In addition to the cash fundraiser, families can pick up a pound of meat, a pound of oats, and some buns by stopping by Shirley’s Kitchen with their child/children, between 4 and 5 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday until benefits are reinstated.

The process for creating the 2026 budget began in June, when city departments began entering their planned spending into the city’s system.

The Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Forsyth invite area residents to join them for the annual Forsyth Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, December 13.    This year’s parade will start at 6 p.m.—the first time, at least in recent history and memory, that the parade has been held after dark. This change helps celebrate the city’s community Christmas tree, lighted for the first time on November 1, and the city’s participation in the area’s Christmas Coalition,

In person registration is held at the Salvation Army, 1114 Stanley Boulevard in Branson. Appointments will be given out during the in person registration.

The Forsyth Library is offering pecans for sale, just in time for the holidays.   The delicious pecans can be purchased at the Forsyth Library.     Extra large pecan halves and extra large pecan pieces, both in 16-ounce packages are perfect for baking. The 10-ounce bag of cinnamon glazed pecans and the 8-ounce package of pecan clusters are great for snacking or suitable for gift giving.   The pecan fundraiser will provide the library with monies needed to continue offering th

Examples of donations might include canned pasta, canned meat, canned fruits or vegetables, pasta and sauce, cereal, dry milk, single-serve items and meals, or other nonperishable items that are not beyond their expiration date. 

After the supplies were unloaded, Options director Laura Fogle and development coordinator Lee Berhorst, showed the visitors to the special area where moms and dads can shop for needed supplies, clothing and baby gear, using points earned by attending parenting classes and getting their needed medical supervision at the clinic.

For some families, though, this season is a challenge, with limited budgets and many needs.

On joining the City of Hollister team, “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to join the Hollister Police Department and serve this wonderful community.

Don’t wait – Schedule a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.