Community Corner
🌱 How Trenton Rotary is gearing up for Missouri Day Parade
Also, don't miss Arts Alive Concert Series on the Trenton Patch calendar

Hey there, Trenton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Trenton Rotary is gearing up for Missouri Day Parade
- Community remembers former Trenton Green Hills Action Agency director
Also on today's calendar: Youth activity night - GRVW and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trenton Rotary discusses Missouri Day Parade and service projects (kttn.com) — Trenton residents can look ahead to this year's Missouri Day Parade, as the local Rotary Club reports strong early interest and encourages more entries through the Chamber website or Rotary Facebook page. Members also planned snack packs for Trenton High School softball players, discussed helping a new thrift shop annex, and previewed upcoming Rotary programs and dinners.
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• Karen S. Thomas (kchi.com) — Trenton readers may remember Karen S. Thomas for her leadership at Green Hills Community Action Agency in Trenton, where she devoted her career to helping local families. The longtime Chillicothe resident and Chiefs fan died at 59, with visitation October 1 and funeral services October 2 at Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe.
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📸 Around Trenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton
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★ Featured events ★
- Arts Alive Concert Series →
Trenton Performing Arts Center, 1415 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Youth activity night - GRVW →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2930 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton
7:00 pm - 4889165 - Trenton Little League Football →
CF Russell Stadium
3:00 pm - Lindley Creek →
1415 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton
7:00 pm - Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer →
1617 E 9th Street, Trenton
11:00 am - Putts & Pours: Downtown Trenton Wine, Beer, and Mini Golf Walk →
Downtown Trenton, Main Street, Trenton
4:00 pm - Missouri Day Festival 2026 →
North Central Missouri Fair..., Trenton
11:00 am - Missouri Day Festival 2026-Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce →
North Central Missouri Fair..., Trenton
11:00 am - Missouri Day Festival 2026 →
North Central Missouri Fair..., Trenton
9:00 am - Play On →
1415 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
📣 Trenton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JHSB @ HOME with Stewartsville
Gilman City R-iV Gilman City, MO 64642
4:30 pm - VSB @ HOME with Grundy Co
Gilman City Elem. Gilman City, MO 64642
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Trenton. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chillicothe
- Traffic stop brings five charges against Chillicothe man (kttn.com)
- Lowest price for diesel gas in Livingston County at $5.99 in week ending Sept. 19 (nwmissouritimes.com)
Kirksville
- Kirksville council to adopt 2027 city goals Monday (kirksvilledailyexpress.com)
- PHOTO GALLERY: United Way of Northeast Missouri kicks off 2027 campaign (kirksvilledailyexpress.com)
- Kirksville council to weigh airport upgrades, burn building foundation Monday (kirksvilledailyexpress.com)
Ok Trenton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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