Dexter, MO - Local author will hold a book signing on Thursday, April 22nd from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at SAVVY NUTRITION located on the north outer road in Dexter.
Belinda Worley will be on hand to sign her book, "An Autism Journey of Hope".
Worley is a mother, speech language pathologist, and business owner of Bootheel Pediatric Therapy LLC.
She has been in practice since 2000 providing speech and language therapy to children with communication delays. She travels all across the United States as an autism awareness public speaker training educators, teachers, therapists and parents on strategies for working with children with an autism diagnosis.
Her hobbies include reading, spending time on the lake, volunteer work, traveling and being with family and friends.
Belinda has earned her undergraduate and Masters Degree from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky.
Belinda and her husband Ben live in Dexter, Missouri with their daughter Emma Kate. You can contact Belinda Worley at bptkids@yahoo.com.
"It takes unimaginable strength to persist and overcome all that a diagnosis of autism entails. From the day of diagnosis, what you had expected will forever be different. Once you accept the diagnosis, you will be able to make plans for the years ahead. At times it will be a struggle and a fight for acceptance, services and growth. The hard work you pour into your child now will pay off in a big way in the future. The child diagnosed at a young age is not the end result of your purpose or journey. Your daily prayers will be answered bigger than you can imagine. God made both you and your child with autism for an exact purpose. Thank you for joining me on an autism journey of HOPE where you will learn you are braver and blessed beyond measure because of a child with autism."
The Dexter Knights of Columbus will hold a drive-thru fish fish fry event Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Parish Center.
The event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will consist of catfish, hush puppies, potato, slaw onion and pickle.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the event.
DEXTER HEAD START is now accepting applications by appointment for children ages 3-5 for the 2021-2022 school year!
Your child must be 3 years old by July 31.
Dexter Head Start is a FREE program. Your child does not have to be potty trained to enroll. We also enroll children with special needs and disabilities.
Items needed to enroll:
Proof of income ( Tax papers, W2, check stubs)
Shot record
Medicaid/ Insurance card
Proof of birth date
To make an appointment or if you have any questions please call 624-8876
Dexter, MO - A FREE medical clinic will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center in Dexter.
St. Francis Medical Center is located at 1212 W. St. Francis Drive.
A variety of services will be provided by area doctors and nurses including vision/glasses, hearing aids, cardiology, diabetic foot care, wound care, as well as general medical assessment, and beautician services.
DAEOC will be on hand Friday to provide information and help with rent and utilities.
A food pantry will also be available on Saturday.Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged by CLICKING HERE.
You may also email to footstepsmedicalmissions@gmail.com or call Rick Wirz, DO at (573) 421-3972.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Kiwanis Club held their annual Easter Egg hunt at West Park Saturday, April 3, 2021.
The Easter Egg Hunt was divided into three age groups with each group having three prize eggs hidden. The kids that found the prize eggs received an Easter Basket and stuffed toy.
The winners in the second and third grade division are from left: 1st place Zoey Smith, 2nd place Hannah Noll and 3rd place Hudson Le.
