Everyone is invited to attend the AC Area Ministerial Alliance Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday Service: April 17, 6:00 p.m. at the AC Christian Church with Pastor David Hill, Good Friday Service: April 18, 6:00 p.m. at the AC First Baptist Church with Pastor Alan Black, Holy Saturday Service: April 19, 3:00 p.m. at AC Holy Trinity Church with Pastor James Damon, Sunrise Services: April 20, 7:00 a.m. at AC Christian Church with Pastor Millard Baker AND 7:00 a.m. at Rockville United Methodist Church with Pastor James Damon.
Holy Week services at Immaculate Conception (Montrose) Catholic Church are as follows: Wednesday March 27 – St. Mary’s Living Stations of the Cross 2:15 and 7:00 p.m., Holy Thursday –7:00 p.m., Good Friday – 3:00 p.m., Holy Saturday – 8:00 p.m., Easter Sunday – 8:00 a.m.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at Appleton City Forest Park. There will be hunts for 4 separate age groups. There will also be a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
AIM Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0 through 4th grade will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Montrose Ball Park. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures with the kids starting at 12:45 p.m. Bring your own basket.
Meet Me On Main for Hop and Shop will be Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Easter Bunny will not only be hiding eggs in Forest Park for the kids that day, but rumor has it that he might even hop into the following participating businesses as well: Jina’s Junque, Rural Roots, 3 Wishes, A.C. TNR, Red Door Salon, Floral, and Boutique, 4th Street Fika, Bluebird Lounge, and Cork & Keg.
If you have a child who will be attending Hudson R-IX kindergarten next fall and they have not attended Hudson R-IX preschool, please call the school at (660) 476-5467 to discuss enrollment and screening.”
The AC FFA is holding their spring plant sale from April 14 until the end of school. The FFA greenhouse will be open for business from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on any day school is in session. Just stop by the Ag Building for assistance. The FFA has garden vegetables and flowers for sale, such as tomatoes and peppers as well as potting flowers like petunias, annual vinca, impatiens and geraniums. Flowers and vegetables can be purchased as packs, individuals or as hanging baskets. Photos and information about all the items available in the greenhouse are located on the school website, as well as the Facebook pages. Costs are $2/packs, and $12/hanging basket or 3 hanging baskets/$30. For information, call Mrs. Leiber 660-424-3668.
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for April 25-26. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall now through noon Wednesday April 23. Permits to set up in the AC Park are $25 for the pole shelter, $15 for the stage, $10 for lawn permits and these fees cover both days. Park permits can also be purchased at City Hall on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved by phone. Maps will be available at Food Fair, Casey’s, Fika and Powell’s True Value beginning Thursday afternoon, April 24. House of Joy Ministries is scheduled to be at the City Park, Saturday from 3:00-5:00 to pick up donations but may leave earlier if full. For questions, call Dianne Foster at 660-679-1125.
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (“West Central”) remains committed to delivering vital energy assistance services to families in need through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), despite the recent layoff of all federal LIHEAP staff. While this federal staffing change has caused concern, funding for LIHEAP remains secured through September 30, 2025. West Central is actively monitoring federal developments and preparing for any future changes to ensure continuity of services throughout its nine-county region. LIHEAP is a critical support program helping income-eligible families afford essential heating and cooling services. West Central administers two primary components: Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) – provides emergency utility assistance for households facing disconnection and Energy Assistance (EA) – offers a one-time payment to assist with winter heating costs. Residents can apply for 2025 assistance online at https://wcmcaa.org/ea/, or in person at the Central Office located at 112 West 4th Street in Appleton City. Applications are also available through the Mobile Action Center (MAC), which travels throughout the region. View the MAC schedule here: https://wcmcaa.org/mac-schedule/ Applicants may also: Text: 660-466-2134, Email: energyhelp@wcmcaa.org or call: 660-476-2185 (Option 1 for Energy Assistance, Option 6 for other needs). Please include full name, address, county of residence, utility provider, and a brief explanation of the assistance needed. Staff will respond within 1–2 business days. West Central offices are open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
To address child care shortages impacting families, businesses, and local economies, New Growth is partnering with community leaders in Henry, St. Clair, Cedar and Polk counties. This collaborative effort seeks to first understand child care and early education needs through surveys of parents, employers, and child care providers. Your anonymous feedback will help develop tailored, effective solutions for our communities. Surveys are only open until April 30, 2025, and participants can enter a drawing for a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. To take a survey or learn more, visit: https://www.newgrowthmo.org/post/survey-of-child-care
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for April, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Apr 16 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Apr 17– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Apr 22- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Apr 23 – Ortho-Dr. Gray , Apr 23 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Apr 24-Neurology- Dr. Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 19 Appleton City Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 a.m. at the City Park, sponsored by Ellett Memorial Hospital
April 19 Montrose East Egg Hunt 100 p.m. at the Montrose Ball Park sponsored by AIM
April 19 AC Meet Me On Main for Hop and Shop 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
April 25-26 AC Citywide Garage Sales
