The A C Boosters invite you to “Meet the Bulldogs” 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Augusts 26 in the AC Gym. Teams will have open volleyball, football and cheerleading practice at 5:30 p.m. for the community. You are asked to support our athletes by bringing sports drinks or water for game days.
The Annual Labor Day Picnic at Immaculate Conception Parish (606 Kansas Ave, Montrose) will be held on Monday, September 7. The menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing, green beans, slaw, bread & butter pickles, and homemade pie. All this is only $15 for adults, and $10 for children age 5-10 and preschoolers eat free. The all-you-can-eat dinner is served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Mary’s School, which is handicap accessible. Outdoor tent seating and carry-out are also available. There is a huge country store open from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. There will be corn hole, kids game and bingo open at 11:00 a.m. A homemade pie auction will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by the cash and quilt raffles.
You are invited to a Community Luau Sunday, September 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Appleton City. Join them for food, fun, games and fellowship. Please bring lawn chairs.
The Rock Youth Group is kicking off this fall for students in 6th - 12th grades on Wednesday, September 2. Join them on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:45-8:00 p.m. at Rockville UMC for a light meal, Bible lessons, discussions, games, and fun events. Van transportation to and from AC Holy Trinity Church will be available, with pickup at 6:30 p.m. A permission slip is required for participation and can be found at: https://drive.google.com/.../1Iizdm6VcLxre1RXtPiF.../view.... This is a non-denominational youth group aimed at helping MS/HS students grow in faith, build friendships, and have fun together.
Join Appleton City Fellowship Youth Group on September 13 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Venue Fire Pit for a special evening designed to bring students, families, and friends together around the fire, in fellowship, worship, and a growing passion for Jesus Christ. “On Fire for Jesus” is designed for students in 5th - 12th grade. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with an attending adult. Come hungry and ready for a great night! Bring your friends, enjoy some campfire food, gather around the fire, worship together, hear God's Word, and spend time building relationships with other students and families.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will host its annual Community Block Party Saturday, September 26 starting at 9:00 a.m.
The AC Public Library invites patrons to stop by for information about their Adult's Book Club and their book for September, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.
The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for September 25 & 26. Permit details will be posted at a later date.
Do you remember the Dari-Burg and Evonne Reed in her waitress uniform? If you have a picture of her and/or Ernest Reed that the AC Museum could copy, please contact Linda Lampkin at acmolampkin@yahoo.com
Appleton City Carousel is open weekends through Labor Day, Friday-Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. It will close if inclement weather is happening.
Rural food and farm businesses in St. Clair, Henry, and Bates Counties may be eligible for grants of up to $25,000 through the Harvest to Market grant program. Funding can support projects that expand access to markets and strengthen local food systems. The program is through the Heartland Food Business Coalition and New Growth. Learn more at HeartlandFoodBusiness.org. Applications are due August 31.
Friday, August 28 is the last day for museum quilt show. The Museum is open Fridays 1:30-4:30. Forty two quilts have been pulled out of storage for showing. They range in age from 1876-2016. The oldest traveled on a covered wagon from Indiana to Missouri. There are friendship quilts from surrounding communities, scrap quilts, quilted wall hangings and more. You are invited to visit the Museum and Clark House to see the collection and vote for your favorite quilt. The Museum is located at 503 N. Maple, one block north of the caution light.
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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Wednesday, August 26 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, August 26 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, August 27 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, August 28– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 26 Meet the Bulldogs teams 5:30 p.m.
Sept 7 Labor Day Picnic at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Events start at 8:00 a.m., dinner serves 11:00 – 2:30
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