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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5
Great Bend USD 428’s Annual Vocal Music Showcase
9-11:30 a.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Features student choirs from Great Bend Public Schools. Free admission, all are welcome to attend.
- 9 a.m. – Park Elementary
- 9:30 a.m. – 3rd & 4th Grade, Jefferson Elementary
- 10 a.m. – 5th & 6th Grade, Jefferson Elementary
- 10:30 a.m. – Great Bend Middle School
- 11 a.m. – Great Bend High School Madrigal Singers
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
2:30-3:30 p.m. at 1025 Main Room D106, Great Bend.
THURSDAY, Nov. 6
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by USD 428 Education Foundation
9 a.m. at the District Education Center, 1809 24th St.
Chamber Ribbon Cutting honoring the Crest Theater’s 75th Anniversary
10 a.m. at the 1905 Lakin Ave., immediately following the Great Bend Chamber Coffee.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Supper
4:30-7 p.m. at the Columbus Club, 723 Main, Great Bend. Fundraiser for Knights of Columbus.
Program on Coyotes by Wildlife Specialist Drew Ricketts
7 p.m. at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands Center, 592 NE K 156, Ellinwood. Hosted by K-State Extension, and the Great Bend Rec Center. Ricketts will discuss coyote biology, helping people to better understand their movements, vocalizations and diet, among other topics. He will also discuss tips and methods on trapping and calling coyotes including the proper use of mouth and electronic calls.
FRIDAY, Nov. 7
Girls Night Out
7-9 p.m. at the Heartland Center for Spirituality, 3600 Broadway (enter through west door)
SATURDAY, Nov. 8
**Second Saturday Sale **
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
Car seat installation and check event
10 a.m. to noon at the Hoisington Public Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Sponsored by the Barton County Health Department.
Fairytale Creative Camp for Kids
2-5 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building, Barton Community College. Children ages 3-12 years who love fairytales can enjoy a camp full of creative expression led by the Barton Dance Theatre students. Tickets are $20 per child and $10 per each additional sibling and are available at shows.bartonccc.edu. All proceeds benefit the Barton Dance Theatre’s trip to New York in January Contact Danika Bielek, 620-792-9253.
Hoisington Kiwanis Chili Fundraiser
5-7 p.m. at Park View Inn and Suites on K-4, west of Hoisington. Tickets are $10 each for a bowl of chili, crackers and a cinnamon roll. Get advance tickets by calling 209-679-3992. Drive-through only. Proceeds will fund projects and charities supported by the Hoisington Kiwanis Club.
A Night Under the Stars annual fundraiser to support Holy Family School
6 p.m. at the Columbus Club, 723 Main. For ticket information contact HFS.
GBHS Theatre presents “Kill Me Deadly,” by Bill Robens.
7 p.m. at the Great Bend High School Auditorium.
SUNDAY, Nov. 9
GBHS Theatre presents “Kill Me Deadly,” by Bill Robens.
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Great Bend High School Auditorium.
MONDAY, Nov. 10
Heritage Seniors Club potluck dinner
Noon at Heritage Senior Center, 103 N. Main, Ellinwood. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Dancing Around the World
6:30 p.m. at Studio 34, Barton Community College. Students from the History of Dance class will present their research on dances from their heritage. Free event, open to the public.
TUESDAY, Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Federal offices and some other offices will be closed. There will be no Barton County Commission meeting.
Breakfast for Veterans
7-9:30 a.m. at Burnside Room at Great Bend Recreation Center, 1214 Stone Street. Sponsored by UKHS
Auditions for Barton Theatre’s spring musical, “SpongeBob SquarePants”
6-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton Community College. All roles and technical positions will be cast. Contact: Denise Williams, 620-792-9333.
THURSDAY, Nov. 13
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by The Page An American Bistro
9 a.m. at 2920 10th St. Program at 9:30.
Ribbon Cutting: Kutina Dental Office Celebrating 100 years of family dentistry.
10 a.m. at 3820 6th St., immediately following the Great Bend Chamber Coffee.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
Great Bend USD 428 Education Foundation Annual Dinner & Auction
6 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center. Dinner and live auction at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Great Bend High School’s El Sol Dancers. Single tickets are $55 and available online at https://usd-428-education-foundation.square.site/dinner. All proceeds will benefit students through classroom mini-grants at USD 428.
Barton Music Department Fall Concert
7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The show will feature performances by the Prairie Winds Concert Band, Barton String Ensemble, Barton Rock Band, and Barton JazzCats.
FRIDAY, Nov. 14
Shafer Art Gallery exhibit reception
4-6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, Barton Community College. The Shafer Gallery will unveil its next exhibit, “Museum Exchange.” Reception will feature light refreshments and a gallery talk.
SATURDAY, Nov. 15
Great Bend Laundry Love
10 a.m.-2 p.m., 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, Nov. 17
Barton County Commission meeting and vote canvassing
9 a.m. at the courthouse. Nov. 17 is the deadline for the county commissioners to meet as a board of canvassers and approve the Nov. 4 election results. Therefore, the regular meeting is being held on Monday instead of the usual Tuesday.
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams St. and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreatbend.
TUESDAY, Nov. 18
BCC Student Music Recital
4:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Barton Community College.
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents Echoes from the past: The Barricade Boys
7 p.m. at the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium; open to members of the Golden Belt Community Concert Association.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19
Senior Day
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barton Community College.
Auditions for Barton Theatre’s spring musical, “SpongeBob SquarePants”
6-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton Community College. All roles and technical positions will be cast. Contact: Denise Williams, 620-792-9333.
THURSDAY, Nov. 20
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Credit Union of America
9 a.m. at 4708 10th St. Program at 9:30.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
Writing Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. at the Barton Community College Library, Cavanaugh Room. Contact Justin Brown, 620-792-9202.
FRIDAY, Nov. 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.
MONDAY, Nov. 24
Heritage Seniors Club potluck dinner
Noon at Heritage Senior Center, 103 N. Main, Ellinwood. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
TUESDAY, Nov. 25
Barton Community College Thanksgiving Break
No classes, campus open.
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26
Barton Community College Thanksgiving Break
No classes, campus closed.
Larned Laundry Love
3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 28
Quilts of Valor
6:45 p.m., American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave. Veterans will be honored with handmade Quilts of Valor in a special presentation recognizing their service and sacrifice.
Saturday, Nov. 29
Home for the Holidays celebration
