September 23, 2026
The A.C. Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for September 25 & 26. 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 on Thursday afternoon. House of Joy Ministries will no longer be at the City Park to collect donations. However, Growing in Grace Community Center will have a trailer at the back of their building for your donations. For questions, please contact Dianne Foster at 660-679-1125.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will host its annual Community Block Party Saturday, September 26 starting at 9:00 a.m. 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.
Stop by the EMH Community Block Party on September 26 and help our local students meet their fundraising goals! At the Block Party, the ACHS After-Prom Committee is doing a taco salad fundraiser. In addition to taco salads, they'll also have nachos & hot dogs available for purchase. Stop by their booth, get a filling and affordable lunch, and help support their fundraising for the after-prom celebration.
Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 will have a biscuits and gravy breakfast 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26 at the Masonic Hall 219 E. 3rd St. A free will donation will be appreciated. Proceeds will to their scholarships.
Appleton City residential fall cleanup is taking place Tuesday, October 6 through Thursday, October 8. Large dumpsters are located at the Public Works Building, 110 S. Maple (across from the swimming pool). You will be responsible for getting your items into the roll-off containers. There will be 1 20 yard roll-off container for appliances, TV’s, computers and monitors available and 2 30 yard roll-off container will be available for sofas, carpets and other approved wastes. No tires, liquid paint, batteries, motor oils, concrete, cleaning solvents or yard waste can be accepted.
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is seeking volunteers to help support the St. Clair County Food Pantry in Appleton City. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of activities that help the pantry serve local individuals and families. Volunteer opportunities include packing and preparing pantry bags for upcoming distributions, assisting on food distribution days, unloading and stocking food deliveries, organizing donated food and pantry shelves, helping with inventory management, and assisting with other pantry projects as needed. Food distribution days are typically held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to safely stand, walk, bend, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Whether someone is available to volunteer once a month or simply whenever their schedule allows, their time can make a meaningful difference for local individuals and families facing food insecurity. Those interested in volunteering or learning more may contact Dana at the West Central St. Clair County Food Pantry, 112 West 4th Street, Appleton City, MO 64724. Call 660-476-2185 or text 660-466-2134. The St. Clair County Food Pantry is a proud partner of Ozarks Food Harvest. This project/program is funded 26% at $13,100 with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services and 63% at $31,300 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, and 11% at $5,600 by other non-federal sources.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for September and October. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Thursday, Sept 24 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib, Friday, Sept 25 - Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Monday, Sept 28 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Thursday, October 1 - OB/Gyn- Dr. Kallberg, Friday, October 2 - Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Wednesday, October 7 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Friday, October 9 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Tuesday, October 13 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Thursday, October 15 - Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, October 16 - Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Wednesday, October 21 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Friday, October 23 - Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, October 27 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, October 28 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, October 28 - Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, October 29 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept 25-26 A.C. Fall City Wide Garage Sale
Sept 26 Ellett Memorial Hospital annual Community Block Party starting at 9:00 a.m.
Sept 26 Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 biscuits and gravy breakfast 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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