Northwest’s summer movie series is returning to campus. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities, all movies in the Tuesday-night series begin at 7 PM in the Performing Arts Center or, weather permitting, across the street at College Park Pavilion. The lone exception is Michael Clayton, which will be shown at 7 PM Wednesday, May 14. Summer movie nights are free and open to the public. The screening schedule is:
* (Wednesday) May 14 , Michael Clayton
* May 20, Juno
* May 27, Charlie Wilson’s War
* June 3, P.S. I Love You
* June 10, Bee Movie
* June 17, Enchanted (Free popcorn and refreshments provided by the Northwest Alumni Association.)
* June 24, National Treasure: Book of Secrets
* July 1, The Other Boleyn Girl
* July 8, 27 Dresses
* July 15, The Bucket List
* July 22, Alvin and the Chipmunks
* July 29, Vantage Point
For more information visit this website or call 562-1704.
The Heart of America Tractor club will have a meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 PM at the Guilford Community Bldg in Guilford, MO.
There will be an Autism Benefit at Burger King in Maryville on Thursday, May 15 from 5 PM to 8 PM.
The Promotions Committee of the Bedford Area Development Center is planning a 1st Annual "BLAZING BBQ BASH'' to be held on Court Street in downtown Bedford on Saturday, May 17. Cooking begins at 6 Am and judging begins at 6 PM. The winners will be announced at the Street Dance and Beer Garden at 9:00PM. 100% Entry Payback! There will be a $25 Site Fee (please if possible register by May 10th), and a $20.00 Category Entry Fee. Categories include: Pork Ribs, Pork Butt/Shoulder, Beef Brisket, Whole Chicken and Steak. For more information OR to register call Angela at 712-542-9272 and she will send you a packet. This event is in conjunction with BEDFORD IN BLOOM.
The 4th Annual Bedford In Bloom celebration will be held on Saturday, May 17. Events for the day include citywide garage sales, a pancake breakfast, a red brick run, an art show, downtown sidewalk sales, Iowa wine tastings, a butterfly release. Plus live big band music, Rainbow Iris Farm tours and a street dance and beer Garden.
The 41st Annial Braddyville High School reunion will be held on Friday, May 23 at Braddy Hall on East Main Street. Registration starts at 4:30 PM with the catered meal starting at 6:30 PM. Late reservations can be made by calling (712) 589-3682.
The Maryville High School Class of 2003 will have a reunion on Saturday, May 24 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Mozingo Lake at the Phillips Memorial Pavilion on the Point in Maryville, MO. Please bring $4 per person and a side dish - the meat will be provided.
The West Nodaway Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 24 at 6:30 PM at the West Nodaway High School gymnasium in Burlington Junction. All alumni, including the 2008 graduating class are invited. The event will be a carry-in supper and dues for alumni are $3. Entertainment will be provided by the the "Goff Clan" (Roger, Sharla (Goff) Carter, Brian and Michael). There will also be a beautiful patriotic afghan raffle. Tickets are $1 for one ticket or $5 for six tickets.
There will be a Walk Now for Autism event in Lincoln, Nebraska at Haymaker Park on Saturday, May 24. Registration starts at Noon with the walk starting at 1:30 PM. For more information visit this website.
Iron Kettle will present Graham's Annual Memorial Day Luncheon on Sunday, May 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Graham Community Building. The menu will include fried chicken, salads, home baked bread, and more. Adults can eat for $8 and kids for $3. All proceeds from the event will go to Graham Community Betterment Activities.
There will be a 95th Birthday Celebration for Neva Nicholas on Sunday, May 25 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the First Christian Church in Burlington Junction, MO.
The Ride for Ryan will be held on Saturday, June 7 with registration at 10 AM and the ride leaving at Noon. The event will be held at St Joe Harley Davidson and the entry fee is $15. Over 400 motorcyles and vehicles take part in this parade that travels 100 miles thru Northwest MO. The ride ends at Las Palmas for an auction, band, door prizes, and more. Cost $12 per person to ride and funds will go towards the construction of schloarships to local high school students. For more information see this website.
