Trick-or-treaters will be out today; local officials urge bright costumes and reflective tape, carrying flashlights or glowsticks, and traveling in groups + drivers should slow down + limit distractions.
The St. Joseph School District is expanding its College and Career Pathways program to let high school students choose multi-year tracks that build foundational skills for college or careers and offer hands-on college credit opportunities (Director Kati Reid).
The Salvation Army will kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Nov.
6, placing kettles at more than five St. Joseph locations (Hy-Vee, Hobby Lobby, Price Chopper, Sam's Club) to raise funds for the local emergency shelter, food pantry, youth and senior programs, and holiday meals and gifts.
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will run Shop St. Joe Nov.
11 through Dec. 14 to encourage holiday local shopping, with tickets for a $10,000 prize and a $2,500 small business bonus. Businesses, including nonretail services, can sign up with the Chamber to give out tickets; winners will be drawn Dec. 16.
Missouri Theatre will offer three guided tours in November: Nov.
9 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., with Frank Polleck opening in the lobby and docents leading guests through the auditorium and mezzanine. Tours are free, donations accepted, and reservations are encouraged for groups of five or more.
Missouri Western's Center for Workforce Development launches a three-part Leadership Series starting Friday, Oct.
30 to help current and emerging supervisors learn trust-building and communication; sessions meet each Friday through Nov. 13 (8 a.m. to noon) and attendees are encouraged to join all three.
Open burning will be allowed for St. Joseph residents throughout November for dry yard waste, and fires must be between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., in an upright container no larger than 55 gallons with one container per residence and kept at least 15 feet from any building.
Haunt with a Hero will bring St. Joseph Police, Fire Department, and Buchanan County EMS to Civic Arena tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free Trunk or Treat where kids in costume can meet first responders and explore ambulances, police cars, and specialty vehicles.
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