The AC
FBLA will host Pink Night this year at the Volleyball Game on October 5 (6:30
p.m.), the Football Game on October 6 (7:00 p.m.), and the Basketball Game TBD.
The theme this year is: "Beat Out Cancer, Keep the Music Going". The
theme for their Community Service Project was chosen to honor Jeanette Hill,
who has given many years of service to the school and community. All proceeds
this year will go to her to assist with expenses as she continues her treatment
against this disease. If you wish to order a t-shirt or hoodie, please place
your order by September 22 by contacting Mrs. Freemyer at
[email protected]. FBLA is also putting together a picture
tribute board to honor Jeanette and they welcome any pictures that you would
like displayed. Please e-mail pictures to [email protected] no
later than September 30. Thank you for your support in the fight against
cancer.
Ellett
Memorial Hospital will have their 6th Annual Breast Cancer Wellness
& Awareness Day 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21. Come receive
your pre-registered annual 3-D mammogram by Diagnostic Imaging Center Mobile
Coach and receive a special gift. Walk-ins will be worked in as time allows.
Appointments can be made at 913-344-9989. There will be door prizes awarded,
fellowship, stories from survivors, caregivers and support will be shared. A
light lunch served and treats to indulge! Vendors will be set up for your
guilty pleasures and essential information available. Stay connected to our Girls Day Out Facebook
event to receive more updates. Uninsured women 40-49 that meet the guidelines
can apply for funding of a mammogram through our "Show Me Healthy Women
Program". Call EMH 476-5216 for info or help scheduling a mammogram.
St. Clair
County Cattlemen will meet 6:30 p.m. October 10 at the Osceola School District.
Meal by Osceola FFA. Sponsored by Heiman Inc.
On
Saturday, October 14, Valley Center Church will host their annual Oktoberfest.
It promises to be a most delicious evening with serving a German home cooked
meal from 3:00-8:00 p.m. There is also a
country store and musical entertainment from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Adults eat for $15. Children ages 6-12 eat for $3.00. Their
address is 930 NE 1126 RD. Deepwater MO. The church is located 3 miles North of
Lowry City or 12 miles South of Clinton off of 13 HWY. Bring non-perishable
food items and receive $1 off of an adult meal and help support local food
pantries.
The
Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at
the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, October 15 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 greatly appreciated
Funds are
needed for the “Backpack Program”. The
backpacks have kid friendly food that goes home with 35 needy school kids
weekly. Trinity United Methodist Church
in Appleton City houses this project, which is funded by community
donations. At this time, with the
increase in cost of groceries, they are reaching out for your help. Donations
are accepted at the church. For more information, call 660-492-7591
Living
Waters Ranch, Osceola, Missouri, will have a FREE Annual Fall Festival, October
7, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. rain or shine.
Come out for a full day of family friendly fun, including pumpkins,
Balloon Lady (noon-4:00 p.m.), hayride, Zip Line off the bluff, special music,
archery, outdoor games, giant slide, barrel train, BB guns with the Sheriff’s
Dept., photo ops, and more! No outside
food or drinks, please. Concessions will be available for purchase. Food, T-shirts, and novelties are also
available for purchase. Contact Joyce Brown for more information and to RSVP.
If you would like to make a donation, that would be very helpful in LWR meeting
their needs for this fall and winter. All donations are tax deductible, as LWR
is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. You can contact Joyce Brown,
Founder/Director, at 660.924.6890, email: [email protected], or mail
donations to Living Waters Ranch, 4520 SE 450 Road, Osceola, Missouri
64776.Living Waters Ranch
MU St.
Clair County Extension Council is hosting their last Barn Quilt class of 2023
on October 26 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Optimist Building in Osceola. Cost
is $45.00 for 2ft x 2ft or $25 for 1ft x 1ft. The cost includes all necessary
supplies to make a Barn Quilt. The 1ft x 1ft board is intended for indoor
hanging and is not durable enough for outdoors. There are limited 1 x 1 boards
available, so register early to reserve your board! To register call the St.
Clair County Extension office at 417-646-2419 or email [email protected].
Ellett
Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for
October 2023. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Oct 4 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy
- Dr. Vardakis, Oct 5– OB/GYN - Dr. Kallberg, Oct 11 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy - Dr.
Namin, Oct 13 – Ortho - Dr. Gray, Oct 17 – Rheumatology - Dr. John, Oct 18 –
Upper GI, Colonoscopy - Dr. Vardakis, Oct 19 – Podiatry - Dr. Pace, Oct 25 –
Ortho - Dr. Gray, Oct 25 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Oct 31 – Rheumatology - Dr.
John
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct
4 Nationwide test emergency alert system
1:20 p.m. for all cellphones, radios and televisions
Oct 4 Hudson R-IX students will sing in the Gym at
7:00 p.m.
Oct
4 Pink night at ACHS Volleyball against
Liberal 6:30 p.m.
Oct
5 Pink night at ACHS Football
against Liberal 7:00 p.m.
Oct
9 Columbus Day Holiday –
government offices and banks closed
Oct
10 St. Clair County Cattlemen meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Osceola School District
