CLARKSDALE HAPPENINGS  

May 2026

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley

Dog Clinic May 2nd

Mother’s Day             May 10th

CAF Board Mtg             May 12th     (6:30pm City Hall)

City-Wide Clean-Up   May 16th - 17th

City Council Mtg           May 19st   (6:30pm City Hall)

Memorial Day May 25th (City Hall Closed)

https://clarksdale-mo.com/ Find this newsletter, pay your bill, official minutes, reports, agendas, news about current projects, and more! 

Consumer Confidence Report – The current 2025 Consumer Confidence Report is available at https://dnr.mo.gov/ccr/MO1010167.pdf. Call City Hall at 816-393-5363 for a paper copy. Or it can be viewed at clarksdale-mo.com

Dog Vaccination and Licensing Clinic - Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 at the Large Pavilion of the City Park

All dogs within city limits are required to be licensed and have current rabies vaccinations. 

City-Wide Clean-up -May 16-17 For Clarksdale City Residents ONLY

No Tires, Batteries, Paint, Light Bulbs, Appliances

Located at the Yard Waste site. No Dumping until gates unlocked. 

Questions call Tascha Hays 660-483-0955

Welcome !!! The Lifting Room, Strength Training for Women - Clarksdale has a new business that has opened. Check it out!  theliftingroom.square.site

CAF presents with Pop’s Events the 2nd Annual Hootin’ & Hollerin’ - Festival & Concert, May 30th. Grab your lawn chairs, rally your crew, and get ready for a night under the lights that’s gonna be loud, proud, and full of heart.

Tickets at https://hootinandhollerindekalb.eventbrite.com 

Coming!!! Clarksdale Baptist Church VBS -  Mark your calendars now for the coming Clarksdale Baptist Church’s VBS. July 9th - 12th. Fun for all ages! 5pm- 8pm Thurs- Sat night. 10:30 am Sunday Morning. There will be food, fun, and silliness for all! 

Clarksdale Advancement Foundation (CAF) - Come on by to see how we are working to make Advances in Clarksdale! Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month! Next meeting May 12th, at 6:30pm @ City Hall.   All are Welcome!!! 

The Clarksdale  Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and we welcome anyone to come and hear what our club does for the community and we are always looking for new members.

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Thunderstorms are common and can be dangerous. They can bring intense wind, flash flooding, hail and dangerous lightning.

Know Your Risk
Know your area’s risk for thunderstorms. In most places they can occur year-round and at any hour. Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

Strengthen Your Home
Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home. Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods or a lightning protection system to protect your home, appliances and electronic devices.

Make an Emergency Plan
Create an emergency plan so that you and your family know what to do, where to go and what you will need to protect yourselves from the effects of a thunderstorm. Identify sturdy buildings close to where you live, work, study and play.

Stay Safe During Thunderstorms & Lightning

 If you are under a thunderstorm warning:

• When thunder roars, go indoors! Move from outdoors into a building or car with a roof.
• Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
• Avoid using electronic devices connected to an electrical outlet.
• Avoid running water.

Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Do not drive through flooded roadways. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

• Stay Safe After Thunderstorms & Lightning
• Pay attention to authorities and weather forecasts for information on whether it is safe to go outside and instructions regarding potential flash flooding.
• Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately.