The next Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll, will be March 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join local businesses in celebrating St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring.Everyone is invited to special services, Spring Forward in Faith, at the Appleton City Church of God, 401 East 1st Street, Appleton City Sunday March 16 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. March 17, 18, 19 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy food and fellowship after services. Services will be provided by Dr. Chad Pollard. Special music provided by the Pollard Family.
River of Life Fellowship will be hosting Third Sunday meetings each month called “All the More” meetings at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, and they will have a variety of “different kinds” of meetings over the year, including singspirations, times of fellowship, formal and more informal times of worship. This Sunday, March 16, they will have their first meeting and it will be a Testimony Service. All are welcome and they will have a short time of fellowship after the service.
Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 21 and April 4 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve dine-in and carry out. The menu is fried fish, Suzy Q’s, cole saw, corn bread, cookies and a drink. Adults eat for $12, children under 10 for $6. They are serving the best fish around!
St. Clair County Quilt Guild will sponsor a second Quilters and Crafters Day Out 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. March 22 at the Lowry City Community Center, 406 W. 4th St. There will be vendors, a bazaar, trunk shows, fabric cake walk, an Opportunity Quilt, silent auction, food court and more. Admission is free
The Appleton City Ministerial Alliance meets throughout the year providing community services and opportunities for the area churches to gather together for worship. Additionally, the ACMA helps people through the region in a variety of ways. In 2023 the ACMA founded the Tony Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, which is a $1000 scholarship awarded locally to an area student pursuing continuing education post-high school. Some in the community have asked about the ability to make donations directly towards the scholarship fund that are not used in other ACMA endeavors. At any time, you may make donations towards the ACMA and we encourage you to do so. You may make donations at any of our community meetings, or feel free to contact one of the ministers serving in the ACMA for more information.
Ellett Memorial Hospital is partnering with Community Blood Center to host a Blood Drive at the Hospital Friday, April 4 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Outpatient Clinic. You can schedule your appointment at savealifenow.org/group. Enter Group Code: EG2B. For more information, contact Julie Grubb at 660-476-5243 or julie.grubb@ellettmemorial.com or Kayla Orear at 660-476-5214 or kayla.orear@ellettmemorial.com.
Children’s Center Casino Night is scheduled for April 5 at the Adrian Optimist Building. A catered dinner will be from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Casino and mouse races from 7:00 – 9:30. A raffle and auction will take place after the casino. The cost is $35 per person. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds benefit Children’s Center serving child abuse victims and their families in Bates, Henry and St. Clair Counties.
The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 25 and 26. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
This will be the last year that DbarJ Quilts etc will have the Elva Huffman Essay Contest. All essays must explain the purpose of your group, how you would use a quilt to earn money for your purpose, and when your event will be happening. All essays need to be received by March 30, as they will be deciding the winner on April 2, which was Elva's birthday. You can mail the essay to DbarJ Quilt etc, PO Box 48, Rockville MO 64780, or email it to joyce@dbarjquilts.com. If you want more info call 660-598-2222 or 660-679-1809.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for March, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Mar 12 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis Mar 14- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Mar 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Mar 20– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Mar 25- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Mar 26 Ortho – Dr. Gray, Mar 26 – Ophthalmology-Dr. Soni, Mar 27-Neurology-Dr. Shoaib.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 12 Meet Me On Main Street 4:00-7:00 p.m.
March 16-20 Spring Forward in Faith, at the Appleton City Church of God
March 16 River of Life Fellowship “All the More” meeting at 6:00 p.m.
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 20 Spring begins
March 21 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall
March 22 St. Clair County Quilt Guild Quilters and Crafters Day Out 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Lowry City Community Center,