Please join the Abrielle Neff Foundation in its first annual Celebration of Children on Sunday, June 8 from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Northwest Missouri State University Amphitheater. Stage acts, a petting zoo, inflatables, carnival games, dunk tank, food, raffles, exhibits and the opportunity to spend the day with your family all awaits you. For more information go to this website.
The 2008 Heart of America Tractor Cruise will hold a benefit ride for the Abrielle Neff Foundation, the MD summer camp, Special Olympics, and Camp Quality on Saturday, June 21. There will also be a reunion on Friday night. The ride will start and end at the Living History Museum in King City, MO and there will alos be a public barbeque after the cruise with a free will donation collected. For more information on the event and to register visit this website.
Click here to visit the Northwest Missouri Regional Culture of Character Website.
The Peer Support Line is now up and running in this area. The line is for people with and affected by mental illness and provides support, contact with others in similar situations, and understanding. There is no fee for the call and the line is open 10 AM to 10 PM. In St. Joe area call (816) 232-8951 or toll free at 1-877-771-8726.
The Survivor Support Group meets monthly on the first Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM at the Wesley Center located at 549 West Fourth St. in Maryville. All those whose lives have been touched by the tragedy of suicide are invited to come talk and share thoughts and feelings in a comfortable and confidential setting. Please contact the acting facilitator for the group, Sue Frizzell, Suicide Prevention Project Resource Center, Nodaway County Health Center, 515 N Main, Maryville, Ph. 660-562-2755/877-NODAWAY.
The Northwest Opry featuring the Grand River Pickers will perform every Sunday at Movie Magic (214 West 3rd) from 2 PM to 5 PM. Walk on performers are welcome and there is also a snack bar and dance floor at the event. Everyone in the area is welcome to attend.
The Parnell American Legion Post #528 hosts a free will donation breakfast the first Sunday of each month. All proceeds go toward community projects.
A Cancer Support Group for patients and their families meets at Laura Street Baptist Church (1st and Laura streets, west entrance) on the third Tuesday evenings of each month, from 6 to 7:30. For more information, call Ken Thom at 582-2531, Sharon Neustadter at 562-3120 or Elda Jones at 582-8874.
Maryville Parks and Recreation hosts a Senior Pitch Tournament each Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Maryville Community Building. There is no charge to participate.
There will be a Loss of a Child support group from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM every fourth Tuesday of the month at St. Francis Hospital's Hospitality Room. Refreshments will be served at the meetings and for more information call 582-8510.
The Maryville Public Library will host a Book Club meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 PM to 9 PM in the library basement. All interested readers are invited to attend and a book list is available from the library.
The Atchison River Rods host a cruise at Sonic Drive-In at 10th and Main in Atchison, KS on the first Saturday of each month. The cruises start at 5 PM, and go until they're done. For more information, call (913) 367-1370 or (913) 367-1076.
Maryville Parks and Recreation hosts a noon luncheon for adults aged 50 and over the second Thursday of each month. For more information call 562-2923.
La Leche League of Maryville hosts programs on breast feeding the first Saturday of each month at 10 AM at the Public Library in Maryville. For more information call 562-8186.
A Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet on the second Saturday of the month at St Gregory's Parish Hall in Maryville (333 South Davis) at 10:30 AM. For more information on the group call 562-2754.
A Parkinson's Support Group meets at the First Christian Church (201 W. 3rd in Maryville) in the Fellowship Hall. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 562-4312 (daytime) or 562-4621 (evening).
Sheridan Community Betterment Club hosts dances every fourth Saturday night of the month at the Sheridan School from 9 PM to 1 AM, with breakfast following. All proceeds will go to improvements and maintenance of the school building.
Temple Baptist Church holds "The Kings Kids Program" starting at 7 PM every Wednesday night. This is for children in grades 1 - 6 and includes playing games and learning about the bible. For more information call 582-2922 and leave a message for a ride visit the church at 1604 N Main Maryville on Wednesday nights at 7 PM.
Click here to see the newest animals up for adoption at the New Nodaway Humane Society.
If you have an event you would like put on the community calendar, please contact Jim Cronin.