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Randy Stonehill in Concert |
January 24 |
7PM |
| Randy Stonehill will be performing a benefit concert on January 24th at 7PM at the Launer Auditorium at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Life Network (formerly Open Arms) of Mid-Missouri. For more information please visit www.wonderoflife.org. |
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October 1- December 1 |
9am-7pm |
| The Arbors is hosting it's 1st Annual Toy and Food Drive to benefit the Volunteer Actions Center and the Columbia Area Food Pantry. Donations can be drop off at 3100 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia between the hours of 9am-7pm. Toys for childeren,gifts for teen and household items will be gladly apperciated.For more information call Michelle Hatton at 573-256-5565. |
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October 1- December 1 |
9am-7pm |
| The Arbors is hosting it's 1st Annual Toy and Food Drive to benefit the Volunteer Actions Center and the Columbia Area Food Pantry. Donations can be drop off at 3100 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia between the hours of 9am-7pm. Toys for childeren,gifts for teen and household items will be gladly apperciated.For more information call Michelle Hatton at 573-256-5565. |
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November 15 |
10am-10pm |
| Twelve Hours of Scrapbooking. Send the men to the deer stands, dig out those photos, adn join us for a fun filled day of scrapbooking. Learn new techniques, win great prizes, adn enjoy a day with your best gal pals. Our Lady of Snows School, Mary's Home Missouri. Lunch, Snacks, Dinner and Beverages provided, $40.00 per cropper. Call Stacy Shrimpf: 573-496-3889 or email at stacesname@aol.com for more information and to register. |
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Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Fall Dinner |
November 18 |
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| German pot roast, fried chicken and all the trimmings, homemade pies, and cakes will be available. There will also be a country store, a silent auction and carry-outs available. Adults are $8, kids 6-12 are $4, and under 5 eat free. Contact Nancy Duncan at 573-634-4968. |
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Maples Repetory Theatre Holiday Cabaret |
December 4 |
7:30 PM |
| The Maples Repetory Theatre will be hosting its annual Holiday Cabaret in which all members of the company will perform their favority holiday songs. Admission is $10. Please call 660-385-2924 for more information. |
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October 1- December 1 |
9am-7pm |
| The Arbors is hosting it's 1st Annual Toy and Food Drive to benefit the Volunteer Actions Center and the Columbia Area Food Pantry. Donations can be drop off at 3100 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia between the hours of 9am-7pm. Toys for childeren,gifts for teen and household items will be gladly apperciated.For more information call Michelle Hatton at 573-256-5565. |
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University of Missouri Free Film Series - The Green Light |
December 4 |
7PM |
| University of Missouri's Center on Religion and the Professions (CORP) will be addressing the intersection of spirituality and health during this free film showing. "The Green Light" will be shown on December 4th in Jesse Wrench Auditiorium in South Memorial Union on the Columbia campus. After the film, a discussion will be moderated by Dr. Clay Anderson, associate professor of clinical medicine at MU and director of the Deptartment of Internal Medicine and Missouri Palliative Care Program. Please e-mail Anna at amcbr8@mizzou.edu for more information. |
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December 4 |
5:30-7:30 pm |
| Downtown Moberly store windows come alive with music, dancing, holiday scenes. |
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Columbia Montessori Holiday Plant Sale |
December 4-6 |
Thursday 4-6PM, Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-2PM |
| Columbia Montessori School will be holding its first annual Holiday Plant Sale December 4th-6th. The school is located at 3 Anderson Avenue in Columbia. Please call 573-449-5418 for more information. |
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Friday 6-8PM, Saturday 8AM-2PM |
| The Chance Elementary School PTO will be hosting its first "Shop & Go" at the elementary school in Centralia Friday December 5th through Saturday December 6th. 25 local businesses will have items for sale in addition to poinsettias and panther spirit wear. A silent auction will be held with more than 25 items to bid on. Please call 573-682-9490 for more information. |
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Hallsville United Methodist Church's Annual Chili/Soup Supper, Bazaar, and Cookie Sale |
December 5 |
9AM-7PM |
| Hallsville United Methodist Church will be having its annual Chili Soup Supper, Bazaar, and Cookie Sale along with a donation quilt raffle and two silent auction quilts. The event will be held on Friday, December 5th from 9am-7pm. Soup will be served from 4-7pm and the Learning Lane Preschool will perform their holiday program at 6:15pm. On Saturday, a fashion show will be held beginning at 10:30am. Donations or canned goods will be accepted for the Central Missouri Food Bank both days. |
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Fish Fry at VFW Post 2173 in Vandalia |
December 5 |
4-7PM |
| VFW Post 2173 in Vandalia will be hosting a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, December 5th from 4-7pm. The post will be serving catfish filets, baked beans, cole slaw, fried potatoes, tea, and coffee. The price is $8 for an all-you-can-eat meal per adult and children 6 years of age and younger can eat for free with a paying adult. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding the many projects and organizations that the VFW is involved in. The event will include live entertainment and veteran memorial bricks will sold. Please call Kenneth at 573-594-6794 for more information. |
