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Chamber announces Grinch finalists
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce announced Monday five individuals are finalists for its annual Grinch contest to kick off a “Very Merryville Christmas.” Those selected include: DeAnn Davison – Downtown Maryville Julie Godsey – Nodaway County Services for the Developmentally Disabled Cindy Lemar – North Star Advocacy Center Philip Pohren –…
Read MoreLibrary prepares for November adult Christmas program
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Public Library prepares for its November Adult Program, Christmas Tags & Treat Bags on Nov. 12. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the basement of the library. Admission is $5 and attendees can register at the front desk or by calling 660-582-5281. Christmas Tags…
Read MoreBicentennial quilts exhibited Missouri Quilt Museum
HAMILTON, Mo. — The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt is making its final stop at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton where it will be on long-term exhibition, along with the Missouri 4-H Bicentennial Quilt and a rotation of county quilts in the state. According to a news release, an opening reception for the two bicentennial quilts…
Read MoreRose Theatre kicks off new youth storybook program
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A new program at The Rose Theatre looks to bring new opportunities for young audiences who are looking to spend more time in the theater. The program works with students ranging from first to eighth grade to help produce a storybook adaptation on stage. The storybooks and program are aimed toward a…
Read MoreCommunity turns out to ‘For the Girls’ event
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The inaugural “For the Girls” Breast Cancer Awareness community event on Oct. 11 was a huge success, according to an email from Kelsi Meyer, community relations manager at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. Early last week, Mosaic mammographer Teresa Davison and radiology scheduler Sherry Ackman-Nelson provided their services to help more than…
Read MoreDowntown Trick-or-Treat set to scare
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Throw on costumes and get ready fill candy buckets at the 27th annual Downtown Maryville Trick or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 27. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with 68 participants passing out candy to families from around the county. Streets around the downtown area will be…
Read MoreFirst Presbyterian to host ‘World of Christmas Celebration’
MARYVILLE, Mo. – The First Presbyterian Church is opening the Christmas season with an event aimed at fundraising for the Choir Scholarship Fund the church has for Northwest Missouri State University students. Linda Hansen, a member of the church who runs the scholarship fund, has crafted the World of Christmas Celebration — a day filled…
Read MoreBearcat Boogie dancers to perform at Arrowhead
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Two Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders were in town Sunday, Oct. 9 to help Bearcat Boogie Dance Studio dancers clean up their routine for an upcoming performance at Arrowhead Stadium. According to studio director Bailey Fergison, the students in attendance practiced team bonding exercises, learned sideline routines and worked on their routine for…
Read MoreMore than 1,400 attend Winefest
MOUND CITY, Mo. — Great Northwest Missouri Winefest hosted more than 1,400 guests during the 13th annual event in Mound City’s North Griffith Park, according to a news release from event organizers. The Winefest event serves as a fundraiser for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation. The fundraiser allows the organization to continue its mission of providing…
Read MoreLocal event to focus on women’s health
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Blue Willow Boutique and Mosaic Medical Center are teaming up to host the “For The Girls” event from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Blue Willow Boutique/White Elm Mercantile. This event is designed to celebrate and empower the women of the community to take charge of their…
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