The following events are scheduled for Great Bend USD 428

• Family Reading Night – Monday, Nov. 26, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center (592 NE K-156 Great Bend)

To celebrate the Great Bend Reading Initiative wrapping up this month, students and families are invited to enjoy an evening at KWEC. Activities will include: Inflatable Planetarium Show; meet live rabbits; make and take crafts; view the new KWEC Exhibits

• Community Feedback Meeting – Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Middle School Commons Area, 1919 Harrison St.

As USD 428 considers a 20-30 year Master Facilities Plan, the community is invited to learn more about the identified needs and proposed solutions. An architect from SJCF will provide a 45-minute presentation followed by a live survey to capture community feedback before the final draft of the plan is prepared for the Board of Education. An additional date/time offering is available on Tuesday, December 4 at 5 p.m. in the Great Bend High School Auditorium.

• Parents as Teachers Playgroup – Thursday, November 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Great Bend Public Library

Parents and children of all ages are invited to enjoy story time, craft and a snack at the GBPL. Parents as Teachers (PAT) exists to help parents make new friends, spend time playing with their children, and enjoying themselves. All are invited to attend. For questions or more information, contact Amanda Gotts, 620-793-1518.