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**Benefit for the Family of Troy Lawrence on Feb 10^th at the Loyal Order of the Moose on Hwy 11 East. Time: 6pm to ?. Gun Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Supper, Live and Silent Auctions, dancing, and 3 Bands. Supper is from 6pm to 8pm and Menu is Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked beans, and Chips. For information contact Radonna Daniels at 660-349-9281 or Tammy Valentine at 660-349-9861 or Carmen Stewart at 660-341-9442. Donations may be left at or mailed to Carolyn Talbert/Troy Lawrence Memorial at the Northeast Missouri State Bank or 22276 Hedgepath Lane in Kirksville, MO 63501. All Proceeds will help with Funeral expenses, the purchase of a headstone and to further the education of Troy’s children.

**Project Linus “Make A Blanket” Day will be held Feb 25^th from 10am to 4pm at the El Kadir Shrine Club in Kirksville. Bring your sewing machines, a friend or two, and plan for some great fellowship. Knitters and crocheters welcome, bring your own project to work on. You can also drop off new, homemade blankets at Quilted Square (during business hours) in Kirksville at 511 S Baltimore. For more info contact: Conni at douvier@nemr.net Project Linus website: http://www.projectlinus.org

**Spring Computer classes will begin Feb 8^th at the Adair County Public Library at 6:30pm, lasting about an hour. Registration is needed for class attendance and ends the day before at 5pm. Suggestions for class topics are welcome. If any questions call Library at 660-665-6038

**Heartland RSVP volunteers will be assisting area seniors with filing their Missouri Property Tax Credit forms beginning on February 1^st and running until April 15^th. Interested seniors just need to make an appointment and take their forms to the RSVP office, upstairs over Bank Midwest. For an appointment call 660-665-8314. This service is free of charge.

**Hospice of Northeast Missouri in Kirksville is looking for volunteers to join their team. Please contact Terrill Roberts, Hospice Coordinator of Volunteer Service at 1-888-627-9711. You can make a difference in peoples’ lives by becoming a Hospice Volunteer in your community. As little or as much time as you want or are able to offer --- Your gift of volunteering is always valuable and appreciated.

**The Adair County Soil and Water Conversation District will be holding their Cost-Share Program sign-up Dec 1, 2011 – Feb 29, 2012. Any Adair County landowners who would like the participate will need to come in and sign up during this time period at Adair County Soil and Water Conversation District. The office is located at 2410 S Franklin in Kirksville. Contact office for questions: 665-3274 ext 3

**The Lighthouse of Love’s Praying Hands Mission is conducting a “share the warmth” campaign all winter long. You can help by donating coats, hats and gloves to the mission throughout the remainder of fall and winter. All sizes are needed. Your donations will help families in need this winter. Drop off is at 812 N. Franklin in Kirksville, from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday and 8:30 to 3 on Saturday.

**Schuyler County Health Department Open Clinic every Wednesday 8:00am to 3:30pm. Services we offer during clinic include: blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, blood sugar screening, immunizations, lead testing, hemoglobin testing, pregnancy tests, and lab draws (with a physician order.) Appointments by walk-in only. Please bring current insurance information. Call with any questions 660-457-3721

**Schuyler County Health Department at 275 South Green Street in Lancaster, MO is now offering Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations to people 19 years old and older. You can get these at the Schuyler County Health Department any Wednesday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. No appointment necessary. Flu shot is $23.00; there is no cost for those with Medicare or Medicaid. Pneumonia shots are $65.00; no cost for those with Medicare or Medicaid. Pneumonia shots require a physician’s order. Please bring it with you or have it faxed to SCHD @660-457-2238. Questions? Please call 660-457-3721

**Ignite Children’s ministry program by the Fellowship Baptist Church begins on Sept 14^th from 6pm to 8:30pm and goes throughout the school year. For K-5^th grades. 1701 S Jamison in Kirksville (across from the YMCA). Ignite is a fun, high-energy ministry that encourages kids to know Jesus Christ as to grow in a relationship with Him. 660-665-0633

**Join in the Advance America Helping Hands. They are accepting donations to help Joplin, MO. Any non-perishable or personal items. Address: 1316 S Baltimore in Kirksville. Please no clothes or toys. Needs are very basic at this time. Items: Bottled water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Non-perishable food items, coffee, tea bags, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, and formula, can openers, sunscreen, bug spray, combs, razors, deodorant, soap, first aid kits, tarps and etc. 660-665-4937

**Donations are needed for the Sheltered Workshop in Macon. They recycle paper and this type of recycling supports 13 disabled workers at MACON DIVERSIFIED. They are in need of some bound books and/or magazines to sustain them through the winter. If you have any books or magazines that you’d like to donate, they are open Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm. If you can’t drop them off during those hours, there is a shed on the property for the donations to be dropped off. Any questions call 660-385-3111.

