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

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Speakers include Tracy Branter, of Enhanced Enterprise Zone; Harold Stuart, State of City; and Bill Gabel, State of County. The event will be held in the White Rose Pavilion, on 107 Ming St. Cost is $13 for members and... Read more »

Old Drum Coffeehouse and Bakery will host their monthly Open Mic Night in the back room of the Tranquility Shop in Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6-8 p.m. The sessions are free and open to the public. Several performers and composers are scheduled to perform, including Clifton Adams, Debbie Noland, and Andrew Wyeth. For more information,... Read more »

The University of Central Missouri will host the Veterans Summit and Resource Fair Friday, Oct. 7, in Elliott Student Union 240. These free informational events run simultaneously from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include an opportunity to join a dialogue with nationally known Army Ranger Chris Bemiss, as well as informational sessions focused on the needs of military service... Read more »

The Johnson County Historical Society and west central Missouri’s long-running radio program “The Eclectic Café” announce upcoming performances in their eighth annual concert series. "The Eclectic Cafe" will feature Sky Smeed, touring singer/songwriter based in Lawrence, Kansas, on Friday, Oct. 7. All concerts are held at the original Johnson County Courthouse at 302 N. Main in Warrensburg,... Read more »

The Johnson County Historical Society and west central Missouri’s long-running radio program “The Eclectic Café” announce upcoming performances in their eighth annual concert series. "The Eclectic Cafe" will feature Warrensburg’s own Manda Shea & the Sumpthin’ Brothers on Saturday, Oct. 8. All concerts are held at the original Johnson County Courthouse at 302 N. Main in Warrensburg, Missouri.... Read more »

The American Democracy Project will be hosting a watch party for the Second Presidential Debate on Oct. 9, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in Union 237 A & B. This event is open to all students, and is free of charge. Refreshments will be provided for those in attendance.

Alloy Orchestra, a three-man musical ensemble, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in Hart Recital Hall at the University of Central Missouri. The group writes and performs live accompaniment to classic silent films. Working with an assemblage of peculiar objects, they thrash and grind soulful music from unlikely sources. For more information... Read more »

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) and Euphoria Salon & Day Spa will host the Annual Ladies’ Night Out event at the WMMC Outpatient Entrance on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6 ­– 8 p.m. This event will feature screening mammograms (by appointment prior to the event) and free leg vein screenings. Euphoria Salon & Day Spa will... Read more »

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location of MC Sports on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. located at 354 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste A. This event is for Chamber members and friends. RSVP to amankin@warrensburg.org.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church will host their thirteenth annual October Marketplace craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual October Marketplace hosts more than 50 vendors, selling items ranging from jewelry and photography to home décor and handmade crafts. Lunch will be available to purchase and will be prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary, a... Read more »

Young musicians and performers representing 29 high schools from Missouri and Kansas will participate in the 2016 Festival of Champions as the UCM Department of Music hosts the annual marching band and drum line competition Saturday, Oct. 15. For more information on this event, go to: https://www.ucmo.edu/news/FOC.2016.cfm Contact Mike Greife at mgreife@ucmo.edu

First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Drive Thru Blessing of the Animals event on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2-4 p.m. at the Central Missouri Community Credit Union parking lot, on the corner of Young St. and Maguire St. The event is free to the public, and donations will be accepted for local animal shelters. Pastor Heather Jepson will... Read more »

Chamber Members and friends are welcome to a ribbon cutting ceremony  for The Market, located on 114 N. Holden, on Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. The Market in downtown Warrensburg sells home décor, fresh produce, modern farmhouse wares, antiques and paper goods.  The store also sells food including Central Dairy Ice Cream, Homemade Pies, and on... Read more »

At 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, in Union 237 A & B the American Democracy Project is hosting a debate between the College Democrats and the College Republicans before the streaming of the final presidential debate. There will be free food and drinks for those in attendance. Attendees are encouraged to wear their ADP Vote... Read more »

UCM invites the community to join in the celebration of "The Power of Red" during the 2016 Homecoming celebration Oct. 21-22 as friends and alumni join UCM students and staff in a variety of activities. For more information on this event, go to: https://www.ucmo.edu/news/homecoming2016.cfm Contact Mike Greife at mgreife@ucmo.edu

The American Legion Post 131 will be hosting a dance night with to live country music featuring Tobacco Raw on Saturday, Oct. 22. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dancing runs from 7-11 p.m. Admission is $8 and gives you a chance to win a free dance pass, free drink pass, or one of our... Read more »

UCM's Performing Arts Series and the Department of Music will present the Commodores, the United Sates Navy Band's jazz ensemble from Washington, D.C., in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Hendricks Hall. For more information on how to obtain tickets, which are free, go to: https://www.ucmo.edu/news/pas.commodoresjazz.cfm

U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler will host the 2016 Missouri Business Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Elliot Student Union on the UCM campus. The conference is designed to bring successful business owners together with entrepreneurs and student entrepreneurs to expand knowledge on the how to successfully start and expand a business through collaboration and brainstorming.... Read more »

The University of Central Missouri's Office of Military and Veteran Services is hosting a free workshop for active duty military members, veterans and their spouses called Return With Purpose from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in Elliott Student Union, Room 237B. The workshop is designed to help military personnel and veterans transition from active duty to civilian... Read more »

The annual UCM softball costume scrimmage game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Jennies Field, located in the South Recreational Complex. The game will be a five-inning scrimmage with promotions and prizes during the game. Children attending the game in costume will receive prizes. Children will also be able to trick or treat... Read more »

Warrensburg Main Street will host the annual Downtown Trick or Treat and Halloween events from 4-6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31. Downtown Trick-or- Treat is an opportunity for families to spend Halloween in a safe, and exciting environment, and the general public is welcome. Businesses will be passing out candy and treats to participating children. The Johnson County Fire... Read more »

The UCM Muslim Student Association is scheduled to host an Islamic Education night for students and faculty on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m., on the first floor of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library. The event is set to begin with speaker, Moussa Elbayoumy, at 6 p.m., followed by a free dinner and documentary film... Read more »

The UCM College Republicans are scheduled to host war veteran and former congressman Lt. Col. Allen West at the University of Central Missouri as part of the Fred R. Allen Series, in conjunction with Young America's Foundation, to give a presentation on the concept of radical Islam. This presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2,... Read more »

UCM’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the second set of Studio Theatre One Acts for Fall 2016 on Nov. 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nickerson Hall Black Box Theatre. Acts presented include “Trifles,” (written by Susan Glaspell), “English Made Simple,” (written by David Ives) and “Tall Tales,” (written by Robert Schenkkan). Admission to the set... Read more »

The UCM Center for Religious Studies is set to host the second annual Trading Moon Pow Wow from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This year's pow wow will feature additional traditional Native American dance demonstrations, performed in full traditional regalia. The event is free and open to... Read more »