Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The AFL-CIO's Adopt-A-Family program in Saint Joseph needs more adopters, volunteers and toy donations to support families this holiday season as the gift room opens Dec.
17 and the last day to adopt a family is Christmas Eve.
💼 Business
South Side’s Sub Sandwich Shop reopened this morning at 6101 South Lake Ave after a September 8 collision injured two & a location near Karnes Road remains temporarily closed.
🎓 Education
Parents gathered at East Hills Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for an online safety seminar where cybersecurity specialist Byron Gorman warned that over 9,000 predators are active on Roblox and advised creating a safe space for kids to share their concerns + report incidents if necessary.
Alpha Psi Omega from Northwest Missouri State University will present 'The Day the Crayons Quit: An Unofficial Adaptation' at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Studio Theater at Ron Houston Center (free admission) and then tour area elementary schools, accepting canned food donations for pantries.
The 23,000 sqft expansion at St. Joseph Christian School nears completion—featuring a new gym, locker rooms, a vocal music room and four classrooms—and will soon support multiple sports events.
The school needs an additional $20,000 to complete its $10.16 million project while announcing leadership changes for next year.
🏈 Sports
MoWest basketball toured local schools to promote Education Day games, handing out 5,000 rally towels that serve as season tickets; the community can ring a bell for a win on Monday, Dec.
15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16.
🎉 Saint Joseph Events
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Christmas In Killarney
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of Irish traditions and festive Christmas songs with vibrant Irish dance performances.
Holiday Homes Tour
10 AM – 4 PM — 1100 Charles St, St Joseph, MO — Ticket purchase required — Explore beautifully decorated holiday homes in the heart of St. Joseph.
Lafayette Varsity Basketball vs. Mid-Buchanan
6-7:15 p.m. — Lafayette High School — Entry fee may apply — Catch the high-energy basketball action as Lafayette faces off against Mid-Buchanan in this thrilling home game.
2025 Holiday Tutu Trot
4:30-5:55 p.m. — Krug Park — Free entry — Have fun walking or running under beautiful holiday lights in a festive atmosphere.
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