July 8, 2026
The 22nd Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 11 in the City Park, on 52 Hwy across from Zink Motor Co. 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.
Jerry Dines will have a muzzle loading gun display at the AC museum Saturday, July 11 from 10:30 to 4:30. This display features guns from 1760 through the 1800's. Jerry will talk about the history and making of the muzzle loaders. The museum will be open for the public to view the "40 quilts for 40 years display" also that day.
Appleton City Carousel will be open 1:30-7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11.
The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday July 11. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Marcus Cumpton will have a short devotional.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, July 12 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, Clair Co. Historical Society invite you to hear local historian, Lila Foster, presenting the story of the Younger family, 5:30 p.m. July 9 at the St. Clair Co Library in Osceola, MO. Admission is free. There will also be free refreshments and door prizes.
AC First Christian Church is inviting all children, ages pre-k on up, to Noah's Ark Adventure VBS July 8-10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A meal will be served nightly, along with games, activities and fun.
There will be a community VBS July 13-17, named Joy Story! All kids ages PK through 5th grade are invited to come learn about how we have a friend in Jesus. VBS will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with each night hosted by a different church: Monday, July 13 at Holy Trinity Church (AC), Tuesday, July 14 at Rockville UMC, Wednesday, July 15 at Church of God (AC), Thursday, July 16 at Growing in Grace (AC), and Friday, July 17 at AC Pool for a pool party. There will be games, food, crafts, and lots of fun! Pre-register online at https://forms.gle/3zqv2K1xgsLTvy3Q6 to receive a free t-shirt.
Ellett Memorial Hospital will sponsor a blood drive Thursday, July 23, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Outpatient Clinic at 610 N Ohio St, ACMO. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and use group code EG2B. For more details, contact Kayla Orear at (660) 476-5214 or kayla.orear@ellettmemorial.com or Julia Grubb (660) 476-5242 or julia.grubb@ellettmemorial.com
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. Learn more at Heartlandfoodbusiness.org
Make a difference in your community by helping neighbors get where they need to go. New Growth Transit is seeking local volunteer drivers to provide transportation for medical appointments, employment, and other essential trips. As a volunteer driver, you’ll receive IRS-approved mileage reimbursement to help offset the cost of using your personal vehicle. Plus, you choose when and where you want to drive flexibility that fits your schedule. Give back, stay connected, and make a real impact one ride at a time. For info, call: 417-283-7991 or email: transporation@wcmcaa.org
Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation is sponsoring 2 raffles to support local healthcare. You can buy tickets to enter for the chance to win 1/2 a hog. There will be two chances to win. The hog was donated by Ethan Bracher family and processing by Murray’s Butcher Block. The second raffle is for a chance to win a Stihl air inflator or Blackstone Griddle. All winners will be drawn at the AC Car Show July 11. All tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. All money raised will support local healthcare through Ellett Memorial Hospital.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for July. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. July 9 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, July 10 –Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Tuesday, July 14 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, July 15– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, July 16 –Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, July 17 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Wednesday, July 22 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, July 22 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, July 23- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, July 24 - Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, July 28 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Thursday, July 30 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, July 31– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 9 St, Clair Co. Historical Society presentation, the story of the Younger family, 5:30 p.m. at the St. Clair Co Library
July 11 Monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.
July 11 Jerry Dines muzzle loading gun display at the AC museum 10:30 to 4:30
July 11 AC Car Show
July 12 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30-10:00 a.m.
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