Good morning, Saint Joseph.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph celebrated raising over 2 million dollars at a dinner on November 7—by Friday night the total reached $2,335,985 and supported 16 local Partner Agencies and initiatives.

Missouri Western State University held its annual Walk for the Homeless on the first Friday of November to raise funds and support services for unhoused people in St. Joseph.

Students led the event and cleaned downtown areas while local businesses contributed support (by offering free haircuts and hot chocolate).

The MSHSAA Girls Volleyball State Championships ended Saturday afternoon at the renovated Civic Arena, bringing an estimated $2.7 million boost to local businesses as 20 teams, along with families and staff, visited and stayed overnight.

Sports Commission Director Brett Esely said the event increased traffic at hotels, restaurants and shops — and more championships are set to boost the city, including a December weekend at Spratt Memorial Stadium.

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.

Turkey Trot 2025

9-11 a.m. — St. Jo Frontier Casino — Registration fees vary — Wobble before you gobble at this family-friendly 5K run/walk.

Shane & Shane Christmas Tour

7 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Celebrate the season with beautiful Christmas hymns and songs led by Shane & Shane with Grayson Kessenich.