The Great Bend Public Library will explore frontier life on the plains
of Kansas at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18th with members of the Manhatton-based
Flint Hills Discovery Center. Learn about real cowboys, buffalo herds and cattle
drives which stretched from Texas to Kansas City and beyond. There is no
cost to attend. The Great Bend Public Library is at 1409 Williams.

The Great Bend Public Library will explore frontier life on the plains
of Kansas at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18th with members of the Manhatton-based
Flint Hills Discovery Center. Learn about real cowboys, buffalo herds and cattle
drives which stretched from Texas to Kansas City and beyond. There is no
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Life As A Cowboy  June 18th 

Sign up now for
the Panther Football Benefit Golf Tournament, at 10 a.m., Friday July 25th
at the Lake Barton Golf Club north of Great Bend on Highway 281.&nbsp; The tournament is a 4-man scramble and cost is
$125 per person which includes cart rentals and fees.&nbsp; Sign up today, the event is limited to 36
teams. Proceeds will benefit the Great Bend High School Panther Football Team.&nbsp; To find out more, call Erin at (620) 639-1432
or send an email to erin.beck@usd428.net.

Sign up now for
the Panther Football Benefit Golf Tournament, at 10 a.m., Friday July 25th
at the Lake Barton Golf Club north of Great Bend on Highway 281.&nbsp; The tournament is a 4-man scramble and cost is
$125 per person which includes cart rentals and fees.&nbsp; Sign up today, the event is limited to 36
teams. Proceeds will benefit the Great Bend High School Panther Football Team.&nbsp; To find out more, call Erin at (620) 639-1432
or send an email to erin.beck@usd428.net.<figure>
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Panther Benefit Golf Tournament  July 25th  

Celebrate America’s
freedom during the annual Great Bend Community Fireworks Display on Thursday July
3rd at the Great Bend Expo Complex.&nbsp; Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
with the pre-show starting at 8:30 on 100.7 Eagle Country followed by the
fireworks display at 9:45.&nbsp; Bring a blanket or your lawn chair and enjoy
this free show made possible by numerous community sponsors.&nbsp; The annual
community fireworks show is free and open to the public.

Celebrate America’s
freedom during the annual Great Bend Community Fireworks Display on Thursday July
3rd at the Great Bend Expo Complex.&nbsp; Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
with the pre-show starting at 8:30 on 100.7 Eagle Country followed by the
fireworks display at 9:45.&nbsp; Bring a blanket or your lawn chair and enjoy
this free show made possible by numerous community sponsors.&nbsp; The annual
community fireworks show is free and open to the public.

Community Fireworks Display  July 3rd 

Independence Day Weekend is one of the largest living
history events of the year at the Fort Larned
National Historic Site West of Larned. Join the Fort’s historians, staff
and volunteers, July 4th, 5th and 6th, as they
bring the post to life with the sights, sounds, and smells of the 1860s. Enjoy
firing and blacksmith demonstrations, programs and talks and hands-on
activities. The Fort is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30
p.m.&nbsp; To find
out more, call 620-285-6911.&nbsp; Fort
Larned is six miles west of Larned on Highway 156.

Independence Day Weekend is one of the largest living
history events of the year at the Fort Larned
National Historic Site West of Larned. Join the Fort’s historians, staff
and volunteers, July 4th, 5th and 6th, as they
bring the post to life with the sights, sounds, and smells of the 1860s. Enjoy
firing and blacksmith demonstrations, programs and talks and hands-on
activities. The Fort is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30
p.m.&nbsp; To find
out more, call 620-285-6911.&nbsp; Fort
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Fort Larned Independence Day Weekend  July 4th, 5th and 6th  

The Golden Belt Humane
Society will sponsor its next Adopt-A-Pet fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.,
Saturday June 21st at Bomgaars on West 10th in Great Bend.&nbsp; Volunteers will be serving
walking tacos with all the fixings, cookies and a&nbsp;bottle of water in exchange for a $10 donation.&nbsp; All proceeds
from the fundraiser will be used for the care of shelter animals.&nbsp;For more
information call Jean at 620-786-5955.

The Golden Belt Humane
Society will sponsor its next Adopt-A-Pet fundraiser from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.,
Saturday June 21st at Bomgaars on West 10th in Great Bend.&nbsp; Volunteers will be serving
walking tacos with all the fixings, cookies and a&nbsp;bottle of water in exchange for a $10 donation.&nbsp; All proceeds
from the fundraiser will be used for the care of shelter animals.&nbsp;For more
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Adopt-A-Pet Fundraiser  June 21st      

You can give the gift of life during
the next American Red Cross blood drive from noon until 6 p.m., Thursday June
26th at the Claflin Community Center, 409 A-Street in Claflin. To
save time, donors are encouraged to set an appointment using “RapidPass"
to complete the pre-screening process online. Walk-ins will still be accepted
and all blood types are needed, especially Type-O.&nbsp; Visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
to make an appointment.

You can give the gift of life during
the next American Red Cross blood drive from noon until 6 p.m., Thursday June
26th at the Claflin Community Center, 409 A-Street in Claflin. To
save time, donors are encouraged to set an appointment using “RapidPass"
to complete the pre-screening process online. Walk-ins will still be accepted
and all blood types are needed, especially Type-O.&nbsp; Visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
to make an appointment.

