executive Director, to confirm your Derby Spotlight. Reach her via phone at (573) 760-8929 or by email at director@ unitedwayofsfc.org

The Youth for Christ Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 16 at the Terre Du Lac Golf Course.

For more information go to yfcparkland.org.

Audra Caine will be hosting a summer trivia fundraiser that will benefit the A-1 Adult Day Hab.

It will be held at Heritage Hall, 118 E. School St. in Bonne Terre on Friday, May 30, 2025. The doors will open at 6:30 pm and the trivia will start at 7:00 pm.

The cost is $200 for a table of 8 or $30 per person. Pulled pork sandwiches with chips and a soda will be sold for $5 until they run out. 

It is BYOB but please drink responsibly. 

1st prize: 8 Cardinal Tickets

2nd Prize: Outdoor Fire Pit

3rd Prize: Lawn Game

RSVP at (573) 315-7683 or email at tamarac.a1homecare@gmail.com

Four-man scramble at Terre Du Lac from 10 am - 5 pm.

More information to come. 

Peterson Feed and Farm in Bonne Terre hosts their Farmers Market Days on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon! 

They will host Chicken Poop Bingo at 11 am. The Cost is $20 a square. and there are only 50 squares per game! How to play: You pick a number for $20 per number. If poop lands on your square, you are a $500 winner! if the poop land on the line of 2 squares, the money is split 50/50-$250 each! If poop land on the corner of 4 squares-the money is split four ways-$125 each! You do NOT need to be present to win!  

Vendors will be there! 

Join us at Angel Walk 2025, a nonprofit event dedicated to ending impaired driving. Let's walk together towards a brighter future!

We walk to remember those effected by a impaired driver.

Please bring a picture of your loved one to share on our memory board of victims.

ENTRY FEE $15.00 PER PERSON

DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!

WE WILL BE UPDATING EVENT ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE ANGEL WALK. WE WILL HAVE A RAFFLE.

T-shirts will be available at the event for those who registered.

Peterson Feed and Farm in Bonne Terre hosts their Farmers Market Days on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon! 

They will host Chicken Poop Bingo at 11 am. The Cost is $20 a square. and there are only 50 squares per game! How to play: You pick a number for $20 per number. If poop lands on your square, you are a $500 winner! if the poop land on the line of 2 squares, the money is split 50/50-$250 each! If poop land on the corner of 4 squares-the money is split four ways-$125 each! You do NOT need to be present to win!  

Vendors will be there! 

Peterson Feed and Farm in Bonne Terre hosts their Farmers Market Days on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon! 

They will host Chicken Poop Bingo at 11 am. The Cost is $20 a square. and there are only 50 squares per game! How to play: You pick a number for $20 per number. If poop lands on your square, you are a $500 winner! if the poop land on the line of 2 squares, the money is split 50/50-$250 each! If poop land on the corner of 4 squares-the money is split four ways-$125 each! You do NOT need to be present to win!  

Vendors will be there! 

Join us for a day of golf, networking, and fun at the picturesque Crown Pointe Golf Club. This year’s event promises to be one of the best yet, with a range of activities planned for participants of all skill levels.

Date: August 15th

Venue: Crown Pointe Golf Club

Time: Registration and lunch at 11:00 AM, Shotgun start at noon

Event Highlights:

Delicious Food: Enjoy a selection of sandwiches from the beloved Ole Tyme Pantry during registration. Midway through the game Baylee Jo's will bring some delicious meat that will be sure to make your mouth water, and pizza at the end courtesy of Imo's Pizza in Farmington!

Exciting Raffle: Enter for a chance to win fabulous prizes in our raffle. With plenty of items up for grabs, your luck might just bring you a surprise!

Golfing Fun: Experience the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of fellow chamber members in a stunning setting.

FREE Drinks: enjoy a variety of beers, mixed drinks, and margaritas from the Margarita Man!

Whether you’re looking to hit a hole-in-one, connect with local business leaders, or simply enjoy a day out on the greens, this tournament is the perfect opportunity. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a memorable day for everyone involved.

This will be the 5th annual Downtown Bonne Terre Block Party. The party on Division and West School Street is an anticipated event by the community and sponsors are needed!

Please see the options below: 

Main Event Sponsor $2500-Your banner will be displayed in front of the stage, your logo will be on all flyers and banners, shout out on Facebook event page.

Main Stage Sponsor $1500-Your banner displayed in front of the stage, your logo will be on all flyers and banners, shout out on Facebook event page.

Event Sponsor $500-Logo on all flyers, shout out on Facebook event page.

Downtown Sponsor $300-Business name on flyers and banners, shout out on Facebook event page

Downtown Supporter $100-Shout out on Downtown Bonne Terre Facebook page.

Other Sponsorship Opportunities-Amount Varies

In Kind-Can you offer a product or service that can benefit the event? Work with organizers to find an arrangement that works for you!

Sponsor a specific activity-Would you like to sponsor a specific activity such as dunk tank, photo booth, a contest? We may be able to make that happen! 

Promote your business by providing volunteers for the event! 

Sponsorships must be received by July 1 to receive logo placement on banner and flyers. 

Peterson Feed and Farm in Bonne Terre hosts their Farmers Market Days on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon! 

They will host Chicken Poop Bingo at 11 am. The Cost is $20 a square. and there are only 50 squares per game! How to play: You pick a number for $20 per number. If poop lands on your square, you are a $500 winner! if the poop land on the line of 2 squares, the money is split 50/50-$250 each! If poop land on the corner of 4 squares-the money is split four ways-$125 each! You do NOT need to be present to win!  

Vendors will be there! 

Peterson Feed and Farm in Bonne Terre hosts their Farmers Market Days on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon! 

They will host Chicken Poop Bingo at 11 am. The Cost is $20 a square. and there are only 50 squares per game! How to play: You pick a number for $20 per number. If poop lands on your square, you are a $500 winner! if the poop land on the line of 2 squares, the money is split 50/50-$250 each! If poop land on the corner of 4 squares-the money is split four ways-$125 each! You do NOT need to be present to win!  

Vendors will be there! 

*** NOW OFFERING DINE IN, AS WELL AS CARRY OUT!!!!!!!***

Let us cook for you!

Knights of Columbus #1088 will be serving chicken and dumplings the first Thursday of every month. 

Adults-$8.00            Kids- (6-10) $4.00

Chicken and dumplings, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dessert. No Drinks 

It is from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM and located at 7897 Berry Road, Bonne Terre.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills host a public food pantry each Friday from 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM.