The Little Apple, Vol 33 no 49, December 3, 2025
The Annual AC Music Pancake breakfast and Open Mic fundraiser will be 8:00-10:00 a.m. December 6 in the AC Elementary Gym. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. Adults eat for $10, kids 3-11 $5 and 2 and under free. There will also be performances by Coy and Reid Stephan, Mark Withers, Tommy Payton, Danny Greathouse, Ben Yancy and the AC Music Students Steel Bands. If you want to join them on stage to share your music, contact us at BYancey@Appletoncity.k12.mo.us.
December 6, Growing In Grace will have a bake sale from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. along with other vendors for Christmas In The Country. They will also be having their Community Dinner with music from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The menu is spiral ham, sweet potatoes, homemade mac ‘n cheese, green beans with potatoes, homemade bread, salad bar and dessert. They have recently started delivering meals to the community as well. Reach out to 660-492-3425 if you would like a meal delivered.
AC Public Library will be hosting a bake sale and book signing on December 6, during Christmas in the Country, 8:00 a.m. till they run out. The support from the bake sale will go to the continuation of the Library and its programs. They are also excited to be joined by Janna Elliston, a local author, who will be showcasing her new children's book, The Legend of Maggie and Lance. She will have copies available for purchase and to be autographed. They hope to see you there! This event is made possible by Thrivent and the Staff and Volunteers of the AC Public Library.
Women helping women with their education is what Chapter CC PEO Sisterhood has done since 1915 through grants and scholarships for women of all ages. Numerous local women have received PEO scholarships and grants. Local members are having a quilt raffle this month and will be selling tickets with the drawing December 6 at the Depot Craft Show.
The Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation will be selling raffle tickets for three baskets inside the Park Building during the Grinch Candy Cane Hunt. The three baskets are: a RevIVe Hydration Basket donated by April Loney, a BBQ Smoker/Grill kit donated by Denice Nitchals, and a Chili Pot + Fixings basket donated by Green's Welding. Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket. The winners will be drawn on December 20. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Julee Snyder at Ellett Memorial Hospital.
Appleton City Manor and Countryside Estates invite you to stop by for a free holiday tour of the skilled nursing home and residential care facility on Saturday, December 6, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Come see the transformation for yourself - freshly remodeled spaces, festive holiday decor and a warm welcome waiting for you. They are located at 500 N Ohio St, Appleton City - just south of Ellett Memorial Hospital.
Hudson and Appleton City Parents As Teachers will be hosting Pictures With Santa on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Rockville Methodist Church
Meet Me On Main will hold their final Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll for the year on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Participating businesses include Jina's Junque, Rural Roots, 3 Wishes, 4th Street Fika, Cork & Keg, and the A.C. Library will be open with a craft to make.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, December 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 Golden Apples will meet Thursday December 4 at The Farmhouse Kitchen banquet room. This week’s theme is "Potluck", so dust off those favorite recipes for those main dishes, sides and desserts. They’ll get out the bingo cards and see who's on a winning streak.
The Montrose Cheerleaders are selling fresh Christmas Decor (wreaths, sprays, garland, mini trees, etc.). You may purchase online through December 15 at GiftItForward.com/fundraising using coupon code MONTROMO001 or contact a cheer member or Amy Wagner at 660-492-3370.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for December 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Wednesday Dec 3 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday Dec 4 - OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Tuesday Dec 9 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Thursday Dec 11 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday Dec 12 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Friday Dec 12 - Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Tuesday Dec 16 - Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Wednesday Dec 17- Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday Dec 18 - Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Friday Dec 19 - Ortho-Noble, FNP, Friday Dec 19 - Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Tuesday Dec 30 - Rheumatology-Dr. John.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec 6 Christmas In The Country in Appleton City
Dec 10 Meet Me On Main Street Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dec 14 Knights of Columbus monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
