Good morning, Saint Joseph.

AFL-CIO Community Services in St. Joseph is preparing for its Adopt-A-Family program to help families needing Christmas support.

Applications will be available from November 3 through December 5 and must be returned by 5 p.m. on December 8 (with different processing fee options and Spanish applicants needing to call by appointment).

Uncle Fester's Costume Closet at Rolling Hills Library Belt Branch will offer free Halloween costumes for children on Saturday, October 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.—the branch at 1904 North Belt Highway is also taking costume donations to help families save on Halloween expenses.

After National Hispanic Heritage Month ended, local Hispanic business owners shared how they built up their businesses to help the community.

La Mesa, started in 1993 by a family from Guadalajara (who once worked in a Mexican restaurant), grew from its Saint Joseph origins to nine locations in Omaha while Tienda La Estrella, began in 2007 (from a small store), moved to a larger site to serve local shoppers.

The St. Joseph Symphony will perform Frankenstein—It’s Live on Saturday at the Missouri Theater with a live orchestra playing Michael Shapiro’s score from the 1931 film.

Patrons can join a preconcert reception at 6 p.m. to dress in costume and enjoy complimentary wine.

The St. Joseph School District Foundation surprised nine school employees with the 2025 Apple Seed Grants during a surprise visit at schools.

More than $18,000 in funds will support classroom projects and school-wide improvements—promising extra learning opportunities for students.

Today, The Human Bean at 4414 Commons Drive in St. Joseph hosts Coffee for a Cure from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.—all sales and tips will be donated and matched by Mosaic Life Care to support local breast cancer patients as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month that stresses early detection through screenings and self-exams.

On this week's KQ2 Sports podcast, Anthony Crane spoke with Benedictine head football coach Joel Osborn.

Osborn has led the Ravens since 2021 and previously worked as an offensive coordinator at Northwest Missouri State—where he earned national championships as an assistant and played quarterback in title games.

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.

Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Performing Arts Association — Cost not specified — Experience the high-energy tribute to ABBA with dazzling costumes and timeless hits from the 1970s.