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TUESDAY, June 9
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon to 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 110 W 2nd St. in Ellinwood.
Youth Crew fundraiser at Arby’s
All day at 3413 West 10th St. A percentage of sales are donated when group name is mentioned when ordering.
GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church Parlor, 3301 Lakin Ave. (use northwest entrance). The group will meet every Tuesday through Aug. 25. There is no cost to participate; preregistration is not required. For more information, visit griefshare.org or email centralbaptistgb@gmail.com, or call 620-793-8491 and leave a message.
Hope for My City Tent Revival
6:30-8:30 p.m. at 242 North U.S. 281, under the big tent.
WEDNESDAY, June 10
Summer Reading: Kansas Wetlands Education Center
2:30 p.m. at Hoisington Public Library.
Hope for My City Tent Revival
6:30-8:30 p.m. at 242 North U.S. 281, under the big tent.
THURSDAY, June 11
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Kelly’s Garden Sense
9 a.m. at 134 NE 10 Ave. Program at 9:30. Ribbon cutting follows at the Zarah Coffee Shop, 1216 Main St.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by E-Community
9:30 a.m. at the Chamber office, 123 N. Main St.
“Mapping the Gap” exhibit reception
5-6 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. The Mapping the Gap art project was created in conjunction with Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. It is a community traveling display about Kansans and their stories about access to health care.
Hope for My City Tent Revival
6:30-8:30 p.m. at 242 North U.S. 281, under the big tent.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin Ave. Location moved from the bandshell.
FRIDAY, June 12
Gathering of Gardeners - Free Vegetable & Flower Garden Tour
5-8 p.m. at 377 Grove Terrace, 4912 Quail Creek Dr. and 1221 McKinley St.
Hope for My City Tent Revival
6:30-8:30 p.m. at 242 North U.S. 281, under the big tent.
Summer Movie Night in the Square: “National Treasure”
8:30 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square. Free movie courtesy of the City of Great Bend will start after sunset (8:57 p.m.). Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 157 will man the free popcorn and dirty soda bar. Bring your own chair or blanket.
SATURDAY, June 13
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Drip Irrigation Workshop
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cheryl L. Reinert Memorial Garden, 2216 Stone St. (corner of 17th and Stone), Great Bend. This free, half-day workshop is designed for home gardeners and is sponsored by the Barton County Conservation District.
**Second Saturday Sale **
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
Adopt-A-Pet
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out at Bomgaars. Serving roast beef sandwiches, baked beans, cookies and a bottle of water to support the Golden Belt Humane Society.
First-Ever Elvis Shindig
4 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square
Elvis featuring The Roustabouts Band
7 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin Ave. Admission charged. Featuring Joseph Hall from NBC’s America’s Got Talent as Elvis.
SUNDAY, June 14
Flag Day
MONDAY, June 15
Great Bend City Council Meeting
5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1209 Williams St. and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreatbend.
TUESDAY, June 16
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church Parlor, 3301 Lakin Ave. (use northwest entrance). The group will meet every Tuesday through Aug. 25. There is no cost to participate; preregistration is not required. For more information, visit griefshare.org or email centralbaptistgb@gmail.com, or call 620-793-8491 and leave a message.
WEDNESDAY, June 17
Enrollment Days
1 p.m. check-in at the Kirkman Visitor, Barton Community College. Students can plan and enroll in their classes with an advisor, meet with a financial aid officer and finalize payment options. Visit enroll.bartonccc.edu to sign up. Contact: Tana Cooper, 620-792-9241.
Summer Reading: Rolling Hills Zoo
2:30 p.m. at Hoisington Public Library.
THURSDAY, June 18
Great Bend Chamber coffee hosted by New Horizon Services Inc.
9 a.m. at 1909 Lakin Ave. Program at 9:30. Ribbon cutting follows at the Chamber office, 1125 Williams St., for Cornerstone Armory.
Hoisington Chamber coffee hosted by the City of Hoisington
9:30 a.m. at 109 E. First St.
Youth Crew fundraiser at Pizza Hut
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 2006 N. Main St.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15 p.m. at the Moses Bandshell on the Thelma Faye Harms Stage in Jack Kilby Square.
Wild About Wellness
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo.
Quilts of Valor presentations
6:45 p.m. at American Legion Post 180, 1011 Kansas Ave. Veterans will be honored with handmade Quilts of Valor in a special presentation recognizing their service and sacrifice.
