Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The 12th annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5K, benefiting Friends of the Animal Shelter, kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, from the parking lot near Bode Ice Arena + Phil Welch Stadium with a route reaching Bartlett Park, offering races for kids, pets and adults.

At City Hall on Friday, Mar.

27, officials unsealed a historic time capsule (exactly 100 years after it was sealed) to reveal artifacts from the 1920s, including newspapers, personal mementos, and educational records. A special exhibit featuring these items will open in the coming weeks.

Missouri Western State University will host a Spring Senior Exhibition at the Drew Brown Art Gallery on Friday, Apr.

3 — the free event will display creative work by graduating art, journalism, and graphic design students until May 1.

North Central Missouri College — Savannah campus — is set to host the Missouri State SkillsUSA Robotics Automation Contest on Friday, April 3.

Two-person teams will design and build robotic work cells and defend their solutions before industry judges.

The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at Civic Arena; it will feature world-renowned cellist George Dennehy (born without arms) who overcame challenges to share his inspiring journey with local leaders and pastors.

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.

Tulip Trot 5K Run & 1K Walk

10 AM – 4 PM — Remington Nature Center — Registration Fee Required — Participate in a charity race supporting the Freudenthal Center for Parkinson's Disease while enjoying the scenic nature center.

Annual Open House

You won't want to miss Ameliore Medispa & Laser's annual open house for on Thursday, April 30th, from 4pm-7pm at 1419 Village Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64506 Sip a glass of wine, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, and learn about the latest beauty techniques while taking advantage of our lowest prices of the year! We will have thousands of dollars in giveaways so don't miss out on this spectacular, annual event!