Meet the Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog Polar Plunge team, who have raised $98,000-plus for Special Olympics Missouri Story by Samantha Pogue Every pirate has a code they live by. Often it was outlined with rules for discipline, division of stolen goods, compensation for injured pirates and other...
Louise Whitworth teaches visually impaired students in JC, leads volunteer efforts at Wolfner Library with Calvary Lutheran HS Braille Club Story by Samantha Pogue While waiting for her daughter and Calvary Lutheran High School senior Elizabeth’s after school practice to begin, Louise Whitworth...
By Jimmy Mustion, promotions and publicity for Jefferson City Art Club and Capital Arts Jefferson City Art Club, which is in its 115th active year fostering art appreciation, meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the third Monday from September through May at 409 Ellis Blvd. in the community room. The next...
Story and photos by Sally Ince Commemorating their final day of business with heartfelt smiles and a champagne toast, Saffees clothing store has closed their doors after 96 years of service, fashion and friendship. The four siblings who owned Saffees announced in October they would be retiring...
Pretty in Pink Ladies Cocktail Party 2018 Council of Clubs Fall Fashion Show Zonta Says No 5K Second Annual Holiday Mart Fundraiser Festival of Trees CASA Fundraising Meet & Greet/Social Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association Gala Princess Party fundraiser Miss Fashionetta Cotillion...
Holts Summit Soup Kitchen offers delicious community meals and fellowship for everyone Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Someone walking into the Holts Summit Civic Center on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon will first smell the savory aromas of roast beef, ribs, chicken or another main...
Living Windows expands to include east side businesses and Polar Express rides Story by Sally Ince • Photos by Mark Wilson This winter will mark 30 years since downtown Jefferson City held its first Living Windows event. “It’s a great downtown tradition, I think it’s kind of the kickoff to the holiday...
In Mid-Missouri, there are ample ways to visit with Santa, explore Christmas celebrations of yesteryear, make holiday memories with families and friends, and shop and prepare for the big day. Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and plan a yuletide adventure filled with festive events. NOTE:...
Longtime foster mom Leslie DeWesplore aims to help families with The Cooper Foundation of Missouri Story by Samantha Pogue Leslie DeWesplore sees the importance of a strong family unit. The Jefferson City native and her husband of seven years, Mike, have built that for his two children and Leslie’s...
Diane and Mark Struemph have collectively lost 430-plus pounds in less than three years Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith At Diane and Mark Struemph’s front door lies a welcome mat sporting their last name that also states: “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.”...
