February 18, 2026
The
Parents & Friends of the Appleton City FFA would like to invite you to
their Annual Labor Auction on February 22 in the high school gym. The evening will begin with a buyers dinner
at 5:00 p.m. served by Kickin' Chicken, with the live auction starting at 6:00
p.m. As part of this event, they will
also have a shotgun for raffle and a silent auction which will be setup along
the south wall of the high school gym from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Immaculate
Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served February 20, March 6
and March 20 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. Dine-in
and carry will be served. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole slaw, corn
bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $8. Best
fish dinner around!
The
Golden Apples will meet at Farmhouse Kitchen banquet room on Thursday, February
19 at 5:00 pm. This week's food theme is turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and
stuffing. Please bring sides and desserts to complement the meal. They’ll spin
the numbers in the bingo cage and declare some winners. They also thank
everyone who brought items for their bake sale, as well as those who donated to
their bake sale fundraiser.
The AC
Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for April 24 and 25.
Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
This
February, fall in love with a surprise read at the Appleton City Public
Library, as they host “Blind Date with a Book”. This month-long event is for
all ages and invites patrons to choose from a wide variety of wrapped books,
including romance, family-centered stories, thrillers, and more. It’s a great
opportunity to step outside your reading comfort zone and discover a new author
or genre. Select wrapped books will also be available for purchase throughout
the event for those who prefer to own their book rather than check one out.
Stop by anytime in February to participate.
The Todd
Becker Foundation of Kearney, NE is hosting a STINT Takeover Night in Appleton City,
MO on March 4, 2026. This free event will be held at the First Christian Church
at 7:00 p.m. According to Barna
Research, 70% of high school youth walk away from church after graduation. This
event is intended to awaken the 70% of youth group students who are projected to
leave the church. This night will challenge and encourage students to take
their faith seriously. During this evening, students will experience a time of
worship, testimonies, and a powerful message from God’s word. Come join them on
March 4 for a life-changing night. About the STINT Internship: STINT is the
Todd Becker Foundation’s internship program, which prepares and equips recently
graduated high schoolers to stand firm in their faith after they leave high
school. The STINT Program is a cost free, 9-month internship that gives
students real world, front line ministry experience that significantly impacts
their spiritual growth and maturity as a Christian. For more information or to
schedule an interview contact: Erin Meisenheimer, Logistics/STINT Event
Coordinator Todd Becker Foundation, P.O. Box 2264, Kearney, NE 68848, 1-800-983-2644,
www.toddbecker.org
The
Appleton City Museum would like to list owners of century farms in their area farm
owners of 100+ years. Contact [email protected]
or voice message 660-492-0131. They will assist you in filing an on-line
application to the University of Missouri Extension site OR only be listed
(with no fee) in the Appleton City Museum (12 mile radius). Eligibility is
ownership by any and all family members for 100 years and income from farming
(renting is acceptable). MU requires documentation and a fee. Be proud to be a
pioneer family. Your story is priceless.
Grace
Christian Academy will have their 6th annual hog roast dinner with
silent and live auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14 in the
Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland. The hog roast dinner
for $10 includes meat, sides, dessert and drink. Children 4-12 years eat for
$6, 3 and under are free. Carry out is available. Silent auction from 4:00–6:30
and live auction at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the school or at the
door.
In this,
the 250th year of the independence that our first military fought and
won for US, DbarJ Quilts etc, along with Marge Zink, will have at least 3
drawings for quilts this year. There
will be no cost to sign up. You need to
be a veteran and have a name and phone number.
You or a friend/family member can call Marge at 660-207-8063 or Joyce at
660-679-1809 or drop by DbarJ Quilts etc in Rockville, MO to give them your
name. Drawings will be Flag Day,
Independence Day and Veterans Day.
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Ellett
Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for February,
2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments.
Feb 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, Feb 19 – Podiatry – Dr.
Pace, Friday, Feb 20 – Orthopedics-Laura
Noble, FNP, Tuesday, Feb 24 -
Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday, Feb 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray, Wednesday, Feb 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni,
Thursday, Feb 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb
18 Ash Wednesday
Feb
20 Immaculate Conception Church
Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
Feb
22 Parents & Friends of the
Appleton City FFA Annual Labor Auction in the high school gym. Buyers dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.
Mar
4 STINT Takeover Night in Appleton
City at the First Christian Church at 7:00 p.m.
Mar
6 Immaculate Conception Church
Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
