If you don’t have time or space for a large Christmas tree, consider a Norfolk Island pine. “Many stores sell these evergreen houseplants during the holidays,” says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Pat Miller. “These easy-to-grow plants often come decorated and are perfect for gift-giving or to keep for yourself.” Norfolk Island pines grow slowly […]
The North 65 Center in Trenton will serve its Christmas holiday meal by grab and go only. Meals can be picked up on December 16th from 11 o’clock to noon. The menu will include pit ham, sweet potatoes, buttered peas, spinach salad, fruit fluff, cherry cheesecake, and homemade hot rolls. Meals should be ordered before […]
North Central Missouri College’s Early Childhood Development program partners with regional non-profit organizations whose missions are to support, protect, and serve children and families in our area. This year, the money collected through program t-shirt sales was used to provide Christmas presents for three children in foster care through the FosterAdopt Connect of Northwest Missouri. […]
The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library will be hosting “Curbside Christmas Crafts” for children which will be available each week through December. Miss Verna Houck announces the weekly December “Curbside Christmas Crafts” for children. Watch The Jewett-Norris Library Facebook page each Monday morning for Verna’s craft demonstration and then call the library at (660) 359-3577 […]
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce reports an appearance by Santa Claus is scheduled for the Princeton square on Saturday evening, December 12th. Kids are being invited to tell Santa what they want for Christmas from 5 o’clock until 6:30. Holiday musical performances are scheduled by the Princeton high school band and the choir. The Princeton […]
Winners have been announced following last weekend’s Christmas events in Milan. According to Terri Lynn Richardson of the Milan Old Timers group, first place in judging went to Sullivan county title in business decorating; Don Dennis on South Market Street for residential decorating; and to the Eddy Family with a Who Ville entry in the […]
Commodity distribution at the Community Food Pantry in Trenton will be Thursday, December 10th. Distribution will be on a drive-through basis at 17th and Harris from 9 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. Available commodities are senior boxes, produce boxes, Christmas meal boxes, milk, deer meat as long as it lasts, and some […]
Various activities will be held in Cainsville on December 6th to celebrate Christmas. Cainsville Community Betterment will have a remembrance tree and a craft at the former Nelson’s Heating and Cooling Building starting that evening at 5 o’clock. Sugar cookie decorating at city hall will also begin at 5 o’clock. The Christmas Tree Lighting will […]
The community group, Five Points Alive, played a role in providing Christmas lights and decorations for the downtown Trenton vicinity. A spokesperson for the group, Cindy Jennings, recognized the work of Billy Wilson of Trenton who put up the energy-efficient Christmas lights. Mrs. Jennings also recognized the work of Kathy Brewer and Venna […]
The Trenton Police Department reports that with many residents shopping online for Christmas, it has recently seen incidents of thefts of packages from doorsteps. The police department advises residents to be vigilant and take steps to protect deliveries. Those steps include tracking packages and knowing delivery details, being available for the delivery or asking a […]
The first parade of the year in Trenton will be held on December 4th. Various entries will begin lining up at the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri at 5:30 that evening. The parade will start at 6 o’clock. Cindy Jennings with Five Points Alive says the route will go past East View Manor, Bristol Manor, […]
A Festival of Trees and Christmas lighting will be part of Christmas on the Square in Mercer on December 5th. Santa will also be at the event that evening from 6 to 9 o’clock. There will also be hot chocolate, hot dogs, chips, and desserts. Admission is free, but non-perishable food items and toys will […]
The Livingston County Library is holding its annual Mini Christmas tree decorating contest. Bring your decorated tree, which is to be no more than 24 inches tall, to the Library at 450 Locust Street from December 1st to 12th. The library would like to have a small forest of festive trees to beautify their entryway. […]
Crowder State Park west of Trenton will hold a Winter Hike Challenge to encourage exploration of the park’s trails. Park Resource Manager Anna Persell says the event is like a photo scavenger hunt. The challenge will run from December 18th through 27th. The items will have a Christmas theme and Persell notes participants […]
The Salvation Army office in Chillicothe has provided an update regarding Christmas assistance and bell ringing in Trenton and Chillicothe. Caseworker Lynda Snuffer reports all “angel trees” have been placed at selected businesses in both towns. Shoppers can select a card with gift ideas for children. She also is asking for additional food donations to […]
The Inner Peace Reserve and BB’s Down Home Cookin in Gallatin will provide free hot meals for Christmas for families in need, seniors, and shut-ins. Spokesperson Wendy Hansen says meals will be delivered in Gallatin and the surrounding area or can be picked up from BB’s on December 25th from 11 to 2 o’clock. The […]
The Trenton Christmas Parade will kick off on December 4, 2020, and will have something for everyone. Cindy Jennings and Chuck Jones of the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company were in the studio recently to discuss every aspect of the parade. The parade route will be fairly lengthy and will include the Trenton High School Band […]
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library will be providing “12 days of Christmas Grab & Go Crafts” Monday-Friday starting Tuesday, December 1st through Wednesday, December 16th. This yearly event looks a little different than in past years. With the COVID-19 restrictions still in place, the library will be providing Grab & Go Crafts instead of having […]
The Marceline Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 59th Annual Peanut Night in Marceline on November 28th. Drive through peanut sales at the corner of Main Street, and Ritchie will start at 5:30 in the evening. The Ministerial Alliance will sponsor a lit static nativity scene in Ripley Park. There will also be a […]
Ornaments made by Pattonsburg art students will be displayed when the Pattonsburg Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on November 28th. The event will start on Central Street at 7 o’clock Saturday evening. The Pattonsburg Fire Department will provide hot chocolate.
