November 22, Saturday
Thanksgiving Story Time at Brookfield Public Library based on the book "A Cranberry Thanksgiving" by Wende and Harry Deviln, for chidren. 11am. November 23, Sunday
Rock Solid Musical Concert at Park Baptist Church, 6:30pm. November 27, Thursday
--Thanksgiving Day
--Community Thanksgiving Meal at TFC for people who don't have anyone to share a meal with. 12pm - 1:30pm. Carry-outs available, but no deliveries. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church for those wishing to contribute to the Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Call Clysta Jones at 258-5395 if you can help. November 28, Friday
Barn-Mart Music Dance featuring "Mystery Train". 7:30 pm at 1.5 miles South of Brookfield on Hwy 11 then a half mile west on Halma Road. Watch for signs. December 4, Thursday
Linn County Diabetic Support Group Meeting. 1:30pm - 2:30pm or 6:30pm - 7:30pm. At the Linn County Health Department, 635 S. Main St. Speaker Tiara Jackon B.S. Nutritionist. December 5, Friday
--The Annual Brookfield Holiday Parade at 5 pm; followed by the Tree & Park Lighting ceremony at the Twin Parks. This year's theme is "150 Years of Christmas Cheer"
--Barn-Mart Music Dance featuring "Dick King & Green Hills Show". 7:30pm at 1.5 miles South of Brookfield on Hwy 11 then a half mile West on Halma Road. Watch for signs. December 5th-6th
The Rusty Lantern 225 N. Main Brookfield will be holding its First Holiday Open House from 10am-5:30pm. Refreshments served, door prizes and more. December 6, Saturday
--2nd Annual Holiday Open House at the Elementary Cafeteria & Gym. 10 am to 3 pm. All crafters, bakers, groups & organizations are welcome. Call Barb, 258-5415 (nights) or 258-2682 (days).
--The Santa House at the Catholic School. December 12, Friday
YMCA Benefit Auction & Chili Dinner at the Brookfield Elks Lodge. Dinner: Advanced tickets $5.00; at the door $6.00. Children under 12 $3.00. Dinner/Silent Auction 5:00/7:30 pm. Oral Auction starts at 8:00 pm. Also Going on this Month... November 24 - December 12, Brookfield Public Library will be having a Food for Fines Drive. Call 258-7439 for more info. "Tuesday Night Tenderloins" - Brookfield Eagles will
have hand breaded tenderloins, fries or onion straws every Tuesday. All proceeds will go to support the local "Meals On Wheels" program for the elderly. Each Wednesday Oct 1 - Nov 19, 5:15-7pm, Rock Solid Musical practice at Park Baptist Church. K-6th grade invited. Concert: Sunday Nov 23, 6:30pm. Call 660-258-3391 for all details. Al-Anon Support Group now forming. Support group for families who have been affected by a family member with alcoholism. Meetings will be held at the Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Donna at 660-258-2507 or Norma at 660-258-7794. Trinity United Methodist will be hosting Free Family Movie Nights. 8pm every Friday & Saturday at the Trinity Fellowship Center. Concessions (popcorn, etc.) will be available. Linn County Humane Society has an abundance of pets available for adoption. Several are spayed/neutered. For more info call 660-258-3322. Trinity Fellowship Center Gym at Trinity United Methodist Church is open for use every Thursday. 6-8pm. Supervision is provided by Mat Lincoln. Brookfield Eagles Aerie #2463 at 105 Shelby Street has BINGO every Monday night at 6:30pm, and Steak Night every Friday night at 6pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 5-6pm. For more info call Dorothy at 660-258-7438. Martial Arts Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday at the Brookfield Area YMCA. 6-7pm. Call Natalie Meighan at 800-275-6636 for more information. Mike White will lead a non-denominational Bible Study every Wednesday & Friday at 12pm at the YMCA. Food Drive planned in conjunction with Annual Flu Vaccine Clinic. Linn CO. Health Department will be partnering with Brookfield Ministries Food Pantry/USDA in a countywide food drive taking place at each flu vaccine clinic location in Linn CO. Those who wish to contribute to this important cause may bring one non-perishable food item when they arrive at the clinic of their choice. The Food Pantry staff suggests items such as canned vegetables, fruits, soups, peanut butter, and canned meats. Also powdered milk, bags of rice, beans, pasta, etc. For more information you may call Trinity United Methodist Church at 660-258-7719 | | November 20, Thursday
Kids Only Flu Shots at the Livingston County Health Center. 7am-11:30am. Call 646-5506 for more info. November 21, Friday
--The LIFE Center Food Pantry will be distributing food to low income and needy families 9am-3pm or until food runs out. 820 Elm Street in Chillicothe. Please bring SS cards for all family members of the household. Call Cornerstone Church at 646-2231 for more info. November 22, Saturday
--Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Chillicothe Mayor Chuck Haney along with a selected Chillicothe R-II School elementary student will be flipping the ceremonial switch to the Community Christmas Tree at 6pm. $1 horse-drawn sleigh rides from 4-6pm.
