Community Calendar
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(2/19 – 2/23) CLAFLIN BLOOD DRIVE (1-800-GIVE-LIFE)
AS THE SEASONS CHANGE, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS REMINDS US THAT THE NEED FOR BLOOD IS CONSTANT. IN FACT, EVERY 2 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN AMERICA NEEDS BLOOD. THAT’S WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO GIVE BLOOD DURING THE NEXT COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1:30 UNTIL 5:45 P.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AT THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH CENTER IN CLAFLIN. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED, AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME.
(2/19 – 2/23) HOISINGTON K of C FISH FRY
THE HOISINGTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL HOST A FISH FRY FROM 5 UNTIL 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24TH AT THE K OF C HALL ON NORTH MAIN IN HOISINGTON. CLUB MEMBERS WILL BE SERVING POLLOCK, SCALLOPED POTATOES, COLE SLAW AND A DRINK. TICKETS ARE $8 FOR ADULTS, $4 FOR AGES 4 TO 11, AND CHILDREN UNDER 4 EAT FREE. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES.
(2/19 – 2/23) PINK OUT NIGHT (620-793-1521)
YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH BY WEARING PINK TO THE GREAT BEND VS HAYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME ON FEBRUARY 24TH. THE HIGH SCHOOL HAS DESIGNATED FRIDAY AS “PINK OUT” NIGHT AND T-SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD ALONG WITH DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO HELP IN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. SO WEAR PINK, AND HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. TO FIND OUT MORE, CALL GREAT BEND HIGH SCHOOL.
(2/19 – 2/24) GB LEGISLATIVE COFFEE (620-792-2401)
THE GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST ITS NEXT LEGISLATIVE COFFEE OF 2012 AT 10 A.M. ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH AT THE KANSAS OIL AND GAS MUSEUM ON WEST 10TH. THE COFFEES PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET WITH AREA REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS. COFFEE, JUICE AND DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
(2/19 – 2/24) ELLINWOOD FISH FRY (620-793-8436)
THE ELLINWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL SPONSOR ITS ANNUAL FISH FRY FROM 5 TO 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24TH AT THE ST. JOSEPH PARISH CENTER, 110 WEST 2ND STREET IN ELLINWOOD. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. SUGGESTED DONATION IS $8 FOR ADULTS AND $3 FOR CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES SUPPORTED BY THE ELLINWOOD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
(2/19 – 2/24) WILD GAME FEED (620-564-2242)
THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION IN ELLINWOOD WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL WILD GAME FEED AT 6 P.M., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH AT THE AMERICAN LEGION IN ELLINWOOD. ENJOY LOTS OF GREAT FOOD CHOICES. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE KANS FOR KIDS FIGHTING CANCER FOUNDATION.
(2/19 – 2/25) ROAST BEEF DINNER (620-792-3595)
ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH IN GREAT BEND WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL ROAST BEEF DINNER FROM 11:30 A.M. UNTIL 1:30 P.M., SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH AT THE CHURCH, 21ST AND JACKSON IN GREAT BEND. THE MENU INCLUDES ROAST BEEF, POTATOES, VEGETABLE, ROLLS AND DESSERT. ADMISSION IS BY FREE WILL DONATION AT THE DOOR AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE CHURCH.
(2/19 – 2/25) KWEC BUTTERFLY PROGRAM (620-786-7456)
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANNUAL MIGRATION OF BUTTERFLIES TO CENTRAL MEXICO DURING A SPECIAL PRESENTATION AT 2 P.M., SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH AT THE KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER NORTHEAST OF GREAT BEND ON HIGHWAY 156. CHIP TAYLOR FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, WHO IS ALSO FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION “MONARCH WATCH,” WILL CONDUCT THE PROGRAM WHICH IS FREE AND OPEN TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
(2/19 – 2/25) PAWNEE CO. HUMANE SOCIETY (www.pawneehumane.com)
THE 2012 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR THE PAWNEE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS UNDERWAY. THERE ARE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND EVEN A LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY. YOU CAN EVEN JOIN ON-LINE. ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP WITH ADOPTION EVENTS, ANIMAL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION. THE HUMANE SOCIETY IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TOO. AND MOST OF ALL, PLEASE REMEMBER THE PAWNEE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY WHEN IT’S TIME TO ADD A NEW PET TO YOUR LIFE.
