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Have you ever thought about becoming a storm spotter? Now is your chance. The Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service invite you to attend free Storm Spotter Training. Storm Spotter class will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 in the Milan Community Center, 205 N. Market Street, Milan. The class will last approximately 1 hours. It will be presented by an experienced meteorologist from the National Weather Service. Various aspects of severe weather, storm spotting and weather safety will be presented. The training is free and available to everyone, regardless of age, where you live or education level. Becoming an active, trained storm spotter is an excellent way to serve our community. While there is no personal commitment from attending this class, if you recognize hazardous weather on the horizon, you will be in a position to help warn your neighbors by calling 911. To reserve your seat for this highly sought after class you must call or text the Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency Director, Dennis Goldsmith, at (660) 265-5619 or email him atmonranch@grm.net.Reserving a seat for the class will not commit you to attending the class, but the class may not be held if fewer than 15 people reserve a seat in advance.

Bellacinos Pizza and Grinders at 516 N. Baltimore Street, will be holding a Giving Night on March 30 from 5-8 p.m. Fifteen percent of of food sales goes to the Food Bank to provide Buddy Packs for kids in need.

The South 63 Corridor Community Improvement District will hold a meeting at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 30, in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 201 S Franklin Street. Tentative Agenda: Approval of the Minutes of the Dec. 28, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting; Approval of Appointment of Officers; Additional business as may be necessary and appropriate to commence operation of the District.

The city of Kirksville Parks & Recreation Department hosts Paint the Ville on March 30 and April 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kirksville Aquatic Center, 801 E. Mill St. Register your first through eighth grade artist for the monthly Kids Club event. Artists will create a masterpiece under the direction of Paint the Ville instructor, Rachel Messer. All participants must pre-register, and class size is very limited. To register, visit the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Office at the Kirksville Aquatic Center, or online athttps://parks.kirksvillecity.com/. Each class is $20 and all supplies are included. For more information, please contact Luke Callaghan with the Parks and Recreation Department at 660-627-1485.

Hay producers can learn strategies to grow, harvest, and store high quality hay at University of Missouri Extensions upcoming Hay Production School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schuyler County Community Center. MU Extension specialists will teach on how to get more quality and quantity hay production during this one-day workshop, says Darla Campbell, Agri Business and Community Economic Development specialist. Topics include Forages for North Missouri, Quality Issues; Hay Testing; Cattle and Horse Nutrition, Storage and Feed Management; Economics of Stored Forages; and Fertility Management. Registration for the school is due by March 24. A minimum of 15 participants is required to hold the school. Contact Darla Campbell at 660-457-3469 or campbelld@missouri.edu for cost and questions. The Schuyler County Community Center is located at 308 Main Street, Glenwood.

Truman Opera Theatre presents Bastien and Bastienne by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of petroglyphs or rock carvings made by ancestors of todays American Indians. Explore the petroglyphs with park staff to learn more about this unique piece of history. Meet at the petroglyph shelter located next to the beach. Contact the park office at 660-665-6995

The Adair County Family YMCA presents the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Eggstravaganza on April 1 from 2-3 p.m., at the YMCA Soccer Fields. Enjoy a fun time with the entire family and community. Separate egg hunts per age group: 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Photos with the Easter Bunny. Yard games and activities. Easter-themed tattoos. Prizes courtesy of local businesses. Free event, donations greatly appreciated. 1708 S. Jamison, Kirksville.

A Fairyland Princess Tea Party will be held on April 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kirksville Masonic Temple, 217 E. Harrison Street, Kirksville. There will be crafts, games, food and drink for $5. Presented by Kirksville Chapter #184 Order of the Eastern Star, assisted by Sigma Kappa Sorority, Truman State University. Questions? Call 660-341-4042.

Foolin Around Downtown will be held on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in downtown Kirksville. Support your local downtown stores and shops. In-store specials and refreshments provided at participating businesses. Shopping, specials and more.

