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.

FRIDAY, Feb. 21

Great Bend Community Theater - The Odd Couple

7:30 p.m., Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the door or through the website, https://www.gbct.net

Barton Cougar Dance Day

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Studio 34 (south side of Barton Campus). Recruitment event where high school dance students can be a college dancer for a day with free dance classes, lunch, clinics with Barton Dance Theatre and Barton Dance Team. Dance scholarship auditions from 3-4 pm for high school seniors. Contact: Danika Bielek, (620)792-9253

Barton Theatre Presents “Sing Sing Blues”

7:30 p.m., Barton Community College, Fine Arts Auditorium. “Sing Sing Blues,” by Barton instructor Eric Smith. This new dramatic musical is set in the historic Sing Sing Prison circa 1954 and gives a glimpse into the life of the men incarcerated there and their relationships with the loved ones who visit them. General admission tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit shows.bartonccc.edu. Contact: Denise Williams, (620)792-9284.

SATURDAY, Feb. 22

Larned Fire Department Chili & Soup Fundraiser

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Haas Building, 400 E. 18th St., Larned. Chili or soup lunch with dessert. Raffle and meet your Larned Firefighters.

Dropping 22 Inc. - Painting and Brunch Event

9-11 a.m., 916 Williams, Painting and brunch event open to any Veteran, First Responder, Service Member, Emergency Personnel and their family members.

Great Bend Community Theater - The Odd Couple

7:30 p.m., Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the door or through the website, https://www.gbct.net

2025 Heart of Kansas Heart Walk

9 a.m. - Noon, Great Bend Recreation Center, 2715 18th St. Join us to raise awareness and get your steps in. Blood pressure checks and raffle drawings.

Exploring our Weather Systems STEM event

12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., Barton Community College, Math and Science Building, Room S-118. Join us in bringing weather awareness to the community. This event will feature expert presenters, including Bryce Kintigh and Beth Bowdoin (storm chasers), NOAA representatives, Christopher “Chip” Redmond (Meteorologist at KSU and Mesonet Network Manager), Storm of Passion and Live Storm Chasers, and KWCH Meteorologists sharing insights on weather’s impact on our lives. Contact: Amanda Alliband, (620)792-9330.

Barton Theatre Presents “Sing Sing Blues”

Central Plains Charity Evening

5:30 p.m., Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave., Claflin. Join the Central Plains Roughneck Reinforcers for an exciting evening charity event to support Central Plains Jr-Sr high School student and staff. A night of dueling pianos, a meal and both live and silent auctions.

Heart of Kansas Heart Walk

9 a.m. - Noon, Recreation Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Free continental breakfast. 5-10 minute educational talk every half hour.

SUNDAY, Feb. 23

Great Bend Community Theater - The Odd Couple

2 p.m., Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the door or through the website, https://www.gbct.net

Barton Theatre Presents “Sing Sing Blues”

MONDAY, Feb. 24

Bingo Night

6:30 p.m., Eisenhower Elementary, 1212 Garfield St. Gather your family for an evening of thrilling games, fabulous prizes and unforgettable memories at our annual BINGO night. Doors open at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Eisenhower PTO.

Monday Crafternoons - Fake Snow

4 - 5 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Each month we will get creative and learn a new skill. Spots are limited and will be first come first served.

TUESDAY, Feb. 25

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Volunteer Recruitment Event

5-7 p.m., Gambino’s Pizza, 1309 Main St. Come by, grab some pizza and talk about how you can volunteer.

Baby Bounce Story Time

9:30 - 10:00 a.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. A time for parents and caregivers to engage babies through lap reading. Ages 0-2 years.

Early Literacy Story Time

10:30 - 11:00 a.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Active time for little learners featuring early literacy skills, picture books, finger plays, songs and more. Ages 3-5 years.

WEDNESDAY, Feb.26

Tween Scene

3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Grades 3-5. Sit back and enjoy a board game, play video games and get to know other teens.

THURSDAY, Feb. 27

Great Bend Chamber Coffee

9 a.m., Freaking Delicious Cheesecake Co., 1125 Williams.

Hoisington Chamber Coffee

9:30 a.m., Chamber Office, 123 N. Main, hosted by Hoisington Dispatch.

Larned Area Chamber Coffee

9:30 a.m., Pawnee County Youth Initiative, Pawnee County Courthouse Lounge, 715 Broadway.

Read to Luna Pet Partner

3:30 - 5 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Grab a favorite book or use one of ours to read to Luna, All ages.

FRIDAY, Feb. 28

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, March 1

Train Club - Golden Belt Model Railroad Assoc.

1-6 p.m., 1405 N. Main St., Open to the public.

TUESDAY, Mar. 4

Shrove Tuesday - Pancake & Sausage Supper

5-7 p.m., 3400 21st St. Co-Hosted by St. John’s Episcopal Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ.

THURSDAY, Mar. 6

Great Bend Chamber Coffee

9 a.m., Avast Ye Java, 1125 Williams.

Storm Fury on the Plains

6:30 p.m., Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin. Free and open to all. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Wichita will be presenting information that will help prepare storm spotters for the upcoming storm season.

SATURDAY, Mar. 8

Music Scholarship Day

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fine Arts, Room F-20, High school seniors are invited to come and audition for both music major and non-major scholarships on this date. Please call to set up a specific time for your audition for either instrumental or vocal scholarships. Contact: Eric Foley, (620) 792-9395

TUESDAY, Mar. 11

Writing Club

5:50 - 6:30 p.m.. Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Join us for our monthly meetings to share and work on your craft. We will connect at the beginning of each meeting before splitting up by age group (tweens, teens, and adults).

THURSDAY, Mar, 13

BCC Instrumental Concert

7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. The Barton Orchestra and JazzCats will present an instrumental concert. Contact: Jamie Minneman, (620) 792-9396

SATURDAY, March 15

Train Club - Golden Belt Model Railroad Assoc.

1-6 p.m., 1405 N. Main St., Open to the public.

FRIDAY, March 28

Military and First Responders Night Out

TUESDAY, April 8

Writing Club

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.

FRIDAY, April 25

Military and First Responders Night Out

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”

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