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 Dee Duryee at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email dduryee@gbtribune.com.
WEDNESDAY, Mar. 26
Lenten Luncheon
Noon at First United Methodist Church, 2123 Forest Ave., with Pastor Victor Velez from Central Baptist Church speaking.
THURSDAY, Mar. 27
Great Bend Chamber Coffee Hour
9 a.m., Heartland Farm, 1049 CR 390, Pawnee Rock. For three weeks from March 23 -April 13, Heartland Farm will host AmeriCorps volunteers from the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), the national version of Peace Corps, as they work on projects at the farm.
Larned Coffee Hour
9:30 a.m., Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, 715 Broadway.
Estate Planning Workshop
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Glory Be, 623 Broadway, Larned. Free estate planning workshop. RSVP by March 24th by contacting Larned Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-285-6916 or larnedcofc@gbta.net.
Potluck Supper - Hoisington Heritage Club
Social hour - 5 p.m., Potluck at 5:30 p.m. Friendship House, 419 E. Third St., Hoisington. Guest speaker will be Alexis Fleming, Miss Southern Plains 2025.
FRIDAY, March 28
KWEC Turtle Tot Club
10:30-11:30 a.m., Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156 Hwy. Admission is Free. This program is for children ages 3-5. The program introduces young children to the natural world around them with sensory experiences, while reinforcing colors, shapes, math and fine motor skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver and pre-registration is required. To register for classes or for more information, call 1-877-243-9268.
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.
SUNDAY, March 30
“Is Washington Plowing Us Under?”
3:30 p.m., Barton County Historical Society Museum, 85 South U.S. 281, Great Bend. Women for Kansas Barton County is holding a free public forum, with speakers Nick Levendofsky, Kansas Farmers Union executive director; Dan O’Brien, Kansas State University professor in the Department of Agriculture Economics; and Vance Ehmke, a certified seed producer in Lane County.
TUESDAY, April 1
Hoisington Library Story Hour
4-5 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for story hour and a craft.
WEDNESDAY, April 2
Lenten Luncheon
Noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2701 24th St., with Pastor Keith Funk speaking.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
2:30-3:30 p.m., 1025 Main St., Rm D106. This is an in-person support group for caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementia in collaboration with Volunteers in Action sponsored by Barton Community College.
Estate Planning Workshop
10-11:30 a.m., The Page Banquet Room, 2920 10th St. Registration is required. Contact Golden Belt Community Foundation
Pints & Politics
4:30-6:30 p.m. at Dry Lake Brewing. Invitation-only meeting for members Great Bend Chamber members and guests. Representatives from the offices of Roger Marshall, Jerry Moran and Tracey Mann plan to be there. The Chamber has also invited Kansas legislators, along with representatives from the Great Bend City Council, Barton County Commission, USD 428 Board of Education, and Barton Community College Board of Trustees. RSVP at https://members.greatbend.org/events/details/pints-politics to save a spot.
THURSDAY, April 3
Chamber Coffee: Great Bend Economic Development
9-10 a.m., Great Bend Economic Development, 3110 10th St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Larned Coffee Hour
9:30 a.m., Turf N Tree Pros, Larned Area Chamber, 502 Broadway, Larned
Sunflower Diversified Services 22nd Annual Pancake Feed
4-7 p.m., Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4100 Broadway Ave. $8 per person for pancakes, sausage & drink. dine in or carry out. Tickets available at the door. Entertainment provided by DJ Donald Hawes. The drawing for for a 2025 Cacti Green Chevy Trax Activ will take place at 6:45 p.m. (Need not be present to win.) For drawing information and tickets visit the Westside Market or sunflowerdiv.com.
FRIDAY, April 4
Lunch and Learn - Fraud Protection with Cassie Martin
12-1 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 N. Monroe St., St. John.
Larned Knights of Columbus Annual Fish Fry
5-7 p.m., 1216 M Road, Larned.
SATURDAY, April 5
Kansas Hunter Education Course Internet- Assisted
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Great Bend Police Training Facility. Website: http://www.ksoutdoors.com Students must pre register for this class at www.safehunters.com before completing the no-cost online course at www.ksoutdoors.com. Students are required to bring their results from the chapter quizzes they take on this site. Students must also print off the “completion certificate” after completing the online course work and turn it into the instructor on the day of the event. A pretest will also be assigned at the beginning of the class , you will need a passing score of 22 out of 25 correct answers to continue in the class. This class is limited to 21 people so make sure to register online!
Innovative Livestock Services Compost Day
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Great Bend Feeding, 355 NW 30 Ave., Great Bend, and Ward Feed Yard, North, 1190 100th Ave., Larned. This community event is a great opportunity for residents in the area to access free, high-quality, nutrient-rich compost that is perfect for improving soil health and encouraging growth in lawns, gardens, flower beds and flower pots and more. Community members need to bring a shovel, buckets, tubs, a small trailer or a pick-up to haul compost.
SUNDAY, April 6
Barton County Historical Society Volunteer Orientation
2 p.m., 85 South U.S. 281, Great Bend.
MONDAY, April 7
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.
TUESDAY, April 8
Writing Club
5:50 - 6:30 p.m.. Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Join us for our monthly meetings to share and work on your craft. We will connect at the beginning of each meeting before splitting up by age group (tweens, teens, and adults).
Hoisington Library Story Hour
4-5 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for story hour and a craft.
WEDNESDAY, April 9
Lenten Luncheon
Noon at Grace Community Church, 210 McKinley St., with Pastor Tim Singleton from First Southern Baptist speaking.
THURSDAY, April 10
Larned Coffee Hour
9:30 a.m., My Favorite Furnishings, 401 Broadway, Larned.
Chamber Coffee: Southwest Kansas Area on Aging
9-10 a.m., Great Bend Chamber Board Room. 1125 Williams St. Doors open at 9 am, program begins at 9:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, April 12
Rise and Run 5K Awareness Event
7:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Family Crisis Center for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Whether you’re and avid runner, walker, or simply looking to show your support, your participation will help make a difference in the lives of those affected by sexual violence. Registration is $35 at https://shorturl.at/7HPQl.
MONDAY, April 14
Trivia Night
7 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 N. Monroe St., St. John.
TUESDAY, April 15
Hoisington Library Story Hour
4-5 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for story hour and a craft.
WEDNESDAY, April 16
Lenten Luncheon
Noon at Prince of Peace St. Rose Auditorium, 1424 Baker Ave., with Becky Gillette speaking.
SATURDAY, April 19
Lab Fair
7-9 a.m., Clara Barton Medical Center, 250 U.S. 281, Hoisington. Please enter the event through the hospital front doors. Fast after midnight and arrive with your lab fair form filled out.
TUESDAY, April 22
Hoisington Library Story Hour
4-5 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for story hour and a craft.
THURSDAY, April 24
Barton County Community Baby Shower
4-6:30 p.m., Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. New and expectant parents, support people and community service providers are invited to the 5th annual community baby shower.
FRIDAY, April 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.
SATURDAY, April 26
Earth Day Celebration at Great Bend Zoo
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. A come and go event. Great Bend Dairy Queen will issue a coupon for a free small ice cream cone to the first 500 youth participants that day. In addition, there will be giveaways to the first 500 children in attendance. This year’s theme: “Our Power, Our Planet”.
TUESDAY, April 29
Hoisington Library - Kansas Forest Service
2-3 p.m., Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut St. Join us for a Kansas Forest Service presentation.
FRIDAY, May 2
Lunch and Learn - Self Care with Katherine Hart
12-1 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 N. Monroe St., St. John.
FRIDAY, May 23
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, June 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.
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.
