Ellett Memorial Hospital announces their 7th Annual Girl’s Day Out on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come receive your pre-registered annual mammogram by Diagnostic Imaging Center Mobile 3D Coach. Appointments can be made at 913-344-9989 and receive a tote when you check in, containing many fun items. Walk-ins are welcome too. Missouri’s Healthy Women Program is available for those who qualify, who do not have insurance. Please attend even without a mammogram and gather information, support others, recognize survivors, shop and win door prizes. Local vendors will be in attendance. A light lunch served and there will be treats to indulge! Everyone is welcome to attend.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Hall in Montrose on Sunday, October 27 from 8:30–10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be appreciated
Halloween in the park hosted by GFWC-Achievers will be October 31. Free hotdogs will be served 5:00-6:30 p.m. Costume judging for all ages, begins at 5:30. The GFWC-Achievers would love to see all the spooks!
AC Manor Nursing Home will have a trunk or treat Halloween party October 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Hudson R-IX will be hosting their chili/chicken noodle soup supper Saturday, November 2, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $10.00 and children ages 4 – 12 eat for $5.00. There will be silent auction items and very nice raffle packages featuring: a Cabela’s 36” griddle with cover, an 8-person hybrid tunnel tent w/screen porch, a kayak w/fishing accessories and Kansas City Chiefs tickets. Any Hudson R-IX student can sell you tickets, or call the school at (660)476-5467 for more information.
Landmark’s Christmas In The Country has teamed with Saturday Street Festival to expand the festivities on December 7, 2024. It is their hope that local businesses, school groups and churches would be open to adopting a tree in the City Park to decorate with lights, decorate your business or provide a lighted float for the Christmas Parade. Tree decorating will be Saturday, November 16 and a boom truck will be available. City Hall has many lights to use, however they are first come, first served. There will be a contest for the best decorated business. If you wish to participate, contact Kitty (913-416-2064), Carrie (417-309-9469) or Kristine (660-492-2171).
MU Extension is partnering with fellow St. Clair County service organizations and the public library to provide an opportunity for residents to connect with service providers. MU Extension invites the public to “put the pieces together” when it comes to the needs of family, also called informal, caregivers and the loved ones they care for who are aging and/or experiencing disability. Information will be available on housing and food security information, independence/supportive services, educational opportunities and more. This program is a must-attend for anyone in St. Clair Co. supporting a loved one to age well and live life to the fullest. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary for a vibrant, healthy future. Join them at the St. Clair County Library 115 Chestnut St. Osceola, MO from 10:00 a.m. to noon. For more information and to register for the program, please contact the St. Clair County Extension office at 417-646-2419 or st.clairco@missouri.edu.
Funds are needed for the backpack program. Trinity United Methodist Church in AC houses this project, which is funded by you, the community. They now are sending 37 packs of food home with school kids weekly. Donations may be made to: TUMC, with memo: Backpack. Thank You.
Nominations are being accepted for the week of January 20, 2025 election of the St. Clair County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Nominees must be at least 18 and must reside in the district from which they are selected. Nominations must be made prior to December 11, 2024. At least one candidate is sought for each of the following districts: North District – Appleton, Monegaw, Chalk Level, Butler, Jackson, Taber, Osage & Center Townships; South District – Osceola, Polk, Dallas, Doyal, Roscoe, Speedwell, Washington & Collins Townships. The council generally meets every other month on the evening of the first Tuesday, starting in February. Nominations may be made through the council chair or the county extension center. Nominees will be contacted to secure their permission to place their names on the January ballot.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for October and November. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Oct 28 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Nov 6 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Nov 7 – OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Nov 8- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Nov 12 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Nov 20– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Nov 21– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Nov 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Nov 27- Ortho-Dr. Gray.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct 24 Hudson R-IX Dismiss at 12:15 p.m./Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct 25 Hudson R-IX – No School
Oct 27 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose
Oct 27 Ellett Memorial Hospital’s 7th Annual Girl’s Day Out from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Oct 30 AC Manor Nursing Home trunk or treat Halloween party at 4:30 p.m.
Oct 31 Halloween activities
Nov 2 Hudson R-IX chili/chicken noodle soup supper from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
From the Appleton City Industrial Development Committee