FRIDAY, June 19
Juneteenth
Barton County Fair pre-fair events
9 a.m. 4-H Dog Show and Agility at Expo III.
Ellinwood Chamber coffee hosted by Ellinwood Hospital
10 a.m. at the Ellinwood Hospital Education Room. This will focus on the After Harvest Festival 5K.
Great Bend City Band’s Big Band Concert
8:15 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin Ave.
SATURDAY, June 20
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Barton County Fair pre-fair events
8:30 a.m. at Expo I; 4-H Fashion Revue, Fiber Arts, Clothing & Textiles, Shopping in Style, and Banners.
Great Bend Laundry Love
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Discount Laundry, 924 Jefferson St. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association
1-6 p.m. at 1405 N. Main St., Great Bend.
MONDAY, June 22
Barton County Fair pre-fair setup
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Expo grounds and buildings. Helpers picnic after setup. Last minute preparation to get your projects and entries ready for display.
Heritage Seniors Club potluck dinner
Noon at Heritage Senior Center, 103 N. Main, Ellinwood. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Barton County Historical Society program
7 p.m. in the Ray Schulz Research Library at the Historical Society Museum, 85 South U.S. 281, Great Bend. BCHS Research Director Carol Jenkner will talk about samplers. Admission is $5, or free to members and those under 16 years old.
TUESDAY, June 23
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church Parlor, 3301 Lakin Ave. (use northwest entrance). The group will meet every Tuesday through Aug. 25. There is no cost to participate; preregistration is not required. For more information, visit griefshare.org or email centralbaptistgb@gmail.com, or call 620-793-8491 and leave a message.
WEDNESDAY, June 24
Barton County Fair opening day
- Check-in starts at 8 a.m.
- WEEE Entertainment carnival at 6 p.m. -4-H Youth Rally at 6:30 p.m. in Expo III.
Summer Reading: Smokey Hills PBS
2:30 p.m. at Hoisington Public Library.
Larned Laundry Love
3 to 5 p.m. at Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, June 25
Barton County Fair
- Business appreciation breakfast/Great Bend Chamber coffee at 7:30 a.m. in Expo I.
- Concert by the 3 Heath Brothers at 8:15 p.m.
Hoisington Chamber coffee hosted by Wilson State Bank
9:30 a.m. at 201 N. Main St.
Hoisington Heritage Club Seniors Potluck Supper
5 p.m. at the Friendship House, 419 E. Third St. Social hour followed by supper at 5:30.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15 p.m. at the Moses Bandshell on the Thelma Faye Harms Stage in Jack Kilby Square.
FRIDAY, June 26
Barton County Fair
- Concert by the Eastern Heights featuring Trevon Dawson at 8 p.m.
Final Fridays on Forest
5-10 p.m., Great Bend Alive Plaza (the 2000 block of Forest Avenue, west of the courthouse). The street closes to vehicular traffic at 1 p.m. Free family-friendly outdoor entertainment downtown. Food and alcohol vendors. No smoking; no pets.
Military and First Responders Night Out
6-8 p.m. at 916 Williams St. This is a free evening of child care for children 6-12 years old, for all military and first responders. Snacks and games/activities provided. Preregistration is required; just shoot an email to Dropping22ks@gmail.com or call 620-786-0687.
SATURDAY, June 27
Barton County Fair - Kids Day
- Concert by Paramount at 7:30 p.m.
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
SUNDAY, June 28
Barton County Fair
- Sunrise service at 8 a.m.
MONDAY, June 29
Barton County Fair
- Tear-down and storage all day; volunteers welcome. Final checkout at 5 p.m.
TUESDAY, June 30
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church Parlor, 3301 Lakin Ave. (use northwest entrance). The group will meet every Tuesday through Aug. 25. There is no cost to participate; preregistration is not required. For more information, visit griefshare.org or email centralbaptistgb@gmail.com, or call 620-793-8491 and leave a message.
Looking ahead:
Thursday, July 10
Summer Movie Night in the Square: Zootopia2
8:30 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square. Free movie courtesy of the City of Great Bend with start after sunset (8:57 p.m.). Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 157 will man the free popcorn and dirty soda bar. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Ellinwood After Harvest Festival July 16-18
GriefShare runs in July and August
