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Friday, October 7, 2022
Every first Friday of the month, Gallery 104 hosts a free public reception in the early evening (usually 5-6:30 PM). Come by for a drink, a bite to eat, and a chat with local artists and art lovers!Saturday, October 8, 2022
Catapalooza for Cat Lovers.Caturday, October 8, 2022, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Adair County Library
We would like to invite the community to this Cat-tastic event.
Displays, drawings and kid's activities all day.
Start your Story. Adopt. Adoptable Kittens and Cats on display.
Guest Speakers: (live and virtual)
Dr. Jenny Lindquist DVM of Kirksville/Edina
Allison Hunter-Fredrick of Allisonhelpscats.com , cat behaviorist, trainer and educator
Lynn Palillo- Certified Feline Master Groomer and National Cat Groomer Institute Instructor
Emily Hill - Kittycatgo.com - adventure cat and cat agility trainer
Meghan Jones - Cat fostering, and TNR
Displays:
Adair County Humane Society
Field of Dreams Rescue
PetsMart of Kirksville
Red Cross
Cat Fostering & TNR
Wende Wagner - CFMG- Student of National Cat Groomer Institute / Cat Groomer Timberline Pet Ranch
Kitties for adoption
Cats & Mats live stream from Mystic Meadows Yoga Studio, 316 N. Elson St. KVMO., Yoga in style with adoptable Kittens and Cats, 1:30 to
2:15 PM.
Space is limited, sign up now, Mystic Meadows Yoga Studio Facebook.
Part of the proceeds go to cat rescue.
It's a Purr-fect day for a "feline & fabulous" event.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - Saturday, October 15, 2022
Curtain Call Theatre Company presents "All The World's A Stage, or Life's Crazy Moments Onstage and Off" October 12, 13, 14, 15 at the theater, 512 W. Elizabeth St., 7:00, tickets on sale at Hy-Vee or at the door.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce304 S. Franklin
Kirksville MO 63501
660-665-3766
Sandra.Williams@kirksvillechamber.com
October 10, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KIRKSVILLE - The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce is
pleased to offer to the voting citizens of the community an opportunity to learn more about the candidates
running for the office of State Senate of the 18th District. This race will be determined in the November
8th election.
The two candidates are incumbent Cindy O’Laughlin, Republican, and her Democratic opponent, Ayanna
Shivers. Both have been invited to participate in a virtual forum at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 18,
2022. The forum will be recorded and shared on the Chamber’s Facebook page,
https://www.facebook.com/KirksvilleAreaChamberofCommerce and on the Chamber’s website at
www.kirksvillechamber.com .
Dr. Ayanna Shivers, is a resident of Mexico, MO. For more information prior to the forum go to
https://ayannashivers.com/ You may also message her through Linked In at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanna-shivers-1966697b/
Senator O’Laughlin is a current resident of Shelbina, MO. Due to her busy schedule, Senator O’Laughlin
will not be participating in this forum. Contact information for her is located at
https://www.senate.mo.gov/mem18/ . You may also leave a message with her Legislative Assistant, Lisa
Garrison, at her office in Jefferson City at 573-751-7985. Locally, you may contact her In-District
Legislative Assistant, Lois Bragg at 660-341-2221, or email Lois at Lois.Bragg@senate.mo.gov .
In addition, Dr. Jay Self will be at the forum presenting information on a local ballot issue, a tax
increase proposed by the Adair County Public Library.
Voters of the 18th Senatorial District are welcome to join the Zoom session. There will be no audience
interaction, but you may log into the event using the meeting ID and passcode below, just before 6:30 pm.
Meeting ID: 841 9665 3775
Passcode: 021128
For additional information on the upcoming election, including local ballot samples in Adair County,
please visit https://adaircountymissouri.com/departments/clerk/current-election-information-copy/ You
may also use this website to locate your polling place.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
UNITED WAY TO HOLD TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 19TH
The United Way of Northeast Missouri (UWNEMO) will hold their semi-annual Texas Hold’em tournament Fundraiser, Wednesday, October 19th on the second floor of the Dukum Inn in downtown Kirksville.
Registration for the tournament will start at 5:30 p.m. The first hand will be dealt at 6:30 pm. Initial buy-in is $25 per person with buy back options available. $850 in guaranteed cash prizes await the first, second and third place finishers. 1st Prize is $500 plus a Texas Hold’em Trophy, 2nd Place is $250 and 3rd Place is $100. All proceeds will go to benefit the United Way’s eleven agencies.
A big thank you to our sponsors A.T. Still University, CENTURY 21 Lifetime Realty, Kirksville Brake & Muffler, Lovegreen Ford Chrysler, Hampton Inn Kirksville, Dukum Inn, Pagliai's Pizza
Saturday, October 22, 2022
HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE The Kirksville Kiwanis Club is hosting a Halloween Costume Drive to provide costumes to local children who may otherwise not have costumes. We are accepting new as well as used costumes and props left over from prior years for ages K-8. Costumes can be dropped in drop-off boxes at the Adair County Public Library or YMCA.
Saturday, October 22 10:00 am– 1:00 pm Costumes will be distributed, first coe, first served at the Adair County Public Library. No paperwork or income verification needed.
Questions? Please contact: kirksvillekiwanis@gmail.com
Friday, October 28, 2022
Dress to impress and join us at Moberly Area Community College between 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, on Friday, October 28th for the NEMO Job Fair! Area employers will be on-site ready to meet with you. Some employers will even conduct interviews, so be sure to update your resume and bring it along!Businesses who would like to join us before the deadline may register by filling out the PDF fillable registration and emailing it back to Kelly.Jones@Kirksvillechamber.com
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Kirksville Women of Today's 34th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show from 9am to 3pm on October 29, 2022. The event is being held at the William Matthew Middle School located at 1515 S. Cottage Grove in Kirksville, MO. Lunch is available.