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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20
Annual Roast Beef Dinner - 5 p.m., Macksville Grace Church, Free will donation, roast beef, green beans, cheesy potatoes and dessert. Carry-out call 620-348-2855.
Nourishing the brain: Recommendations for combating neurodegenerative diseases - 1-2 p.m., Great Bend Senior Center. K-State Research and Extension’s annual community visit/lesson series. They will discuss how neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s affect the brain.
Barton Fall Student Recital - 4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building. 245 NE 30 Rd. An afternoon of music from the instrumental and vocal students.
THURSDAY, Nov. 21
Hoisington Chamber Coffee — 9:30 a.m. at Clara Barton Hospital.
Great Bend Chamber Coffee - 9 a.m., with program at 9:30, at Sunflower Diversified Services’ Westside Market/UPS Store, 5523 10th St.
Great Bend Community Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
Read to Luna — 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Luna will visit the library this fall. Practice reading out loud and receive a free book signed by Luna for successfully reading ten books. On the fourth Thursdays participants may read more than one book.
Writing Workshop - 6-7:30 p.m., Barton Library, Cavanaugh Room.
The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt - 7 p.m., BCC Fine Arts Auditorium. This performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries. To purchase tickets, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.
FRIDAY, Nov. 22
Fall Fling Ladies Night - 6 p.m., 2017 Lakin Ave. Build your own fall centerpiece class. Tickets will be limited on a first-come, first served basis.
Great Bend Community Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
SATURDAY, Nov. 23
Golden Belt Humane Society Bake Sale - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. or until sold out, Waters True Value Hardware, 1549 K-96
Bullet Journal: Back to the Basics — 10:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. A chance to learn or refresh to get back into creating your own bullet journal. Feel free to bring your own journal.
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea - 1 p.m., BCC Student Union. Children ages four and older are invited to a formal tea with the characters of the “Nutcracker” ballet. Refreshments, photos, crafts and a learning a “Nutcracker” dance will be included. Ticket information is available at shows.bartonccc.edu.
The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt - 7 p.m., BCC Fine Arts Auditorium. This performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries. To purchase tickets, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.
Great Bend Community Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
Barton County Democratic Central Committee - 10:15 a.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., lower level. Public is welcome to attend, however, only political party committee members vote on electing new officers.
SUNDAY, Nov. 24
Great Bend Community Theatre - 2 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt - 7 p.m., BCC Fine Arts Auditorium. This performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries. To purchase tickets, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.
MONDAY, Nov. 25
Red Cross Blood Drive - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave.
TEFAP Commodity Distribution - 4:45 p.m. for Ellinwood Area Residents, Ellinwood Community Church, 701 N Fritz Ave., Ellinwood
TUESDAY, Nov. 26
Baby Bounce Story Time — 9:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Engage with your baby through various activities and connect with other parents.
Early Literacy Story Time — 10:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Library. This is an active time for little learners featuring early literacy skills, picture books, finger plays, songs, rhymes, music, art, and movement.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Interactive Movie Adventure — 11 a.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. After a big storm, food is scarce and hungry dinos are everywhere. It’s up to you to help the Camp Fam survive in this thrilling interactive special.
Larned Laundry Love - 4-6 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry, 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.
SATURDAY, Nov. 30
Holiday Pop-Up Market — 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 1119 Main St., - Santa, Christmas Cookies, a downtown parade and so much more holiday charm for your family to experience!
DECEMBER
SUNDAY, Dec. 1
Spice of the Month — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 109 Williams St. Pick up a new spice, the library provides information including recipes, a history, and packet of the seasoning for you to try at home. Supplies are limited.
MONDAY, Dec. 2
Red Cross Blood Drive - 12:30-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 110 W. 2nd St., Ellinwood
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4
Barton Fall Student Recital — 4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building. 245 NE 30 Rd. An afternoon of music from the instrumental and vocal students.
THURSDAY, Dec. 5
Holiday Concert and Fine and Performing Arts Hall of Fame Inductions - 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. 245 NE 30 Rd. Admission is free. Donations accepted. A holiday extravaganza featuring the Barton Concert Choir, Hilltop Singers and JazzCats. The evening will include the induction of faculty and alumni into the first year of Barton’s Fine and Performing Art’s Hall of Fame.
