The Little Apple; Vol 33 no 27; July 2, 2025
The Appleton City Museum will not be open this Friday, July 4. It will be open Friday afternoons 1:30-4:30 through September 26, other times by chance or appointment. Contact Susan at 660-464-0288. New exhibits have been added including stained glass window from the original First Baptist Church and a beautiful framed mirror from Motts Food Locker in Rockville. Bring your family to learn about Appleton City’s history
Swimming lessons at the AC Pool will be July 7-10. Beginners class will be 5:00-5:45 and intermediate 6:00-6:45. Students must be able to touch in 3 ft. of water. The cost is $25 and $15 per additional child in the family. For info or to register, contact the pool.
The next Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll will be July 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. 'til 7:00 p.m. Participating businesses include Jina's Junque, 3 Wishes, Bluebird Lounge, Cork & Keg, Sandi's Kitchen, and AC TNR.
The 21st Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 12 in the City Park, right off 52 Hwy across the street from Zink Motor Company. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon. Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This is a judged event. There is a $10 entry fee, with proceeds going to two scholarships for local high school students. Top 85 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles, and top 3 rat rods. There will be food concessions, music, goody bags, live auction, door prizes, 50-50 drawing and dash plaques for all entries. Along with the AC Car Show, Zink Motor Co (across from the Car Show) is hosting the KC Antique Car Club at their dealership. Model A’s and T’s will be on display. The Zink Motor Museum will be open and ready for tours that day. This event is free.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, July 13 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 Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation is selling raffle tickets for its annual Raffle. Prizes include a Stihl wet/dry vac, Branson sampler vacation package, Blue Cooler and a RevIVe Hydration and Wellness spa basket. Buy a ticket for $10 or 4 for $20 for a chance to win one of four great prizes. Tickets can be purchased from Foundation members (Leroy Swopes, Robbie Rotert, Bill Brownsberger, Denice Nitchals, Chris Green, Paul Noble, Laura Smith, April Loney or Julee Snyder) or at the EMH Front Desk. Raffle drawing will take place at the AC Car Show.
Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. 31 states and 5 countries have visited. Check to see if your summer visitors should stop in to get their state listed. It will open early Saturday, July 12 (for the Car Show) at 1:30 through 7:00 p.m.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the date of the next diabetic class will be 4:00 p.m. July 15, 2025 in the conference room at Ellett Memorial Hospital.
All middle and high school students (6th-12th grades) are invited to join Holy Trinity Church in AC for a new event this summer 6:00-8:00 p.m. July 16-18 at the Church. They will learn to "LEGO and Let God" through worship, games, and crafts. Supper will be provided each night. Pre-register online at https://forms.gle/TketShyZuhbpQGdC9 to receive a free t-shirt.
All kids ages PreK through 5th grade are invited to "LEGO and Let God!" Rockville UMC will co-host VBS 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 with River of Life. Church of God will host VBS on 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. The kids will learn about how to build a strong foundation and trust in God at all times! There will be games, food, crafts, and lots of fun! Pre-register online at https://forms.gle/GDeJKTcHmSgPWUWU9 to receive a free t-shirt.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton City, Mo, will be hosting “Christmas in July” VBS July 21-24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. They will be following the star to the cradle of our Lord. Join them for cool crafts, great music, and fellowship with friends. Dinner will be provided each evening. Registration begins at the door at 5:45 p.m. July 21. For their mission this year, they will be collecting non-perishable food for West Central Food Bank.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will sponsor a Blood Drive 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 25 in the Outpatient Clinic at 610 N. Ohio St.
Appleton City, MO 64724. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code EG2B.For additional details, contact Kayla Orear at (660) 476-5214 or kayla.orear@ellettmemorial.com or Julie Grubb (660) 476-5242 or julie.grubb@ellettmemorial.com
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for July, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. July 11 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, July 16 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, July 17– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, July 18 – Ortho- Laura Noble, FNP, July 23 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, July 25 – Dermatology – Dylan Timmerman, PA, July 29– Rheumatology-Dr. John, July 31-Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 4 Independence Day Holiday
July 7-10 Swimming lessons at the AC Pool
July 9 Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
July 12 Appleton City Car Show
July 13 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose
July 15 Diabetes class 4:00 p.m. in the conference room of Ellett Memorial Hospital