July 3, 2024
The next
Second Wednesdays, Meet Me On Main, Shop and Stroll will be July 10, 2024, from
4:00-7:00 p.m. These special, extended business hours are a great opportunity
to see what locally participating businesses, like Jina's Junque, Rural Roots,
3 Wishes, 4th Street Fika, Bluebird Lounge, and Cork & Keg, have
to offer, while giving you an opportunity to meet up with friends and make new
ones
The 20th
Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 13 in the City Park, right off 52 Hwy
across the street from Zink Motor Company. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon. Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This is a judged
event. There is a $10 entry fee, with proceeds going to two scholarships for
local high school students. Top 85 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles,
and top 3 rat rods. T-shirts and tote
bags are available at Powell’s Tru Value.
Zink
Motor Co is hosting the KC Antique Car Club at their dealership. Model A’s and
T’s will be on display. This event is free.
The AC
Fire Department will have a free vintage fire truck and fire equipment show
July 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the AC Fire Station.
AC swim
lessons will be July 8-12. Beginners
5:00-5:45, Intermediates 6:00-6:45. Cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for
each additional child. They must be able
to touch in 3 feet of water. Facebook message
the pool to sign up. There will be no
water aerobics or adult swim that week.
The
Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at
the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, July 14 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
Free
private tennis lessons are offered to anyone at the tennis courts at Donnohue-Dugan
Park. Rackets and balls will be
provided. To set up appointments for
your private lessons or if you have questions, call Dennis Dunham at 476-2151
or 476-5514 or Tommy Payton at 816-863-6624. Open tennis is every day 8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Tennis is exercise that is fun!
River of
Life Fellowship in Rockville will welcome Wyatt Brown to share in word and song
about his testimony and all that God is doing in his life Sunday, July 14. (This date has changed from July 7). All events ROL has are free and they welcome
all those able to attend. You can watch
ROL meetings (regular services and special meetings) on their YouTube
channel. Please contact James Damon
([email protected]), at River of Life Fellowship for more
information. Don’t forget about Third
Sunday events for the Appleton City Ministerial Alliance upcoming later this
summer. Wyatt Brown will share at the AC
Park on August 18 at 6:00 p.m. and Phil & Pam Morgan will share at the AC
Park on September 15 at 6:00 p.m. All
events are free to attend. They will
take donations at the ACMA events for the ministries sharing.
Seven
local churches are teaming together to provide a week-long community Vacation
Bible School Event: From the Inside Out! VBS will be each evening from
6:00-8:00 p.m., July 22 - 26. Each night will be hosted by a different church:
Monday - Trinity UMC (AC), Tuesday - Rockville UMC, Wednesday - Church of God
(AC), Thursday - Lutheran Church (AC), and Friday - First Christian Church
(AC). This year for VBS, they are going to learn all about our emotions and how
God can transform us from the inside out! There will a prize given to all kids with
perfect attendance for the week. VBS is for PK-6th grade. Kids under
5 years need to be accompanied by a parent. Pre-register online https://forms.gle/1fhJjxHN4bdniBYv8
Scuba VBS
will be hosted at First Baptist Church of AC July 23-26. SCUBA is for entering kindergarten through
those that have completed 6th grade. They will start with a meal at
5:30 and conclude at 8:30 p.m. each evening. Family members and friends can
join in daily at 8:15 p.m. as they wrap up their day. They also invite families
to church on Sunday, July 28 for the finale and a meal following services. Sign
up free online at: https://forms.gle/jYXzZ22XuCqKy3A4A Paper copies are available upon request. For
information call 660-476-5512 or message on Facebook.
The
University of Missouri Extension 2nd Annual Sheep and Goats Field
Day will focus on small ruminant health awareness program. The event will be
held 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday July 12, 2024 at Southwest Research
Extension and Education Center, 14548 Highway H, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712.
Attendees will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in
assessing small ruminant health, vaccination program, on-farm biosecurity,
metabolic diseases, feed & forage options and many more. There will also be
hands-on training on fecal egg count, five-point check and FAMACHA score. Special feature of the event includes lamb
cooking with lamb meat tasting for all participants. Registration is required
to attend. Registration fee is $25 per participant and includes snacks, coffee,
pizza, salad, lamb chops/meatball, and classroom materials. Deadline to register
is July 10. Register at:
https://extension.missouri.edu/events/2nd-annual-sheep-and-goats-field-day For
more information or if you have a disability that requires special materials or
service, please contact St. Clair County Extension at 417-646-2419 or David
Brown at [email protected].
MU
Extension is partnering with The Alzheimer’s Association and Four Fillies
Mercantile to provide an opportunity for residents to learn strategies to
promote brain health and decrease risk of dementia. The Living a Healthy Life
for Your Brain and Body program is dedicated to offering comprehensive insights
and practical advice on maintaining and enhancing cognitive and physical health
as we age. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on how to take proactive
steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Strategies for Aging Well
include: Cognitive Activity: Discover activities and practices that can help
keep your mind sharp and engaged, Physical Health and Exercise: Explore
effective exercise routines and physical health tips to maintain mobility and
strength, Diet and Nutrition: Gain insights into nutritional choices that
support overall health and longevity and Social Engagement: Learn about the
benefits of staying socially active and connected with others. Join them at the
Four Fillies Mercantile, 11210 MO-13, Lowry City, MO 64763 at 11:00 a.m. July
16 for this free educational event.
Participants are welcome to purchase lunch and explore the shop. For
more information and to register for the program, please contact the St. Clair
County Extension Office at 417-646-2419.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July
10 Second Wednesdays, Meet Me On
Main, Shop and Stroll, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
July
13 20th Annual Appleton
City Car Show in the City Park, on 52 Hwy
July 14 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage
breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
