Community Calendar brought to you by Hy-Vee updated 08/31 September 9/9 The Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association’s 47th Annual Back to the Farm Reunion will be held Thursday through Sunday, September 9-12 at the Brady Showgrounds in Boonville with tractor pulls, camping, live music, contests and more Admission is $8 per day, $10 for a four-day show pass and children under 12 are admitted free. Sr. Citizens have a special price of $3 on Thursday. For more information, visit www.mrvsea.com. 9/9 2010 "DAY OF CHANGE" TURN LOOSE CHANGE INTO A HEALTHY AND HAPPY FUTURE FOR MILLIONS OF CHILDREN THROUGH RONALD MCDONALD'S HOUSE CHARITIES September 9th Donation Drive at McDonald's Restaurants Will Transform Pennies, Nickels, Dimes and Quarters Into A Bridge to Quality Health Care for Children and Families Worldwide Columbia, MO., (Aug. 26, 2010) –– You know that loose change on the floor in the car? In the bottom of your purse? In a jar on your desk? Well the U.S. Treasury estimates that we have $1.5 billion in loose change sitting around our homes and cars. This Sept. 9, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) is asking families to donate that extra change to help keep millions of children together with their families. The Charity will celebrate its 2010 RMHC Day of Change raising awareness for RMHC Donation Boxes placed onMcDonald’s counters and in drive-thrus across the country available for donating spare change to support programs which provide a bridge to quality health care and give children and families the time together to heal faster and cope better. Last year alone through U.S. RMHC Donation Boxes, the pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters donated totaled over $19 million -- a goal the Charity hopes to exceed this year. In fact, if every McDonald's customer put a penny in the Donation Box, RMHC would raise more than $94 million to support children and their families in the U.S alone. Little by little, small donations add up to a lot allowing the Charity to serve more than 4 million families a year worldwide. The RMHC Day of Change presents an opportunity to teach and get children involved in giving back, and is an easy and fun way for families to donate. Beyond sharing spare change, there are other ways to get involved and support this meaningful cause. Reach out to family and friends, and those key influencers and organizations in the community to get them involved in spreading the word about the RMHC Day of Change. About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri serves families of children receiving treatment at area hospitals. Their cornerstone entity, the Ronald McDonald House, is a home-away-from-home for these families. Mid-Missouri’s Ronald McDonald House, located on Stadium Boulevard, in Columbia, MO has served more than 20,000 families since opening in 1983. Additional information can be found at www.rmhcmidmo.org. 9/11 Janet Paschal will be in concert Saturday, September 11 at Calvary Baptist Church at 7:00pm. For years Janet has appeared on the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concerts and videos which have been seen worldwide. Janet is known for her gentle humility,her authentic warmth and engaging graciousness. If you have seen a Gaither video, you have seen Janet Paschal. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 606 Ridgewat Ave., Columbia, MO. There will be a $10 per adult admission charge at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm. 9/12 Southside Baptist Church in Fulton will present a 9 week DVD study, “Effective Parenting in a Defective World”, taught by Chip Ingram, beginning Sunday, September 12 from 5:30-7 pm. Childcare will be provided. Email southsidebaptist1@sbcglobal.net  or call 573-642-5921 to sign-up. 9/16 The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri will be hosting their annual Spelling Bee Fundraiser on Thursday September 16 with teams of three from area businesses competing. If you would like to be a sponsor or to participate, call 573-443-7666. 9/16 Joyce Meyer Ministries’ 28th Annual Women’s Conference will be Thursday through Saturday, September 16-18 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. For more information, call 866-SEE-JOYCE or visit www.joycemeyer.org.  9/18 Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch, a group of Christian homes for children from abused, neglected, and other backgrounds will hold an Open House at their Clarence, MO site on Saturday, September 18th, with tours of the homes are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A barbeque luncheon begins at 12:00 noon. The event’s program will begin at 1:00 p.m. The Ranch has provided over 30 years of care for children. For more information or directions, visit www.shilohranch.org  or call 573-588-2191. 9/25 Mark your calendar now to join Life Network of Central Missouri for the 2010 Walk for Life in Columbia. Be listening for more information, or visit www.lifenetworkfriends.org. November 11/11 A Mini-Fuge & Discipleship Now weekend for youth will be held Thursday through Sunday, November 11-14 in Sturgeon. The Speaker/Organizer of this event is a Centrifuge Staff Member, Derek Milton. To get your youth group involved, call (573) 687-2122. Public Announcements The National Office of the Center for Women's Ministries, Inc  is announcing the establishment of a peer counseling Center for Women's Ministries in Callaway County at 820 Jefferson Street in Fulton. The co-directors are Darla Douglas (573-642-4165) and Jewel Holt (573-642-8511) and the steering committee consists of women from various local churches. They are asking for individuals, business owners, and churches for monetary and in-kind donations. Wall hangings, office and living room furnishings and volunteer workers are needed to complete the remodeling. Center for Women's Ministries offers crisis intervention with a spiritual emphasis, reaching hurting women through the ministry. Some of the areas of ministry are abuse, death of someone close, depression, divorce, jail, parenting, relationships, singleness, and woundedness from childhood. Angel Food Ministries  is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that works through churches and community organizations. It