“A one-man show that celebrates good, black men.” ABC and Spotlight will be welcoming Egypt on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. in Union 237. Spreading his message of self-worth and acceptance, he is speaking on the importance of the issues young black men face today. “You are not worthless. You are worthy. Just because he gave... Read more »

Parents, do you need a night out? WPR offers Kid’s Night In one time a month. Kids will have lots of fun with games, swimming and crafts. Supper is also provided. Participants must pre-register. This event is for ages 4-12. The fee is $15 for one child and each additional child is $10. Registration deadline... Read more »

Too young for the Gross Out Olympics? Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting a substitute event for younger attendees to have an icky, sticky, gooey, good time at the Sticky Fingers event 9 - 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Grover Memorial Park. This is for your child will make new friends and find new... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting the Gross Out Olympics from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Grover Memorial Park. This year the events will be gooier, slimier, grosser, messier, and more disgusting. Favorite events like the Human Cheese Puff, and the Bologna Toss will be back with some new events as well. Parks officials... Read more »

In the middle of the Union there is a lot of chatter, but there are always topics strictly avoided. Join us at Café Rouge to discuss the hot button issues we tend to stray away from in our everyday conversation. We will range from issues about the Nation, World, and right here at UCM. We... Read more »

Learn how to decorate cakes and sweet treats with basic buttercream techniques and six simple to pipe flowers that turn ordinary cakes into extraordinary results. Your certified Wilton Method Instructor will help you pipe classic buttercream decorating techniques to create modern and traditional cake designs. This program is for anyone 12+. The fee is $45.

UCM Study Abroad invites everyone on campus to the UCM Gallery of Art and Design to hear about the experiences from the Spring 2016 Generation Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients. These UCM students had experiences studying abroad all over the world after receiving the $2500 scholarship. The panel discussion will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,... Read more »

UCM and the surrounding community will celebrate the UCM Mules football first home game of the season with the 12th annual Get the Red Out street fair planned for 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. For full details, visit the below link to UCM News and Events. For more information: Go to: https://www.ucmo.edu/news/gtro.2016.cfm Contact Mike Greife at mgreife@ucmo.edu

University of Central Missouri will be hosting an annual ceremony honoring the men and women who died and those who responded to terrorist attacks on the United States Sept. 11, 2001, on Friday, Sept. 9. The ceremony will begin at noon near the flagpole on the quadrangle, and is open to university student, faculty and local communities. A UCM... Read more »

The UCM Horticulture Club will be hosting a U-Pick Apple Sale for 25 cents a pound at the Ag Program Greenhouse on 408-10 E. Broad Street, Friday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. UCM Horticulture Club requests attendees to bring their own bags. Apples grown are Red Delicious... Read more »

The Spotlight organization at the University of Central Missouri is hosting its annual fall concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, in the UCM Multipurpose Building. Featured performers are the electronic pop duo 3OH!3, rapper Chevy Woods, and jazz keyboardist and pianist Marcus Johnson with the UCM Jazz Band. For information about tickets, visit: https://www.ucmo.edu/news/fallconcert.2016.cfm.

The American Legion Post 131, located at 733 E. Young St. in Warrensburg, Missouri, will be serving a homemade breakfast on the second Saturday of each month. Serving times will be from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Featured foods will be biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fried eggs (upon request), bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, coffee, orange juice and... Read more »

Old Drum's Best Friends Dog Park is celebrating Old Drum's birthday. All proceeds go toward maintenance and improvement of the dog park. There will be contests for dogs and their humans to enjoy together.There will also be a raffle prizes, giveaways and vendor booths. Chris White from the D.O.G. Obedience Group is coming this year... Read more »

A fundraiser/meet and greet for Kyle Garner, candidate for 52nd District state representative is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Old Drum Coffeehouse from 4-6 p.m. Joining him will be Russ Carnahan, candidate for lieutenant governor and a former Missouri congressman.

