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FRIDAY, May 23
Santa Fe Trail Days
All day in Larned.
Bingo Night
6:30 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, 406 N Monroe, St. John.
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, May 24
Santa Fe Trail Days
All day in Larned. Parade at 11 a.m.
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
SUNDAY, May 25
Santa Fe Trail Days
All day in Larned.
Author talk: Cheryl Unruh
4-4:45 p.m., Macksville City Library. Also, enjoy the library’s 90th birthday celebration from 3-6 p.m. For 11 years, Cheryl Unruh, a native of Pawnee Rock, wrote the weekly column “Flyover People” for the Emporia Gazette.
MONDAY, May 26
Memorial Day.
WEDNESDAY, May 28
Larned Laundry Love
3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, May 29
Chamber Coffee: Arby’s
9-10 a.m., 3413 10th St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Larned Area Chamber Coffee Hour
9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare, 522 Broadway, Larned.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
FRIDAY, May 30
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.
SATURDAY, May 31
City wide Garage Sales
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
MONDAY, June 2
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.
TUESDAY, June 3
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, Drawing and Painting. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
WEDNESDAY, June 4
Hoisington Public Library Summer Reading Presentation
1-2 p.m., 169 S. Walnut St. Smoky Hills Public Broadcasting System presentation.
THURSDAY, June 5
Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting: Strategic Partners Financial Group
9-10 a.m., 1618 Main St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Jack Kilby Square Band Shell.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Dancing with the Cougars Fundraiser
6:30 p.m., Studio 34. Learn to line dance from Barton Dance Instructor Danika Bielek. Cost is $15 per person or $20 for two people. Individuals and couples are welcome. Contact: Danika Bielek - 620-792-9253.
SATURDAY, June 7
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Cops and Bobbers
8 a.m.- noon, Larned City Pond, 317 Cleveland. Fun and prizes; all ages welcome. Come fish with local law enforcement and first responders. Poles, bait and tackle available. Free fishing weekend; no license required. Hamburger and hotdog lunch provided.
Big Bend Bash
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Live music, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, and more. A patriotic Red, White & Blue Parade, a bustling vendor fair, car show, Kid Zone, Art Alley, and the 10th Annual Bike Brew Q - Brew Fest, the event promises a full day of fun for all ages.
TUESDAY, June 10
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, Fiber and Wearables. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
WEDNESDAY, June 11
Hoisington Public Library Summer Reading Presentation
1-2 p.m., City Auditorium. Magic Man Nathan Roberts.
THURSDAY, June 12
Chamber Coffee: Proper Boards and Picnics
9-10 a.m., Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Jack Kilby Square Band Shell.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
MONDAY, June 16
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.
TUESDAY, June 17
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, Photography. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
WEDNESDAY, June 18
Hoisington Public Library Summer Reading Presentation
1-2 p.m., 169 S. Walnut. Kansas Wetlands Education Center presentation.
THURSDAY, June 19
Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting: MPIRE Realty Group
9-10 a.m., 1317 Main St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Jack Kilby Square Band Shell.
TUESDAY, June 24
Summer Library Program - Color Our World
9 a.m.-Noon, 3D Art and Decor. Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, St. John. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
WEDNESDAY, June 25
Hoisington Public Library Summer Reading Presentation
1-2 p.m., 169 S. Walnut. Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo presentation.
Larned Laundry Love
3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, June 26
Chamber Coffee and Business Appreciation: Barton County Fair
7:30-10 a.m., Expo II, Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., program at 8:30 a.m. Door prizes with be drawn.
Great Bend City Band Concert
8:15-9 p.m., Jack Kilby Square Band Shell.
FRIDAY, June 27
Bingo Night
6:30 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library, 406 N Monroe, St. John.
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.
FRIDAY, July 25
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.
FRIDAY, August 22
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.
FRIDAY, September 26
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.
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
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.
