Dent County Democrat Club will host a Christmas Party Potluck at 6 p.m. at The Bank of Salem Courtesy Room in downtown Salem. Bring your favorite dish and join us. Everyone is welcome. 

Special Exhibit on display at Van Buren Visitor Center, open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The exhibit showcases two handmade quilts and a set of hand-painted Christmas ornaments commemorating notable events from 2017. Information: 323-4814.

Salem Adventist Church serves the community with food and clothing from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 2496 Hwy. 19 N.; it assists with electric bills once a month.

The Express Employment Professionals have jobs available in a variety of locations with a variety of shifts. They interview Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. They are located at 1034 Kings Highway Rolla, Mo. 6540. Apply online today at www.expresspros.com , stop by the office or giv…

Trees and Trains Miracle on Main will be open through Dec. 24. It is a display highlighting all things trains and Christmas. It is located at the Ozark Cultural and Natural Resource Center. Their hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, call 729-0029.

Bingo is back at the Rolla Elks starting every Tuesday with doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo beginning at 6:30. Kitchen and bar will be open. There will be 50/50 raffles. No outside food or drink allowed. Some proceeds will go to benefit community events and our veterans. 

A Grief Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Dent County Community Center, 606 N. McGrath Lane, Salem. Free and open to anyone who recently lost a loved one. Information: Mary, 573-674-1127 or 877-685-7276.

A Lighting Contest is occurring from Dec. 1 through Dec. 20. Businesses can register from Dec. 1 – Dec. 19. The winners will be announced on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, check out the website for Salem Alliance for Historic Preservation at www.preservesalem.org. 

Special Exhibit on display at Van Buren Visitor Center, open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The exhibit showcases two handmade quilts and a set of hand-painted Christmas ornaments commemorating notable events from 2017. Information: 323-4814.

The Express Employment Professionals have jobs available in a variety of locations with a variety of shifts. They interview Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. They are located at 1034 Kings Highway Rolla, Mo. 6540. Apply online today at www.expresspros.com , stop by the office or giv…

Trees and Trains Miracle on Main will be open through Dec. 24. It is a display highlighting all things trains and Christmas. It is located at the Ozark Cultural and Natural Resource Center. Their hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, call 729-0029.

A Lighting Contest is occurring from Dec. 1 through Dec. 20. Businesses can register from Dec. 1 – Dec. 19. The winners will be announced on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, check out the website for Salem Alliance for Historic Preservation at www.preservesalem.org.