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...
Community meals, free holiday feasts and food distribution available in Mid-Missouri Whether it is a community meal like at the Holts Summit Soup Kitchen, a holiday feast, or food to make at home, the Mid-Missouri community has a variety of ways for those in need to never go hungry year-round and on special...
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...
The Village Art Studio’s Ann DeRosier shares how to make a snowman bell Story and photos by Samantha Pogue Children enjoy receiving presents during the holidays, but they also like to give their loved ones something special. Since they opened five years ago, The Village Art Studio, located in the historic...
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...
The Berhorsts illuminate about anything as part of their business, Country Home Collection Story and Photos by Sally Ince After retiring from careers with the State of Missouri, Ron and Brenda Berhorst wanted to put a little extra light in their lives, so to speak. From August through November each year,...
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.”...
Column by Denise Coots, registered dietitian at SSM Health/St. Mary’s Hospital It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time for gathering with friends and family, snuggling close to the fire and gaining weight. The typical American packs on five to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s...
Trinklein Greenhouses grows the holiday plant and shares maintenance tips Story by Sally Ince As the holiday season gets closer, it seems as though the star-shaped leaves of red and white poinsettias begin to pop up everywhere you turn. Poinsettias are one of the most popular Christmas decorations...
