Community Events

Updated: Apr 30, 2025, 2:06 PM

Published: Oct 30, 2024, 4:17 PM

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, April 30

National Walk @ Lunch Day event

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hosted by Clara Barton Medical Center, 906 McKinley St. Come and go event. Clara’s Corner Café will provide the first 40 attendees with a complimentary sack lunch and all attendees will have a chance to register to win door prizes. Those participating in National Walk @ Lunch Day are encouraged to post a selfie or group photo, tag the Clara Barton Medical Center Facebook page, and use the hashtag #NWLDKS.

Student Music Recital #3

4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, 245 NE 30 Road. Instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department. Free event. Contact: Alejandro Avila, (620) 792-9384

Larned Laundry Love

3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.

THURSDAY, May 1

Chamber Coffee: The Center for Counseling and Consultation

9-10 a.m., 2015 16th St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Prairie Godmothers Sip ‘n Savor Supply Drive

4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin Ave. Free come-and-go event will feature local, women-owned vendors serving up delicious appetizer, dessert, and wine samples. Bring donations of personal hygiene items for women in need, or a cash donation. Items will go to partner agencies of the Prairie Godmother Funds of the Golden Belt Community Foundation and the cash will help those agencies stock their supply pantries.

CORE Graduation

6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2123 Forest Ave.

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.

Art and Wine Walk

Downtown Great Bend.

“Moving in the Heartland,” Dance Festival Night One

7 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Two-night festival representing dance in the region, featuring Barton’s Dance Department and guest dance groups from Kansas. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit shows.bartonccc.edu. Contact: Danika Bielek, (620) 792-9253.

SATURDAY, May 3

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Great Bend High School Variety Show

7:30 p.m., GBHS Auditorium. Jazz Band Pre-show at 7.

Community Music School Recital

3 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. End of the semester student recital for children enrolled in Community Music School for the spring 2025 semester. Free event.

“Moving in the Heartland,” Dance Festival Night Two

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Great Bend High School Variety Show

2 p.m., GBHS Auditorium. Jazz Band Pre-show at 1:30.

MONDAY, May 5

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.

Moving Forward Grief Support Group

6:30 p.m., Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main St., Larned. If you are experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one, you are encouraged to attend. Refreshments provided.

TUESDAY, May 6

Endowment Concert

7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Join us for a concert featuring vocal and instrumental music groups including the Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Choir, and Hilltop Singers. All proceeds go to the Vocal and Instrumental Music Endowment. Tickets are $10 at the door. Contact: Eric Foley, (620) 792-9395.

THURSDAY, May 8

Chamber Coffee: Legacy Financial Solutions

9-10 a.m., 2001 Broadway Ave. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Endowment Concert

FRIDAY, May 9

Bart Art Exhibit Closing

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This will be the last day for the public to view the “Bart Art” Exhibit featuring pieces from Barton Faculty, Staff, and students. Contact: Richard Lartz, (620) 786-1129.

Medical Laboratory Technology Pinning Ceremony

10 a.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building, F-157. A reception will follow. Contact: Karen Gunther, guntherka@bartonccc.edu.

BCC Nurse Pinning Ceremony

2:30-3:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Contact: Renae Skelton, (620) 792-9357

BCC Paramedic Cording Ceremony

4 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Contact: Nick Larmer, larmern@bartonccc.edu

Barton’s 55th Annual Commencement

7 p.m., Barton Gymnasium. Students who have completed their GED, certificates and/or associate degrees will be recognized. Contact: Lori Crowther, (620) 792-9252

SATURDAY, May 10

Paws & Claws 7th Annual Car Show

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Brit Spaugh Park & Zoo, N. Main St. Swap meet, vendors, raffle drawings and door prizes. Proceeds go to Adopt A Pet/Golden Belt Humane Society. Free show; entry fee is $25. Contact Cathy Vonfeldt, 620-639-6921.

SUNDAY, May 11

Happy Mother's Day!

Hoisington High School graduation.

TUESDAY, May 13

Barton County Academy graduation

6 p.m., 1705 K-96.

THURSDAY, May 15

Chamber Coffee: Kim Nollette Agency LLC

9-10 a.m., 1925 10th St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

BCC Fort Riley Commencement

11 a.m., Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Dr., Fort Riley, Kan. Students who have completed their associate degrees will be recognized. Contact: Megan Chambers, (785)784-6606 Ext. 709

MONDAY, May 19

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.

TUESDAY, May 20

Mental Health Awareness Day

3:30-7:30 p.m., Barton County Courthouse Square, 1400 Main. Community partners, information booths, food and drinks, yard games, drum circle, face painting and bounce house.

THURSDAY, May 22

Chamber Coffee: Beugelsdijk Chiropractic

9-10 a.m., 1309 Williams St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, May 23