The biggest trivia night of the year is back. The United Way of Northeast Missouri (UWNEMO) will host the 2nd Annual Charity Trivia Night on Saturday, April 1 from 7-10 p.m. at the Kirksville Moose Lodge. This years event will build upon last years hugely popular Trivia Night that welcomed 18 teams, raising over $5,000 for the 11 local agencies funded by the United Way of Northeast Missouri. Tickets are $150 per 8-person team, or $200 with Mulligans. One Mulligan can be used each round in place of an answer. The first-place team will take home a $500 first place prize and the coveted United Way Trivia Trophy. Only five table remain available so act now. Only four tables left.

The Crossing Church will hold Car Care on April 2. This event will serve single parents, foster parents, widows, active military personnel and veterans. The church is inviting anyone who falls in one or more of those categories to sign up to have their vehicle detailed and inspected. All community and church members are invited to help serve this deserving group of people on April 2. Volunteer opportunities range from greeting participants to inspecting vehicles. Theres a place for everyone to serve, ages high school and up. If youre not available on the day of the event, there will be opportunities to serve prior. For more information visit http://www.thecrossing.net/carcare or contact The Crossings local Campus Pastor.

Otto McFarland Senior Voice Recital will be held on April 2, at 2 p.m., at the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall, 100 E. Normal Avenue.

Emma Bushery & Bridget Boyle in a Senior Recital! At the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall, April 2 beginning at noon. 100 E. Normal Avenue.

Double Reed Studio Recital at the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall beginning at 6 p.m. on April 4,100 E. Normal Avenue.

A ribbon cutting will be held for Factory Connection on Wednesday, April 5, at 4 p.m. Join the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce at the open house event for chamber member Factory Connection in celebration of their new management team. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at their retail location at 2402 N. BaltimoreStreet in Kirksville.

Join Thousand Hills State Park staff in a presentation to learn about spiders and discover just how important they are to our ecosystem. If interested, join park staff to go looking to see if any spiders are nearby. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at the Campground 1 Amphitheater. Contact the park office at 660-665-6995.

Mark your calendars and hop on over to the 45th annual Kraft Heinz Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m., at the Truman State University Quad. Kraft Heinz, the city of Kirksville's Parks and Recreation Department, and Truman State University's Cardinal Key are partnering to host this event free of charge. All children ages 2 to 12 are invited to join and find as many eggs as possible. Remember to bring a basket for all the eggs and your camera for a picture with our special guest, the Easter Bunny. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 660-627-1485.

Join Thousand Hills State Parkstaff to learn some birding basics! Binoculars, field guides, and cameras are welcome. Limited binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow during the program. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring water. Meet at the beach parking lot to walk the paved trail.

Something about a snake make them sssuper important. JoinThousand Hills State Park staff to learn what that reason is and why snakes are unique. There may be a chance to meet a live animal. Meet at the Campground 1 amphitheater. Contact the park office at 660-665-6995

NEMO Job Fair Spring 2023 will be held on Friday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Moberly Area Community College, 2105 E. Normal Avenue. Pre-registration is required.

Friends of (Scout) Troop 404 will be holding a Bottomless BBQ Feed Fundraiser at theNEMO Fairgrounds on Friday, April 14 from 5:30- 8 p.m. Cost is $25 per person with sides and drinks. Soda for sale separately. Food by TNT BBQ. Silent Auction. Raffle for a mini-bike and smoker grill. Tickets available at the Troop 404 Facebook page or Nolan Law Firm, 210 S. Elson Street.

The Student Activities Board has announced the lineup for its spring concert series. Indie rock band DEHD will headline the second concert at 5 p.m. April 14 on the quad. The rain site for these concerts will be the Student Union Building Georgian Room. Admission to all concerts is free and tickets are not required.

The Northeast Missouri United Way Texas Hold'em Tournament will be on April 19 at the Dukum Inn.Signups start at 5:30 p.m. and the tournamentstarts at 6:30 p.m. 1st Prize is $500, 2nd Prize is $250 and Third Prize is $100. Sponsors of the event are as follows: Gold SponsorshipATSU and Heritage House Realty. Silver Sponsorships are Lovegreen Motors and Pagliais. Bronze Sponsorships are Kirksville Brake and Muffler and Hampton Inn.,

Come out for a celebration of International Dark Sky week at Stars Up, Lights Down at Thousand Hills State Park. Join others in learning about light pollution and exploring the sky above. There will be telescopes but everybody is welcome to bring their own telescopes, chairs, and binoculars. Meet at the Point Shelter. Contact the park office at 660-665-6995.