(2/19 – 2/26) LYONS BLOOD DRIVE (1-800-RED-CROSS)
IN JUST ONE HOUR, ONCE EVERY 56 DAYS, YOU COULD HELP SAVE UP TO 3 LIVES BY DONATING BLOOD THROUGH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. THE NEXT AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IS FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M. AT THE CELEBRATION CENTER, 1145 EAST HIGHWAY 56 IN LYONS. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED, ESPECIALLY TYPE-O, AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME.
(2/19 – 2/28) LENTON LUNCHEONS
THE BARTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES WILL HOST ITS FIRST LENTEN LUNCHEON FOR 2012 AT 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 29THAT CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREAT BEND. THE PURPOSE OF THESE WEEKLY ECUMENICAL GATHERINGS IS TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH DURING THE LENTEN SEASON. A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN TO OFFSET THE COST OF THE HOST CHURCH.
(2/19 – 2/28) GBHS CLASS REUNION
MEMBERS OF THE GREAT BEND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1957 ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A MEETING TO PLAN ITS UPCOMING CLASS REUNION THIS SEPTEMBER. ALL FORMER CLASSMATES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PLANNING MEETING AT 7 P.M., TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH AT THE BEST WESTERN ANGUS INN COURTYARD. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL DANA AT 620-793-5811 or danafoss57@yahoo.com.
(2/19 – 3/1) ELLINWOOD CHAMBER
THE ELLINWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST A “NEW 2 ELLINWOOD” BOWLING NIGHT AT 7 P.M., THURSDAY MARCH 1ST AT EAGLE LANES IN ELLINWOOD. NEW 2 ELLINWOOD HELPS THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY MOVED TO TOWN GET BETTER ACQUAINTED. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GROUP AND THE FREE FREE BOWLING NIGHT EVENT, CONTACT THE ELLINWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
(2/19 – 3/3) EMERGENCY AID (620-793-3345)
AREA CHURCHES ARE RAISING MONEY FOR THE POOR DURING THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO EASTER. THE “WIDOW’S MITE” FUND RAISER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE LENTEN SEASON. IT’S ONE OF TWO CAMPAIGNS CONDUCTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES TO BENEFIT THE BARTON COUNTY EMERGENCY AID ASSOCIATION. ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN TO THOSE IN UNEXPECTED, EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
(2/19 – 3/3) BCC SPRING MUSICAL (620-792-9382)
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2012 SPRING MUSICAL AT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS YEAR’S PRODUCTION IS “LI’L ABNER.” PERFORMANCE DATES ARE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH AND 10TH AT 7:30 P.M. AND SUNDAY MARCH 11TH AT 2 P.M. RESERVED SEAT TICKETS ARE $8 AND $10 AND ARE BEING SOLD EXCLUSIVELY ON-LINE. PATRONS WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS CAN CALL THE FINE ARTS OFFICE DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS AT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
(2/19 – 3/3) STAR OF HOPE (866-653-0321)
STAR OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL IN ELLINWOOD CAN PROVIDE SPEAKERS FOR CHURCHES, SERVICE CLUBS AND CORPORATE EVENTS THROUGH ITS SPEAKER’S BUREAU..STAR OF HOPE REPRESENTATIVES BRING A WEALTH OF LIFE EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS HELPING CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD. ALL PROGRAMS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH GROUP.
Week of February 26, 2012
(2/26 – 2/28) GBHS CLASS REUNION
MEMBERS OF THE GREAT BEND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1957 ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A MEETING TO PLAN ITS UPCOMING CLASS REUNION THIS SEPTEMBER. ALL FORMER CLASSMATES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PLANNING MEETING AT 7 P.M., TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH AT THE BEST WESTERN ANGUS INN COURTYARD. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL DANA AT 620-793-5811 or danafoss57@yahoo.com.
