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2026 Bloom Awards
Another beautiful summer season is in the books! ...more
Garden in Bloom Awards
July 06, 2026•1 min read
Umuganda - Coming Together in Common Purpose
Inspired by Rwanda’s tradition of Umuganda, this reflection highlights the power of community action and the role each person can play in keeping Carthage clean, beautiful, and welcoming. Through volu... ...more
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August 19, 2025•2 min read
Celebrate Community at 2025 Bloom Awards
Join us for the 2025 Bloom Awards, celebrating community, nature, and achievements in our vibrant town. ...more
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July 28, 2025•1 min read
Hometown Holidays Candy Cane Hunt in Sparkle in the Park
The Hometown Holidays Candy Cane Hunt was Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 pm in Central Park's Sparkle in the Park in Carthage, MO. ...more
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September 18, 2024•1 min read
Summer Sidewalk Sale 2024
We were thrilled with the turnout for the 2024 Summer Sidewalk Sale, that took place on July 27th. This annual event promises a day filled with fantastic deals, unique finds, and fun for the entire fa... ...more
All Post ,Downtown Carthage Events &Community Development
September 18, 2024•1 min read
Hometown Holidays Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night was hosted at The Little Venue of Carthage on December 1st from 5:00PM - 8:30PM ...more
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September 18, 2024•1 min read
Hometown Holidays Shopping Crawl
The Shopping Crawl was a huge hit in its first year of being a part of Hometown Holidays. The event took place on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2 with over 20 Carthage businesses in parti... ...more
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September 18, 2024•1 min read
Spring Planting Day
Ever wonder how those planters and hanging baskets around the Downtown Carthage Square bloom all spring and summer? It all starts with Spring Planting Day. ...more
All Post ,Downtown Carthage Events Projects Beautification &Community Development
September 18, 2024•1 min read
Scooter's Day of Giving for Vision Carthage
We were excited to team up with Scooter's Coffee in Carthage for a Day of Giving on Saturday, May 25th! This partnership meant a lot to us, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity and comm... ...more
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September 18, 2024•1 min read
Vintage Vegas Casino Night
The Vintage Vegas Casino Night was a night to remember! The event took place on Saturday, April 27th, at Carthage Memorial Hall. It was one of the biggest and most glamorous events of the year, bringi... ...more
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September 18, 2024•1 min read
The Griggs Park Mural Project
The beautiful Griggs Park Mural is a vibrant addition to our community that showcases the talents of local artists Cheryl Church and Alexandra Burnside. The project began in December 2023 after being ... ...more
All Post ,Projects &Beautification
August 01, 2024•1 min read
Garden in Bloom Awards 2024
The Garden in Bloom Awards was an absolute hit this year!! ...more
All Post ,Events Beautification &Garden in Bloom Awards
July 23, 2024•1 min read
Garden Tour Hosted by Vision Carthage was a Huge Success
The Vision Carthage Garden in Bloom Tour was a wonderful event that took place on Saturday, May 25, and brought together the community to celebrate the beauty of Carthage's gardens. The tour showcased... ...more
All Post ,Events &Beautification
May 21, 2024•1 min read
2023 Year in Review
Reflecting on a Year of Achievements: Vision Carthage 2023 Highlights ...more
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January 24, 2024•2 min read
Treats on the Square in Downtown Carthage
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween in Downtown Carthage! Treats on the Square is back again this year! This event is sponsored by Vision Carthage and the City of Carthage. ...more
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December 18, 2023•1 min read
Hometown Holidays Movie Night
The Hometown Holidays Movie Night took place at the Carthage R-9 Auditorium where little ones and their family came to watch The Grinch at 6:30 PM!! ...more
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December 14, 2023•1 min read
Hometown Holidays Mayor's Tree Lighting
The Mayor's Tree Lighting took place at 6:30 PM the night of the Carthage Christmas Parade which is put on by Skills USA at the Carthage Technical Center. The lighting ceremony took place in front of ... ...more
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December 14, 2023•1 min read
A Recap on Hometown Holidays: A Festive Fling of Community Beautification"
Carthage sparkled with holiday magic during our Hometown Holidays event, a festive series that brought our community together for a week of merriment and joy. Let's unwrap the highlights from each en... ...more
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December 14, 2023•2 min read
Roundabout Sculpture - Beautification Efforts
We are excited to announce the Maple Leaf Sculpture coming soon to our Roundabout. After years of preparation and fundraising, the new maple leaf sculpture for the roundabout at Garrison & Fairlawn is... ...more
All Post ,Beautification
December 14, 2023•1 min read
Downtown Destination Guide is here!
We're thrilled to announce that our brand new Downtown Destination Guide is ready to hit the streets! This incredible resource has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Carthage Co... ...more
All Post ,Downtown Carthage
December 07, 2023•1 min read
Restoration Carthage 2023 was a great success!
We had over 50 volunteers who worked very HARD to complete all the jobs we needed to finish! This year we were able to help 10 homeowners with minor repairs, yard cleanup, landscaping, tree trimming, ... ...more
All Post ,Projects Revitalization &Beautification
October 08, 2023•1 min read
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