Temporary news office closure

The Santa Fe Times office will be closed during the week of June 1 for Klarissa’s vacation. News items may still be submitted to news@santafetimesnews.com and calls may be directed to 660-243-0330. The deadline for submission of items to the newspaper will remain noon on the Tuesday before desired publication. Please remember the newspaper also has a new mailing address: PO Box 128, Lexington MO 64067.

Eastgate Tent Revival continues

During the month of May, the Waverly Assembly of God is hosting the Eastgate Tent Revival. The tent is located directly behind the church. All events will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. The final event is May 29 & 30 featuring Bikers for Christ M/C Shawn “Radar” Schell.

Carroll County Praisefest

The 2026 Carroll County Praisefest will be held May 28-30 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 28 was Youth Night. Friday, May 29: Revival. 6:30 p.m. music by Blue Mound Cowboy Church, 7:30 p.m. Revival with Pastor Richard Colliver & local pastors. May 30: Festival, 4-8 p.m. Praise & worship, live music, food, vendors, kids activities & more. Fore more information, visit Carroll County Praisefest on Facebook.

Lafayette County Cares Coalition 5K

The Cares Coalition will hold a free Stomp the Stigma of Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Lexington. Visit the Lafayette County Cares Coalition Facebook page to register.

Lafayette County Health Department closure

LCHD will be closed Tuesday, June 2, from 8 a.m. – noon for staff development/training. The Health Department will be open from 12-5 p.m. that day. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis. More information about LCHD can be found at lafayettecountyhealth.org Green Quarries/Ready Mix reunion planned

The annual Green Quarries/Ready Mix reunion will be held on Saturday, June 6, at BTC Bank in Carrollton. A noon lunch will be provided for all past employees.

Corder Picnic

The 126th annual Corder Community Picnic will be held June 17, 19 & 20, 2026 at the Corder park. The rodeo will be held Wednesday, Miss Corder pageant Friday, and Saturday will feature games, the 4th annual VFW Car Show, parade, rides and more. Each night will also include vendors and the beer garden.

Waverly Community VBS

Waverly Community VBS is scheduled for July 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. at Victory Christian Fellowship. VBS is open to children age 4 (by Aug. 1) – 8th grade. Supper will be served nightly. Please pre-enroll to save time on the first night and help event planners order supplies. To register, go to the Waverly Community VBS Facebook page or visit https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/ myEvent/?id=73372

City Council meetings

Alma Council – Tuesday, June 2, 6 p.m.

Waverly Council – Monday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.

Blackburn Council – Monday, June 8, 7 p.m.