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.
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.
At 1 p.m., the Ray County Genealogical Association will meet at the Ray County Museum. The program will be “Marie Watkins Oliver.” This meeting is free and open to the public.
At 2 p.m., the Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in downtown Lexington.
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.
At 6 p.m., the Crowley Cemetery Board Meeting will be held at Rayville Christian Union Church.
At 6:30 p.m., the Country Hoe Down will be held at the Legion Hall in Holt. The stage is open to anyone interesting in performing. No tapes or CDs. Bring snacks to share. Admission is free. Donations are accepted to aid the legion. For more information, call 816-868-7509.
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Orrick Lions Club Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be held at the club on Front Street in Orrick. Free will donation.
MONDAY, MARCH 15
Beginning at 5:15 p.m. with weigh-in, Weight Watchers will meet at the Ray County Health Department, 820 E. Lexington St., Richmond.
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 – FRIDAY, MARCH 19
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Hardin-Central. The fair will close at 3 p.m. on Friday. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Make checks payable to Hardin-Central C-2.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
At 2 p.m., the Allen-Morton-Watkins Chapter NSDAR will meet at Richmond United Christian Presbyterian Church, 501 N. Spartan Dr. State Regent Lemira Parks will be in attendance. The group is celebrating 100 years as a chapter. All members and friends are welcome.
From 6 to 9 p.m., an Introduction to Greenhouse Production, sponsored by the University of Missouri-Lincoln, will be held at 9582 Leathers Rd., Richmond. Cost is $5 per person. For more information or to register, please call 660-232-1096 or e-mail piercej@lincolnu.edu.
At 7 p.m., the Rural Missouri ALS Support Group will meet to discuss this year’s Johnson-Templeton ALS Golf Classic that will be held Saturday, July 10. The meeting will be held at the Ray County Library.
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
Beginning at 10:30 a.m., a St. Patrick’s Day Carry-in Dinner will be held at the Ray County Fellowship Center, 1015 W. Royle, Richmond. Menu includes corned beef and cabbage. Karaoke-style music provided by Lonnie White. For more information, call 816-470-5808.
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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
From 4 to 7 p.m., its Grandparents Night for the Scholastic Book Fair at Hardin-Central. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Make checks payable to Hardin-Central C-2.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19 - SATURDAY, MARCH 20
Open House: Local merchants will participate in a Spring Open House.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19-SUNDAY, MARCH 21
Lexington’s Spring Open House will be held in downtown Lexington. A merchants-sponsored Fashion Show will be held at Somerset Cottage on Main Street at 11:30 a.m., Saturday. Proceeds will benefit House of Hope. For more information, call 660-259-6681.
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
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., auditions will be held for the musical “Footloose” at the PAC, 612 Tiger Dr., Excelsior Springs. This audition time is for acting and singing – non-dancing mature roles. For detailed audition information, go to www.eskiwanis.org.
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.
