May 15, 2024
The Appleton City Museum at 503 N. Maple is now open every Friday afternoon 1:30-4:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family to visit the 1880 Moore School, the Clark House and the Museum to learn about early day area history. Membership dues for the 2024-2025 year may be paid at this time at $15 individual and $25 family. Please support your museum with a membership and a visit this summer.
The ACHS Alumni Meeting will be Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. with a noon hot meal/meeting. Reservations, including all names of ACHS Alumni with a check of $15/person, can be mailed to Patti Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., ACMO 64724 by May 11.
Karen Green will host the ACHS Class of 1984 at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at Green’s Welding. Finger foods and drinks will be served.
The 32nd Annual Montrose Festival will be May 24-26. This year’s theme is “Put Me In Coach” in honor town teams of the past. More info is available at their Facebook page - Montrose MO Festival, History, Events. Friday evening, the Kids 5K Run at 7:15 p.m. and Adult 5K Run at 8:00 p.m. Saturday starts with breakfast 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall. Baking contest at the VFW Hall 10:00 a.m. drop off, 11:00 judging. 20th annual car show at 9:00 a.m., Bake sale and vendors and crafters in the Community Building at 9:00 a.m. Museum opens at 9:00 a.m. For the kids, Team Sprinkles, bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo, train rides and Ted E. Bear Toy Factory. Tilted Ax Throwing 9:00 a.m., Extreme Video Trailer 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chicken drop at 10:00 a.m. KC Wolf from noon to 2:00 p.m. The announcement of this year’s Home Town Hero is at 12:30. Children’s parade starts at 12:45 p.m. and the grand parade begins at 1:00 p.m. with registration at the Montrose High School 10:00 – 12:30. Following the parade, will the Kickin Chicken Fried Chicken Dinner 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. a pie and wine auction after the parade, VFW #8820 beer stand 2:00 p.m. Corn Hole tournament at 3:30 p.m. “Members Only Band”, will entertain 9:00 p.m.-midnight. Sunday, softball starts at noon and the Scavenger Hunt at the VFW Hall 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. There will be beer olympics at 6:00 p.m. next to the museum, along with evening entertainment.
The 20th Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 13 in the City Park, right off 52 Hwy across the street from Zink Motor Company. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon. Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This is a judged event. There is a $10 entry fee, with proceeds going to two scholarships for local high school students. Top 85 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles, and top 3 rat rods.
Zink Motor Co is hosting the KC Antique Car Club at their dealership. Model A’s and T’s will be on display. This event is free.
The AC Fire Department will have a free vintage fire truck and fire equipment show July 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the AC Fire Station.
AC Rural Health Clinic will be providing Free Sports Physicals for students entering grades 7th-12th in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Sports Physical Clinics are scheduled for June 12 and June 26, 2024. Appointments are REQUIRED and appointment spots are limited. Please call AC Rural Health Clinic at 660-476-2121 to schedule your appointment or for any questions.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 24-26: Montrose Festival
May 25: ACHS Alumni Banquet
