Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The YWCA upgraded its shelter bathrooms by converting community style ones into eight individual restrooms that give residents a private space.

The renovation helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and shows a commitment to further improvements—next, the YWCA will update office spaces for overnight staff.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph will hold its Annual Campaign Celebration on November 6 at the Hall of Fame Room at Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University from 5 to 7 p.m. Community members may join the event to recognize local generosity+tickets cost $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight.

Registration for Second Harvest Community Food Bank's annual Turkey Day event begins November 6th from 9 AM to 6 PM at their location (915 Douglas Street in St. Joseph), and 700 households will be served on a first-come, first-served basis with participants required to bring an ID.

InterServ partnered with Southside Schools at Benton to host a trunk-or-treat event that offers families early holiday fun and provides information on local resources — the event makes it easier and safer for neighbors to gather.

Savannah residents are working to raise funds for a new $5M aquatic center as their 61-year-old pool has become too costly to maintain; the group has raised $340,000 so far from over 30 local businesses & 350 individuals and aims to secure $500,000 by mid-November to match a grant.

St. Joseph Youth Alliance is teaming with Buchanan County Sheriff's Office and St. Joseph Police Department for a prescription drug take back event held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Hills Shopping Center parking lot by the former Sears location—attendees can bring controlled, non-controlled over-the-counter substances and sharps.

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and local businesses held a second annual event to thank educators in Buchanan County by delivering personalized gifts with $10 gift cards and sweet treats.

Volunteers picked up the gifts at the Chamber before taking them to school principals—supporting local faculty with over $20,000 in purchases from 26 businesses.

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.

MIAA Volleyball Championship

12 PM – 8 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Passes required — Come witness thrilling volleyball matches as teams compete for the MIAA championship title.