The Green Hills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet in April at the National Guard Armory, 900 Industrial Drive in Trenton. The event will be held at the National Guard Armory of Trenton the evening of April 12th with doors opening at 5:30. The dinner and scholarship […]
A fundraising dinner and auction will be held at the Newtown-Harris School to sponsor FFA members attending the Washington Leadership Conference in June. The dinner will be served in the school gym on the evening of March 30th from 5 o’clock to 6:30 with the auction to start at 6:45. Auction items include FFA members […]
The Grundy County R-5 Junior/Senior Prom will be held next week. The “Memories”-themed event will start in the high school gym March 30th with pictures at 6 o’clock. The public is invited to attend the Grand March and coronation of the king and queen, which will begin at 7 o’clock. All seniors are royalty candidates. […]
Vocal music students of Trenton Middle School plan to have a fundraising meal for the public on Friday, March 22nd. The fundraiser is an eat and pay what you want spaghetti dinner with serving in the Trenton High School Commons beginning at 5:30. Director for the Trenton Middle School choir, Tyler Busick, reports all proceeds […]
Plans have been announced for the fourth annual Grandma’s Motorcycle Ride and associated activities to raise money for the Trenton Fire Department. Organizer Cissy Wilcoxson says the event is May 4th beginning and ending at Snappy’s in Trenton with a route that includes Coffey, Jamesport, Chillicothe, and Trenton. The charge is $15.00 for riders and […]
Five Points Alive will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a dinner. Those attending may choose between corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, and carrots or brisket with cheese grits and baked beans. Dessert includes pistachio or apple cake. Soda and cornbread, honey butter, coffee, tea, and water are included. A donation of $20.00 per person, which […]
The North Central Missouri College baseball team will be hosting their annual “Winter Warm-Up” on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The day will begin with a clinic for high school and other youth coaches held on the NCMC campus. Current NCMC players will accompany signees for the 2019 class as they sit in on clinic sessions […]
The 10th Annual Better Woman Conference will be held in Trenton next month. Inspirational speaker, teacher, author, dramatist, and comedienne Shari Minke will speak at the conference at the First Assembly of God Church February 22nd and 23rd. The Friday evening of the conference will include dinner at 6 o’clock followed by the service from […]
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan September 6th through 13th. Highlights of the Discover Mackinac Island trip will include Chicago, Millennium Park, Traverse City Winery, the Charlevoix Mushroom Houses, The Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Greenfield Village, and the Henry Ford Museum. The trip package includes seven breakfasts; four […]
The Five Points Alive committee is planning a Valentine’s meal next month in Trenton. Dinner will be held the evening of Friday, February 8th at The Space located on Main street in downtown Trenton. Doors open at 6 with the dinner served at 6:30. There’s a requested donation of 20 dollars per person. Persons can […]
Bishop Hogan Memorial School of Chillicothe is accepting donations for its Annual Dinner and Auction in April. The event supports the school and Saint Columban Catholic Church of Chillicothe with costs, such as teachers salaries, utilities, and building maintenance. Only those who are at least 21 years old will be admitted to the “Havana Nights”-themed […]
The Salvation Army of Chillicothe reports 215 families in Grundy and Livingston counties with more than 300 children applied for assistance this Christmas season. Parents have shared two wants and two needs for each child with the Salvation Army, and those wants and needs have been placed on tags on Angel Trees at several locations […]
A University of Missouri expert has advice for the discussion of politics at the dinner table during holiday get-togethers. Political Science Professor Andrea Benjamin says misunderstandings can be avoided if ground rules are set and goals of the conversation are determined. Don’t try to change peoples’ minds. Benjamin uses her sports allegiance to […]
Special Olympics Missouri hosted the Drive it Home Raffle Grand Prize Giveaway Event in Jefferson City, Missouri at the new Training for Life Campus. The event was celebrated with seven area finalists from across the state, who purchased tickets for the annual Drive it Home Raffle. The finalists enjoyed a tour of the campus, dinner […]
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton hosts its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 22nd. Dianna Crawford is the pastor’s wife, and on Wednesday morning said preparation was going well. Volunteers are preparing at least 54 turkeys and more than 155 pumpkin pies. Crawford said more than 500 meals will be delivered […]
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education approved a Missouri School Boards Association travel policy update at a meeting Monday evening. Reimbursement rates were changed to $7.00 for breakfast, $10.00 for lunch, and $18.00 for dinner. The 2017-2018 school audit and a building use form for American Gymnastics were approved and bids will be sought for […]
Seventy-four attended the Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet for the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County this week. Executive Director Kayla Graham reports she handed out Candy Awards and a small gift to each person who participated in at least one event hosted by the Families and Friends of the Developmentally […]
Registration and rooms are now available for Great Northwest Day at the Capitol. The Luau-themed event to set regional priorities will be in Jefferson City February 5th and 6th and will include introductions to the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate as well as a dinner with State legislators, department heads, and elected officials. Grundy […]
Horse owners will learn about health care as well as behavior and tack tips at the Missouri Livestock Symposium November 30 and December 1, 2018. Internationally recognized horse trainer Julie Goodnight of Poncha Springs, Colorado, headlines the Equine section this year with three talks aimed at making better and safer horse owners. Her topics include, […]
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton is accepting orders for its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner November 22nd. Volunteers will deliver meals to anyone in the area who needs or wants a meal. That includes anyone who has to work Thanksgiving Day, shut-ins, or those in need of a meal. Dianna Crawford is […]
