The Ministerial Alliance will hold their Ash Wednesday Service at Holy Trinity Church, 214 E 3rd, 6:00 p.m. March 5. For your convenience, there will be short prayer sessions 9:00 a.m., noon and 5:00 p.m. with ashes and communion. Everyone is welcome.
Ellett Memorial Hospital and AC Rural Health Clinic will offer free sports physicals March 12 at ACHS and Montrose School for ALL athletes in need of a physical for the 2025-2026 school year. These will be completed during the school day, starting at ACHS, then moving to Montrose.
Students need to bring a MSHSAA physical form that is filled out AND signed by a parent/guardian. Physical forms can be downloaded at https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/SportsMedicine/MSHSAA-PPE-MH-SSMB.pdf
Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 7, March 21 and April 4 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve dine-in and carry out. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole saw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $6. They are serving the best fish around!
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. on Saturday March 8. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Jonathon Smalley will have a short devotional.
First Christian Church is excited to announce the return of their weekly Bible Study beginning Thursday, March 6. Join them at 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. The first series will be Top 13 Questions about God. They hope to see you there.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, March 9 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
Grace Christian Academy will have their 5th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser Saturday, March 8 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland in Lowry City. 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 starts at 7:00 p.m. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes from Landmark Tickets are available at the school or at the door.
The next Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll, will be March 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join local businesses in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring.
St Clair Co Cattlemen’s Association meeting will be 6:30 p.m. March 11 at Landmark Restaurant in Lowry City. Jordan Gottleib from New York Life Insurance Co. will be the speaker/sponsor. Please bring your empty Ralgo wheels and Revalor cartridges for cash. For info call 417-298-3523.
St. Clair County Quilt Guild will sponsor a second Quilters and Crafters Day Out 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. March 22 at the Lowry City Community Center, 406 W. 4th St. There will be vendors, a bazaar, trunk shows, fabric cake walk, an Opportunity Quilt, silent auction, food court and more. Admission is free
The MU St. Clair County Extension office is offering a free Pruning Fruit Trees at Home Workshop on March 6 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Clair County Library in Osceola. Register for this free workshop before March 6 by calling 417-646-2419. Ramon Arancibia, Horticulture Specialist, will be the presenter at this workshop you won’t want to miss!
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 25 and 26. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
This will be the last year that DbarJ Quilts etc will have the Elva Huffman Essay Contest. All essays must explain the purpose of your group, how you would use a quilt to earn money for your purpose, and when your event will be happening. All essays need to be received by March 30, as they will be deciding the winner on April 2, which was Elva’s birthday. You can mail the essay to DbarJ Quilt etc, PO Box 48, Rockville MO 64780, or email it to joyce@dbarjquilts.com. If you want more info call 660-598-2222 or 660-679-1809.
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 9. Remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour. Fire Departments also recommend that it is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Mar 5 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Mar 6 – OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Mar 12 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis Mar 14- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Mar 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Mar 20– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Mar 25- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Mar 26 Ortho – Dr. Gray, Mar 26 – Ophthalmology-Dr. Soni, Mar 27-Neurology-Dr. Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 6 First Christian Church weekly Bible Study 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall.
March 7 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall,
March 8 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God
March 8 Grace Christian Academy 5th annual hog roast dinner and auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lowry City Civic Center
March 9 Daylight Savings Time begins. Set clocks ahead 1 hour
March 9 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose
March 12 Meet Me On Main Street 4:00-7:00 p.m.
