Coming Events
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President’s lawn concert
President’s lawn concert
University of Central Missouri President Chuck Ambrose and Mrs. Kris Ambrose will host the President's Lawn Concert Monday, July 27. The annual event was originally set to take place at Selmo Park but was moved to the Elliott Student Union Ballroom due to the expected high heat. UCM administrators will begin serving ice cream and cookies at... Read more »
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Exotic animals at Trails Regional Library
Exotic animals at Trails Regional Library
Trails Regional Library in Warrensburg is hosting the program, Animal Avengers, Heroes of the Wild at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. There will be a baby red kangaroo, a Hog Island boa constrictor and an African crested porcupine (world's largest porcupine). The library is located at 432 N. Holden St. For more information, call 660-747-9177.
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Summer open archery
Summer open archery
The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center will convert one of its basketball courts into an open archery range. Certified archery instructors will be available from 4-7 p.m. July 30 to teach the basics. All equipment is provided. No personal equipment is allowed. The event is free. For more information, contact Michael Busekrus at busekrus@ucmo.edu.
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Three triathalons
Three triathalons
The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation and 98.5 The Bar Triathlon is set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Each athlete will swim 300 meters, bike 10 miles, and run a 5K. Prizes will be awarded. Register one week prior to the event to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Participants must register by noon the Friday before the race. The race... Read more »
Homes for Dogs Project
Homes for Dogs Project
The Warrensburg Animal Shelter is teaming up with Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Adopt-a-Pet.com from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 1-2 at the shelter located at 37 S.W. 101 Road for the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend. This nationwide event is part of the Homes for Dogs Project, a national campaign hosted by Adopt-a-Pet.com and Coldwell... Read more »
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Homes for Dogs Project
Homes for Dogs Project
The Warrensburg Animal Shelter is teaming up with Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Adopt-a-Pet.com from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the shelter located at 37 S.W. 101 Road for the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend. This nationwide event is part of the Homes for Dogs Project, a national campaign hosted by Adopt-a-Pet.com and Coldwell... Read more »
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Swimming Under the Stars at Nassif
Swimming Under the Stars at Nassif
Swimming Under the Stars will take place Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Nassif Aquatic Center. The fee is $5, and season pass holders get in free. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay St., or call 660-747-7178.
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The Amazing Adventures of Super Chicken at Trails Library
The Amazing Adventures of Super Chicken at Trails Library
Trails Regional Library in Warrensburg is hosting the program "The Amazing Adventures of Super Chicken!" at 1 p.m. Aug. 6. Children can join Oh My Gosh Josh as his chicken supper turns super. Audience members will take part in this hero's story as he recounts his escape from danger at the hands of the rotten Count Schmoopy. Participants... Read more »
Closing reception for art show
Closing reception for art show
A closing reception for the art exhibit "Kami" is scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 6 in the UCM Gallery of Art & Design. The artist, Sarah Nguyen will give an informal gallery talk about the exhibition and her recent experience as an artist in residence at Studio Kura in Itoshima City, Japan. The exhibition opened on July... Read more »
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Kid’s Night In
Kid’s Night In
Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Kid's Night In is set for 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at the Warrensburg Community Center for children ages 4 to 12. There will be games, swimming, crafts and food. Participants must pre-register. Admission is $15 for one child; $10 if registering more than one child. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit the... Read more »
Swimming Under the Stars at Nassif
Swimming Under the Stars at Nassif
Swimming Under the Stars will take place Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Nassif Aquatic Center. The fee is $5, and season pass holders get in free. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay St., or call 660-747-7178.
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Customer appreciation day at Farmers’ Market
Customer appreciation day at Farmers’ Market
The Warrensburg Farmers’ Market annual customer appreciation day is set for 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 8, on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn along Holden Street. Baked goods will be available in the morning along with coffee and juice. Visitors can enter their name into a drawing for prizes donated by the vendors, including fresh produce, baked... Read more »
WMMC health fair
WMMC health fair
Western Missouri Medical Center will host a Family Fun “Super” Run/Walk 5K and free Health Fair at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at 403 Burkarth Road. WMMC’s annual Health Fair added a new wellness activity with a superhero-themed, family-friendly 5K Run/Walk. The health fair and 5K will be located on WMMC’s main campus. Race registration is at 7:30 a.m. and... Read more »
Duck Derby
Duck Derby
Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting a Duck Derby at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Nassif Aquatic Center. There will be face painting, games, food and prizes for the winners. The races will start at 11 a.m. Ducks are available for purchase at the Warrensburg Community Center. You must bring your duck the day of the race for a chance to... Read more »
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Missouri State Fair
Missouri State Fair
The 113th Missouri State Fair, themed “Show Offs Welcome!” takes place Aug. 13-23 in Sedalia. For more information about concerts, events and other Fair activities, visit mostatefair.com, follow the Fair on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-422-FAIR (3247).
Doggie Dive
Doggie Dive
The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation annual Doggie Dive is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Nassif Aquatic Center. This program takes place before the pool is drained. All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations. The fee is $4 per dog. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit... Read more »
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UCM athletics auction
UCM athletics auction
University of Central Missouri Athletics will host its 15th annual Celebrating Central Missouri Athletics auction and dinner presented by Husch Blackwell at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The auction raises funds in support of Central Missouri's 17 intercollegiate athletic programs. Participants can enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages and bid on silent auction items from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A... Read more »
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Jazz lecture at UCM
Jazz lecture at UCM
Jazz scholar Scott DeVeaux will present a lecture titled "Multiphrenia: A New Approach to Charlie Parker" from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in the Utt Building, Room 100, at the University of Central Missouri. A professor of music at the University of Virginia, DeVeaux is author of "The Birth of Bebop: A Social and Musical History"... Read more »
Lock’d In at the Community Center
Lock’d In at the Community Center
Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting a program called Lock'd In from 8-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Community Center. Participants will work to crack a code to get to the "Safe Zone." The "Safe Zone" will have pizza, soda, music and dodgeball. Teams will have to work together to figure out how and where to find the... Read more »
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Family Fun Day at the Union
Family Fun Day at the Union
UCM Athletics and the Elliott Student Union will host a Family Fun Day event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, to kick off the 2015-16 Mo's Maniacs membership drive. The public is invited to attend the event at UCM's renovated Union Bowling Center. There will be free bowling and a chance to sign up for Mo's Maniacs,... Read more »
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Provost’s Faculty Showcase
Provost’s Faculty Showcase
Deborah Curtis, provost and chief learning officer at the University of Central Missouri, in conjunction with The Performing Arts Series and the Department of Music, will open 2015-2016 performance season as she hosts the annual Provost’s Faculty Showcase, presented by the department of music at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Hart Recital Hall. Titled... Read more »
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Mules basketball golf tournament
Mules basketball golf tournament
The Central Missouri Mules basketball team with host the 2015 MuleBall Masters golf fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 28, at Hidden Pines Country Club in Warrensburg. This three-man scramble begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served prior to the round from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost of the tournament... Read more »
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Return With Purpose workshop
Return With Purpose workshop
A free one-day workshop designed to help military personnel and veterans identify barriers and take steps to help them transition to civilian life is set for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Elliott Student Union, Room 235. Leading the workshop will be Greg Ganschaw, chief executive officer and founder of Return With Purpose. Ganschaw... Read more »
TEDxKC watch party
TEDxKC watch party
The Elliott Student Union is hosting a free watch party for the 2015 TEDxKC:Reimagine at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Union Ballroom. This is a LIVE Simulcast of TEDxKC taking place at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, download the flier: TedX_dig.jpg, contact Daniel Ayers at dayers@ucmo.edu or call... Read more »