Calendar

If you have an item for the Community Calendar, E-mail it to phil.grossardt@eagleradio.net or fax it to 620-792-3649.
Be sure to include a contact name and phone number for your organization.  TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE PLEASE

Week of February 21st - 27th

(2/21 – 2/26)  GB COMMUNITY THEATER  (620-792-GBCT)

 

TICKETS ARE ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR THE SECOND GREAT BEND COMMUNITY THEATER PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON.  “WAITING TO BE INVITED” IS A PLAY BASED ON THE RACIAL SEGREGATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE 1960s. SEE IT AT 8 P.M. FEBRUARY 25TH THROUGH THE 27TH OR AT 2 P.M. ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH AT THE CREST THEATER IN GREAT BEND. FOR TICKETS, STOP BY THE CREST BOX OFFICE FROM NOON UNTIL 3 P.M.  

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  POT ROAST DINNER (620-792-3595)

 

ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH IN GREAT BEND WILL HOST AN OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST DINNER FROM 11:30 A.M. UNTIL 1:30 P.M. ON SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 28TH AT THE CHURCH, 21ST AND JACKSON.  THE MENU INCLUDES POT ROAST, SCALLOPED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, ROLL AND DESSERT.  A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR AND ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DINNER WILL SUPPORT THE 2010 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM. 

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  KU MUSIC CONCERT

 

AS PART OF A STATE TOUR, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND SAXOPHONE QUARTET WILL APPEAR IN CONCERT AT 2 P.M., SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH AT THE GREAT BEND CITY AUDITORIUM.  THE CONCERT IS BEING CO-SPONSORED BY THE KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF MUSIC.  IT’S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  BCCC SPRING MUSICAL  (620-792-9382)

 

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2010 SPRING MUSICAL AT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.  THIS YEAR’S PRODUCTION IS “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.”  PERFORMANCE DATES ARE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH AND 6TH AT 7:30 P.M. AND SUNDAY MARCH 7TH AT 2 P.M.  RESERVED SEAT TICKETS ARE $8 AND $10.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.  FOR TICKETS, CONTACT THE FINE ARTS OFFICE DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS AT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  CHARITY GALA  (620-792-1325)

 

SUNFLOWER DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INVITES YOU TO ITS 5th ANNUAL CHARITY GALA AT 6 P.M., SATURDAY MARCH 6TH AT THE HIGHLAND HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER.  THIS FUN EVENING INCLUDES A SOCIAL HOUR, DINNER, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS.  PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CLIENTS AND PROGRAMS OF SUNFLOWER DIVERSIFIED SERVICES—A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR 44 YEARS. 

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  FT. LARNED SCOUT PROGRAM (620-285-6911)

 

AREA BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL SCOUTS CAN NOW EARN A RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP SCOUT RANGER BADGE AT THE FORT LARNED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WEST OF LARNED.  THE BADGE CAN BE ACHIEVED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A UNIT BY COMPLETING A VARIETY OF TASKS AIMED AT HISTORIC AND NATURAL PRESERVATION OF A NATIONAL PARK.  INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE FORT LARNED VISITOR CENTER.   

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  AGRI-TOURISM WORKSHOP  (785-425-6647)

 

SMOKY HILLS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT WILL HOST AN AGRI-TOURISM WORKSHOP AT 8:30 A.M.THURSDAY MARCH 4TH IN RUSH CENTER.  AGRI-TOURISM IS A METHOD BY WHICH FARMERS CAN DIVERSITY THEIR FARM PRODUCTS AND SUPPLEMENT TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL INCOMES. REGISTRATION IS $35 PRIOR TO MARCH 1ST AND $40 ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. 

 

(2/21 – 2/27)  ELLINWOOD BREAKFAST (620-792-6473)

 

THE ELLINWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERS WILL BE SERVING BREAKFAST FROM 9 UNTIL 11 A.M. ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AT THE ST. JOSEPH PARISH CENTER, 110 WEST 2ND STREET IN ELLINWOOD.  FREE WILL DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES SUPPORTED BY THE ELLINWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. 

 

(2/21 – 3/3)  KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY  (620-653-2114)

 

THE GREAT BEND NOON KIWANIS CLUB WILL SPONSOR ITS 52nd ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY FROM 4 UNTIL 7:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH AT THE EXPO ONE BUILDING WEST OF GREAT BEND ON 10TH STREET.  STOP BY AND ENJOY PANCAKES, SAUSAGE AND A BEVERAGE FOR JUST $2.50. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE FROM ANY KIWANIS CLUB MEMBER.  TICKETS WILL ALSO BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES SUPPORTED BY THE GREAT BEND NOON KIWANIS CLUB.   

