The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Appleton City at the Appleton City Pool parking lot on Monday September 8, 2025. This is an authentic one ring, big top circus. The day will start with a tent raising and tour at 9:30 a.m. The midway opens at 4:00 p.m. and the performances will be at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 per adult and $9 for children (2-12 yrs.) or seniors (65+). Advance tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Advance tickets must be purchased before September 8 and will be available at Powell’s True Value, Food Fair, City Hall, Red Door Salon, Greater Clinton Area Chamber or Carney’s Five Star Supermarket in Osceola. For more information see the AC Fair Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558295662048 or the Circus webpage at cmcircus.com.
Second Wednesday, Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. September 10. The following businesses and vendors will be participating: Jina’s Junque, 3 Wishes, Rural Roots, 4th Street Fika, Cork & Keg, A.C. Library, Growing in Grace, Sandi’s Kitchen, and A.C. T.N.R.
September 5, during halftime of the AC vs. Archie football game, there will be a Dash for Cash for Eli Ferrell. Eli is a senior at Butler High, who recently suffered a sudden medical emergency and a serious car accident. He is currently in the ICU. During halftime, Cheerleaders will be running through the stands collecting donations. Every dollar raised will go directly to Eli and his family to help with medical expenses.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Icon is coming to Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. The Knights of Columbus, council 1125, are honored to bring the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pilgrim Icon to Immaculate Conception Church for a special time of prayer and devotion 7:00 p.m. September 8-11, 2025. This powerful icon is part of a worldwide initiative by the Knights of Columbus, encouraging the faithful to draw closer to the heart of Christ through the Sacred Heart Holy Hour. Come spend time in prayer before the icon and deepen your devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Learn more about the Sacred Heart Holy Hour and the Pilgrim Icon Program at https://www.kofc.org/…/faith-in…/faith/pilgrim-icon.html
The Montrose FBLA is continuing their Shoe Drive from through October 17. If you need to dispose of some new or gently used shoes (no holes or missing soles), please contribute them to their drive. Drop off points are at Montrose R-XIV School, Montrose Savings Bank, and Ellett Memorial Hospital, St, Clair Co. State Bank or Bartz Photography. Their collection goal is 2500 pairs of shoes, sandals, boots, tennis shoes, cleats, flip-flops, Crocks and more. For more information, contact Robyn Eckhoff, FBLA Adviser, at reckhoff@montrose.k12.mo.us.
The 2025 EMH Community Block Party will be 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in AC. The Block Party will have little something for everyone. Reduced-price lab draws will be available from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Booths will be set up with health information on available services and resources. Come shop the vendors! It’s never too early to start your Christmas Shopping and they have small business vendors on-site selling a wide range of products. There will also be several activities for the kids to enjoy: bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, kid’s games, fire truck and ambulance. EMH will also be providing free snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. The St. Clair Co Sheriff’s Department will have K-9 demos. Bring the whole family for a fun day at the EMH Community Block Party! Check the EMH Community Block Party Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=emh%20community%20block%20party for more information.
Henry county Project Connect will host a free, one day event September 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Benson Center in Clinton, MO. This event is designed to connect the community with vital health services, support programs and essential resources. A free lunch will be served 11:00 -1:00. Services that will be available include: dental screenings and extractions, haircuts, health and mental health screenings, food stamps, free legal aid, Medicare enrollment and renewals, substance use disorder information, veterans services, vouchers for drivers licenses, birth and death certificates, workforce development resources, unemployment services and more. Free transportation to the event is available but call 48 hours in advance. Inside Clinton city limits, call 660-890-8697 and Benton and St. Clair Counties can call 417-283-7991.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, September 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
The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for October 3 and 4. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
September 6 is Growing In Grace’s Community Dinner with spaghetti and meatballs, baked ziti, garlic rolls, vegetables, salad bar, and dessert, Music Quests is Kelsi and Tate from Nixa, MO from 4:00-6:00 p.m. September 10, Meet Me On Main St, they will be serving soft-serve ice cream and cotton candy. September 20, kids fun day, they are having a free painting party with Shelli Bales but you must pre-register on Growing In Grace Community Center facebook page. They accept donations so they can have events for the community and everything is put back into the community center for events and entertainment.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for September, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Sept 4 OB/GYN- Dr. Kallberg, Sept 5 Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Sept 16 Rheumatology – Dr. John, Sept 17 Upper GI, Colonoscopy – Dr. Namin, Sept 18 Podiatry – Dr. Pace, Sept 19 Ortho – Noble, FNP , Sept 24 Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Sept 24 Ortho – Dr. Gray, Sept 25 Neurology – Dr. Shoaib, Sept 30 Rheumatology – Dr. John.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept 8 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at the Appleton City Pool parking lot
Sept 10 Second Wednesday, Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sept 12 Project Connect free, one day event from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Benson Center in Clinton, MO
Sept 14 Knights of Columbus monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
