Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
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🏘️ Community
The YMCA of St. Joseph, in partnership with local agencies, will hold a groundbreaking at 1:00 p.m. on Mar.
24 at the Campus Family YMCA (3601 N. Village Drive) to begin constructing a 49,000 sqft indoor aquatic center serving families, competitive athletes, schools, and seniors.
🎭 Culture
The annual Pot of Gold Gala & Auction, the museum’s largest fundraiser, is set for April 25 at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art with organizers seeking donations from local sponsors for auction items.
Its theme celebrates Route 66’s 100th anniversary, the nation’s 250th anniversary, and the museum’s 60th anniversary.
🎓 Education
Griffon Media from Missouri Western State University earned three national honors at the College Media Association Spring Convention (March 4-7).
The student-led team took second place for Best News Website in Division III, while individual students received national recognition for multimedia and photography.
The Missouri House passed bills to improve elementary literacy and reduce teacher training requirements.
The literacy measure will screen K-3 students for reading deficiencies and require extra help, while another bill lets local school boards set training after three years.
🎉 Saint Joseph Events
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Homemade Peppermint Shake Workshop
2-4 p.m. — The Wyeth Tootle Mansion — $10 per child — Kids will make delicious peppermint shakes and plant seeds to grow their own peppermint at home.
You Can’t Take It With You
7 PM – 2 PM — Central High School, 2602 Edmond St, St Joseph, MO — $7 – $11 — Enjoy a delightful performance of the Tony Award winning comedy by Kaufman and Hart, showcasing the quirky Sycamore family.
A Chance 2 Dance 2026
6-8 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Fundraiser — Annual dance concert featuring local companies raising funds for the Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center.
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