 

(2/21 – 3/4)  GBHS SPRING PLAY  (620-793-1521)

 

GREAT BEND HIGH SCHOOL WILL PRESENT ITS SPRING PLAY AND DINNER THEATER AT 6:30 P.M. MARCH 7TH, 8TH AND 9TH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS AREA.  THE PLAY “THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTAC-U-LATHON” WILL FEATURE SPECIAL LIGHTING, VIDEO AND SPECIAL EFFECTS.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESERVE SEAT TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR EACH PERFORMANCE.  TO OBTAIN TICKETS, CALL GREAT BEND HIGH SCHOOL. 

 

(2/21 – 3/5)  WALK KANSAS PROGRAM (www.ellis.ksu.edu)

 

THE ANNUAL “WALK KANSAS” PROGRAM KICKS OFF MARCH 7TH, AND IT’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGH PROPER DIET AND REGULAR EXERCISE.  INDIVIDUAL TEAMS WILL COLLECTIVELY WALK 423 MILES—THE DISTANCE ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS WEEK SO TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO SIGN UP FOR THE “WALK KANSAS” PROGRAM, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE. 

 

(2/21 – 3/6)  GREAT BEND JAZZ FESTIVAL  (620) 792-3595)

 

THE 16TH ANNUAL GREAT BEND JAZZ FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH AT THE CREST THEATER, DOWNTOWN GREAT BEND.  THE FEATURED PERFORMER IS JAZZ VOCALIST AND GREAT BEND NATIVE DEBI SANDER WALKER.  SHE’LL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE GREAT BEND ALL STAR COMBO AND THE PRAIRIE WINDS COMMUNITY BIG BAND AS THEY PERFORM MANY FAMILIAR JAZZ STANDARDS AND BIG BAND TUNES FROM THE 30s AND 40s.  TICKETS ARE $10 FOR ADULTS AND $5 FOR STUDENTS.   

 

(2/21 – 3/6)  SPORTING CLAY SHOOT  (620-792-9367)

 

THE BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION WILL SPONSOR ITS 3rd  ANNUAL BENEFIT SPORTING CLAY SHOOT FROM 9 UNTIL 5, SUNDAY APRIL 18TH AT THE LA SADE SPORTING CLAYS RANGE NEAR RUSSELL.  THE SHOOT IS A FAMILY EVENT AND IS OPEN TO ALL MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ENTRY FEE IS $50 PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES LUNCH.  PROCEEDS WILL FUND MINI-GRANTS TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.  TO SIGN UP, CALL THE BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION OFFICE. 

 

Week of February 14th - 20th

(2/14 – 2/16)  SEVERE WX AWARENESS  (316-942-8483)

 

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONDUCT ITS NEXT “STORM FURY ON THE PLAINS” WEATHER AND SAFETY PRESENTATION AT 6:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH AT THE CELEBRATION CENTER IN LYONS.  THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS FREE MEETING TO PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF THREATENING SPRING WEATHER.  

 

(2/14 – 2/18)  ELLINWOOD FISH FRY (620-793-8436)

 

THE ELLINWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL SPONSOR ITS ANNUAL FISH FRY FROM 5 TO 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19TH AT THE ST. JOSEPH PARISH CENTER, 110 WEST 2ND STREET IN ELLINWOOD.  TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.  COST IS $8 FOR ADULTS AND $3 FOR CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER.   PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES SUPPORTED BY THE ELLINWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

 

(2/14 – 2/18)  QUILT GUILD  (620-587-3409)

 

THE CENTRAL KANSAS THREAD-BENDERS QUILT GUILD WILL HOST ITS NEXT MEETING AT 9 A.M. ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19th AT 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 24TH AND WASHINGTON IN GREAT BEND.  ANN TENNANT WILL PRESENT A CLASS ON PILLOW CASES. GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND. 

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE  (620-792-3934)

 

THE BIKERS OF CENTRAL KANSAS WILL SPONSOR THEIR 11TH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE FUND RAISER AT 4 P.M. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT THE EAGLES LODGE IN GREAT BEND.   ADMISSION IS $6 AND DESSERTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA DOLLAR. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL GO TO GOLDEN BELT HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE.   

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  HUNTING BANQUET  (620-786-9932)

 

THE GOLDEN PLAINS GOBBLERS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION WILL HOST ITS 11TH ANNUAL HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET AT 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20TH AT THE ELKS LODGE 11TH & KANSAS IN GREAT BEND.  DINNER STARTS AT 7 WITH A BENEFIT AUCTION TO FOLLOW AT 8. 

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  LEGISLATIVE COFFEES  (620-792-2401)

 

THE GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF LEGISLATIVE COFFEES AT 10 A.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT THE KANSAS OIL AND GAS MUSEUM ON WEST 10TH.  THE COFFEES PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET WITH AREA REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS.  COFFEE, JUICE AND DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED. 

