The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation program Kids in the Kitchen will have children measuring, mixing, pouring, cooking, setting the table and cleaning up to become more confident in the kitchen. All supplies will be provided. The first class is set for 3:45-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Wednesday, Jan. 28. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome. The fee is $12... Read more »

Construction at the Crossing - South at Holden will require temporary closing of Washington Street, between South and McGoodwin streets, Thursday, Jan. 15. This section of street will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lifelong Learning at UCM is scheduled to present the program “Legal Fundamentals: Basic Legal Planning for Incapacity and Death” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St. Bob Welling, a local attorney, will offer a seminar on legal planning for the future that deals with preparing for inevitable life changes. The... Read more »

Adjunct Art Professor Annie Helmericks-Louder will speak Thursday, Jan. 15, about her art textiles and that of other artists at an opening reception of the "Earth Stories" exhibit. The reception is Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Art & Design Main Gallery at UCM. The exhibit runs through March 6. For more... Read more »

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Princess Party will be at the Warrensburg Community Center from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The event is for ages 2-7. A pre-registration fee of $10 is required. For more information, you may contact Jayme Gee at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com or by calling 660-747-7178.

The Community Praise and Worship Service is planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Hendricks Hall at the University of Central Missouri. For more information about the UCM 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, visit ucmo.edu/diversity/mlk.

Care Connection for Aging Services will offer a Live Healthy with Diabetes Workshop every Tuesday beginning Jan. 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for six weeks at the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St. The workshop is open to people of all ages with diabetes who want to take charge of their health. Space is... Read more »

The University of Central Missouri’s annual Freedom Scholarship dinner is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. The event is the highlight of the university’s 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. For tickets, contact the UCM Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support at 660-543-4156, or the Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 100 S. Holden... Read more »

The Community Blood Center will be at the University of Central Missouri from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 22. There will be free bagels, pizza and taco cards given to all donors. Register online at savealifenow.org. The sponsor code is UCM. For more information, download the flier: UCM FLYER 1-15 (1).doc or contact Kristie Brinkley at kbrinkley@ucmo.edu.

As part of this year's MLK Celebration, The Talking Mules are hosting a debate over violent protesting and its effectiveness at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Union 229. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Brianna Nesbitt at bnesbitt@ucmo.edu.

The first 2,500 fans through the doors on Wednesday, Jan. 21, will receive a voucher good for one replica National Championship ring to commemorate the Mules 2014 National Championship. Fans can redeem their vouchers at the west end of the Multipurpose Building to receive their ring. Fans must have a ticket to receive a voucher with a... Read more »

The Warrensburg Tree Board is offering a free event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Trails Regional Library. The event will include a review of the city’s tree inventory and management plan followed by a reading of Shel Silverstein’s "The Giving Tree." There will be a slice from a large white oak that the city’s... Read more »

The McClure Archives and University Museum has a new exhibit in its gallery titled "The History of the Warrensburg State Normal School No. 2, 1871-1919." The exhibit includes photographs of buildings, students and faculty, as well as diplomas, sports, and other historical information about the founding and early years of the University of Central Missouri. The... Read more »

This Chamber University event features an introduction to key business information on profit and loss statements and balance sheets. The program runs from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Jack Moore Community Room of the train depot at 100 S. Holden St. in downtown Warrensburg. To make a reservation, send an email to chamber@warrensburg.org or call 660-747-3168.

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation program Kids in the Kitchen will have children measuring, mixing, pouring, cooking, setting the table and cleaning up to become more confident in the kitchen. All supplies will be provided. The first class is set for 3:45-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome. The fee is $12. For more information,... Read more »

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a free Geneology Workshop at the James C. Kirkpatrick Library in Warrensburg from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sue Boland at bolandsue66@yahoo.com or call 660-909-3816.

Members of Mid-Missouri Artists will kick off the new year with a swap meet on Thursday, Jan. 29. People can put their names in a drawing for art supplies. Members are asked to bring only one or two items for the exchange. MMA officers will provide desserts for the meeting, and those present will discuss and... Read more »