AC Masonic Lodge #412 will have a pancake breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 16 at the Masonic Hall, 219 E. 3rd St. Adults can have “all you can eat” for $10, $7 for children under 10 and kids 5 and under eat free. There will be raffles for cash prizes.
The Parents & Friends of the Appleton City FFA would like to invite you to their Annual Labor Auction on February 16 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 Remington 870 Super Mag 12 Gauge for raffle and a silent auction, which will be setup along the south wall of the high school gym beginning at 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. that night
Optimist Club summer sports sign ups will be open February 10-21. There will be no late signups. They will be at Bulldogs Nutrition on February 16 from 11:00-3:00 to help anyone who has questions about the online registration. The online registration can be found on the Appleton City Optimist Facebook page. The registration link is: https://active.leagueone.com/OLR/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=16112
Meet Me On Main Street is back in time for your last minute Valentine’s Day shopping! Join local businesses for their Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll on February 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Golden Apples Senior Club will not meet Thursday February 13 due to weather conditions. Pot roast dinner has been moved to next Thursday.
Zion Lutheran School in Prairie City’s annual Chili supper will be dine in or carry out this year. The event will take place 5:00 -8:00 p.m. February 22. The online Facebook Auction begins Wednesday, February 19, the silent auction will be 5:00 – 7:30 February 22 and the live auction at 7:00 p.m. Raffle items and a country store will be available. Check out the Facebook event for more information at Zion Lutheran School Chili Supper
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 25 and 26. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
Due to snow days, AC Schools will be in session on the following days: March 3 and March 31. Make sure to mark your calendars.
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 7th annual Farm to Fork Summit and Expo, hosted by New Growth, will be held 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Nevada Community Center in Nevada, Missouri. The event connects Midwest farmers, food producers, buyers, and advocates to strengthen the local food supply chain. Sessions will cover diverse topics from marketing to financing such as selling through regional food hubs to using AI for small businesses and participants will enjoy a locally sourced lunch. Tickets are $45 online ($50 at the door), with discounts available for beginning farmers with less than 10 years’ experience. For more information, visit newgrowthmo.org/farmtofork or email info@newgrowthmo.org.
The Appleton City High School Alumni Foundation will award ten $3,000 scholarships to the Class of 2025. Applications deadline is March 5. Contact the High School College Application Advisor. This is made possible from contributions, which may be mailed to Lori Bartz, 14378 NE County Road 4, ACMO, 64724.
The Appleton City Alumni Association luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. May 24, 2025. If you are in a class that ends in 5 or 10 they have information to share with your class coordinator. For questions, contact acmolampkin@yahoo.com
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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for February 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Feb 12 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Feb 14- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Feb 19– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Feb 20– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Feb 24– Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Feb 25- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Feb 26- Ortho-Dr. Gray.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb 12 Meet Me On Main Street 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
Feb 16 AC Masonic Lodge #412 pancake breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Feb 16 The Parents & Friends of the Appleton City FFA Annual Labor Auction in the high school gym
Feb 17 President’s Day Holiday
