The deadline to register for Community Emergency Response Team training is Jan. 5. Classes are scheduled to begin Jan. 14. When emergencies happen, CERT members are trained to provide support and assistance to victims and to organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with nonemergency projects that help improve the safety of... Read more »

Old Drum Open Mic is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Tranquility Shop, 128 N. Holden St. in downtown Warrensburg. Area writers, songwriters, composers and other presenters are welcomed. Walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Performance slots are limited to 15 minutes but may be extended after all others have been accommodated. Pre-scheduled presenters are: Julia... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting a snowball hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the soccer fields at West Park, 35 SW 101 Road. Thousands of ping pong balls will be dropped from the sky for the event. There will be prizes for those who attend. Don’t forget to bundle up and bring a bag. The event... Read more »

Lifelong Learning at UCM presents “The Writing Life: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Trails Regional Library, 432 N. Holden. Local author W. L. “Rip” Ripley will talk about his life as a writer and will provide tips to aspiring writers on how to get published. A... Read more »

The Central Missouri Jennies and Mules basketball teams will be hosting the annual Blackout Game, sponsored by UCM Spotlight, on Wednesday night when UCM hosts Lindenwood for an MIAA doubleheader. The Jennies' game tips off at 5:30 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building followed by the Mules game at approximately 7:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear... Read more »

A cold frame workshop is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in the ABC Building at Grover Park in Warrensburg. This two-hour workshop will provide all the materials and tools you’ll need to make a portable cold frame that you can use to keep plants outdoors and within a safe temperature range March through May.... Read more »

The Performing Arts Series at the University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg Ministerial Association will host the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Praise and Worship Service at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the Alumni Memorial Chapel on the UCM campus. The event is part of UCM’s 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.... Read more »

A financial aid workshop will be held in the Warrensburg High School Lecture Room from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. The presenter will be Mary Kelledes, a member of the University of Central Missouri student financial services staff. Grants, loans, the A+ program, and scholarships will be discussed. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be explained and reviewed.... Read more »

A representative of the Missouri Secretary of State’s office will speak about the “Top Threats to Missouri’s Senior Investors” at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Warrensburg Senior Center, 445 E. Gay, Suite 128. The presentation by John Hale, director of investor education for the Missouri Securities Division, will be free and open to the public. Attendees will... Read more »

The Performing Arts Series at the University of Central Missouri presents The Wee Trio In Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Hart Recital Hall. The presentation is part of the PAS Guest Artist Series. In 2012, The Wee Trio released “Ashes to Ashes: A David Bowie Introspective,” which reimagined the iconic work of David... Read more »

The Granary Tap House and Grill is hosting a fundraiser for Warrensburg Main Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at 146 W. Pine St. The theme, titled "Ma Brown's Speakeasy," includes a homemade Italian dinner, draft beer, a signature drink, a costume contest, casino-style games, cash prizes and a dessert auction. Attire for... Read more »

The Spotlight presents two afternoons of free jewelry stamping next week. The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27 in the atrium of the Elliott Student Union, and includes making your mark on a piece of jewelry. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the event involves stamping rings to commemorate, and on Wednesday, Jan. 27, the... Read more »

The Spotlight presents two afternoons of free jewelry stamping next week. The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27 in the atrium of the Elliott Student Union, and includes making your mark on a piece of jewelry. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the event involves stamping rings to commemorate, and on Wednesday, Jan. 27, the... Read more »

Authors Trudy Lewis and Michael Czyzniejewski will give a public reading at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Gallery of Art & Design as part of the Pleiades Visiting Writers Series. The reading will be followed by a question and answer session. Books are available to be purchased and signed by the authors. This... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting an indoor triathalon Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Warrensburg Community Center. The course is a 20-minute swim in the lap pool, a 20-minute bike ride (spinning bikes), and a 20-minute run on the track. All ages are welcome to participate. Space is limited, so pre-register is required. There are three... Read more »

Spotlight is hosting a free night of relaxation and pampering for UCM students, faculty and staff. Spa night includes massages and manicures and starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 in Union 237 A/B. For more information on the event, contact Kristin Campbell, at 660-543-4293 or kpcampbell@ucmo.edu.