MARY S. CHAPTER #126
The members of the Order of the Eastern Star are part of the Freemason Organization. They are dedicated women and men who sincerely reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good. It gives them the opportunity to give a part of their time to many projects that benefit mankind. Lessons are scriptural, purposes are beneficent and teachings are moral. The Eastern Star helps sponsor the local child identification program.
• Address: 812 Dooley St., Houston
• Phone: 417-962-4483
• Email: mem46oes@yahoo.com
OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB
The club’s purpose it to stimulate interest in collecting, restoring, preserving and exhibiting gasoline and oil engines, gas/diesel and steam engine tractors and other farm-related equipment of historical value.
• Address: 310 Cannady, Cabool. (Show grounds)
• Website: ozarksolderironclub.org
• Email: ozarksolderironclub@gmail.com
PINEY RIVER QUILT GUILD
Established in January 2000 with 23 charter members, the group hosts monthly programs that include fellowship, door prizes and show-andtell. Special retreats and workshops are held throughout the year. The group supports many charities both locally and regionally. Monthly meetings are 1 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.
• Phone: 417-967-4959
• Email: rjoens@centurytel.net
S.T.A.R.S. FOUNDATION
An organization dedicated to providing underprivileged people with the opportunity to participate in fine arts activities at no cost or a reduced cost, and exposing all citizens to the fine arts with the objective of sharing the program nationwide.
• Address: 519 Main St., Cabool
• Phone: 417-254-3168
• Website: www.thestarsfoundation.org
• Email: matbec@centurytel.net
• Facebook: thestarsfoundation1
TEXAS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The organization’s library is open from 10-3 p.m. Fridays at its building on Grand Avenue next to Evans Funeral Home. It closes for winter and reopens each March.