(2/26 – 3/1) ELLINWOOD CHAMBER
THE ELLINWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST A “NEW 2 ELLINWOOD” BOWLING NIGHT AT 7 P.M., THURSDAY MARCH 1ST AT EAGLE LANES IN ELLINWOOD. NEW 2 ELLINWOOD HELPS THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY MOVED TO TOWN GET BETTER ACQUAINTED. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GROUP AND THE FREE BOWLING NIGHT EVENT, CONTACT THE ELLINWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
(2/26 – 3/2) BCC SPRING MUSICAL (620-792-9382)
TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE 2012 SPRING MUSICAL AT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THIS YEAR’S PRODUCTION IS “LI’L ABNER.” PERFORMANCE DATES ARE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH AND 10TH AT 7:30 P.M. AND SUNDAY MARCH 11TH AT 2 P.M. RESERVED SEAT TICKETS ARE $8 AND $10 AND ARE BEING SOLD EXCLUSIVELY ON-LINE. PATRONS WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS CAN CALL THE FINE ARTS OFFICE DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS AT BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
(2/26 – 3/2) GBPL DR. SEUSS (620-792-2713)
SATURDAY MARCH 3RD AT 2 P.M., JOIN THE GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HONOR THE BIRTHDAY OF THEODOR GEISEL, BETTER KNOWN AS DR. SEUSS. ENJOY GREEN EGGS AND HAM, CAKE, A STORY AND CRAFTS AS THE LIBRARY CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF ONE OF OUR MOST BELOVED CHILDREN’S AUTHORS. TO FIND OUT MORE, CONTACT THE GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY.
(2/26 – 3/2) RUMMAGE SALE (620-793-8234)
THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF GREAT BEND WILL SPONSOR A RUMMAGE SALE FROM 8 A.M. UNTIL 1 P.M. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD IN THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL AT 24TH AND WASHINGTON. THE SALE WILL FEATURE CLEAN, USED FURNITURE ITEMS, KITCHEN AND DECORATIVE ITEMS, TOYS, BOOKS, LINENS AND CLOTHING. PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT CHURCH SPONSORED MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GREAT BEND.
(2/26 – 3/3) WALK KANSAS PROGRAM
THE ANNUAL “WALK KANSAS” PROGRAM KICKS OFF MARCH 11TH, AND IT’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGH PROPER DIET AND REGULAR EXERCISE. INDIVIDUAL TEAMS WILL COLLECTIVELY WALK 423 MILES—THE DISTANCE ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 5TH SO SIGN UP BY CONTACTING YOUR NEAREST COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE.
(2/26 – 3/3) EMERGENCY AID (620-793-3345)
AREA CHURCHES ARE RAISING MONEY FOR THE POOR DURING THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO EASTER. THE “WIDOW’S MITE” FUND RAISER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE LENTEN SEASON. IT’S ONE OF TWO CAMPAIGNS CONDUCTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES TO BENEFIT THE BARTON COUNTY EMERGENCY AID ASSOCIATION. ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN TO THOSE IN UNEXPECTED, EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
(2/26 – 3/3) HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL (620-793-3265)
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL IN GREAT BEND IS SPONSORING ITS ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY FUN DAY ON MARCH 3RD AND 4TH AT THE PRINCE OF PEACH PARISH CENTER, BROADWAY AND MCKINLEY IN GREAT BEND. FUN DAY BEGINS AT 6:30 ON MARCH 3RD AND THEN RUNS FROM 11:30 UNTIL 3:30 ON MARCH 4TH. EVENTS INCLUDE A DINNER, SILENT AUCTION, PRIZE GIVEAWAYS, GAMES AND MORE. FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL ITEMS THAT THE GENERAL BUDGET DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR.
(2/26– 3/4) ELLINWOOD BLOOD DRIVE (1-800-RED-CROSS)
MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH. YOU CAN CELEBRATE BY GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE DURING THE NEXT BLOOD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE FROM 2 UNTIL 7 P.M., MONDAY MARCH 5TH AT THE ST. JOSEPH PARISH CENTER, 110 WEST 2ND IN ELLINWOOD. JOIN THE RED CROSS LIFE-SAVING TEAM. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME.
(2/26 – 3/4) COMMUNITY THEATER (620-282-3648)
THE GREAT BEND COMMUNITY THEATER WILL HOLD AUDITIONS FOR ITS SECOND SHOW OF THE 2011 – 2012 SEASON AT 2 P.M., SUNDAY MARCH 4TH AND AT 7 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 5TH AT THE CREST THEATER IN GREAT BEND. THE NEXT PRODUCTION IS A COMEDY “MESSIAH ON THE FRIGIDAIRE.” PERFORMANCE DATES ARE APRIL 19TH THROUGH THE 22ND.
(2/26 – 3/5) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (620-793-5811)
THE TOUCHED BY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP WILL SPONSOR ITS NEXT MEETING AT 2 P.M., TUESDAY MARCH 6TH AT 204 CLEVELAND IN GREAT BEND. CANCER SUPPORT MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS, CANCER SURVIVORS OR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE INVOLVED IN ALL PHASES OF FIGHTING THE DISEASE.