The Ideas & Issues Committee of Spotlight is scheduled to host a student panel discussing the impact of stereotypes on the individual experience called "I Ain't Got No Type." Student leaders will be addressing their experiences with stereotypes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Elliott Student Union, Room 237A.

The R.A.D. Basic Self Defense for Women course, sponsored by the UCM Department of Public Safety, is scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 21, and 28. All sessions are held at the Central Missouri Police Academy at 200 Ming St. To complete the course, attendance at all three sessions is required. All participants completing the course will... Read more »

University of Central Missouri President Charles Ambrose will present the "State of the University Address" at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 in Hart Recital Hall, located in the Utt Music Building. All members of the campus community are invited. For more information, contact Jeff Murphy at jmurphy@ucmo.edu

Carol Faulkner, professor of history at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, is scheduled to present "Lucretia Mott at Seneca Falls: Religion, Race, and Women's Rights" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Union 238. Carol Faulkner The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the UCM Department... Read more »

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Texas hold'em card tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 16, at 822 E. Young St. There will be a mix, much, and mingle time from 5:30-6:30, and at 6:45 the tournament will start. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office 100 S. Holden Street, or call (660)... Read more »

Mules Cricket Club is scheduled to host the UCM intercollegiate cricket tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the South Recreational Complex. UCM will be hosting Wichita State and Missouri State, and games begin at 8 a.m., noon, and 4 p.m. For more information, contact joleen byerline at byerline@ucmo.edu.

The University of Central Missouri and Warrensburg Community is invited to the Highlander Theatre this Saturday, Sept. 17, for a free one hour performance of Tim Mooney's "Breakneck Hamlet". The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. General Seating will apply, so first come, first serve. A brief talk back will... Read more »

The University of Central Missouri Department of Music presents Dionysus, featuring Alastair Wright, UCM faculty instructor, on saxophone. A master class will take place on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1-3:30 p.m. in Utt 008. The recital featuring Dionysus will also take place on Sunday, Sept. 18, in Hart Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Both events... Read more »

The 2016 UCM Family Weekend Talent Show is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, in Hendricks Hall. Entries must be submitted by Sept. 2 at midnight. Prizes are being awarded to the top three contestants: $500 for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third place.  

The next UCM surplus auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 306 Hale Lake Road with bidder registration beginning at 8 a.m. Items may be previewed Monday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For more information visit: https://www.ucmo.edu/acctserv/surplus.cfm. Download event flier at: Auction_Flyer.pdf. Contact Galen Corbett for more information at corbett@ucmo.edu or call... Read more »

The American Legion Post 131 is hosting a dinner Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5-7 p.m. The entrée selection will be the option of Spaghetti or Doris's Hand Cut Fried Chicken. Course side options include: salad, rolls, dessert, and drinks. Cost to attend is eight dollars per guest, and the dinner is open to the public. For more information, contact Jerry McGLaughlin: imkcmac02@gmail.com

The Sept. 29, Mid-Missouri Artists, Inc., meeting will feature a program by area artist, Jodi Harsch, who will introduce a method of creating collage using torn paper. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room of the Warrensburg Community Center. For questions about details of the meeting or MMA, contact the President,... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation will host Teen Takeover, an organized, fun and safe environment for 6-8 graders to spend time together in the Community Center. The building will be closed to the public during this time. There will be dodge ball, basketball, volleyball, music, swimming, soda, and lots of food. The fee is $15 per... Read more »

The third annual Johnson County Heart Walk is set for 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, on the east side of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Central Missouri. This is a community event that promotes heart-healthy living while raising funds for the work and research of heart disease and stroke. Individuals who are interested in... Read more »

Trails Regional Library will be hosting an adult coloring night on Friday, Oct. 21, from 2-4 p.m. Supplies are provided and the event is free to the public. For more information, contact Deanna Bumgarner: bumgarnerd@trailslibrary.org