Artifacts 12/13/07

American Legion hosts New Year's Eve dance

The Jackson American Legion will have a New Year's Eve dance with music by the Classic Country Band from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. New Year's Eve. Reservations are requested by calling 243-4570 or 243-3630.

Sam A. Baker open house set for Friday

PATTERSON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host an open house at Sam A. Baker State Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. DNR personnel will seek public input on current and anticipated construction projects. For more information, call the park at 573-856-4411.

Bluegrass festival coming in January

EUREKA, Mo. -- The Missouri Area Bluegrass Committee will sponsor the 26th Annual Ray Austin Memorial Bluegrass Festival on Jan. 4 and 5 at Holiday Inn Six Flags in Eureka. Jammers are welcome. For more information, call Clyde Wynn at 314-504-2900.

-- From staff reports