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spring time in barton county missouri - lamar - route 66

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 9
Walmart Renovation Celebration
Time 8:30am

May 10
Truman Day

May 12
Barco Drive-In “Munster Go Home” with Eddie
Munster himself Butch Patrick & the classic vehicles

May 17
Free Electronics Recycling Event
9am to 11am - Barton County Library

May 21
Ribbon Cutting - Tiger Amusements
1pm • Plaza Theater

May 28
Crumbs & Co. Catering
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting • 2:00pm

May 31
Centennial Roots Herb Garden Workshop
11am to 2pm

Join the Barton County Chamber as we Celebrate the Renovation at our local Walmart! May 9th at 8:30am

~ 45 Years In the Making ~

Free Electronics Recycling - May 17 - Lamar Missouri

Rough Country's Mother's Day Sale

Friday, May 9 & Saturday, May 10th

10:00am to 5:30pm

605 W 12th • Lamar, MO

 

Come and Celebrate one of our newest members Tiger Amusements

May 21st • 1pm at the Plaza Theater

Tiger Amusements has games at the Plaza Theater, Barco Drive-In and in the surrounding area.

They offer arcade rentals and machine placements for businesses too!

 

Crumbs & Co. Catering

Grand Opening
May 28, 2025

2:00pm

1019 Gulf Street, Lamar, MO

 

Centennial Roots Herb Garden Workshop

May, 31 • 11am to 2pm

Discover the benefits of growing fresh and aromatic herbs with ease in the comfort of your own home. Whether you have a large acreage or a small backyard patio, this hands-on workshop will empower you to create a thriving herb garden for culinary or medicinal use or both.

Take home your own planted herbs to cultivate and utilize after learning essential techniques and practices needed for success regardless of your gardening expertise. All materials provided including containers, soil, seedlings and handouts.

425 East C HWY - Lamar, MO 64759 • ( I-49 Irwin exit then 4 miles east on C Hwy)

Ann Kelley’s Capitol Connection

Learn What’s Going on in the Capitol

Lease To Own Paddleboard & Kayak

Rental Business

Lease to own a new paddleboard and kayak rental business on Stockton Lake, MO.

Barton County Memorial Park

Flag Club • Help Us Keep Our Flags Flying

One of our biggest expenses at the Memorial Park is flags. We have exactly 100 flags flying 24/7 throughout the three-acre park.

If you would like to contribute to the Flag Club, you can send a check to the address below. In the memo put FLAG CLUB. If you would like your donation in honor of somebody, please let us know. If you want to stay anonymous, please let us know that as well. We also take PayPal at the e-mail address below.

Thank you for supporting the Barton County Memorial Park.

Memorial Park
102 West 2nd
Lamar, MO 64759
bcmp@lamarmo.com (for PayPal)

Lamar Cruise Nights - 2025

STRONGER TOGETHER

YMCA Programming Comes to Lamar
Serving kids, older adults, and everyone in between, Fair Acres YMCA is excited to serve the Lamar community! The YMCA offers three classes in Lamar:

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
(Active Older Adult Fitness Class)

TUMBLING (for ages 3-12)

RESTORATIVE FLEXIBILITY (for all ages)

STRONGER TOGETHER
YMCA Programming Comes to Lamar
Serving kids, older adults, and everyone in between, Fair Acres YMCA is excited to serve the Lamar community! The YMCA offers three classes in Lamar:

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
(Active Older Adult Fitness Class)

TUMBLING (for ages 3-12)

RESTORATIVE FLEXIBILITY (for all ages)

STRETCH YOUR LIMITS

Learn to flip, run, jump, and twist in our tumbling programs!
Introductory classes teach age appropriate skills and fundamentals of tumbling, while also developing an appreciation for the sport.

AGES 5-12
FEES $20/month for Fair Acres
Family YMCA Members;
$30/month for Non-Members

TIME Mondays
Ages 5-7, 6:00–6:45pm
Ages 8-12, 6:45-7:30pm

AGES 3-4
FEES $15/month for Fair Acres
Family YMCA Members;
$25/month for Non-Members
TIME Mondays, 5:30–6:00pm
Limited to 15 participants Youth Tumbling in Lamar
Brought to you by FAIR ACRES FAMILY YMCA

49 Truck & Trailer Service

49 Truck & Trailer Service: Get top-quality parts for your truck or trailer, including brakes, suspension, engine components, and more.

Also, ask about maintenance services for: routine inspections, brake repairs and suspension work, plus electrical system diagnostics.

Learn More:
Call: 417-567-0062
Visit: 49trucktrailerservice.com
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Stop By: 284 SE 1st Lane, Lamar, MO, 64759

Need A Ride - Call Cars!

