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 Dee Duryee at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email dduryee@gbtribune.com.

THURSDAY, April 10

Larned Coffee Hour

9:30 a.m., My Favorite Furnishings, 401 Broadway, Larned.

Chamber Coffee: Southwest Kansas Area on Aging

9-10 a.m., Great Bend Chamber Board Room. 1125 Williams St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, April 11

Shafer Art Gallery Workshop

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Shafer Gallery, 245 NE 30 Road. The Shafer Gallery will present its “Sci-Fi Ceramics” event, led by artist John Hamilton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ceramics Lab, in the Technical Building, room T-151. This free workshop will feature discussion, demonstrations, and small hands-on elements that showcase how Hamilton creates his unique artwork. Lunch will be provided from noon to 1 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, but the recommended age is high school or older. To RSVP for the workshop, please contact Shafer Gallery Community Engagement Coordinator Richard Lartz at shafergallery@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9242.

Guest Artist Series Vocal Masterclass and Recital

11 a.m., A masterclass featuring Kansas University Professor of Voice Dr. Genaro Mendez will take place at 11 a.m. in the Fine Arts Building in the Dorothy Morrison Chapel, 245 NE 30 Road., in which he will work with vocal students and community members on their singing technique. There will also be a recital by Mendez, Barton Guitar Instructor Aleia Gonzalez, and Barton Director of Accompaniment Dr. Alejandro Avila from 5-6 p.m. in the Chapel. This event is free and open to the public. Contact: Aleia Gonzalez, (620) 792-9289

Shafer Art Gallery Reception

6:30-8 p.m., Shafer Gallery, 245 NE 30 Road. The Shafer Gallery will host a reception for its annual “BartArt” Exhibit featuring artwork from Barton Faculty and Staff and Barton students. The reception will have light refreshments and an awards ceremony with prizes for the first place entries in various categories. The exhibit will run through May 9.

SATURDAY, April 12

Innovative Livestock Services Compost Day

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Great Bend Feeding, 355 NW 30 Ave., Great Bend, and Ward Feed Yard, North, 1190 100th Ave., Larned. This community event is a great opportunity for residents in the area to access free, high-quality, nutrient-rich compost that is perfect for improving soil health and encouraging growth in lawns, gardens, flower beds and flower pots and more. Community members need to bring a shovel, buckets, tubs, a small trailer or a pick-up to haul compost.

PAWsome Egg Hunt

1-1:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park - near the dog park. Separate egg hunts for small and large dogs. $5 per dog.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

9 p.m., Great Bend Sports Complex. Gates open at 8:45 p.m., hunt starts at 9:15 p.m. sharp. $5 per child, ages 3-12 years. Preregistration required at http://www.greatbendrec.com or Flashlight Egg Hunt on Facebook.

Rise and Run 5K Awareness Event

7:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Family Crisis Center for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Whether you’re and avid runner, walker, or simply looking to show your support, your participation will help make a difference in the lives of those affected by sexual violence. Registration is $35 at https://shorturl.at/7HPQl.

Hoisington Public Library - Craft

10-11 a.m., Hoisington Public Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for a bottle painting craft.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Final day.

SUNDAY, April 13

Burdett Food Pantry

1-2 p.m., Valley Community Church Education Building, Burdett.

Keep Kids Safe Online Presentation

2 p.m. (Parents), 6;15 p.m. (Students), Heartland Community Church, 4907 10th St.

First Responders Battle of the Badges Tug of War Tournament

4 p.m., St. John football field. Admission is one hygiene item for the Family Crisis Center.

MONDAY, April 14

Trivia Night

7 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 N. Monroe St., St. John.

TUESDAY, April 15

Hoisington Library Story Hour

4-5 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for story hour and a craft.

WEDNESDAY, April 16

Lenten Luncheon

Noon at Prince of Peace St. Rose Auditorium, 1424 Baker Ave., with Becky Gillette speaking.

Student Music Recital #2

4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, 245 NE 30 Road. instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department. Free event. Contact: Alejandro Avila, (620) 792-9384.

THURSDAY, April 17

Chamber Coffee: NexTech

9-10 a.m., Nextech, 3700 10th St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, April 18

Red Cross Blood Drive

Noon to 6 p.m., St. John Community Stafford County Annex, 210 E 3rd Ave., St. John.

SATURDAY, April 19

Lab Fair

7-9 a.m., Clara Barton Medical Center, 250 U.S. 281, Hoisington. Please enter the event through the hospital front doors. Fast after midnight and arrive with your lab fair form filled out.

