Good morning, Saint Joseph.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting its annual STUFF THE BUS! school supplies drive at two Walmart locations this weekend.

Volunteers will collect items today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the donated supplies will be distributed through partner agencies including The Salvation Army + United Way programs.

The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Glore Psychiatric Museum will host the free Unwind Like a Caveman event on Monday, August 11—offering activities at Corby Grove Park from 6-8 p.m. that include a new shelter house dedication at Corby Pond and a discussion on the One Health initiative, with opportunities for nature-based stress relief.

Schütz Container Systems will expand its facility with a $31 million investment that will create 20 jobs at its 5500 Providence Hill site (this expansion is set to be the first of 14 locations to introduce a new industrial packaging line and will benefit from Missouri Works incentives).

St. Joseph School District cash reserves fell to 10% at the end of the fiscal year on June 30 as state and local revenues sagged, falling short of the 20% board goal, according to Assistant Superintendent Robert Hedgecorth.

He said that if federal funding had arrived before the deadline the reserve would have been closer to 16% — a result still below the target — and officials will review expenses if revenues decline further.

During Monday night's meeting, the SJSD Board of Education approved two new committees—academic and finance—with seven community members each to guide district decisions.

Board members said the committees will bring community insight to support student success.

The St. Joseph Symphony and YWCA launched the Beginning Adventures in Classical Harmony (BACH) program today to help young children learn about music and express their feelings.

The program will expand to local childcare and early learning centers soon.

St. Joseph's Metropolitan Planning Organization and the St. Joseph Area Transportation Planning Organization are leading an online survey to improve local traffic and pedestrian safety—residents can mark hazardous roads on a map and share feedback while project funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation support the effort.

Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k

7-10 a.m. — Bode Ice Arena St. Joseph — Registration required — A fun summer race event perfect for the whole family with great swag and chip-timing.

Firefighter Memorial 5K

8-9 a.m. — St. Joseph Firefighter Memorial — Entry fee supports the Firefighter's Memorial — Participate in a 5K run/walk to honor local heroes and support the community.

Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award Ceremony

5-7 p.m. — Stoney Creek Hotel St. Joseph — $25 — Celebrate the achievements of Ali Perry and fellow inductees at the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame ceremony.

2025 Inaugural Pony Express Girls State High School Volleyball Preview Tournament

2:30-8:45 p.m. — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Ticket info pending — Witness exciting high school volleyball action from 16 teams as they gear up for the season.