BURDETT — The 8th Annual Burdett Community Picnic is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Burdett Community Park.Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, buns, table service, condiments and drinks will be provided.Attendees with last names A through M are asked to bring a side dish along with their lawn chair. Attendees with last names from N thru Z, are asked to bring a dessert.Bring your golf putter or use one of ours and play a round or two on the recently updated Rediscover Pluto Miniature Golf Course while overseeing the children/grandchildren enjoy playing close by.“Whether you live in the country or in town, come join us for an evening of good food and fellowship,” said Linda Schadel, Burdett city clerk.For information, call Schadel, 620-525-6279.

County to meet Monday LARNED — Pawnee County commissioners are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Pawnee County courthouse.Monday’s agenda:9 a.m.—Julie Ford, Larned Tiller & Toiler, Pawnee County progress advertising; 6-24 edition.9:30 a.m.—Mark Hinde, SDSI, budget review.10 a.m.—Linn Hogg, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, transportation funds request.10:30 a.m.—Larned City report on airport project bid acceptance.11 a.m.—Great Plains Development, Bob Wetmore, annual meeting. Fort Larned to meet LARNED — The Fort Larned USD 495 school board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the board of education office.Agenda items:Call to order, roll call, Approval of agenda, minutes, bills; treasurer’s report; audience with groups, individuals; executive session (non elected personnel); nominations; separations; transfers; Larned High School cross country presentation, Gary Wagner; Larned High Stuco trip request, Kyle Leroy; transfer, reclassifications of founds; executive session, negotiations; executive session, attorney/client; reports, superintendent Jon Flint, board discussion; adjournment. Pawnee Valley willsponsor coffee chat LARNED — Kathy weaver, cardio-pulmonary services director, will be the guest speaker at 9:30 a.m. Monday for Ask The Expert coffee chat at the St. Joseph room at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.

Quilting Bees meet LARNED — Prior to the guild meeting on Tuesday, June 7, the annual Quilter’s Celebration was held on Saturday, June 4 in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Larned for about 50 participants. Those attending enjoyed new tips on quilting patterns, ideas and a trunk showing by Susan Gray from Radium. Numerous door prizes were given away as well as each participant received a handmade pin cushion.