FRIDAY, Dec. 6
Creche Nativity Experience - 3-8 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Ave. Free event. Hundreds of nativities on display, live musical performance, children’s activity corner, hot chocolate and much more.
Collective Goods Book Fair — 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Clara Barton Medical Center, 250 W 9th St., Hoisington. A portion of the proceeds will help the Clara Barton Foundation and Hospital Auxiliary.
Red Cross Blood Drive - 12 - 6 p.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center, 1111 State St., Larned
Barton Cougar Dance Day - 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Studio 34, Dance students interested in learning more about dancing in college are invited to attend Barton Community College’s 5th annual Barton Cougar Dance Day. Dancers aged 13-19 years are welcome to join in a day-in-the-life in our dance department with our current dance students. During the event participants will take short dance classes, attend dance information seminars, rehearse with Barton’s dance company - Barton Dance Theatre, and more.
SATURDAY, Dec. 7
Christkindlmarket — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Historic Wolf Hotel and Events Center, 1 N Main St., Ellinwood.
Creche Nativity Experience - 3-8 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Ave. Free event. Hundreds of nativities on display, live musical performance, children’s activity corner, hot chocolate and much more.
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association Open house - 1:30-6 p.m., 1405 Main St.
Adopt a Pet - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golden Belt Humane Society will be at Bomgaars, 5320 10th St.
Holiday Open House - 1-4 p.m. at Heartland Farm, 1049 County Road 390, Pawnee Rock.
Christmas at the Old Toy Store - 2 p.m., Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave., Great Bend. A free Holiday Theatre Performance about an antique toy shop keeper and his magical toys. This performance features local community actors including children from our surrounding communities.
Community Music School Recital - 4 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. End of the semester student recital for children enrolled in Community Music School for the fall 2024 semester. Free event.
SUNDAY, Dec. 8
Claflin Christmas Market - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Park & “A” Street, Claflin. Vendors, live holiday music, breakfast & lunch concessions, Clydesdale pulled wagon rides, ugly seater contest, and Santa.
Ghosts of Christmas Past — 1-5 p.m. at the Barton County Historical Society Village and Museum, 85 South U.S. 281. Free open house.
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association - 1:30-6 p.m., Open House, 1405 Main St., Great Bend. HO slot car races, 3-5 p.m.
Christmas at the Old Toy Store - 2 p.m., Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave., Great Bend. A free Holiday Theatre Performance about an antique toy shop keeper and his magical toys. This performance features local community actors including children from our surrounding communities.
MONDAY, Dec. 9
Santa’s Workshop — 6-8 p.m., Great Bend Recreation, 1214 Stone St. Step into the North Pole and join Santa Clause for an evening of holiday fun! Bring your letters for Santa. This event is designed for children preschool age thru 6th grade. Admission is free.
Central Kansas Community Choir - 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2123 Forest Ave. Annual concert Part One of Handel’s “Messiah”
THURSDAY, Dec. 12
Hoisington Chamber Coffee — 9:30 a.m. at Wilson State Bank.
Book Club - 10:30 a.m., Hoisington Friendship Club.
FRIDAY, Dec. 13
Red Cross Blood Drive -
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Polk Street Building, 1309 Polk St.
12 - 6 p.m., St. Michael Catholic Parish, 918 Lincoln St., LaCrosse
SATURDAY, Dec 14
**Second Saturday Sale ** - 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
KWEC Holiday Open House - 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m., Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156
SUNDAY, Dec. 15
Vespers — 2 p.m. Vespers vocal concert at the Great Bend High School Auditorium
Youth Choir Concert — 3:30 p.m. at the Great Bend High School Auditorium
MONDAY, Dec. 16
Red Cross Blood Drive -
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 4801 10th St.
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4124 Broadway.
Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Bird Count - All Day, Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156
TUESDAY, Dec. 17
Open Book Club — 7 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Open Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome.
THURSDAY, Dec. 19
Hoisington Chamber Coffee — 9:30 a.m. First Kansas Bank.
SATURDAY, Dec. 21
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association - Open house 1:30-6 p.m., 1405 Main St.
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.
SUNDAY, Dec. 22
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association - 1:30-6 p.m., Open House, 1405 Main St., Great Bend. HO slot car races, 3-5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 25
Larned Laundry Love - 4-6 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry, 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.
FRIDAY, Dec. 27
KWEC Drop-In STEM Activities - 1-3:30 p.m., Kansas Wetlands Education Center, 592 NE K-156