Kiwanis Club of Great Bend - Annual Easter Egg Hunt

9:30 a.m. sharp. Kiwanis Walking Track on the north side of Veterans Memorial Park, just off McKinley Street, Great Bend. The event is open to all area children from preschool through 6th grade. There will be lots of Easter eggs and candy for all. The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is free for all to attend. Age groups are separated into sections, and candy will be scattered across Veteran’s Park for them to find. The Easter Bunny will be present for photos. At 9:30 a.m., the police siren will sound and the Easter Egg hunt will begin.

Santa Fe Trail Center Egg Scavenger Hunt

9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1349 K-156, Larned. Donuts in the morning, cookie decorating after noon, free with admission. Storytime throughout the day.

Eggplosion - children Zero to 5th Grade

11:30 a.m. is registration, hunt starts at 11:45. Burdett City Park. Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be served at noon. Games and bounce house will follow.

‘Get Growing, Get Gardening’ Victory Garden opening

12:30-2 p.m., Barton County Historical Society village, 85 South U.S. 281. The community garden opens for 2025. This is an opportunity to sign up and select a raised bed garden, receive seeds and select transplants, get to know other gardeners and take part in garden talk and Q and A.

Easter Egg Hunt

1 p.m. City of Garfield, Gazebo Park.

MONDAY, April 21

American Red Cross blood donations

12:30-6:30 p.m., Hoisington Activity Center.

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams St.

Moving Forward Grief Support Group

6:30 p.m., Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main St., Larned. If you are experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one, you are encouraged to attend. Refreshments provided.

TUESDAY, April 22

Hoisington Library Story Hour

4-5 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for story hour and a craft.

THURSDAY, April 24

Barton County Community Baby Shower

4-6:30 p.m., Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. New and expectant parents, support people and community service providers are invited to the 5th annual community baby shower.

Chamber Coffee: Marketing Maven Consulting

9-10 a.m., Marketing Maven Consulting, 3108 10th St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, April 25

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 from Tim Anthony and the Anamals. Food vendors, including Lumpy’s, Los Dos Portillo’s, Brand 17 BBQ, Lana’s Catering & Goodies, and Flatlanders Stone-fired Pizzas behind Dry Lake Brewing. Gambino’s is joining the festivities this year, offering a pizza buffet from 5-7 PM on Fridays on Forest nights!

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, April 26

Earth Day Celebration at Great Bend Zoo

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. A come and go event. Great Bend Dairy Queen will issue a coupon for a free small ice cream cone to the first 500 youth participants that day. In addition, there will be giveaways to the first 500 children in attendance. This year’s theme: “Our Power, Our Planet”.

Barton Theatre Production

7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium, 245 NE 30 Road. The Barton Bards theatre troupe will present “Student Directed One Acts,” a series of one act plays by the Barton Bards, as well as monologues by the acting class. Performers will include students and community members. Admission is free. Contact: Dan Williams, 620-792-9205

SUNDAY, April 27

Fifteenth Annual Barton Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. Claflin; Fundraiser for Barton faculty mini-grants; flighted sporting clay shoot competition for individuals or four-person teams; entry fee is $100 per person. 9a.m., 12 p.m., or 3 p.m. flight times are assigned based on preference requested on a first-come, first-served basis. Hamburger bar and early bird gift are provided for those who pre-register by April 10. Fees include 100 sporting clays. Visit clayshoot.bartonccfoundation.org to register. Registrations are non-refundable. Contact: Foundation Office, (620) 786-1136.

TUESDAY, April 29

Hoisington Library - Kansas Forest Service

2-3 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for a Kansas Forest Service presentation.

WEDNESDAY, April 30

Student Music Recital #3

4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, 245 NE 30 Road. Instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department. Free event. Contact: Alejandro Avila, (620) 792-9384

THURSDAY, May 1

Chamber Coffee: The Center for Counseling and Consultation

9-10 a.m., 1225 Patton Rd. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, May 2

Lunch and Learn - Self Care with Katherine Hart

12-1 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 N. Monroe St., St. John.

MONDAY, May 5

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.

THURSDAY, May 8

Chamber Coffee: Legacy Financial Solutions

9-10 a.m., 2001 Broadway Ave. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, May 15

Chamber Coffee: Kim Nollette Agency LLC

9-10 a.m., 1925 10th St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, May 19

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.

THURSDAY, May 22

Chamber Coffee: Beugelsdijk Chiropractic

9-10 a.m., 1309 Williams St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, May 23

Military and First Responders Night Out

FRIDAY, June 27

Military and First Responders Night Out

FRIDAY, July 25

Military and First Responders Night Out

FRIDAY, August 22

Military and First Responders Night Out

FRIDAY, September 26

Military and First Responders Night Out

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

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