Public Service Announcements
Date -- Title
10/11/2008 -- Hallsville Methodist Smorgasbord
from 4 until 7 PM.
The menu will include Brisket, Ham, Turkey, a variety of salads, vegetables and desserts.
The church is located at 11700 North Route B.
More information at 573-696-2578.
10/11/2008 -- Missouri United Methodist Concer
More information from the Missouri United Methodist Church at 573-443-3111
10/11/2008 -- Shape-note All-day Sing
from 10 AM to 3 PM
at Trinity Presbyterian Church,
1600 W. Rollins Road.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of vocal ability. You may sing along or just listen.
More info at 446-1075 or 874-1096.
10/11/2008 -- Women Artists exhibit at Central
Missouri.
This exhibit runs from August 26 to October 11.
More information from Joe at 660-248-6304.
More information is available from Rick Doubet at 573-442-5302."
10/14/2008 -- Shape-note singers
You are invited to join them at their next scheduled meeting on October 14th from 7:30-9:00 PM.
10/15/2008 -- Grandparents on Watch
The first meeting will be at the Columbia Public Library, at 7 PM on October 15th.
A second meeting will be held at the Rendezvous Coffeehouse on October 16th, from 5 to 7:30 PM with presentations on the half-hour.
More information at 449-4139.
10/17/2008 -- CC Birth Center Fundraiser
There will be Birthday cake, Champagne, Music, and Dancing!
The fundraiser will be held at the PS Gallery,
812 East Broadway in Columbia.
Ticket information at 447-2700.
10/17/2008 -- Community Blood Cntr Drive
from 3:00 to 7:00 PM
at Calvary Episcopal Church
in the Parish Hall, 123 South 9th Street.
Each donation can be used to help two local hospital patients.
10/17/2008 -- St. Lukes Feast Day Celebration
The "St. Lukes Feast Day Vigil Celebration" will be held on Friday, October 17th at 5:30 PM
at Sacred Heart Church,
1115 Locust Street in Columbia.
A reception in the Church Activity Building will follow the service.
10/18/2008 -- Missouri Chestnut Roast
on Saturday, October 18th
at the MU Center for Horticulture and Agroforestry Research,
in New Franklin, Missouri.
You can sample fresh-roasted chestnuts and other Missouri products, take a tour of the farm and the historic Hickman House, hear live music, and see cooking demonstrations.
Admission is free, but no pets, please.
More information at www.centerforagroforestry.org
10/18/2008 -- Wild Area Adventure
More information at 573-449-7400.
10/19/2008 -- Citizen Jane Film Festival
Programming and ticket information can be found at the web site for the event:
www.stephens.edu/citizenjane
10/19/2008 -- Hannibal Fall Festival
on Saturday October 18th from 10 AM to 5 PM and and Sunday, October 19th from 10 until 4.
The festival will feature traditional music, fresh-pressed cider, traditionally prepared food, and artists and craftsmen demonstrating and selling historic crafts.
More information at (573) 221-6545.
Mindfulness meditation, or vipassana, is a 2500 year-old Buddhist technique that can benefit every aspect of your life.
The class is taught on a donation basis. To register, contact Terry at 660-248-1770.
10/20/2008 -- VAC Christmas Sign-up
This program serves low-income families with children, persons age 60 and over, and those receiving a disability check.
Boone county residents who qualify can receive assistance with food and Christmas gifts.
Sign-up hours are limited. More information at 874-2273 or at www.vacmo.org.
10/22/2008 -- "Blood & Oil" to Screen
10/22/2008 -- Unnatural Causes film III
The film is being shown in seven segments over four Wednesday evenings at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.
The final two segments, entitled "Collateral Damage" and "Not Just A Paycheck" will be shown
on October 22nd at 6 PM
in the Health Department building
at 1005 West Worley.
Adults and mature teens are welcome. More information with Nanette at 874-7487.
10/22/2008 -- VAC Christmas Program
Each family that qualifies is matched with a community sponsor who will provide assistance with food and Christmas gifts for the family.
You must bring proof of income and address, and identification when you sign up.