The 23rd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, April 21, at the NEMO Fair Building/NEMO Fair Grounds. Doors open from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Picture Booth open from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $8/couple, $2/each additional child (family cap at $10). Free concessions, photo booth, giveaways, and crafts. All girls pre-school through 6th-grade along with their dad or significant male role model are invited no RSVP needed. Proceeds of this event will go toward supporting Heartland Task Force programming and activities.

The annual Novinger Area Yard Sales & Flea Market event will be held on Saturday, April 22, beginning at 8 a.m.Residents of Novinger and surrounding area (west of Kirksville, east of Green Castle, and along Highway 157) are encouraged to participate in selling yard sale items, funky junk, 2ndchance goods, antiques and collectibles, flea market items, crafts and commercial products. Booth spaces and tables can be rented inside the Community Center or Firehouse andfree spaces can be reserved on the fairgrounds.Maps featuring the reported locations of sales will be available on Renewals Facebook page as well as in the Community Center, along with food sales.Donations of items are sought to allow proceeds to benefit Novinger Renewal.Items can be dropped off at the Community Center after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 21.Those interested in reserving an indoor or outdoor space or wanting their sale listed on the map should contact Glenna Young at 660-342-6455. The event is coordinated by Novinger Renewal, a non-profit corporation, established for community betterment and historic preservation.

Come on out to Thousand Hills State Park on Saturday April 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day. Local organizations will have stations and activities set up around the beach parking lot and the paved trail. Come connect with the earth and nature through unique opportunities facilitated by community members. There will be activities and educational booths for all ages at this free event. SB40, a local nonprofit, will be selling snacks and drinks as a fundraiser during the event. The Missouri Department of Conservation will be providing fishing opportunities along the shore just past the beach showerhouse and at the ADA accessible fishing dock. (Signs will direct visitors to these locations.) This event was created in partnership between Thousand Hills State Park, the Adair County Public Library, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the city of Kirksville. Other organizations are joining to provide educational opportunities for all attendees. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved to the Rieger Armory, located at 500 S. Elson St.

Mark your calendars for Curtain Call's 2023Annual Meeting. They will be meeting at the theatre on Monday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in order to nominate board members for the upcoming year and give everyone updates on their upcoming season.

The Student Activities Board has announced the lineup for its spring concert series. The last concert will feature country artist Chase Bryant at 5 p.m. April 28 on the quad. The rain site for these concerts will be the Student Union Building Georgian Room. Admission to all concerts is free and tickets are not required.

Elementary and middle school students interested in math and science can spend a day on the Truman State University campus participating in fun activities. Trumans chapter of Beta Beta Beta, a co-ed biology honors fraternity, will sponsor Science on Saturday, April 29. The first session, for students in first through fifth grade, will take place from 9-11 a.m. A second session, for students in sixth through eighth grade, will take place from 12:30-3 p.m. Area students will attend classes in Magruder Hall, each lasting about 20 minutes. Session one classes this spring include:acids and bases volcano, reptiles and amphibians, and secret message writing. Among the classes in session two are: strawberry DNA extraction, lava lamps, and reptiles and amphibians. Science on Saturday is free of charge. Registration will begin March 31 onsos.truman.eduand remain open until April 14 or until both sessions are full. Spaces are limited and registration is completed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Come out to Thousand Hills State Park to celebrate Kids to Parks Day Saturday May 20.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Kids Fishing Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for a day of fishing at the Point. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., staff will be available with gear to help you fish or fish with you. Fishing is open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

11 a.m. Nature Detective Hike Animals leave behind clues to tell us they have been in the area. Join park staff to explore the many different clues animals leave behind and learn what animals share the park with us. This hike will take place on the Oak Trail located next to the playground on Big Loop Road.

All programs are weather permitting. Check out Thousand Hills State Park on Facebook for cancellations, location changes, and other park information.

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