American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host a candlelight vigil Sept. 10, on the UCM quad by the flagpole, at 7:15 p.m. to honor people lost to suicide, recognize attempt survivors and those who personally struggle. Candles will be lit at 7:30 p.m.  

Johnson County Emergency Agency hosting open house Sept. 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 122 Hout Street, to recognize National Preparedness Day. Stop by their office to learn more about what they and their community partners do as well as touring the local Emergency Operations Center. This September, National Preparedness Month (NPM) will focus... Read more »

WMMC will host a blood drive Friday, Sept. 22, noon to 6 p.m. at Western Missouri Medical Center, 403 Burkarth Rd, Warrensburg, Missouri, conference Room 1. How to Book Your Appointment: Book your appointment today at esavealifenow.org, click “Donate” and enter Sponsor Code: westernmomed. For additional details, please contact Valerie Leuschen at (660) 262–7479 or vleuschen@wmmc.com. Donating blood is safe and easy. Donors must... Read more »

Care Connection for Aging Services will be celebrating National Senior Center Month at its Warrensburg Senior Center Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. culminating in participation in a community Senior Health Fair from. The Warrensburg Senior Center is celebrating the vital community resources it provides as the city’s “Master of Aging,” this year’s... Read more »

The public is invited to join members of Mid-Missouri Artists, Inc. at their meeting Thursday Sept. 28. The MMA meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room of the Warrensburg Community Center. People should enter the building through the main doors and turn to the left, then left again. All MMA... Read more »

Shirley Briscoe of Shiloh Baptist Church has organized a free outdoor concert to benefit the people affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The concert will be held on Saturday Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. on the Downtown Courthouse Lawn. Several local church choirs and individuals will come together to perform on the lawn. Performances... Read more »