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The loss of a loved one can have powerful effects on each of us. If you are looking for a caring small group in which to find support, encouragement, and help, then our GriefShare groups might be just the thing you are looking for. This program is a grief support group that features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts, counselors, and real-life stories of people just like you, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. more

Join the Bolivar Police Department for the Hook 'Em & Book 'Em Fishin' Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the North Mutton Creek Ramp at Stockton Lake. more

The Polk County Clerk’s office is in the process of canvassing the voter registration records. This process is required, by state statute, to be completed every two years. Currently Polk County has over 20,000 registered voters. more

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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

The family of Frank and Sarah Lowe Ashlock will meet for the annual Ashlock family reunion, Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. at the first pavilion in Dunnegan Park, Bolivar. Bring a covered dish, table service drinks furnished. All family friends are invited. more

Raedean Julien will be celebrating her 80th with a come and go celebration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The gathering will be at CMH in Community Room 1 in Bolivar. more

Sew ‘N’ Sew quilt guild will be showing their quilts from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Rose Building. Handmade items will be for sale. more

The Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH proudly celebrated their 15th year of caring for area cancer patients. On Thursday, Aug. 24, the center welcomed former patients and their families, current patients and the community to share in their celebration. more

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