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 »

Sustainability, technology, fracking and environmental awareness will be among the topics of discussion at the 2015 Teach-In on Sustainable Solutions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the University of Central Missouri’s Elliott Student Union. The event, sponsored by UCM’s Office of Sustainability, will feature professionals and representatives of organizations concerned with environmental sustainability. The keynote... Read more »

The UCM Breakers 10th annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction is set for 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. All proceeds benefit the group's spring break trip to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to build houses for Habitat for Humanity. For more information, download the flier: Save the Date - Spaghetti Dinner Flyer 2015 (4).docx or contact Kristie Brinkley at kbrinkley@ucmo.edu.

The theme for this year's Daddy & Me Date Night is a masquerade ball. Each couple will get to make their own masks to wear throughout the night. There will be dancing, dinner, games, crafts, pictures and a flower for each girl. Participants must pre-register. There are two date nights available: Friday, Feb. 6 or Saturday, Feb.... Read more »

The theme for this year's Daddy & Me Date Night is a masquerade ball. Each couple will get to make their own masks to wear throughout the night. There will be dancing, dinner, games, crafts, pictures and a flower for each girl. Participants must pre-register. The dance is set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. The cost is... Read more »

The University of Central Misssouri Performing Arts Series Guest Artist Series will feature pianist Slawomir Dobrzanski at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in the Hart Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Dobrzanski frequently performs as a soloist and chamber musician in Europe, South America, China, and throughout the United States, according... Read more »

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Fashion Frenzy program on Feb. 11, 25 and March 11. During each class, participants will make some fun things to wear using recycled goods and duct tape. Participants will leave class with their own personally made T-shirt scarf, jewelry, wallet, book mark and more. The cost is $12 per class or $30 for... Read more »

UCM’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents a set of studio theatre one-acts Feb. 12, 13 and 14 in the BlackBox Theatre in the lobby of Nickerson Hall. The plays will be directed, designed, and performed by UCM students.  The shows performing will be: “The Eye of the Beholder” by Kent Broadhurst, “Home Free!” by... Read more »

Warrensburg Park and Rec will host The Cupid's Chase 5K Run on Saturday, Feb. 14 9 a.m. at the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 Gay St. Registration is $15 and must be complete by Feb. 6 to recieve a shirt. Women will start one minute before the men with hearts attached to their backs. During... Read more »

 The UCM College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the UCM Department of Music will host the annual UCM Valentine’s Dance at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom. Sodexo will cater free snacks and a cash bar for tea, coffee, and drinks. Patrons will be able to bring their own bottles of... Read more »

The Peabody Award-winning PBS documentary, “180 Days: Hartsville,” premieres on KMOS-TV in March, and the station is hosting free pre-screening events and panel discussions in Warrensburg on Feb. 18; Jefferson City, March 2; and Columbia, March 5. "180 Days: Hartsville" is a co-production between the National Black Programming Consortium and South Carolina ETV. The film... Read more »

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Indoor Triathlon will be at the Warrensburg Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 21. There are three different starting times available: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. The fee is $15. The course is a 20-minute swim in the lap pool, a 20-minute bike ride on spinning bikes, and a 20-minute... Read more »

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Mobile Office from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Johnson County Courthouse, 300 N. Holden St. in Warrensburg. Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members of Blunt’s staff. To reach the senator’s Office of... Read more »

The 2015 Show Me Justice Film Festival organizers are hosting a film series at Trails Regional Library. The next series is set for 4 p.m. Thursday at the library, 432 N. Holden St. in Warrensburg and is free and open to the public. The films being screened are "The Dogmatic" and "Vegucated." The next screening is... Read more »

Warrensburg Main Street’s Piccadilly Auction will take place at Lotspeich Automotive on Friday, March 27. Tickets will be on sale from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., 213 N. Holden St. in downtown Warrensburg. Tickets for the Piccadilly Gala are $35 per person. This is the primary fundraiser for Warrensburg Main Street. Warrensburg... Read more »

Warrensburg Young Professionals networking event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Wine101, 120 E. Cooper Ave. in Warrensburg. There is no charge and is open to young professionals 21 and older. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390910277885670/.

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation girls-only teen lock-in is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St. There will be volleyball, dancing, swimming, makeovers, spa treatments, pizza and more. The lock-in is for girls in fifth through eighth grades. The fee is $8. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com,... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Dino Day is scheduled for 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Warrensburg Community Center. Children can dig for dinos and search for dinosaur eggs. There will also be games, crafts, a snack, a huge dinosaur cutout and more. The Dino Day is for ages 2 through 8 and the cost is $10. For more information, contact Jayme... Read more »