(2/26 – 3/6) LENTON LUNCHEONS
THE BARTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES WILL HOST ITS SECOND LENTEN LUNCHEON FOR 2012 AT 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY MARCH 7TH AT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 601 PATTON ROAD IN GREAT BEND. THE PURPOSE OF THESE WEEKLY ECUMENICAL GATHERINGS IS TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH DURING THE LENTEN SEASON. A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN TO OFFSET THE COST OF THE HOST CHURCH.
(2/26 – 3/7) SEVERE WEATHER WEEK (316-942-8483)
MARCH 11TH THROUGH THE 17TH IS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN KANSAS. TO PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF THREATENING SPRING WEATHER, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONDUCT TWO “STORM FURY ON THE PLAINS” WEATHER PRESENTATIONS AT 3 P.M. AND AGAIN AT 6:30 AT THE CREST IN GREAT BEND ON MARCH 8TH. A STATE-WIDE TORNADO DRILL WILL BE HELD AT 1:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH.
(2/26 – 3/7) KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY (620-653-2114)
THE GREAT BEND NOON KIWANIS CLUB WILL SPONSOR ITS 54th ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY FROM 4 UNTIL 7:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH AT THE EXPO ONE BUILDING WEST OF GREAT BEND ON 10TH STREET. STOP BY AND ENJOY PANCAKES, SAUSAGE AND A BEVERAGE FOR JUST $3. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE FROM ANY KIWANIS CLUB MEMBER OR AT THE DOOR. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES SUPPORTED BY THE KIWANIS CLUB.
(2/26– 3/8) HOISINGTON BLOOD DRIVE (1-800-RED-CROSS)
MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH. WHY NOT CELEBRATE BY GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE DURING THE NEXT BLOOD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE FROM 2 UNTIL 6:30 P.M., FRIDAY MARCH 9TH AT THE HOISINGTON ACTIVITY CENTER, 1200 SUSANK ROAD. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. JOIN THE RED CROSS LIFE-SAVING TEAM. CALL 1-800-RED-CROSS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
(2/26 – 3/9) CLAYS FOR CORBIN (620-282-8577)
A SPORTING CLAYS FUND RAISER WILL BE HELD TO BENEFIT CORBIN KERN FROM 11 UNTIL 4 ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH WEST OF GREAT BEND. CORBIN WAS SEVERELY BEATEN ON NEW YEAR’S EVE AND IS RECOVERING FROM THOSE INJURIES. ENTRY FEE IS $30 WHICH INCLUDES ALL CLAYS AND SHELLS AND A HOT DOG AND HAMBURGER COOK-OUT. THERE WILL BE A BOUNCE HOUSE FOR THE KIDS AND PRIZE DRAWINGS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL BRENDA AT 620-282-8577.
(2/26 – 3/9) PHEASANTS FOREVER (620-792-7706)
THE ROOSTER BOOSTER CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER WILL SPONSOR ITS 18TH ANNUAL BANQUET ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH AT THE HIGHLAND HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER IN GREAT BEND. SOCIAL HOUR BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M. WITH DINNER TO FOLLOW. SEATING IS LIMITED TO 200 ADULT TICKETS. PHEASANTS FOREVER PROMOTES CONSERVATION TODAY.
(2/26 – 3/10) MARCH MOVIES (620-792-2713)
THE GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL SPONSOR ANOTHER SERIES OF MONTHLY MOVIES FOR TEENS IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 12. STOP BY THE LIBRARY FROM 4:30 TO 6:30 P.M. ON MONDAYS FOR SEVERAL HOLLYWOOD RELEASES FEATURING AN “I LOVE THE 80s” THEME. THE TEEN DEPARTMENT WILL ALSO HAVE SPECIAL PROGRAMS EACH DAY AT 1 P.M. DURING SPRING BREAK. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MONDAY MOVIES AND OTHER YOUTH ACTIVITIES, CONTACT THE GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY.
(2/26 – 3/10) BIG BEND BOW-HUNTERS (620-786-5837)
THE BIG BEND BOW-HUNTERS CLUB OF GREAT BEND WILL HOST IT’S FIRST MONTHLY SHOOT OF THE SEASON ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH AT THE RANGE JUST OFF KIOWA ROAD. SIGN UP STARTS AT 7:30 A.M. FOLLOWED BY A SHOTGUN START AT 8:30 A.M. ADULTS CAN SHOOT FOR $12 WHILE KIDS 13 AND UNDER SHOOT FOR FREE. AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $30.


