This training will be held on Thursdays, February 29 through May 16, 2024 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Kirksville Aquatic Center meeting room. Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/master-gardener-course-kirksville. Cost for the class is $200. Learn about our easy payment plan by calling the Adair County MU Extension Center at 660-665-9866.
The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow.” The Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education.
The Master Gardener program promotes and raises public awareness of the University of Missouri Extension as a source of unbiased, research-based gardening information. Through activities such as MU Extension hotlines or answer services, workshops, speaker’s bureaus, garden show booths, and demonstration projects, Master Gardeners provide gardening information to thousands of Missourians each year.
To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must complete a 30-hour core training course. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back to the community in approved MU Extension activities.
This committee plans events and projects to engage local business owners, increase business visibility and encourage & reward shoppers for “shopping local.” The Art Walk and New Student Welcome are two of their annual events. The Merchants Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
Come on out to Thousand Hills State Park to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday April 20th from 10am-1pm!
Local organizations will have stations and activities set up around the beach parking lot and the paved trail. Come connect with the earth and nature through unique opportunities facilitated by community members! There will be activities and educational booths for all ages at this free event!
Missouri Department of Conservation will be providing fishing opportunities during this event (there will be directional signs up in the park).
Truman's Sustainability Office will have battery recycling available at their booth for any single use (NOT rechargeable), household batteries. No car batteries, phone batteries, computer batteries, etc.
This event is weather permitting. For more details about stations, locations, or to be notified if canceled for weather, follow the event on Facebook. more info...
The United Way of Northeast Missouri (UWNEMO) will hold their semi-annual Texas Hold’em tournament Fundraiser, Wednesday, April 24th at the Dukum Inn in downtown Kirksville.
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Registration for the tournament will start at 5:30 p.m. First hand will be dealt at 6:30 pm. Initial buy-in is $25 per person with buy back options available. $850 in guaranteed cash prizes await the first, second and third place finishers. 1st Prize is $500 plus a Texas Hold’em Trophy, 2nd Place is $250 and 3rd Place is $100. All proceeds will go to benefit the United Way’s agencies.
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A big thank you to our sponsors A.T. Still University, Alliant Bank, Ford Lovegreen, Kirksville Brake & Muffler, Heritage House Realty, Pagliai's Pizza more info...
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 is your chance to ... – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. – Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. – Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network. The 3rd annual , the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Pacific Northwest Region, returns April 29th and 30th, 2024 to The Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattles, Washington. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy. You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more! At DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success. Be a part of DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking! See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today. For more details visit https://digimarconpacificnorthwest.com. more info...
This committee promotes economic development through job fairs, business education, and committee-generated projects such as The Lookin’ Good Award, which recognizes non-residential locations for their contribution to an attractive community. This committee supports the economic & community development projects of other local entities. The Economic Development Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
Lifeline is excited to be partnering with Ryan Stevenson for our 2024 concert! With five No. 1 singles, a GRAMMY nomination, a Billboard Music Award nomination, a Dove Award, ASCAP honors, and significant tour bills with the likes of TobyMac, MercyMe, Newsboys, and Matt Maher, among others, Ryan Stevenson has already distinguished himself as a rare talent whose unique perspective guides his honest lyrics and sonic sensibilities. All proceeds for this event will support Lifeline Pregnancy Help Clinic in Kirksville, MO, a non-profit pregnancy help organization.
Purchase tickets at https://www.itickets.com/events/477533?aff=BIT
24th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Heartland Task Force and the NEMO Fair Association Board
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Where: NEMO Fair Grounds
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(Picture Booth open 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Cost: $8.00/couple, $2 for each additional child ($10 family cap)
Details: FREE concessions, photo booth, giveaways, and crafts. All girls in preschool through 6th grade and their father/significant adult male role models are invited. No RSVP is needed!
Mothers/female role models will not be admitted to the event.
This event is sponsored by the Heartland Task Force Prevention Team & NEMO Fair Association Board, with support from Truman State University, Adair County Family YMCA, Hy-Vee, Memphis Bottling Company, KTVO, and PFH, Inc.
**Heartland Task Force is working to reduce substance abuse among youth & adults through a systems approach to community-wide substance prevention - by increasing protective factors/Developmental Assets and decreasing risk factors. Proceeds of this event will go to support Heartland Task Force activities.**
This committee helps to keep the membership and community informed of civic issues at the city, county, and state levels. This committee hosts The Government in Focus (TGIF) Seminars, and local Candidate’s Forums. Field representatives keep us apprised of issues at the federal level. The Governmental Affairs Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at 9:00 am at the Chamber of Commerce between the months of September and May.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
This committee serves as the goodwill arm of the Chamber and welcomes new and expanding businesses and services. They volunteer at Business after Hours and Chamber events and help members celebrate groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings. They promote the image and activities of the Chamber in a positive way by connecting personally with members. Chamber Ambassadors meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
This committee plans events and projects to engage local business owners, increase business visibility and encourage & reward shoppers for “shopping local.” The Art Walk and New Student Welcome are two of their annual events. The Merchants Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
This committee promotes economic development through job fairs, business education, and committee-generated projects such as The Lookin’ Good Award, which recognizes non-residential locations for their contribution to an attractive community. This committee supports the economic & community development projects of other local entities. The Economic Development Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
This committee serves as the goodwill arm of the Chamber and welcomes new and expanding businesses and services. They volunteer at Business after Hours and Chamber events and help members celebrate groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings. They promote the image and activities of the Chamber in a positive way by connecting personally with members. Chamber Ambassadors meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 am at the Chamber of Commerce.
Contact the Chamber today and get signed up! more info...
Hosted by The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Hope for Heroes benefits veteran’s programs,including the VIP Veteran Pack Program. VIP Packs provide additional nutrition to food-insecure veterans, including ready-to-eat entrees, soup and fruit and vegetables in easy-to-open cans. They also provide toiletries such as razors, body wash and deodorant. The Food Bank distributes VIP Packs in 13 counties, with ongoing efforts to further expand the program. more info...