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Spaghetti Dinner at Living Windows |
December 5 |
4PM-8PM |
| The First Baptist Church in downtown Jefferson City located at 301 East Capitol and Monroe Street will be hosting an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. The dinner will be hosted by Boy Scout Troop 11 and the price for admission is $6 per person ages 4 and older. Tickets may be purchased at the door. The church is located one block east of the Governor's Mansion. Please call David at 573-636-7399 with questions. |
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Junior High Holiday Dance |
December 5 |
7-10PM |
| St. Andrew Veit Hall in Holts Summit will be holding a dance open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Admission is $5 and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Please email Brenda at stbtie@netzero.net for more information. |
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HomeCare of Mid-Missouri Tree of Memories Lighting Ceremony |
December 5 - January 7 |
4:30PM-6PM |
| HomeCare of Mid-Missouri Hospice would like to extend an invitation to the community to honor the memory loved ones by having an ornament with their name placed on the Tree of Memories. Anyone may participate in the Tree of Memories by mailing or dropping off a donation along with your name, address, and the name of the person you wish to remember at the HomeCare office before January 7th, 2009. The Tree of Memories will be on display outside the HomeCare office at 102 W. Reed Street in Moberly from December 5th through January 7th. If you have questions, please e-mail Roxanna Leavell at roxleavell@yahoo.com. |
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December 6 |
8AM-1PM |
| The Callao Heritage Society of Callao, Missouri will be having a day of fun events in Callao beginning at 8AM on Saturday, December 6th. There will be carriage rides, opportunities for pictures with santa, door prizes, raffles, a bake sale, and a pottery and quilting demonstration. Starting at 10am, a baby show will be held followed by the Little Mr. and Miss Christmas contest. A christmas tree decorating contest will also be held. Please call 660-676-7437 for more information. |
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St. Nicholas Advent Bazaar |
December 6 |
8AM-1PM |
| Calvary Episcopal Church at 123 South Ninth Street in Columbia will be having its annual St. Nicholas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th from 8am until 1pm. Several crafters will have all sorts of gifts for sale like church mice, clothing, linens, silver, paintings, etc. Childrens activies will be provided and a hearty country ham breakfast will be sold for $8 per adult and $4 per child. Convenient, free parking is available in Hitt Street Garage on the MU campus and all proceeds from the bazaar will go toward helping local charities. Last year $10,000 was raised for charities such as The Shelter, St. Francis House, Meals on Wheels, Voluntary Action Center, Family Health Center, and Habitat for Humanity. Please call Laura Davidson at 573-449-3194 with questions. |
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December 6 |
8AM-10AM |
| Applebee's at 2601 E Broadway in Columbia will be hosting Pancake Breakfast with Santa to benefit the Academy of Fine Arts Dance Competition Team. The cost of the breakfast will be $5 per person. Please call 573-875-7188 for more information. |
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Santa's Little Workshop Craft Show |
December 6 |
9:00AM-3:00PM |
| Ashland Boy Scout Troop 134 will be hosting Santa's Little Workshop Craft Show at the Ashland Optimist Building on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. More than 40 crafters are scheduled and admission is free. Please call 573-657-5002 for more information. |
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Alpha Phi Omega Holiday Babysitting Fundraiser |
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9:30am-2:30pm |
| Alpha Phi Omega, Mizzou's co-ed service fraternity, will be providing childcare at Brady Commons on December 6th from 9:30am-2:30pm to raise money and to help parents get their shopping done while their kids make crafts, color, and play. Please call 573-881-6195 for more information. |
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December 6 |
7pm |
| The Missouri United Methodist Church presents 2008-2009 concert series with their great music venue and prices. Tickets $5 in advance. Call the Missouri United Methodist Church at (573) 443-3111 for more information. |
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Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar and Cafe |
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8AM-2:30PM |
| Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church located at 702 Wilkes Blvd in Columbia will be holding its 31st Annual Christmas Bazaar and Cafe on Saturday, December 6th. There will be homemade crafts, gift items, baked goods, candies, jewelry and much more. The Cafe will be open from 11am until 2:30pm and will have chili, vegetable soup, crackers, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. Tickets for the cafe are $6. Please call the church at 573-449-4363 for more information. |
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Affair of the Arts Art Show |
December 6-7 |
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| The 4th Annual Affair of the Arts will be held on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th at the Parkade Center at 601 Business Loop 70W in Columbia. Art of all different varieties will be on display and a reception honoring the arts will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 6-8:30pm in which spiced cider and hors d' oeuvres will be served. The Joel Anderson Jazz Ensemble will also be performing. |
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Roslyn Heights Christmas Open House |
