You have the opportunity to help raise funds for all our North Area athletes by taking a dip in icy waters!  All you need to do is raise a bear mininum of $75 and register online at www.somo.org/plunge.  If you don't like the cold then make a donation and be a virtual plunger.   We have the 3 following locations in the North Area:

Thousand Hills State Park-Feb 10th Registraion is at 11:00 and Plunge is at 1:00pm  Pee Wee Plunge 12 noon

St Joseph East Hills Shopping Center-Feb 17th Registration is at 11:00 and Plunge is at 2:00pm  Pee Wee Plunge Feb 16th inside at 6:00pm

Lake Viking Clubhouse/Beach-Feb 24th Registraion is at 11:00 and Plunge is at 2:00pm  Pee Wee Plunge 12noon

Must be 10 years and older, but is you are 9 and under we are offering a Pee Wee Plunge this year for all of those little ones that want to plunge:  $25.00 and they will receive a Goody Bag.  

Come on out and take a Plunge with us!

The ladies of Coon Creek Baptist Church along with ladies from 10th Street Baptist Church spent their day cooking spaghetti sauce, cakes, pies, cookies, fudge and an array of other treats to make the fundraiser for James Ross a total success!　 A steady stream of hungry supporters showed up at 10th Street Baptist Church on Thursday night to enjoy dinner, desserts, a white elephant sale and a lot of fun with the DAWGS, Disabled Athletes with Grundy Support, acting as waiters　to the crowd.　 The fundraiser was for James Ross who spent the evening talking about his upcoming trip to Seattle, WA in June of 2018 where he will compete on the National Stage for Special Olympics in the sport of Bocce as a representative of the DAWGS and the North Area of Special Olympics Missouri.　 The fundraiser was the idea of Diana Crawford who pulled in her resources to put on a delicious meal and fun sale.　 Jim and Maggie Bush showed up with the donations that were made on Wednesday, Dec. 27th at the free showing of Star at the Trenton Cinema for James Ross along with a special check from them.　 Thanks　to everyone who attended and helped raise over $1600 for James Ross.　 Pictured above are Melody Prawitz, the North Area Director for Special Olympics Missouri, James Ross and　Maggie and Jim Bush.　 We would like to thank the Trenton Republican Times along with KTTN Radio for their publicity to help make this event a success! A big thank you　goes out to Coon Creek Baptist Church and 10th St. Baptist Church for all your hard work and a great location!　If you would like to help James with a fundraiser, please contact Judy Rash at 816-244-6380 or 660-673-6015.

TRIVIA NIGHT

WHEN:  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017

WHERE:   K OF C HALL, 4520 MITCHELL

TIME:  DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM/TRIVIA STARTS AT 7:00PM

COST:  $12.00 PER PERSON OR $120 TEAM OF 10

PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN

50/50 AND FIND THE JOKER CARD GAME

BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS AND DRINKS!

Chili Bingo Night will be held on Sunday, November 19th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mitchell.   Cost is $6.00 per person, 3 and under free.  We will serve at 4:00pm with Bingo starting at 5:30pm.   Great Bingo prizes, 50/50 Raffle and a card game will be held as well.   Come out and let us do your cooking for you and enjoy Chili, Soup, and home made desserts.   All proceeds will benefit local athletes. 

9th Annual Celebrity Softball Game

When:  October 17th

Where:  MWSU Softball Field

Admission:  $4.00, 5 and under free

Time:  Games open at 5:00pm/Game is at 6:00pm

Come join us for Pre-Game entertainment/Concessions/50/50 raffle and Wall of Fame!

Tailgate Party for Sponsors and Celebrites will begin at 4:30pm

It is time for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the North Area legs of the Torch Run will begin on Tuesday, May 23rd with the Torch starting in Maryville, being passed on to MSHP Troop H and then Savannah and finishing in St. Joseph starting at 3:00pm.  

Wednesday, May 24th the Torch will begin in Chillicothe at the Chillicothe Correctional Center at 9:00am, then to Trenton to start at 10:00am, 12noon in Gallatin and 1:00pm in Cameron. 

Thanks to all the law enforcement officers that will be running the Torch this week in honor of our State Summer Games being held in Springfield         June 2nd - 4th. 

When: Saturday October 8th

Where: Midwest Sports Complex (Bluff Woods) 6911 Memorial Highway

Cost: Entry fee will be $100 a teamTeams will consist of 9 players on defense with a minimum of 2 girls on the field at all times.

For more info, to register your team and for additional rules please contact  Dave Hubbard (816) 273-6706 or email djhubba.s04920.us@samsclub.com