A Free Transportation service from the Economic Security Corporation
Residents of Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald Counties are eligible for FREE rides

Scan the QR code or call 417-438-2925

Volunteer at Coxhealth

Call: 417-269-4169
Visit coxhealth.com/volunteer

Employer Services -- Available at NO COST to You!
** On-The-Job Training
**Registered Apprenticeship
**Work Opportunity Tax Credits + More

For more details contact Department of Higher
Education and Workforce Development
730 S. Wall Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: 417-625-3634

Ray Tupper - Business Program Associate
Email: ray.tupper@dhewd.mo.gov
Web: jobs.mo.gov

Lamar Enterprises Recycling Service Center

1401 Maple Street, Lamar, MO. 64759
Phone: 417-682-3506

Recycle your aluminum cans, tin cans, plastics, cardboard, paper and small electrical appliances & devices

Drop off locations
1401 Maple Street, Lamar, MO & Golden City Library on Main Street

We also offer:

  • Confidential document shredding
  • Custom T-shirts

Commercial Subcontracting:

  • Pricing and labeling
  • Bagging and packaging
  • Sorting and collating
  • Assembly and sub-assembly
  • Counting and checking
  • Small lot manufacturing
  • Custom projects

Picnic in the Park

May 22 - 11:00am to 8:00pm

 

 

Area Schools & Sport Calendars

Lamar  R-I

Thursday, May 8, 2025 Thu, May 8, 2025
Butler
Baseball: Spring Season
Home
4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:30 PM:  JV
Home 4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:30 PM:  JV
 
Monday, May 12, 2025 Mon, May 12, 2025
Liberal
Baseball: Spring Season
Home
4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:00 PM:  JV
Home 4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:00 PM:  JV
 

Liberal R-II

Thursday, May 8, 2025 Thu, May 8, 2025
McAuley Catholic
Baseball: High School Spring Season
Home
5:00 PM:  Varsity
6:30 PM:  JV
5:00 PM:  Varsity
6:30 PM:  JV
 
Monday, May 12, 2025 Mon, May 12, 2025
Lamar
Baseball: High School Spring Season
Away
4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:00 PM:  JV
Away 4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:00 PM:  JV
 
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Tue, May 13, 2025
Girard High School
Baseball: High School Spring Season
Away
4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:00 PM:  JV
Away 4:30 PM:  Varsity
6:00 PM:  JV
 

Golden City R-III

Monday, May 12, 2025 Mon, May 12, 2025
Greenfield
Baseball: High School Spring Season
Home
4:30 PM:  Varsity
Home 4:30 PM:  Varsity

Food Service Supervisor - Cox Barton County

Learn More & Apply

 

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

  • Responsible/accountable for day to day operations of a food service operation. Possesses basic cafeteria, food service, and cash register knowledge. Oversees daily activities of the food service operation and is responsible for evaluation of standards and quality control. Directs and supervises staff as defined by the Missouri Food Code to accomplish all daily tasks.

Job Requirements

  • Education
      • Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience
      • Preferred: 2+ years of food service, supervisor, or related experience
  • Skills
    • Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Able to follow directions and work together as a team player
    • Able to stand for long periods of time
    • Able to climb, carry, pull, or push up to 50 pounds
    • Able to move quickly
    • Basic cash register
    • Food safety and sanitation knowledge
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    • N/A
Bookkeeper/Social Media
General Laborer/Equipment Operator
Gift Shop Assistant - Cox Barton County
Access Family Care
At Home Independence Quality Home Care, LLC
City Of Lamar (Mulitple Openings)
Clements Plumbing
Heating & AC
Compton Irrigation (4 Positions)
Cox BartonCounty Hospital
Custom Shade Sails
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Finley Engineering
Gearheads Garage
Higgins Pallets
Jones Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Katie's House -(2 Volunteer Positions)
Lamar McDonalds
Lamar R-1 School District
Speciality Risk Insurance
Sprouls Construction (Multiple Positions)
Truman Healthcare

In Remembrance

daniel funeral home lamar mo

1201 Broadway St. |  Lamar, MO 64759 | (417)-682-5518
www.dfhlamar.com

konantz warden funeral home lamar mo

1301 Gulf St. | Lamar, Mo. 64759 | Phone: (417) 682-3344
 www.konantzwarden.com

Now Showing

Plaza Theater Lamar Missouri Download Square

Plaza Theater
Downtown Lamar Square

Thunderbolts*
May 9-13
Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 2:00 & 5:00pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:30pm

barco drive in - Lamar Missouri

Barco Drive-In
East Highway 160

May 9 & 10
Showing Friday & Saturday: Thunderbolts* (PG13)! Admission Adults $10.00 & children 3-11 $5.00! Cash or check only please ! The box office & snack bar open at 7:45 & the show starts at 8:25!

 

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Special Event
Monday May 12th at The Barco!

The box office and snack bar will open at 6:30! Showtime is 8:45!

Dive in at the Drive-In with Butch at the Barco!

Watch “Munster Go Home” with Eddie Munster himself Butch Patrick & the classic vehicles from the movie & television show! Classic Car clubs are welcome! Admission is $13.00 per carload!

Special thanks to our sponsors : Jeremy Sturgell, M.D, & Mandy Sturgell , Brian Willlet, & Borders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone in Lamar! We hope to see everyone at the Barco!

 

If you would like your business or organization information posted here on our community page
please email marketing@bartoncounty.com

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