Old Timer's Day set

SOUTHWEST CITY, Mo. — Old Timer's Day is set for Saturday, May 5, in Southwest City; and the Southwest City Parks and Recreation, along with community members, are inviting all to attend and participate in the town's activities.

Scheduled for the day are: A pancake breakfastserved by the fire department from 7 to 10 a.m.; a five-kilometer race and one-mile fun run at 8 a.m.; area crafters and vendors from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.; entertainment from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; an Old Timer's parade at 11 a.m.; an authentic Old Timer's costume contest with age divisions ranging from newborn to adult at 11:30 a.m.; a "Kiddie" tractorpull at 1 p.m.; a cash drawing (must be present to win) at 3 p.m.; with the Old Timer's Day Rodeo set for 8 p.m.

Other special events will be held at local businesses and at the SWC Anne Croxdale Memorial Library.

For more information on the day's activities, call the Southwest City Hall at 417-762-3767.