The Parents & Friends of the Appleton City FFA would like to invite you to their Annual Labor Auction on February 22 in the high school gym. The evening will begin with a buyers dinner at 5:00 p.m. served by Kickin' Chicken, with the live auction starting at 6:00 p.m. As part of this event, they will also have a shotgun for raffle and a silent auction which will be setup along the south wall of the high school gym from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served February 20, 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!
The Golden Apples will meet at Farmhouse Kitchen banquet room on Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 pm. This week's food theme is turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing. Please bring sides and desserts to complement the meal. They’ll spin the numbers in the bingo cage and declare some winners. They also thank everyone who brought items for their bake sale, as well as those who donated to their bake sale fundraiser.
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.
This February, fall in love with a surprise read at the Appleton City Public Library, as they host “Blind Date with a Book”. This month-long event is for all ages and invites patrons to choose from a wide variety of wrapped books, including romance, family-centered stories, thrillers, and more. It’s a great opportunity to step outside your reading comfort zone and discover a new author or genre. Select wrapped books will also be available for purchase throughout the event for those who prefer to own their book rather than check one out. Stop by anytime in February to participate.
The Todd Becker Foundation of Kearney, NE is hosting a STINT Takeover Night in Appleton City, MO on March 4, 2026. This free event will be held at the First Christian Church at 7:00 p.m. According to Barna Research, 70% of high school youth walk away from church after graduation. This event is intended to awaken the 70% of youth group students who are projected to leave the church. This night will challenge and encourage students to take their faith seriously. During this evening, students will experience a time of worship, testimonies, and a powerful message from God’s word. Come join them on March 4 for a life-changing night. About the STINT Internship: STINT is the Todd Becker Foundation’s internship program, which prepares and equips recently graduated high schoolers to stand firm in their faith after they leave high school. The STINT Program is a cost free, 9-month internship that gives students real world, front line ministry experience that significantly impacts their spiritual growth and maturity as a Christian. For more information or to schedule an interview contact: Erin Meisenheimer, Logistics/STINT Event Coordinator Todd Becker Foundation, P.O. Box 2264, Kearney, NE 68848, 1-800-983-2644, www.toddbecker.org
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.
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.
In this, the 250th year of the independence that our first military fought and won for US, DbarJ Quilts etc, along with Marge Zink, will have at least 3 drawings for quilts this year. There will be no cost to sign up. You need to be a veteran and have a name and phone number. You or a friend/family member can call Marge at 660-207-8063 or Joyce at 660-679-1809 or drop by DbarJ Quilts etc in Rockville, MO to give them your name. Drawings will be Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.
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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for February, 2026. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Feb 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, Feb 19 – Podiatry – Dr. Pace, Friday, Feb 20 – Orthopedics-Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, Feb 24 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Wednesday, Feb 25 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray, Wednesday, Feb 25 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, Feb 26– Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday
Feb 20 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
Feb 22 Parents & Friends of the Appleton City FFA Annual Labor Auction in the high school gym. Buyers dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.
Mar 4 STINT Takeover Night in Appleton City at the First Christian Church at 7:00 p.m.
Mar 6 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose
