The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University is continuing its “Occupy Valk” series this spring with faculty members exploring topics facing society and the world. “This year, we’ve chosen to focus on life today, but from various lenses, global politics, popular culture, philosophy and religion, that can help us to
Downtown Maryville announced that ticket sales have begun for the annual Art, Rhythm & Brews festival. Established by the Maryville Public Arts Committee (MPAC) in 2016, Art, Rhythm & Brews celebrates the richness and diversity of culture and creativity in local art while highlighting area musicians, brewers and cuisine. After absorbing MPAC in 2022, Downtown
The American Legion Post 464 will host a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 am, Sunday, March 19 at the Conception Jct. AL Post. There will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy and juice and coffee. There is a $8 minimum donation per person. Children six and under are free. Proceeds will go to
There will be a Prom Expo from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, March 18 at Rose Hill Acres Event Center, 105 South Main, Maryville. Cinderella’s Closet is offering prom dresses for a suggested donation of $25 for most. All sizes are available. Funds from the dress purchases will go to help Maryville High School
The Nodaway County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day dinner with the social hour beginning at 5 pm, Saturday, March 18 at the Community Building, 112 West Main Street, Burlington Jct. The keynote speaker will be US Congressman Sam Graves. To RSVP, call 816.351.1161 or nodawayrepublicancom@gmail.com.
The annual DARE Auction and Dinner fundraiser will open its doors at 6 pm, with dinner starting at 6:30 pm, Saturday, March 18 at the Maryville Community Center. Adults are $10; students are $5 and ages five and under are free. The all-you-can-eat dinner features pulled pork by 102 BBQ, KFC coleslaw, cheesy potatoes and
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a benefit freewill donation fish fry from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, March 17 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, 333 South Davis, Maryville. The menu is breaded whitefish fillets, baked beans, cheesy potatoes, dessert and drink. The drive-through option will not include the dessert or drink. Proceeds will
The Wilcox United Methodist Church, five miles north of Maryville on Highway 71 in Wilcox, is serving fish and chicken from 4:30 to 7 pm, Saturday, March 18. It is freewill donation supper. The menu includes fried fish, chicken, French fries, homemade coleslaw, salads, dessert and drink. Dine-in or carryout is available.
The official length of this year’s World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is 78 feet and will start at the corner of Third Street and North Market Street, Maryville at approximately 5:17 pm, Friday, March 17, in front of Burny’s Sports Bar & Upper Deck, and the parade will proceed north. The 36th annual parade is
Northwest Missouri State University is commemorating Women’s History Month with a series of events, culminating with its annual Influential Women Awards. The nationwide observance of Women’s History Month this year uses the theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” as a tribute to women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to
