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.
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday September 13. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Delbert Scott will have a short devotional.
Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 will be having an open meeting inviting everyone to attend the installation of officers Saturday September 13 at the Lodge Hall for the ensuing year. Installation will be at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments following.
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 Appleton City First Christian Church cordially invites the public to attend their 150th year celebration Sunday September 21, 2025. At 10:40, the Morning Worship service will include the history of the church and former minister messages. Afterward, in the Exie Mae Peeler Fellowship Hall, there will be lunch and a historical slide video loop. There will be an exhibit in the basement until 3:00 p.m.
Parents As Teachers Family Group Connection “It’s Not Just A Box” will be held Monday, September 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This come and go event will be held in the PAT room located behind the middle building in the East room of the trailer. All children ages birth through 5 years old, along with their parents are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Raybourn at 660-476-2108 or araybourn@appletoncity.k12.mo.us.
September 10, during Meet Me On Main St, Growing In Grace’s Community will serve 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.
2025 marks 90 years since Dr. Ellett first opened Ellett Hospital in 1935. To help commemorate this great milestone the hospital is hosting a 90th Anniversary Celebration on October 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A slideshow of Ellett Hospital throughout those 90 years will be part of the festivities. To complete the slideshow they are asking for help from the local community. If you have photos of Ellett Hospital from years past, please reach out to Michelle Siegismund. They are especially interested in photos from the old hospital building and photos of the current facility from 1973-early 2000’s. You can contact Michelle Siegismund at by phone at 660-476-5249, email at michelle.siegismund@ellettmemorial.com or by sending a Facebook messenger message to the Ellett Memorial Hospital Facebook account.
Funds are needed for the backpack program. Holy Trinity Church in AC houses this project, which is funded by you, the community. They now are sending 35 packs of food home with school kids weekly. The cost is $950 per month and they are reaching out for help. Donations may be made to: TUMC, with memo: Backpack. Thank You.
As of September 7, Holy Trinity Church (TUMC) services will now be: 9:15 – Sunday School, 10:00 – Fellowship, 10:30 – Worship Service.
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.
The A.C. Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for October 3-4. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall beginning Monday, September 15 – Tuesday, September 30. Permits to set up in the City 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. House of Joy Ministries will be at the City Park on Saturday from 3:00-5:00 to collect donations, but may leave earlier if the trailer is full. For questions, please contact Dianne Foster at 660-679-1125.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for September, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. 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 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 13 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.
Sept 13 Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 installation of officers 6:00 p.m.
Sept 14 Knights of Columbus monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
