Johnson County Community Health Services is hosting a WIC satellite clinic from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holden Community Activity Center, located at 100 S. Market St., Holden, MO 64040. For more information, call 660-747-2012.

The Warrensburg Police and Fire Department’s December Blood Drive with the Community Blood Center is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Warrensburg Community Center. There will be Papa Murphy’s Pizza after 11 a.m.

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting a Drop & Shop program for parents who need some time for holiday shopping or just a night out is set for 4-10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Warrensburg Community Center. Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome. The fee for one child is $20; each additional child is $15.... Read more »

A free day-long Return With Purpose workshop is scheduled for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the University of Central Missouri in the Elliott Student Union, Room 101. Return With Purpose is designed for those retiring from the military, separating, or thinking about retirement. The program will assist participants in evaluating where they are now, and how... Read more »

The annual Dickens Christmas event is set to take place Saturday in downtown Warrensburg. More than 20 downtown businesses are scheduled to participate in the event this year where shop windows feature local artists at work. The daylong event will feature horse and wagon rides, live music, strolling carolers, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and a tree lighting ceremony.... Read more »

Lifelong Learning at UCM presents "God Bless Us, Everyone: Dickens and the Meaning of Christmas" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Heroes Restaurant and Pub in downtown Warrensburg at 107 W. Pine St. Joshua Taft, assistant professor of English at UCM, will offer insight into the author, Charles Dickens, and his classic novel, "A... Read more »

UCM Athletics along with Mules and Jennies basketball are teaming up with the area Toys for Tots campaign during Thursday night's MIAA doubleheader with Fort Hays State at the Multipurpose Building at the University of Central Missouri. Anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy or makes a monetary donation of at least $10 at the doubleheader... Read more »

Care Connection for Aging Services will offer a free event to help people enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace on Friday, Dec. 11, at the Trails Regional Library. The agency will have trained navigators who will guide people through the choices of health insurance during the enrollment event from 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 at... Read more »

Join Santa for breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St. There will be pictures with Santa, holiday crafts and reindeer games. Pre-registration is mandatory and will be accepted until Dec. 9 or until the program is full. The cost for families of five are $25, children 12 and under are $8,... Read more »

Care Connection for Aging Services Lifestyles Specialist Vickie Whitsitt will present practical tips on stress reduction at a workshop titled “Stress: I Eat It for Breakfast” at the Warrensburg Senior Center Tuesday, Dec. 15. The workshop is free and open to the public and is set for 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 445 E. Gay... Read more »

Healthy donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting programs during the winter break. The Winter Break Out-of-School Days will be held on Monday, Dec. 21; Tuesday, Dec. 22; Wednesday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 28; Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30. Drop off and pick up must be between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. The program is open to children in grades K-5th.... Read more »