MONDAYS THROUGH MAY 17
From 6:30 to 8 p.m., a 13-week Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Class will be held at the First Baptist Church in Orrick. For more information, call 816-770-3672.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
At 6 p.m., a financial aid officer from Maple Woods Community College and RHS guidance counselors will conduct a Student Financial Aid Workshop at Richmond High School in the commons area. This workshop is free and open to students and their parents. For more information, call the RHS guidance department at 816-776-2226.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5
At 9 a.m., a Ribbon Cutting for Sign & Wonders will be held at 120 W. Franklin St., Richmond.
Beginning at 11 a.m., the John W. Carter Lodge will barbecue and sell brisket, chicken, ham and ribs in front of their building on the 100 block of Thornton in Richmond’s square.
From 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Knights of Columbus is hosting a Fish fry at Richmond Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 602 Camden St,., Richmond. Menu includes fried fish, hush puppies, French fries, coleslaw dessert and drink. Cost is $8 per person/$25 per family. Carryout orders are $6.50. The next fish fries will be March 19 and 26.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., GriefShare seminar and support group will meet in the Lawson Community Center, 103 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lawson. The group will meet every Saturday through May 1. The 13 seminar sessions focus on various emotions and problems that come with grieving a loved one’s death. You can join anytime during the cycle. For more information, call 816-296-3854.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ideal Industries will host its annual chili and soup dinner at the workshop on 601 North Thornton St. in Richmond. Menu includes soup and homemade pies.
At 6:30 p.m., the 10th annual Ladies Masonic Appreciation Night will be held at the Masonic Hall, 310 Clark St., Richmond. Dinner will be catered by Nadlers. $25 per couple. Honored guest speaker is Most Worshipful Grand Master Rocky Weaver. Please call for seating: 816-470-5938, 816-470-5824 or 816-770-5511.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Richmond is sponsoring its annual spaghetti and meatball dinner at the Ray County Veterans Building, 312 Clark St. Dinner includes entree, salad, dessert and drink. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children and $15 for families. Proceeds for the event go toward the needy in the Richmond community.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., South Point Cemetary Association’s annual fundraiser dinner will be held at the Orrick Lion’s Club Building in Orrick. This event is open to the public. Free will offering.
At 2 p.m., Moore Cemetery Association will hold a meeting at 27420 Ridge Road, Excelsior Springs. All interested persons are invited. For more information, call 816-750-4652.
From 2 to 5 p.m., a Three-Hour Country Music Show will be held at the Farris Theatre, 301 West Main St., Richmond. Dave Allen will emcee. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted for Mission Mexico 2010. For more information, call 816-816-3459 or 816-896-1387.
MONDAY, MARCH 8
From 7 to 8 p.m., RHS Academic Recognition Evening will be held at the Farris Theatre. Parents and grandparents are invited. The RHS Jazz Ensemble will perform. For more information, call 816-776-2226.
At 7 p.m., the Orrick School Board will have an Open Forum for the patrons of the school district in the Orrick School library to get input from the public regarding budget cuts.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., a Richmond Chamber Before Hours will be held at Richmond Square Apartments.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11
From 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 6 p.m., Green Hills community Action Agency is offering Women’s Health Clinics at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond. Walk-ins welcome. For appointments, call 816-776-5413. Services are offered to everyone regardless of age.
At 4 p.m., the Ray County Senior Services Board will hold its tax levy board meeting at the RCSSB office in the Eagleton Center, Richmond. All RCSSB meetings are open to the public.
At 7 p.m., Lex La-Ray Technical Center will host an Open House at Lex-La-Ray Technical Center, 2323 High School Drive, Lexington. The open house is for those interested in the practical nursing program. Applications are available until April 15 for the class of 2011. For more information, go to the Web site at www.lexla-ray.com or call 660-259-2264.
