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SUNDAY, Feb. 1
Larned Fire Rescue Annual Soup Luncheon
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Larned Middle School Cafeteria. Freewill donations will be accepted.
Claflin United Methodist Church 63rd Annual Pancake & Sausage supper
Noon to 1:30 p.m. at 120 Third St. in Claflin. Freewill donations. Carry-out available.
Beaver Fire Department fundraiser
1:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish in Odin. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and the drawing will begin at 3, followed by the auction and dinner. All proceeds will go towards equipment acquisitions and upgrades for the Beaver Fire Department. For advance tickets, contact any Beaver fireman or stop by Miller Time Bar and Grill in Beaver. For more information, call 620-587-2350.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Chicken Noodle, Chili & Potato Soup Supper
5-7 p.m. at 103 S. Main in Timken. Freewill offerings accepted. There will be a silent auction, three drawings for a $300 beef bundle, and two drawings for $500 cash. All proceeds will go toward the maintenance of the church.
MONDAY, Feb. 2
Groundhog day
Great Bend City Council meeting
5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
TUESDAY, Feb. 3
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the Courthouse.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
The Feb. 4 meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled.
THURSDAY, Feb. 5
Women of Note Music Festival
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building at Barton Community College.
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Central Kansas Christian Academy
9 a.m. at 215 McKinley St. Program at 9:30.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by the Hoisington Recreation Commission
9:30 a.m. at the Activity Center, 1200 Susank Road.
FRIDAY, Feb. 6
Eleventh Annual Career Technical Education Fair
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Barton Community College. Eighth-graders and high school students will learn about careers and corresponding educational paths.
Hoisington Lodge No. 331 annual Pancake & Sausage Feed
4:30-7 p.m. at the Lodge, 2nd and Vine. All you can eat. Take-out available. Tickets, available at the door or from lodge members, are $8; children 4-12 eat for $4. There will also be a 50/50 raffle that night. Tickets are $5 or five for $20.
SATURDAY, Feb. 7
Adopt-A-Pet/Golden Belt Humane Society fundraiser
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bomgaars, 5320 10th St.
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association
1-6 p.m. at 1405 N. Main St., Great Bend.
21st-Annual CASA Chocolate Auction
5:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center.
SUNDAY, Feb. 8
“The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime,” free program by Phil Dixon
1:30 p.m. at the Stafford County Museum Library, 100 N. Main, Stafford.
MONDAY, Feb. 9
American Red Cross Blood Drive
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kirkman Practice Gym at Barton Community College.
TUESDAY, Feb. 10
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the Courthouse.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 11
THURSDAY, Feb. 12
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by First Christian Church
9 a.m. at 5230 Broadway Ave. Program at 9:30. Ribbon-cutting ceremony follows at Flavored Celebrations, 2114 Washington St.
FRIDAY, Feb. 13
Junior Day
9 a.m. at Barton Community College.
55th Larned Antique Show
9 a.m. at 1500 Toles St. Tickets are $5. Homemade pies and soup will be available to purchase.
SATURDAY, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
**Second Saturday Sale **
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
55th Larned Antique Show
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1500 Toles St.
Adopt-A-Pet/Golden Belt Humane Society bake sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out at Waters Hardware.
SUNDAY, Feb. 15
Knights of Columbus Annual Pancake & Sausage Feed
8 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Columbus Club, 723 Main. Tickets are $10; children under 5 eat for free. Dine in or carry out.
St. Mark Lutheran Church Roast Beef Dinner
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall, 2101 Jackson St. Admission is by freewill offering at the door. Carry-out will be available. Proceeds will go various charitable projects. Feb. 15 is Transfiguration Sunday.
MONDAY, Feb. 16
Great Bend City Council meeting
5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
TUESDAY, Feb. 17
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the Courthouse.
Shrove Tuesday pancake & sausage dinner
5-7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 21st & Polk, Great Bend. Sponsored by St. Johns Episcopal Church and First Congregational Church. Freewill donations support Barton Co. Emergency Aid and the Community Food Bank of Great Bend.
THURSDAY, Feb. 19
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Iron Therapy.
9 a.m. at 2319 Washington St.
Writing Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. in the Cavanaugh Room at the Barton Community College Library.
FRIDAY, Feb. 20
Heartland Center for Spirituality Coffeehouse event
7-9 p.m. at the Heartland Center for Spirituality, 3600 Broadway Ave. Enter through the west door. Free coffee, teas and delicacies will be served with a special live performance by Pastor Victor Velez. A night of laughter and song.
SATURDAY, Feb. 21
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.
TUESDAY, Feb. 24
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the Courthouse.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25
Great Bend Housing Authority Landlord Meeting
2-3 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. The meeting is open to all City of Great Bend landlords, including those currently participating in the Section 8 program and those interested in learning more. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information visit www.gbhaks.com.
Larned Laundry Love
3 to 5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, Feb. 26
Hoisington Heritage Club Potluck Supper
5 p.m. at the Friendship House, 419 E. Third St. Social hour followed by supper at 5:30.
FRIDAY, Feb. 27
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.
Quilts of Valor
6:45 p.m. at the American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave. Veterans will be honored with handmade Quilts of Valor in a special presentation recognizing their service and sacrifice.
SATURDAY, Feb. 28
Heart Walk 2026
9 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St.
104th annual Chamber Awards
6 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center. Dinner and awards program at 7.
