The Bolivar Area Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is seeking applications for grants from two funds. The Human Services-Community Betterment Fund is granting $15,000 within the range of $3,000 per agency. Only 501c3 agencies may apply every two years. The deadline for submitting grant applications is Oct. 1. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Douglas Medical Center, Classroom C, 1155 W. Parkview St., in Bolivar. Participants will use the North entrance, “Information Services” door. more

Golfers and sponsors alike will have the chance to turn an upcoming round of golf play into a tremendous benefit for a serious cause this October during the first Play Fore Pink golf tournament. more

Community Outreach Ministries (COM) is hosting their second annual “Polk County’s Got Talent” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Bolivar High School at 6:30 pm. A spinoff of the popular television talent show, America’s Got Talent, the fundraising event will highlight the talent of ten local individuals and groups. The event benefits Community Outreach Ministries which seeks to alleviate food insecurity in Polk County through their food pantry and community development programs. more

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The Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2023 Business of the Year. more

The Barnett-Padgett Literary Artist Series is pleased to present author Benjamin Myers in a reading and discussion of his works. Myers was the 2015-2016 Poet Laureate for the State of Oklahoma and has published three books of poetry, including “Elegy for Trains” which won the 2011 Oklahoma Book Award. more

At 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, members of the Matilda Polk Campbell chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution rang bells commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. more

The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion in Bolivar. Lunch will be served after the ceremony. more