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| The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be giving tours of its headquarters, Roslyn Heights, daily from 10AM-4PM December 6th through December 13th. Roslyn Heights is a beautiful Victorian Mansion that was build in 1895. The mansion will be decorated for a Victorian Christmas. The price for admission is $5 per adult and $1 per child. Candlelight tours will be offered on Wednesday, December 10th from 6-8pm. For more information, please call Pat at 660-882-5320. Roslyn Heights is located at 821 Main Street in Boonville. |
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Christmas Home Tour @ Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit |
December 7 |
1-4PM |
| Union Hill Baptist Church located at 460 S. Summit Drive in Holts Summit will be having a Christmas Home Tour on Sunday, December 7th from 1-4pm. The price for admission will be $10 per person and proceeds will benefit the Union Hill Baptist Church Flower Committee. Punch and cookies will be served at the church following the home tour. Please call 573-896-4374 for more information. |
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Community Christmas Music Celebration |
December 7 |
6PM |
| Auxvasse Christian Church at 110 S. Mary Street in Auxvasse will be having a community Christmas Music Celebration on Sunday, December 7th at 6:00 PM.A variety of Christmas music will be performed and refreshments will be offered in the fellowship hall following the program. Please call 573-386-2361 with questions. |
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12th Annual Linn FFA Farm Toy Show and Chili Cookoff |
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9AM-3PM |
| The Linn FFA Booster Club will be holding a Farm Toy Show and Chili Cookoff on December 7th from 9AM to 3PM at the Linn R-II Fieldhouse in Linn, Missouri. Admission is $1. There will be several antique farm, construction, Nascar, and educational toys available and a vendor will be on hand to repair broken toys. |
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December 12-14 |
6-8:30PM |
| Fairview United Methodist Church located at 3200 Chapel Hill Road in Columbia will be having an interactive living nativity scene Friday, December 12th through Sunday, December 14th. After Little Bethlehm, the church will be serving hot beverages and cookies with live carolers on hand for entertainment. |
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December 12 |
7pm |
| The Missouri United Methodist Church presents 2008-2009 concert series with their great music venue and prices. Tickets $10 in advance. Call the Missouri United Methodist Church at (573) 443-3111 for more information. |
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Voices of Missouri's Past Tour at the Missouri State Museum |
December 13 |
6PM |
| The Missouri State Museum, located inside of the Missouri State Capitol Building at 201 W. Capitol Ave will be hosting a premier "Voices of Missouri" tour on Saturday, December 13th at 6pm. The tour is free and open to the public and will meet on the first floor rotunda. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the lives of early French colonists settling the Missouri frontier, fur trappers, women fighting for suffrage and more. For more information about the event, please contact the tour desk at 573-751-4127. |
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December 13 |
9:30-11:30am |
| Three seatings for breakfast, crafts, photos in downtown Moberly. Rerservations required. 660-263-5251; Main Street Moberly. |
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December 13 |
7pm |
| The Missouri United Methodist Church presents 2008-2009 concert series with their great music venue and prices. Tickets $10 in advance. Call the Missouri United Methodist Church at (573) 443-3111 for more information. |
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People First Of Boone County And Park And Recreation Dance |
December 19 |
7:00-9:00 |
| Cost is $4.00 at the Arc 1701 Ash. Come and join us for a good time. We have lots of Fun, and everyone is welcome. Contact Greg Griffin at 573-474-2779 or Peoplefirstofboonecounty@hotmail.com more inforimation. |
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People First Of Boone County And Park And Recreation |
December 19 |
7-9pm |
| Cost $ 4.00 at The Arc 1701 Ash. Drinks And Snacks. Come and join us we have lots of fun, everyone welcome! Contact Greg Griffin at (573) 474-2779 or peoplefirstofboonecounty@hotmail.com for more information. |
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Community Christmas Eve Dinner |
December 24 |
5-7PM |
| The Moberly Area Community College Activity Center will be the site of this year's 25th annual Community Christmas Eve Dinner. A ham and turkey dinner with all of the trimmings will be served on Wednesday, December 24th from 5-7pm. The dinner is free and open to the public. People from all different walks of life attend the event, from young to old, people with families, people without. Over the years, attendance at the dinner has increased from 75 to 1,500 people and this year an even larger number is anticipated. In addition to a wonderful dinner, prizes and gifts will be awarded to all as santa will make a special appearance. Volunteers are welcome to help with set up at 11am and to clean up after the event. In addition, the committee hosting the dinner is still seeking donations of food, desserts, white elephant gifts, and monetary funds. The event will be held at 2407 County Road 2315, Moberly, MO 65270. Please call Ralph at 660-263-3285, Crystal at 660-263-2949, or Stachia 660-676-2681 with questions. |
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Boone Hospital Blood Drive |
December 24 |
10AM-4PM |
| Community Blood Center will be holding a blood drive in the Boone Hospital Skywalk on Wednesday, December 24th from 10am-4pm. To make an appointment to donate, please visit www.esavealifenow.org and enter boonehosp as the sponsor code in the correct field or call Brenda at 573-815-3452. According to Community Blood Center, an individual in its service area requires a blood transfusion every four minutes. |
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