Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities Department invites community members to share input on the John Lucas Enhancement Project at a park board meeting on Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the parks administration building on 1920 Grand Avenue, and the comments will help guide plans to secure a state grant for improvements to the playground and shelter house.

Local businesses can register for the Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program, which will run from November 12 to December 15 (offering shoppers one free ticket and additional tickets for every $10 spent with pricing based on employee count).

The program will award a $10,000 grand prize and a $2,500 bonus drawing on December 17 while also featuring second-chance prizes.

Christian Mengel from the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau received the Film Industry Champion Award from the Missouri Division of Tourism and said he feels a strong duty to help local filmmakers.

He recalled that local residents opened their homes to support film projects—an effort that boosts St. Joseph's growing film scene.

Seven Missouri Head Start centers will use nearly $2 million in federal grants to upgrade kitchens, build community gardens, and add bulk cooking lessons to fight rising food insecurity.

In St. Joseph, funds will build a new demonstration kitchen (letting local partners teach affordable cooking skills) and expand nutrition education programs.

State funding to Missouri’s MOScholars K-12 voucher program was almost entirely used for religious schools in August—98% of the 2,329 scholarships went to institutions like Catholic, Christian, Jewish and Islamic schools.

The new state aid doubled scholarship availability and cleared waitlists for eligible students, officials reported.

The Rumours Live

9 PM – 1 AM — D&G Pub and Grub Brew Haus — $20 — Enjoy a night of live music with The Barrage in a lively pub setting.

East Hills Mall Event

7:30-9:30 p.m. — East Hills Mall — Varies by ticket type — Enjoy an exciting evening with multiple seating options including VIP and family packs.

East Hills Mall Community Event

2-4 p.m. — East Hills Mall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with family-friendly activities and special ticket offers.

Nightmare Before Geekmas

7-10 p.m. — Club Geek — Cost info not specified — Sing along with The Nightmare Before Christmas at this fun annual screening event.

Soaring with Kindness Skydiving Fundraiser

1-5 p.m. — Noyes Home For Children — Raise at least $500 to jump — A thrilling skydiving event benefiting children’s services in St. Joseph.

Witches Tea

12-5 p.m. — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $40 — Enjoy a magical and mysterious Halloween tradition with tea and enchanting experiences.

Halloween Party & Costume Contest

7 p.m. — Do It A’Ginn Event Hall — $15 entry or $25 per couple — Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest and enjoy snacks and BYOB fun.

Sugarplum Festival

5-4 p.m. — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate the season with handcrafted goods, local delicacies, and unique gifts at this beloved holiday fair.

Footloose: The Musical

7-9 PM — Central High School, St Joseph, MO — Tickets available — Experience the energetic journey of a young man fighting against the ban on dancing in a small town.

Wine & Beer Walk

12-4 p.m. — Allied Arts Council — Tickets required — Sip, shop, and stroll through Downtown St. Joseph with tastings and entertainment from over 40 locations.