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE  (620-793-5887)

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY FORMING A TEAM FOR THE ANNUAL “BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE,” SPONSORED BY BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF BARTON AND PAWNEE COUNTIES.  THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH SO GET YOUR FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS TOGETHER AND FORM YOUR TEAM THIS WEEK.  ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS. 

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  GENEALOGY WORKSHOP  (620-234-5664)

 

THE STAFFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WILL HOST A BEGINNER’S GENEALOGY WORKSHOP AT 1 P.M. ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20TH AT THE MUSEUM LIBRARY ON MAIN IN STAFFORD.  THE WORKSHOP WILL BE CONDUCTED BY RUTH FILBERT OF HUTCHINSON.  COST IS $5 AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.  TO SIGN UP, CALL THE STAFFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN STAFFORD.   

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  PHEASANTS FOREVER  (620-285-3148)

 

THE PAWNEE VALLEY CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER WILL SPONSOR ITS ANNUAL FUND-RAISING BANQUET ON SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 20th AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL IN  LARNED.  THIS IS THE GROUP’S ONLY FUND RAISER FOR THE YEAR.  THE EVENT WILL BEGIN WITH A SOCIAL HOUR, FOLLOWED BY DINNER.  PROCEEDS FROM THE BANQUET WILL FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PAWNEE HEIGHTS AND LARNED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. 

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  ELLSWORTH HOOP SHOOT  (785-658-3409)

 

WILSON PRIDE INCORPORATED AND WILSON SCHOOLS WILL CO-SPONSOR THE ELLSWORTH COUNTY INVITATIONAL HOOP-SHOOT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT 1:30 P.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT THE WILSON SCHOOL GYMNASIUM.  THIS CO-ED EVENT IS FOR ANYONE AGE 8 AND OLDER.  THERE WILL BE 8 DIVISIONS WITH TROPHIES AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE SCORERS IN EACH DIVISION.  THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 

(2/14 – 2/19)  LARNED ANTIQUE SHOW  (1-800-747-6919)

 

THE LARNED AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES YOU TO ITS 40TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW AND SALE FEBRUARY 19TH, 20TH AND 21ST AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN LARNED.  THE SHOW WILL FEATURE A VARIETY OF TOYS, GLASSWARE, RUGS, JEWELRY, FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES.  PROCEEDS WILL FUND PROJECTS SPONSORED BY THE LARNED AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.  

 

(2/14 – 2/21)  KWEC WINTER CLASSES  (620-786-7456)

 

THE KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER WILL SPONSOR THE LAST IN A SERIES OF WINTER PROGRAMS FOR AREA 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS FROM 10 UNTIL 11 A.M. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH AT THE CENTER, 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF GREAT BEND.  THE PROGRAM “MAKING TRACKS” WILL INCLUDE ACTIVITIES, GAMES AND CRAFTS.  THE PROGRAM IS FREE BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 22ND.  

 

(2/14 – 2/21)  GREAT BEND BLOOD DRIVE  (1-800-GIVE-LIFE)

 

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFE-SAVING TEAM BY DONATING BLOOD.  YOU MIGHT HELP SAVE THE LIFE OF AN ACCIDENT VICTIM, CANCER PATIENT, A NEIGHBOR OR A FRIEND.  STOP BY ST. ROSE AUDITORIUM IN GREAT BEND FROM 11:30 UNTIL 6:30 ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND.  CALL 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.  ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED, WALK-INS ARE WELCOME, BUT APPOINTMENTS ARE GIVEN A PRIORITY. 

 

(2/14 – 2/21)  STERNBERG WINTER CLASSES  (785-628-5502)

 

THE EDUCATION STAFF AT THE STERNBERG MUSEUM IN HAYS WILL SPONSOR THE LAST IN A SERIES OF WINTER PROGRAMS FOR AREA YOUTH ON FEBRUARY 27TH.  THE PROGRAM WILL HELP PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY THE VARIETY OF TRACKS LEFT BY ANIMALS AS THEY SEARCH FOR FOOD, WATER AND SHELTER.  THE PROGRAM IS FREE BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 22ND. TO SIGN UP, CALL THE STERNBERG MUSEUM IN HAYS.

 

(2/14 – 2/23)  WILSON LAKE MEETING  (785-296-3185)

 

THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HAS STARTED WORK ON A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE FUTURE USE OF WILSON LAKE.  THE STUDY WILL CONSIDER THE LAKE AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL USAGE.  AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THE STUDY AND ITS FINDINGS WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24TH AT THE RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM.   ANYONE INTERESTED IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. 

 

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