began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia - now hundreds of thousands of families participate in 32 states. Resource to help improve finances by reducing monthly grocery bills. There ARE NO income restrictions...Everyone is welcome to participate. Base food units cost $30 with a value of $50 to $70. Special food units cost $18 (base unit must be purchased as well). No limit to the amount of units you purchase. Food is restaurant quality - no outdated or damaged goods. Pre-paid monthly order with delivery the following month. Just like in most retail stores, EBT Cards are accepted (must pre-arrange). MUST BRING A LARGE BOX, COOLER, OR LAUNDRY BASKET PER UNIT ORDERED AT PICK UP. BOXES OR BAGS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. To be put on our email list to receive a monthly order form or for more information, send an email to: Centralia Angel Food Ministries - angelfoodnbcc@mywdo.com   INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES? WHAT TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR FOR $25? WOULD YOUR CHURCH LIKE OT BE A HOST SITE? FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES AND HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN MID-MISSOURI CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES: Callaway Christian Church, 2051 Silver Dr., Fulton, Missouri 65251.For more information, please visit our website: www.callawaychristianchurch.com  ,call 642-6140, or e-mail: angelfoodministries@callawaychristianchurch.com   or. Kim Pursley, Administrative Assistant & Angel Food Coordinator, Centennial Baptist Church, 816 W Breckenridge, Mexico, MO 65265 ,Phone: 573-581-5173, Fax: 573-581-0738 www.centennialbaptist.com     or. Brent Christensen, Angel Food Coordinator, Capital West Christian Church, 1308 Fairgrounds road, Jefferson City, MO 65109 ,Phone: 573-634-8335, Fax: 573-634-8358 ,http://www.capitalwestcc.org , or e-mail: angelfoodministries@capitalwestcc.org   First Baptist Church in Centralia 101 S. Collier Street, Centralia, MO 65240  www.angelfoodministries.com Mindy Durham, Angel Food Coordinator Contact: (573) 682-7222 Email: angelfoodnbcc@mywdo.com  www.newbeginningscenter.net   Celebrate Recovery every Monday Night at Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO Starting at 5:30 P.M., 3724 W. Truman Blvd JC, Mo 65109, 573-893-2876. What to Expect 5:30 P.M. to 6 P.M. Potluck Meal A time to get to know your brothers and sisters. 6:15 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. Large Group Meeting Worship, Praise, Teaching and Testimony A time to learn God's Word, the 8 principles and the 12 steps. 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Small Group, Separate Men and Women Meetings, A safe place to share and listen. Child Care Available 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Website: http://jccr.startlogic.com/jccr.org/1401.html  Contact: Ministry Leader Allen Palmeri, 573-690-2904 Celebrate Recovery Are you looking for a way to recover from past and present hurts, habits and hang ups? Join us for Celebrate Recovery every Friday night at Christian Chapel, 3300 S. Providence beginning at 6:30. The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "8 Recovery Principles." By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others. Please contact Ken Mackley via email at georgemackley@centurytel.net or contact the church office at 573-442-2258. Celebrate Recovery group in Columbia at Memorial Baptist Church every Friday night starting at 6:30 Addicts Victorious meetings here at First Baptist Church in Moberly, MO The meetings are at 7 pm every Friday evening was wondering if you could mention the meeting times on the radio, and maybe put this info on your website? If you have any questions, call me @660-269-8896or e-mail me stevezilla2002@yahoo.com Addicts Victorious,  a Christ-centered organization in which people help people, through God’s power, to receive salvation, deliverance and restoration, meeds Mondays at 7 pm at New Beginnings Christian Center, corner of Hwys. 124 and CC in Centralia. For more information, visit www.addictsvictorious.com or call 573-682-3814. Divorce Care  A special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, will be held at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Seminars begin the first week in September.. CALL 573-893-2876 For more information and to register.. A special weekly seminar and support group for those experiencing divorce or separation is held at University Baptist Church in Columbia, Tuesdays at 7pm .Simultaneous classes are held for children of divorced or separated parents. For more information and to register, call  573-446-1810. Family Life Fellowship in Moberly offers many activities for junior high, senior high, and college age students through the “Destiny Center”, “Café after School”, and “Café 41”.These no-cost supervised spots in the Moberly area offer activities for after school afternoons and on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to midnight. For more information, call 660-263-0488. “Hannah’s Closet” Hannah’s Closet, a free clothing store located at 335 N. Williams in downtown Moberly will now be open on Thursdays from 10 am until 12 pm and again from 1-4 pm. For more information, call Family Life Fellowship at 660-263-0488 or visit www.flfministries.com . Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center  in Columbia is looking for volunteers who have a kind heart and enjoy being outdoors. Cedar Creek teaches horseback riding as therapy to children and adults with disabilities. Experience with horses is not needed to work in the program. For more information, call Karen Grindler at 875-8556. If you are over age 55, in need of employment and meet income guidelines, a paid training assignment with “Experience Works” may be available to you. Call Experience Works, a national non-profit organization, at 1-800-368-7569. A equal opportunity employer. LIBERTY ACADEMY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE LOCATED IN AUXVASSE, IS SEEKING ITEMS FOR OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL AND PLAYGROUND NEEDS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. FOR INFORMATION ON TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS OR TO PARTNER WITH LIBERTY ACADEMY IN AUXVASSE, CALL 573-386-2223.