Community Events
It's a Basil Good Time
6-7 p.m.
April 28
CVA-CHS Business Office, 1708 E. La Harpe St.
Chariton Valley Association and Adair County MU Extension are partnering to offer a free community activity, Its a Basil Good Time. Jennifer Schutter, field specialist in horticulture, will share the basics of beginning gardening and all registered participants will plant basil to take home for their own gardens. To register, contact Nikita at the Chariton Valley Association Program Office at 660.665.1111 by April 23.
First Christian Church Rummage and Bake Sale
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 1-2
First Christian Church Basement, 100 N. High St.
TriFAHL
7-11 a.m.
May 2
The event begins with a 150-yard swim at the Truman Natatorium, followed by a nine-mile bike ride that consists of two loops on the city streets in Kirksville and ends with a 2.4 mile run on mostly sidewalks through and around the edge of campus. Go to visitkirksville.com for additional information and how to sign up.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 2
Downtown Kirksville
Petroglyph Tour
6:30-7 p.m.
May 8
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of petroglyphs or rock carvings made by ancestors of today’s American Indians. Join park staff for a slideshow presentation to get a close up look and learn more about this unique piece of history. Meet at the petroglyph shelter located next to the beach.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 9
Downtown Kirksville
Spring Nature Painting
6-8 p.m.
May 15
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Learn how to paint a spring nature scene with staff and volunteers. Supplies will be provided but attendees may bring their own if they prefer. Seating is limited. To ensure a spot, call the park office 660.665.6995. Meet in the Special Use Area. Stay on Highway 157 and take the first right after Big Loop Road.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 16
Downtown Kirksville
Birding for Beginners
8-9 a.m.
May 16
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Join staff at Thousand Hills State Park to learn some basic birding skills and enjoy a leisurely hike. Meet at the Beach Shelter at 8 a.m. This birding hike will take place on a section of Carolyn Bagley Harding Trail. This trail has a paved surface and is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and should consider bringing binoculars, field guides and cameras. Birding for beginners is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. This event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call the park office at 660.665.6995.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 23
Downtown Kirksville
Petroglyph Tour
10-11:30 a.m.
May 24
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of petroglyphs or rock carvings made by ancestors of today’s American Indians. Join park staff for a slideshow presentation to get a close up look and learn more about this unique piece of history. Meet at the petroglyph shelter located next to the beach.
"The Great Escape" Showing
7-9 p.m.
May 29
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. Admission is free, concessions available.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 30
Downtown Kirksville
Fungal Foray
9-11 a.m.
May 31
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Join Bob Johnson, Department of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, for a fungus filled day at the park. This foray will focus on exploring the diversity of fungi that exists in the park. Attendees will collect specimens and then examine and talk about what they found. Wear appropriate attire for walking in the woods and bring a basket for collecting. Meet at the parking lot, next to the playground, across from the Redbud Trailhead. Questions should be directed to the park office at 660.665.6995.
