A weekend full of fun in Trenton

The opening ceremonies of Missouri Day in Trenton, Mo., will be held Oct. 15. A dinner is planned that evening, as well as the annual parade and band day on Oct. 17. The craft village and flea markets will be open both Oct. 17 and 18. There also will be a band festival, food, musical entertainment throughout the weekend, a baby show, a coloring contest and a host of other events.

If you have any questions about becoming a vendor, volunteering or for more general information, please contact the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce at trentonchamber@grundyec.net or by calling 359-4324.

Here’s to your health

The Allied Arts Council is accepting artwork from Oct. 12 through 26 for its fall “Art for the Health of It” exhibit. Entries must be received in the Allied Arts Council office, 118 S. Eighth St., by 5 p.m. Oct. 26. The exhibit will run from Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at the new location at the East Hills Library, with student work displayed at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of three jurors in the following categories: painting, drawing, photo and other media. A cash prize of $100 will be awarded in each category, and winners will be featured in a future “Art for Business’ Sake” exhibit. A $25 cash prize will be awarded to the best high school student entry.

Entry forms are available at the Allied Arts Council between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The entry fee is $15 per piece, with no entry fee for high school students.

Call the Allied Arts Council at 233-0231 for further information.

Sit on it

The “Take a Seat” auction that benefits the Noyes Home for Children will be held Oct. 16 at St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 26th and Penn Streets. The doors open for viewing and eating at 5 p.m., and the live auction begins at 7 p.m.

The Ladies Union Benevolent Association hosts this auction every other year to benefit the children in their care at the Noyes Home. Local artists and creative people transform chairs, tables, chests, stools and more into unique one-of-a-kind treasures. Many of the items up for auction can be seen at East Hills Shopping Center across from Taco John’s.

Reservations are being taken for the buffet dinner by Chef Ralph of Luna’s. The cost is $15 per person. The auction is free of charge.

A ‘Wicked’ good time

Those who wish to join the Performing Arts Association on a trip to see “Wicked” at the Kansas City Music Hall on Dec. 5 must make their reservations no later than today. The $125 admission fee includes a center orchestra ticket, a box lunch provided by Luna’s and a round trip from Heartland Motorcoach. For more information, call PAA at 279-1225.