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 Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email sthacker@gbtribune.com.

WEDNESDAY, May 20

Enrollment Days

1 p.m. check-in at the Kirkman Visitor Center on the Barton Community College campus. Students can plan and enroll in their classes with an advisor, meet with a financial aid officer and finalize payment options. Visit enroll.bartonccc.edu to sign up. Contact: Tana Cooper, 620-792-9241.

THURSDAY, May 21

Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Heartland Center for Spirituality

9 a.m. at 3600 Broadway Ave. Ribbon cutting follows at the Identco-Barton Cougar Book Store, 1413 Main.

Genealogy Thursday

11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.

FRIDAY, May 22

35th annual Santa Fe Trail Days

9 a.m. to midnight at various locations in Larned. Hamburger feed, rodeo, free movie and Jake Gill in concert.

Kick off summer with free snow cones

Noon to 3 p.m. at Landmark National Bank, 1623 Main.

Military and First Responders Night Out

6-8 p.m. at Dropping 22, 916 Williams St. Free childcare for military and first responders for children ages 6-10 years. Snacks and activities provided. Participants must preregister: email dropping22ks@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, May 23

35th annual Santa Fe Trail Days

9 a.m. to midnight at various locations in Larned. Craft and food vendors, inflatables, Annual Parade, Duck Drop, magic show at State Theatre, rodeo, Crazy Horse 2.0 in concert.

Barton County Democratic Party meeting and debate

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Take the elevator to basement meeting room; bring a beverage. The public is invited. Debate between Democratic candidates for Congress Colin McRoberts and Lauren Reinhold starts at 10:30 a.m. Forms will be available to sign up as a candidate for Democratic Precinct Committeeman or Democratic Committeewoman. For questions contact JoAnn Roth, Barton County Democratic Central Committee, Chair, at 620-282-4053. Check the Barton County Democratic Party Facebook page for updates.

Oxford House X ATF Records Recovery Benefit Show

Noon to 6 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square. This event brings the community together for music, vendors, connection and support. Supporting mental health and real change in our community.

Wetlands Waterpark Opens

12:30-5:30 p.m. at 2303 Main St.

MONDAY, May 25

Memorial Day

TUESDAY, May 26

Barton County Commission meeting

9 a.m. at the courthouse.

THURSDAY, May 28

Great Bend Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting hosted by Holiday Inn Express & Suites

9 a.m. at 3821 10th St.

Genealogy Thursday

11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.