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WEDNESDAY, June 18
Wetland Art Adventures
10 a.m., Ellinwood School/Community Library. Join Chomps, the friendly painted turtle mascot from the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, for a vibrant morning of nature-themed fun! Kids and families will explore the colorful world of Cheyenne Bottoms through storytelling, hands-on art projects, and encounters with live animals. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to blend science, art, and imagination!
Hoisington Public Library Summer Reading Presentation
1-2 p.m., 169 S. Walnut. Kansas Wetlands Education Center presentation.
THURSDAY, June 19 - Juneteenth - Federal Holiday
Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting: MPIRE Realty Group
9-10 a.m., 1317 Main St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. - Noon, Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. A librarian will be available to help answer genealogy questions. We will do our best to help you get past that roadblock and gain a better understanding of your family tree.
Teen Manga & Anime Club
5:30-7:45 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Teen Spot. Teens Grades 6-12 Monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. New and seasoned Japanese visual culture fans are invited to join our club! Each month we’ll try out a new series.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Jack Kilby Square Band Shell.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
SATURDAY, June 21 - First day of Summer
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Wheels of Hope Car Show to #ENDALZ
8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courthouse square, 1400 Main St.
Golden Belt Humane Society/Adopt-A-Pet
11 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out, Bomgaars, 5320 10th St.
MONDAY, June 23
Collector’s Edition Exhibit
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Shafer Art Gallery, Barton Community College. The exhibit will run through Aug. 30. Admission is always free. The collectors featured include Frank McKinney, Stan Christiansen, Jimmie and Virgina Downing, David and Krystall Barnes, Bob and Marilyn Loss, Dody Burkey and Margaret Corbet, Andrea Buhler-Lartz, and Randy Allen.
TUESDAY, June 24
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, 3D Art and Decor. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
Tech Tuesday - GBPL
11 a.m - 2 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. Learn how to use your computer, E-mail, and social media. We can even help you get access to our free E-books!
Larned Area Chamber After Hours
5-7 p.m., Larned Civic Pride After Hours, Community Garden.
WEDNESDAY, June 25
Barton County Fair
PBS Share-a-Story Program - Read it. Watch it. Do it.
9 a.m., Ellinwood School/Community Library. Ages 3–6. The Smoky Hills PBS Share-a-Story program is back with its signature three-step experience designed especially for preschoolers and their families: Read it – Enjoy a story read aloud; Watch it – View a related PBS KIDS episode; Do it – Create a fun craft tied to the theme; Every child in attendance will receive a free book to take home! Come beat the heat with cool stories, creativity, and community at your local library this June. For more information, contact the Ellinwood School/Community Library.
Wonder-Full Wednesday: Smoky Hills PBS
10:30 a.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St.
Hoisington Public Library Summer Reading Presentation
1-2 p.m., 169 S. Walnut. Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo presentation.
Larned Laundry Love
3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, June 26
Barton County Fair
Chamber Coffee and Business Appreciation: Barton County Fair
7:30-9 a.m., Expo II, Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., program at 8:30 a.m. Door prizes with be drawn.
Be Well Barton County Health Fair
7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Barton County Fair.
Larned Area Chamber Coffee Hour
9:30 a.m., Hosted by Housing Opportunities at the Chamber office, 502 Broadway, Larned.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. - Noon, Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. A librarian will be available to help answer genealogy questions. We will do our best to help you get past that roadblock and gain a better understanding of your family tree.
PBS Share-a-Story Program - Read it. Watch it. Do it.
1 p.m. Jordaan Memorial Library, Larned.
Got Talent? Show it off - Free Stage Entertainment
6-8 p.m., Barton County Fair, Expo II. Calling all singers, dancers, musicians, magicians & more! Perform on the Free Stage at Expo II during the Barton County Fair! It’s your moment to shine — all ages & skill levels welcome! Email info@bartoncountyfair.com to sign up.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Jack Kilby Square Band Shell.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
FRIDAY, June 27
Barton County Fair
Got Talent? Show it off - Free Stage Entertainment
6-8 p.m., Barton County Fair, Expo II. Calling all singers, dancers, musicians, magicians & more! Perform on the Free Stage at Expo II during the Barton County Fair! It’s your moment to shine — all ages & skill levels welcome! Email info@bartoncountyfair.com to sign up.
Bingo Night
6:30 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, 406 N Monroe, St. John.
Episcopal Church Youth Yard Sale
2-6 p.m. and June 28th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 215 W. 14th St, Larned. All proceeds to benefit the Episcopal Church Youth. Everything is free will.
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.
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. Live music by Whiskey South Forty. Free admission thanks to this month’s sponsor, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend campus.
SATURDAY, June 28
Barton County Fair
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Episcopal Church Youth Yard Sale
9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 215 W. 14th St, Larned. All proceeds to benefit the Episcopal Church Youth. Everything is free will.
MONDAY, June 30
Collector’s Edition Exhibit
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Shafer Art Gallery, Barton Community College. The exhibit will run through Aug. 30. Admission is always free. The collectors featured include Frank McKinney, Stan Christiansen, Jimmie and Virgina Downing, David and Krystall Barnes, Bob and Marilyn Loss, Dody Burkey and Margaret Corbet, Andrea Buhler-Lartz, and Randy Allen.
TUESDAY, July 1
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, Writing and Storytelling. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
Tech Tuesday - GBPL
11 a.m - 2 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. Learn how to use your computer, E-mail, and social media. We can even help you get access to our free E-books!
THURSDAY, July 3
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. - Noon, Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. A librarian will be available to help answer genealogy questions. We will do our best to help you get past that roadblock and gain a better understanding of your family tree.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell in Jack Kilby Square, weather permitting.
FRIDAY, July 4
Independence Day!
Adults Night Out Movie
7-9 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Room.
SATURDAY, July 5
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
MONDAY, July 7
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams St., and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil.
TUESDAY, July 8
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, Performing Arts. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
Tech Tuesday - GBPL
11 a.m - 2 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. Learn how to use your computer, E-mail, and social media. We can even help you get access to our free E-books!
THURSDAY, July 10
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell in Jack Kilby Square, weather permitting.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. - Noon, Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. A librarian will be available to help answer genealogy questions. We will do our best to help you get past that roadblock and gain a better understanding of your family tree.
Adult Craft
6-7:30 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Room.
FRIDAY, July 11
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell in Jack Kilby Square, weather permitting.
SATURDAY, July 12
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
**Second Saturday Sale **
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
TUESDAY, July 15
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, Sculpture. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
Tech Tuesday - GBPL
11 a.m - 2 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. Learn how to use your computer, E-mail, and social media. We can even help you get access to our free E-books!
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell in Jack Kilby Square, weather permitting.
THURSDAY, July 17
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. - Noon, Great Bend Public Library, Main Floor. A librarian will be available to help answer genealogy questions. We will do our best to help you get past that roadblock and gain a better understanding of your family tree.
Teen Manga & Anime Club
5:30-7:45 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, Teen Spot. Teens Grades 6-12 Monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. New and seasoned Japanese visual culture fans are invited to join our club! Each month we’ll try out a new series.
SATURDAY, July 19
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
MONDAY, July 21
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.
THURSDAY, July 24
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell in Jack Kilby Square, weather permitting.
FRIDAY, July 25
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.
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.
FRIDAY, August 22
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.
FRIDAY, September 26
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.
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
Noon Lions Club Spaghetti Feed
4-7p.m., Knights of Columbus, 723 Main St.
FRIDAY, Oct. 24
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.
