Community Events

If you have an event that is open to the public, let us know at least one week in advance. **Paid promotions** are also available. Contact Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email sthacker@gbtribune.com.

THURSDAY, June 4

Great Bend City Band/Kansas Army National Guard Concert

8:15 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin Ave. Free concert. Note the location has changed due to electrical difficulties at the bandshell.

FRIDAY, June 5

Ellinwood Chamber coffee hosted by Eagle Mutual Insurance

10 a.m. at 16 N. Main St.

Welcome party for Rocky Mountain Race Week

4-8 p.m. at Dry Lake Brewing from 4-8 p.m., hosted by the City of Great Bend and Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau.

12th Annual Art & Wine Walk

5-8 p.m. in downtown Great Bend, hosted by Great Bend Alive!

SATURDAY, June 6

Farmers Market

7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.

Stories and Stardust: An Arts Integration Training for Early Educators

9 a.m. to noon at the Barton Community College Agriculture and Transportation Complex.

Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser event

9 a.m. at the Walmart parking lot. Carnival games, face painting, food stands and family-friendly fun for all ages.

Adopt-A-Pet

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coach K-9 Pet Resort, 5810 Anchor Way. Open house for Coach K-9, Golden Belt Humane Society pets available for adoption. Walking tacos on sale to support the Humane Society.

Golden Belt Model Railroad Association

1-6 p.m. at 1405 N. Main St., Great Bend.

Author Debbie Gassert book release “Mighty Neighborly” book signing

1-2:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams

MONDAY, June 8

Red Cross Blood Drive

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Advanced Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, 4801 10th Street in Great Bend

Heritage Seniors Club potluck dinner

Noon at Heritage Senior Center, 103 N. Main, Ellinwood. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education meeting

5 p.m. at the District Education Center, 1809 24th St.

Taco ‘bout a fundraiser for Stephanie Nuss

5-8 p.m. at the American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave., Great Bend. Freewill donation for taco dinner. Takeout available. Tickets available for 50/50 raffle and prizes. Proceeds will go directly to Nuss’s expenses for cancer treatment. To purchase raffle/prize tickets contact Connie Holliday, 620-282-0088 or Holly Boyer, 620-566-7126. Need not be present to win.

Kansas Constitutional Amendment question information

6 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. In August, Kansas voters will decide to keep or change the Supreme Court Justice nomination. Learn more about this issue from Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, Kansas Court of Appeals, and Logan Stensleng, Kansas Appleseed. The event is hosted by Women for Kansas Barton County Chapter, a non-partisan organization advocating for moderate legislative policies. Free pizza dinner provided. To help with headcount, RSVP by emailing w4kgreatbend@gmail.com.

Hope for My City Tent Revival

6:30-8:30 p.m. at 242 North U.S. 281, under the big tent.

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 Moses Bandshell on the Thelma Faye Harms Stage in Jack Kilby Square.

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.

SATURDAY, June 13

Farmers Market

7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.

**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

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.

TUESDAY, June 23

Barton County Commission meeting

9 a.m. at the courthouse.

GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group

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 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