CITY NEWS: Check out the light poles along Main Street to see the new Christmas banners! They have been purchased by Ridgeway businesses and organizations and really give Main Street a festive air.
The Ridgeway Community Betterment Association have decided to hold their January meeting after all. They will meet Monday, January 12 at 6 pm in the Ridgeway Community Room in City Hall and they will be using that time to plan the 2026 calendar including a new game night in February for grown-ups to play cards and socialize. More details to be announced later.
There will be no Bingo in January. The next Bingo night will be Monday, February 2 at 6:30 pm. More information will be posted at that time.
Save the date for the second annual Spring into Homesteading event on March 28, 2026 in the Ridgeway R-V school gym! We are hoping to have more demonstrations and vendors this year, so if you are interested in vending and/or demonstrating, please contact Paula Scott or Susie Rollheiser.
SCHOOL NEWS: The Ridgeway Student Council invites all Ridgeway alumni to Homecoming 2025 this Friday, December 19. The day activities will include a Homecoming shopping cart parade in the gym at 10 am followed by a pep rally. After the pep rally, a lunch of walking tacos will be served in the cafeteria. The Homecoming game will be played at 6 pm against North Nodaway.
The Ridgeway PTO presents Music Bingo Night on January 22 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the school cafeteria. Prizes will be award to up to three winners per game with additional prizes for black out. Snacks and refreshments will be available.
There are several positions open in the Ridgeway R-V school district including physical education teacher, grades 6-12 math teacher, school counsellor and student liaison. For more information, call 660-872-6813 to request an application, or email: Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick at mfitzpatrick@rhsk12.org or superintendent@rhsk12.org. Applications are available on the school website.
SOCIETY: Morris Chapel will hold their annual Christmas program on tonight, Wednesday, December 17 at 7 pm with a Nativity skit (all children are welcome to participate), music, readings, and other reminders that Jesus is the true reason to celebrate.
The Ridgeway United Methodist Church will host their Christmas program on Sunday evening, December 21 at 5:30 pm. Everyone is invited to come to enjoy the program and special music. There will be treats for all to enjoy in Jackson Hall after the program.
The Ridgeway Baptist Church will hold a candlelight Christmas service on Sunday, December 21 at 6 pm. All are invited to attend.
CLOSING: Hope you have a great week and don’t forget to send me any items for the paper by Sunday evening! Thank you for reading! Wave to your neighbors!
Upcoming Events
Dec 17 Morris Chapel Christmas Program, 7 pm
Dec 21 Ridgeway United Methodist Church Christmas program, 5:30 pm
Dec 21 Ridgeway Baptist Church Candlelight service, 6 pm
*** No Bingo in January ***
Jan 3 RCBA Scrapbookers, 10 am to noon, Paula’s Sewing Corner
Jan 12 Ridgeway Community Betterment Assn, 6 pm, Ridgeway Community Room
Jan 19 Ridgeway Board of Aldermen, 7 pm, Ridgeway Community Room
Mar 12 Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner, TBA
Mar 28 Spring into Homesteading, TBA, Ridgeway School Gym
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