Local briefs, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

By Phil Cobb | October 2, 2020 |

Maximize NWMO forum

St. Joe Gun & Knife Show returns to Civic Arena

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — As one of the first consumer shows to return to the Civic Arena after its six-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Joseph Gun & Knife Show will open to hunters and collectors on Saturday, Oct. 3-4.

According to a news release, the show plans for more than 250 tables of guns and ammunition on the main floor.

“This show has everything necessary to meet the needs of hunters and collectors, including hundreds of tables full of new and old guns, knives, ammo, archery and gun parts, reloading supplies, holsters and other related products at discounted prices,” said Kevin Hummer, show promoter.

The public also is invited to bring their guns to trade with dealers. For individuals interested in selling or swapping a gun, law enforcement will be at the entrance to inspect weapons.

Cost to enter the event is $12 for adults and $5 for children age 6 – 12. The show is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Maximize NWMO sets fall online community forum

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Maximize NWMO has announced the fall 2020 Regional Community Forum is set for Wednesday, Nov. 18 for all northwest Missouri counties.

Community members and leaders are encouraged to attend and participate in the celebration, networking and informational virtual event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and a featured recognition presentation and progress update is scheduled from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m., according to a news release.

During the event, preliminary findings from the recent region-wide Alumni & Resident Survey will be shared by Mallory Rahe, University of Missouri Extension Exceed, and an overview of the Maximize Journey Framework for guiding residents and leaders through the process of dreaming big and working together will be introduced.

A limited number of matching grants are available to communities adopting this framework for community coaching.

Registration begins today, Thursday, Oct. 1. To RSVP, visit www.maximizenwmo.org to receive the Zoom link.

Mic-O-Say scholarship available now

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s Patrick L. Newman Mic-O-Say scholarship is now accepting applications.

The scholarship provides educational assistance to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say members and is not restricted by geographic location. The opportunity is offered through a partnership between Mosaic Life Care Foundation and the Pony Express Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Oct. 15.

To apply, visit http://bit.ly/MicOSay.