See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
Friday, May 19
Sew ‘n Sew Quilt Guild monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Open Hearts United Methodist Church, 105 E Division St., Bolivar
Book signing by local author Jim Jones, 2-6 p.m., SBU Campus Book Store
Southwest Baptist University graduations, 3 p.m. (bachelor’s degree ceremony) and 6 p.m. (associate degree ceremony), SBU Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center
Halfway High School graduation, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the high school gymnasium
Saturday, May 20
Polk County Genealogical Society classes, 10 a.m. (class 1) and 12:30 p.m. (class 2), Polk County Genealogical Research Facility, 120 E Jackson St.
Southwest Baptist University graduations, 11 a.m. (graduate degree ceremony), SBU Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center
Polk County Veterans Resource Fair and Recognition Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Bolivar Elks Lodge, 1999 W Broadway St.
Matilda Polk D.A.R. monthly meeting, 1 p.m., Open Hearts United Methodist Church, 105 E Division St., Bolivar
Morrisville Summer Bash, 2-7 p.m.
Sunday, May 21
Bolivar High School graduation, 3:30-4:30 p.m., SBU Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center
Monday, May 22
Cool and Warm Season Grass Options Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 4522 S 100th Rd., Bolivar
Friday, May 26
BHS Retirement Reception, 11:30 a.m., Bolivar High School, 1401 N Hwy D, Bolivar
Touch a Truck, 3-6 p.m., Bolivar Recreation & Aquatic Center, 1710 W Broadway St., Bolivar
Saturday, May 27
Park Clean Up Day, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Dunnegan Memorial Park, 601 Mo. 83, Bolivar
Central Polk County Fire Protection District Community Days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., CPC Station 1, 4520 S 160th Rd., Bolivar
Have a community event that you would like to add to our calendar? Tell us about it by emailing us at news@bolivarmonews.com.