Sign-up is at 9 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,and Fridays between October 13th and 23rd. Working parents may also sign up on Wednesdays at 6 PM and Saturday, October 11th at 9 AM.
10/30/2008 -- Morrison Observatory
at 700 Park Road
in Fayette, Missouri.
On Thursday evenings from September 11th through October 30th, the observatory will be open from 7:30-9:30 PM.
The weekly guided sessions will be hosted by faculty and students of Central Methodist University.
11/02/2008 -- 50 Miles of Art Tour
The tour will include over 40 participating studios and galleries in the towns of Clarksville, Louisiana, and Hannibal, Missouri.
More information at (573) 221-6545 or online at
www.50milesofart.com
11/15/2008 -- Bluebird Music and Art Festival
Tickets are on sale now at www.whatisbluebird.com
More information about the Bluebird Music and Arts Festival can also be found at that website.
11/15/2008 -- Hazardous Waste Disposal
It provides a convenient way for residents to dispose of unneeded gas, oil, paint, cleaning products, auto batteries, pesticides, and more.
The facility is located at 1313 Lakeview Avenue (just west of the city power plant).
Hours of operation are from 9 AM-1:00 PM
on the first and third Saturdays of every month through November.
11/15/2008 -- Peace Corps film festival
The "Third Goal" of the Peace Corps is to help promote Americans' better understanding of other peoples of the world.
The festival will be held
at the Animal Sciences Research Center Auditorium
on the MU campus,
Saturday, November 15th
from 1:00 until 9 PM. Admission is free.
11/22/2008 -- November Night Sky at Rock Bridg
More information at 573-449-7400 or www.mostateparks.com
12/12/2008 -- HPV Vaccinations
There is now a vaccine, available to girls and women, ages 9 to 26 years, that can prevent this viral infection.
The "Missouri Foundation for Health" has received a grant to provide the vaccine free of charge to eligible women and girls until the end of this year.
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has more information at 874-7355.
12/21/2008 -- Food Bank Volunteers
An adult must accompany persons under 18.
John has more information at 474-1020,
extension 114.
12/30/2008 -- CFIDS & FMS Support Group
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month,
the meeting begins at 2:00,
at Services for Independent Living,
1401-Hathman Place.
Every 4th Thursday,
the meeting is at the Daniel Boone Library, beginning at 6:30.
More information at 573-875-5803 or 573-474-7473 (Jill Sheets)
12/31/2008 -- Habitat For Humanity
for low-income, first-time home buyers.
The first Saturday of every month is now reserved
for individual volunteers who wish to help
Habitat with home-construction.
Volunteers are also needed on Fridays,
from 8AM to 4PM.
More information at 499-1202, or on the web at
showmehabitat at yahoo.com
The PET (or Personal Energy Transportation) project of Columbia employs volunteer teams to build low-cost, hand-cranked wheelchairs for worldwide distribution.
Contributions are tax-deductible. More information at 573-886-7877 or on the web at www dot gift of mobility dot org.
12/31/2008 -- The Global Market
Fair Trade crafts, clothing, and food items
from around the world.
The store is located inside the Community United Methodist Church,
at 3301 W. Broadway.
Global Market operates year round.
Days of operation and hours are available at 442-5372
12/31/2008 -- Unity Circle Dances
Learn simple circle dances and songs from the sacred traditions of the world.
Dances are held at 1600 West Broadway
from 7:30-9:30 PM.
They are free, and newcomers are always welcome. You do not need a partner or any experience.
More information from Tomi or Carolyn at 443-5985.
01/01/2009 -- Volunteers Needed/Youth Programs
Volunteers would offer homework assistance and read to children, (kindergarten through 7th grade),at the
J.W. "Blind" Boone Community Center,
Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
More information at 443-2556, extension 1273.
10/07/2009 -- Mt Zion Pray for Peace vigil
located on Mt Zion Church Road between
Columbia and Hallsville
is holding a weekly 'Pray for Peace' vigil,
at 6:30 pm each Wednesday evening.
Further information or directions to the church
is available at 573-881-1345.