--Kid's Christmas. 3pm - 5:30pm in the Livingston County Courthouse.
--Kansas City Marching Falcons Drill Team and Missouri Western State University Golden Griffon's Marching Drumline will be featured in the 62nd Annual Holiday Parade.
--Benefit Auction for Jackie Skipper at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge. Mike Miller Auction 5pm-7pm. Dinner at 6:30pm followed by Live Music performed by Bonderer/Case Family & Friends. $10 per person. To donate an item for auction please call Esther Houston at the Chula Country Club 660-639-2234.
--SANTA will be visiting the Chillicothe McDonald's from 11:30am-2pm, and have FREE Christmas Craft Activities.
--Masonic Temple, 709 Cherry St. Chillicothe will be hosting a Chili Luncheon from 11am-2pm. $4-adults, $2-kids under 12. November 25, Tuesday
--Natural Health Seminar. "Stress-Free, healthy holidays." 7pm at Chillicothe Housing Authority. 1570 Calhoun St. November 27, Thursday
--Thanksgiving Day
--FREE Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30am - 2pm, Chillicothe Free Methodist Church, 1441 Jackson, Meals will be available for delivery, To set up a delivery call 660-973-0026 before Sunday, Nov. 23 November 28, Friday
Medicine Creek Opry hosts a country music show featuring "Country Medicine." Doors open at 6:30pm. For reservations call 660-639-2725. December 6 & 7, Saturday & Sunday
Chillicothe Arts Council Presents...The Nutcracker, Chicago Festival Ballet. Saturday: 7pm, Sunday: 2pm at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. Also Going on this Month... Annual Chamber Business Lighting Contest. Chamber member businesses are encouraged to "deck the halls" at their place of business and register for the Holiday Lighting contest. Judging will take place between December 15th and the 19th. To enter, please contact the Chamber office at 646-4050 or email chamber@chillicothemo.com. "Fight for Phoebe" t-shirts for $20.00 For Sale. All proceeds go to Phoebe Pyrtle, High School Freshman, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in August. Shirt orders are being taken at CMS, CHS. & at the football game on Thursday. Want a T-Shirt or would just like to donate to the cause? contact Lisa Dominique at 646-9735 or Terri Critten at 646-4440. Walgreens - Adopt a Family & Angel Tree - Go to Walgreens for details. The Hedrick Medical Center Gift Shop is now selling a beautifully detailed Christmas ornament with a historical design including vivid color and detail of the United Methodist Church. Supply is limited! Grand River Multi-Purpose Center (formerly Senior Center) DANCE - First and Third Friday of each month. Locust Street. 7:30-10:30pm. Live band. $5 per person. Open to all ages. The Discover Mid-America publication featuring local painter Kelly Poling can be picked up at the Chillicothe Commerce Center at 514 Washington. The article is titled "He Enjoys 'painting the town'" and it showcases his mural artwork in Chillicothe. Threads Gift Store is accepting donations of clothes, shoes, and small household items. Monday-Friday 10am-4pm or Saturday 10am-1pm Free Natural Health Seminar. 4th Tuesday of every month. 7pm at the Chillicothe Housing Authority Community Room at 320 Park Lane. New theme covered each month. For more info call Gloria at 660-707-0097. DivorceCare weekly seminars. A support group for people who are separated or divorced. 5-6:30pm every Sunday evening at Calvary Baptist Church at 206 Locust. Chillicothe Young & Adult Farmers Meetings. 7:30pm every Thursday at the Grand River Technical School. Everyone welcome. For more info call 660-646-3414. VFW Post 858 Monthly Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of Every Month. 7pm at the American Legion Hall. For info please contact Cmdr. George Laprade at 660-247-5348. Medicine Creek Opry country music show featuring "Country Medicine" every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month. 7:30 at the brick building in the park in Chula, MO. Doors open at 6:30pm. Main Street Chillicothe has up-to-date Downtown Chillicothe Mural Tour Maps available. Pick one up at the Chillicothe Commerce Center! The Home of Sliced Bread Committee is selling t-shirts and aprons. For more info visit bk@bkwebworks.com Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce windows are available for member displays each month. Showcase your business. For more info call 660-646-4050 or email at: office@chillicothemo.com. |