**People are encouraged to drop off unwanted cell phones to be used to benefit Troops overseas. Following Locations: Bank of Macon at 1512 N Missouri in Macon, JP’s Tux and Tees at 101 Vine St in Macon. Cole Motor Sales and Cycles at 814 Bloomington St in Bevier. Pro-tech Co at 2411 E Illinois St in Kirksville, and Trustee’s Cycle Shop at W 24 Highway in Moberly. For more info contact Jan Watts at 660-349- 9134

**Lighthouse Assembly of God Presents MEGA SPORTS CAMP after school program. Dynamic Bible Lessons. Every Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm. Wacky Games, Rally’s, Rewards, Special Guest Appearances. Concessions. Coach Huddle. Contact 660-332-7947.

**Lighthouse of Loves Praying Hand Mission formerly Help Hands Mission at 111 E Harrison in Kirksville has a new phone number 627-6227.

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****IF YOU ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND WOULD LIKE TO POST AN ITEM ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, SEND IT TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT TO:

COMMUNITY CALENDAR P.O. BOX 130 KIRKSVILLE, MO, 63501

OR BY EMAIL AT RADIONWS@CABLEONE.NET WITH SUBJECT HEADING "COMMUNITY CALENDAR".

******* INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED: NAME OF EVENT, TIME, PLACE, PHYSICAL ADDRESS INCLUDING THE TOWN, PHONE NUMBER CONTACT AND ANYTHING EXTRA YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE.

(IF A PHONE NUMBER OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION IS MISSING, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO POST YOUR EVENT.)

***If you see any information that may be incorrect or if an event is canceled, please call us at 665-7748.

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Wednesday, February 1^st

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**The Office Clinic is open at the Adair county health department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Offered are immunizations, cholesterol and blood pressure tests, blood sugar screenings and STD testing.

**WIC Clinic at the Adair county health Department from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

**Immunization clinic at the Macon County Health Department from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-5 p.m.

**Women’s Health Supply pick-up at the Macon County Health Department. Runs all day.

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Thursday, February 2^nd

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**WIC Clinic at the Adair county health Department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Friday, February 3^rd

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**Blood Drive – 1pm to 6pm – Queen City Community Club. 721 7^th St. Queen City, MO.

Business After Hours hosted by KIRX/KRXL/KTUF at NEMO Ag Show 5-7pm

**The Office Clinic is open at the Adair county health department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Offered are immunizations, cholesterol and blood pressure tests, blood sugar screenings and STD testing.

**WIC Clinic at the Adair county health Department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Saturday, February 4^th

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**Blood Drive – 8am to 12pm – Reiger Armory. 500 S Elson. Kirksville, MO.

NEMO AG SHOW NEMO Fairgrounds 9am-4pm

**Knox County annual soup supper to benefit the Knox County Relay for Life, held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Edina. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. A silent auction will be held throughout the night, with bidding ending at 7 p.m. Donations for the Relay for Life will be accepted at the door.

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Sunday, February 5^th

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Monday, February 6^th

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**The Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Knee High Naturalists” program will be hosting The Giving Tree- a story about the gifts of nature. This program is recommended for children ages 3-5 and takes place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is required for the program and must be completed by 4 p.m. on the last business day before the program. The Giving Tree will be held at the Department of Conservation’s Northeast Regional office at 3500 South Baltimore in Kirksville. Call the Regional Office at 660-785-2420 for more information.

**Tobacco Quit Class at the Macon County Health Department from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, February 7^th

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**Blood Drive – 10:30am to 5:30pm - Truman State University. Catholic Newman Center. 709 S Davis. Kirksville, MO.

**Blood Drive – 10:30am to 5:30pm - Truman State University. Baptist Student Union. 110 W Normal. Kirksville, MO.

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Wednesday, February 8^th

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**Lead Testing clinic from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-5 p.m at the Macon County Health Department at 503 N Missouri St in Macon, MO. 660-385-4711

**Blood Drive – 10:30am to 5:30pm - Truman State University. Baptist Student Union. 110 W Normal. Kirksville, MO.

**Blood Drive – 10:30am to 5:30pm - Truman State University. Catholic Newman Center. 709 S Davis. Kirksville, MO.

**The Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Creature Feature” program will be hosting Name that Tree!- Bare branches make tree identification tougher, but a close look will point you in the right direction. This program is recommended for children ages 6-11 and takes place from 1pm-2pm. Registration is required for the program and must be completed by 4 p.m. on the last business day before the program. Name that Tree! will be held at the Department of Conservation’s Northeast Regional office at 3500 South Baltimore in Kirksville. Call the Regional Office at 660-785-2420 for more information.

**Adair County Public Library will be having computer class at 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Registration fee is $5.00. “Computer Basics” is topic and will cover Mouse basics, Keyboarding basics, and File Management; “cut” and “paste”. Registration is needed for class attendance and ends the day before at 5pm. If any questions call Library at 660-665-6038

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Thursday, February 9^th

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**Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol Screening from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-5 p.m at the Macon County Health Department at 503 N Missouri St in Macon, MO. 660-385-4711

**Blood Drive – 4pm to 8pm –Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 2000 E Normal. Kirksville, MO.

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Friday, February 10^th

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**Blood Drive – 1pm to 6pm – Faith Lutheran School. 1820 S Baltimore. Kirksville, MO.

