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Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Climate
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Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday afternoon, St. Joseph residents gathered to plunge into polar waters for Special Olympics Missouri. The Polar Plunge supports the Special Olympics Missouri's mission to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competitions. This was 14-year-old Kezia Johnson's first time doing the Polar Plunge. Johnson said it was exciting, but chilly. "(It was) really cold," Johnson said. "I wish I brought a change of clothes." Johnson explained the importance of the annual event for the Special Olympics. "With the way the world is going, there might not be enough funding ... so I think this is a good way to raise money for it," Johnson said. People showed up in a variety of costumes in order to take the Polar Plunge. This year's event raised over $28,000.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
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See St. Joseph: philanthropic, culinary and musical dates
St. Joseph is pulling out all the stops, from culinary delights to intimate concerts for Valentine's Day weekend. This week's edition of See St. Joseph has everyone's date night plans ready to go. Nothing says love quite like jumping into freezing water in the dead of winter, all for the sake of others. 2025's Polar Plunge promises to be a memorable one, with freezing temperatures and snow to follow. Show your support for Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or even crawling into frigid waters. Polar Plunge 2024 raised more than $33,800 for Special Olympics, however, St. Joseph can top that this year. All participants must raise at least $75 by plunge day. The Polar Plunge begins at noon on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Aquatic Park, located at 402 S. Noyes Blvd. To register for Polar Plunge 2025, visit For many people, true love doesn't mean candlelight, a box of chocolate or even a romantic partner. A plethora of individuals consider true love to be a bowl full of noodles and cheese, which is exactly why the Time Out Event Center is hosting its first-ever 'Mac 'n' Cheese Cookoff.' Treat your Valentine to a real meal with a variety of homemade mac and cheese dishes for just $5. Alternatively, individuals can register to compete for $10. To register visit The cookoff runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Time Out Event Center, located at 3414 S. 22nd St. For those who crave a little more elegance for Valentine's Day, the Saint Joseph Symphony's final chamber concert is the perfect date night. This season's Symphony Minis will conclude over the weekend on a romantic note with a recital performed by the concertmaster, Dr. Chun-Chien Chuang, on the violin. Dr. Chuang's husband, Dr. John Villaveces, will join her on the piano. The duo chose pieces composed by some composers of the 19th century, who are considered some of the most romantic tunesmiths of all time. The symphony begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Ashland United Methodist Church, located at 2711 Ashland Ave. Tickets can be purchased online at Tune in to News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Climate
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Special Olympics Missouri reschedules Polar Plunge for March
Special Olympics Missouri has moved the 2025 Polar Plunge for St. Joseph for March due to expected cold temperatures. Originally the event was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15. The SOMO 2025 Polar Plunge St. Joseph has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 402 S. Noyes Blvd. Registration and Donation information can be found at