At 7 p.m., Are you Smarter than an Eighth Grader? will be held at the Richmond Middle School commons area. Admission is $3, children under 2 are free. this is a fundraiser for eighth grade students going to Washington D.C. in May.
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
Beginning at 6 p.m., a steak dinner and auction will be held in the Richmond High School commons area, 451 East South St. Silent auction is at 6, dinner at 7 and live auction at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Proceeds benefit the Richmond Education Foundation and are tax deductible. Tickets may be purchased from any board member.
At 8 p.m., the River Cow Orchestra will perform at the Farris Theatre in Richmond. Reserved tickets may be purchased by calling 816-776-6684 or online at www.farristheatre.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
From 6 a.m. to noon, a Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Richmond Shrine Club, 400 Wollard Blvd., Richmond.
From 9 to 10:30 a.m., AngelFood Ministries order day will be at the Church of the Nazarene, 411 South Shaw, Richmond. Cash, money orders and food stamps only. There are new menu items this month. Mail orders may be submitted by this date to AngelFood Ministries, 9664 HIghway EE, Richmond. For more information, call 816-470-6700 or 816-217-2169
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., GriefShare seminar and support group will meet in the Lawson Community Center, 103 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lawson. The group will meet every Saturday through May 1. The 13 seminar sessions focus on various emotions and problems that come with grieving a loved one’s death. You can join at anytime during the cycle. For more information, call 816-296-3854.
Beginning at 11 a.m., Hardin United Methodist Church is holding a Chili and Soup Dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Free will donation. Menu includes chili, soup, hot dogs, dessert and drink. Carryout available.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Ray County cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to a Survivors Celebration Dinner in the Richmond High School commons area. The dinner will be combined with a charity ball and the public is invited to attend. Valet parking is available. For more information, call 816-776-7223 or 816-809-8097.
MONDAY, MARCH 15
From 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Alzheimers Support Group will meet in the Community Room of the Ray County Library. For more information, call 816-776-5403.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
At 7 p.m., a team captain’s meeting for Relay for Life of Ray County will be held at the Ray County Health Department. Team captains or those who want to start a team should attend. For more information, call 816-470-5203 or visit www.relayforlife.org/raycomo.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon will be held at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond.
At 11:30 a.m., a Mushroom Festival Committee Meeting will be held at the 19th Hole in Richmond.
Beginning with a social at 1 p.m., the Chapter CO of P.E.O. will meet. Hostess is Janet Arnette and co-hostess is Kathy Jackson. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m.
From 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harvesters will distribute food at Fleming Baptist Church for those in need in Camden, Fleming, Hardin, Henrietta, Orrick, Rayville and Richmond. Bring proof of address and containers to carry food. For more information, call 816-776-7261 or 816-776-7625.
At 6:30 p.m., the Bob Ross Painting Class, sponsored by the Ray County Community Arts Association, will be held at the United Christian Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 501 N. Spartan Drive in Richmond. The class will be taught by a certified Bob Ross instructor. The fee is $40 and includes instruction and supplies. Minimum class size is 10. For more information and to reserve a seat, contact Debbie Abbott at 816-803-4439.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19 - SATURDAY, MARCH 20
Open House: Local merchants will participate in a Spring Open House.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
From 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Knights of Columbus is hosting a Fish fry at Richmond Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 602 Camden St,., Richmond. Menu includes fried fish, hush puppies, French fries, coleslaw dessert and drink. Cost is $8 per person/$25 per family. Carryout orders are $6.50. The last fish fry will be March 26.
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thurman Funeral Home is sponsoring the Richmond Chamber After Hours at their facility, 507 East Main St., Richmond.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
At 7:30 p.m., a Tribute to Don Jackson and the Kiwanis Theatre Guild will be held at the Farris Theatre, Main Street in Richmond. The evening will feature performances from the productions produced from 1963 to 2000s. All Kiwanis Theatre Guild alumni are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 816-776-6684 or online at www.farristheatre.com.