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Saturday, February 11^th

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Sunday, February 12^th

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**Blood Drive – 9am to 2pm – Boy Scout of America Troop 401. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church. 716 E Washington. Kirksville, MO.

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Monday, February 13^th

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Tuesday, February 14^th

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**Blood Drive – 11am to 4pm – Northeast Regional Medical Center.315 S Osteopathy. Kirksville, MO.

**Free HIV/STI testing on Feb 14^th from 1pm to 4pm at Truman State University’s Student Union Building Georgian Rooms A, B, and C. 901 S Franklin in Kirksville. Free and confidential testing for HIV and other STIs. Open to the public. Knowledgeable helpers available to answer questions. Educational materials also available. Questions: Elizabeth Dole at 660-342-8931

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Wednesday, February 15^th

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**Immunization clinic from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-5 p.m at the Macon County Health Department at 503 N Missouri St in Macon, MO. 660-385-4711

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Thursday, February 16^th

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Friday, February 17^th

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VOLUNTEERS/ITEMS NEEDED:

**SENIOR CENTER OF MACON NEEDS PEOPLE TO DELIVER MEALS TO SENIORS AND THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO THEIR SITE TO EAT. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FROM 10 AM TO AROUND NOON. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED TO PREPARE MEALS ON SITE AND TO SERVE. CALL 660-385-6411.

**HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COMPANIONSHIP TO HOSPICE PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. A TRAINING CLASS IS PROVIDED TO ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS. CALL HOSPICE AT 660-627-9711 WITH QUESTIONS.

***HOPE'S KITCHEN, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PREPARES FREE MEALS FOR OVER 200 KIRKSVILLE RESIDENTS, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE THIRD AND FOURTH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH BETWEEN 9 AM TO 2 PM. MOST WORK 2 1/2 HOUR SHIFTS. CALL TIM TUCKER AT 660-626-2424 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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ART/MUSEUM DISPLAYS:

***ADAIR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, WED-FRI 1-4 PM, 211 SOUTH ELSON, KIRKSVILLE. DISPLAYS OF ARTIFACTS INCLUDING PIONEER ITEMS, NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS AND COLLECTIONS OF MILITARY OBJECTS. CALL 660-665-6502.

***STILL NATIONAL OSTEOPATHIC MUSEUM, 800 WEST JEFFERSON, KIRKSVILLE. DR. ANDREW TAYLOR STILL FOUNDED OSTEOPATHY MEDICINE IN KIRKSVILLE IN 1892. MUSEUM COLLECTION INCLUDES ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND OTHER ARTIFACTS THAT SPAN OVER 150 YEARS OF THE EVOLUTION OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. INCLUDES A COMPLETELY DISSECTED HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM, ONE OF ONLY FOUR IN THE WORLD. CALL 660-626-2359.

***EXHIBITION OF AMTRAK HISTORY, HWY 63, LAPLATA. NEWLY OPENED EXHIBIT INSIDE OF TWO AMTRAK BAGGAGE CARS. INCLUDES CASES FULL OF TRAIN AND AMTRAK MEMORABILIA INCLUDING MENUS AND DISHES USED ON PASSENGER TRAINS THROUGH THE YEARS. CALL 660-332-4669.

***MISSOURI CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT, NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE, 3900 S. BALTIMORE, KIRKSVILLE. EXHIBIT INCLUDES A LIVE BEE HIVE, AN AQUARIUM OF MISSOURI FISH, SNAKE DISPLAY, PELT STATION, FLY FISHING AND MANY OTHER NATURE EXHIBITS. CALL 660-785-2420.

****MARK TWAIN MUSEUM EXHIBIT, MARK TWAIN MUSEUM GALLERY, 120 NORTH MAIN STREET, HANNIBAL. LOCAL ARTIST TALENT SHOWCASE PLUS 15 ORIGINAL NORMAN ROCKWELL PAINTINGS INCLUDING “THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER AND HUCKLEBERRY FINN.” MEMBERS FREE, $5 NON-MEMBERS. CALL 573-221-9010.

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-THE MISSOURI CAREER CENTER INSIDE THE MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE- KIRKSVILLE CAMP US G.E.D/A.B.E. 2- 5 PM. M-Th

-THE KIRKSVILLE T-C-R-C TUES & THURS FROM 6:30-9:30 & SAT. 9AM TO NOON.

-MILAN'S CON-AGRA NELSON CENTER MON. & WED. 8am-NOON & 1-4:30 p.m. & TUES. & THURS. 1-9:30 p.m.

**IF PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, OR LINN COUNTY SENIORS NEED ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING SERVICES AND RESOURCES, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, INSURANCE, OR TRANSPORTATION, ROBIN KNOWLES, THE AGING RESOURCE CONSULTANT IS AVAILABLE AT THE UNIONVILLE CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY--> 947-2529 OR 216-5270.

***NORTHEAST MISSOURI AREA AGENCY ON AGING, NEW PROGRAM TO HELP REIMBURSE DRIVERS OF PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER THAT NEED HELP GETTING TO DOCTOR OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. CALL 660-665-4682 OR 1-800-664-6338.

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