March 4, 2026
The Appleton City Museum would like to borrow 40 Christmas tree stands or tripods, May-August to help Celebrate 40 years of the Appleton City Landmarks Restoration organization. Be a part of the celebration. Contact 660-492-0131 or acmolampkin@yahoo.com
Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 6 and March 20 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. Dine-in and carry will be served. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole slaw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $8. Best fish dinner around!
Growing in Grace Community Center’s community dinner will be 3:00 p.m. March 7. The menu is BLT sandwiches, salad bar and cookies. Bailea Johnson will be singing at 4:00 p.m. Please come and join them.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, March 8 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
St. Paul Lutheran High School from Concordia MO is on their annual domestic 7 day tour through Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. The touring choir is made up of 43 students and will be performing a varied program that includes classic German works by J.S. Bach and Josef Rheinberger, as well as some hymns, anthems and spirituals. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the program will include 2 sacred patriotic pieces. The concert will take place 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at Zion Lutheran Church (in Prairie City), 101 SE Country Road 9526, Rockville, MO 64780. The concert is free but donations are kindly requested to help cover expenses for their tour.
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for April 24 and 25. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
Grace Christian Academy will have their 6th annual hog roast dinner with silent and live auctions fundraiser 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14 in the Lowry City Civic Center, 4th & Cleveland. 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 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the school or at the door.
The Appleton City High School Alumni Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30. They are missing a class contact for the classes of 2016 and 2021. Reservation/meal is $15 in advance $20 at the door. , Mail reservations to Patty Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., Appleton City, MO 64724. Please include class year and names for each person attending.
River of Life Fellowship’s Third Sunday for March will feature a special Seder meal coupled with a Passover Teaching by Pastor James. There is no cost to attend the event, and they invite and encourage each of you to make plans to do so. River of Life Fellowship in Rockville hosts a special Third Sunday evening meeting each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., with a variety of events such as singspirations, special guests, banquets and meals, fellowship, and family movie night. You can find out more information about the events on their Facebook page and follow them on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverofLife-xd2mw) for Sunday messages and special meetings.
The Appleton City Museum would like to list owners of century farms in their area farm owners of 100+ years. Contact acmolampkin@yahoo.com or voice message 660-492-0131. They will assist you in filing an on-line application to the University of Missouri Extension site OR only be listed (with no fee) in the Appleton City Museum (12 mile radius). Eligibility is ownership by any and all family members for 100 years and income from farming (renting is acceptable). MU requires documentation and a fee. Be proud to be a pioneer family. Your story is priceless.
Ohio Christian Church invites area women to be guests at their Annual Ladies Retreat on March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This spring they’ll be putting down roots and experiencing a mountain-top moment with guest speaker Whitney Kinne of Clinton leading through Jeremiah 17:7-8. Whitney is a vivacious, kind, faith-walking mom and career woman, raised in church and agriculture. They have all kinds of wonderful surprises waiting for you, including a lovely, complimentary lunch. Every detail of the day has been planned and they’ve been praying for you. They can't wait to lift voices in praise, and to love on and learn with you. It all begins at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio Christian Church - located 7 miles west of Lowry City or 10 miles east of Appleton City on Hwy. A. For more information, call 417-321-4177. Be sure to like and follow at Ohio Christian Church on Facebook for more details and coming announcements.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March, 2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Thursday, March 5 – OB/GYN – Dr. Kallberg, Friday; March 6 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA; Tuesday, March 10 - Rheumatology-Dr. John; Friday, Mar. 13 – Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday; March 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday; March 19 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace; Tuesday, Mar. 24 - Rheumatology-Dr. John; Wednesday, March 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray; Wednesday, March 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni; Thursday, March 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib; Friday, March 27 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA; Tuesday, March 31 - Rheumatology-Dr. John.
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8. Remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour. Fire Departments also recommend that it is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar 6 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
Mar 7 Growing in Grace Community Center’s community dinner 3:00 p.m.
Mar 8 Daylight Savings Time begins. Set clocks AHEAD 1 hour
Mar 8 Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose
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