Red Cross Blood Drive  June 26th     

Longtime Great Bend photographer Dale Riggs will present the program, “Man On The Street” at 7 p.m., Monday, June 23rd at the Barton County Historical Society Village, south of Great Bend on Highway 281.  Dale will discuss his photographic career and how the “Man On The Street” series originated. He’ll also share examples of early photographic work and will include some of his environmental portraits of the Great Bend area. Admission is free for historical society members and those under 16 and $5 for non-members. For more information, call the Historical Society at 620-793-5125.

Longtime Great Bend photographer Dale Riggs will present the program, “Man On The Street” at 7 p.m., Monday, June 23rd at the Barton County Historical Society Village, south of Great Bend on Highway 281. Dale will discuss his photographic career and how the “Man On The Street” series originated. He’ll also share examples of early photographic work and will include some of his environmental portraits of the Great Bend area. Admission is free for historical society members and those under 16 and $5 for non-members. For more information, call the Historical Society at 620-793-5125.<figure>
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Historical Society Program   June 23rd     

Bring your children to the
Kansas Wetlands Education Center on Friday June 20th for the first
of three of drop-in nature craft workshops.&nbsp;
From 1 until 4 p.m. that afternoon, kids will learn about nature’s
beauty through the world of bees.&nbsp; A
short science lesson will fit the theme along with making a felt bee craft to celebrate
our buzzing pollinator friends. Call 877-243-9268 to find out more. The Kansas Wetlands Education
Center is on Highway 156 between Great Bend and Claflin.

Bring your children to the
Kansas Wetlands Education Center on Friday June 20th for the first
of three of drop-in nature craft workshops.&nbsp;
From 1 until 4 p.m. that afternoon, kids will learn about nature’s
beauty through the world of bees.&nbsp; A
short science lesson will fit the theme along with making a felt bee craft to celebrate
our buzzing pollinator friends. Call 877-243-9268 to find out more. The Kansas Wetlands Education
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Kansas Wetlands Felt Bees Workshop  June 20th 

Join your family, friends and co-workers at 5 p.m., Friday
June 27th for Fridays on Forest in Downtown Great Bend.&nbsp; In its fifth year, the Great Bend
Entertainment District comes alive with music, food, drinks and games
in a family atmosphere on the final Friday of each month through October.&nbsp; GB Alive/Fridays On Forest is sponsored by Great Bend Economic Development.&nbsp; To find out more, visit their web site at
gbedinc.com/downtownevents.

Join your family, friends and co-workers at 5 p.m., Friday
June 27th for Fridays on Forest in Downtown Great Bend.&nbsp; In its fifth year, the Great Bend
Entertainment District comes alive with music, food, drinks and games
in a family atmosphere on the final Friday of each month through October.&nbsp; GB Alive/Fridays On Forest is sponsored by Great Bend Economic Development.&nbsp; To find out more, visit their web site at
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Fridays On Forest / GB Alive  June 27th   

“Barnyard Mardi Gras” is the theme for
the 2025 Barton County Fair June 25th through the 29th at
the Expo Grounds West of Great Bend. Enjoy the carnival, livestock entries,
motorcycle dirt drags, pedal pull, corn hole tournament, concerts, arts and
crafts, 4-H exhibits and more. There’s something for everyone at the 34th
annual Barton County Fair, at the Great Bend Expo Grounds. Tickets available
on-line or at the gate.&nbsp; For a complete
schedule of events, go to: bartoncountyfair.com or call (620) 797-FAIR.

“Barnyard Mardi Gras” is the theme for
the 2025 Barton County Fair June 25th through the 29th at
the Expo Grounds West of Great Bend. Enjoy the carnival, livestock entries,
motorcycle dirt drags, pedal pull, corn hole tournament, concerts, arts and
crafts, 4-H exhibits and more. There’s something for everyone at the 34th
annual Barton County Fair, at the Great Bend Expo Grounds. Tickets available
on-line or at the gate.&nbsp; For a complete
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Barton County Fair  June 25th through June 29th 

The Bushton Farmer’s Market is back again this year from 6 until 7:30
p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month through August.&nbsp; Stop by 500 South Main at the north parking
lot in front of the library for a great selection of homegrown fruits and vegetables, honey, and handmade crafts from
local growers and artists.&nbsp; If you’d like to
become a vendor, send a text message to Becky at (620) 282-1778.

The Bushton Farmer’s Market is back again this year from 6 until 7:30
p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month through August.&nbsp; Stop by 500 South Main at the north parking
lot in front of the library for a great selection of homegrown fruits and vegetables, honey, and handmade crafts from
local growers and artists.&nbsp; If you’d like to
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Bushton Farmer’s Market

Visit the Shafer
Art Gallery at Barton Community College from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday January 13th
for the opening of the "Collector’s Edition Exhibit,” which
celebrates the
fascinating and eclectic world of local collectors.&nbsp; Pieces range from fine art and vintage
postcards to hand-stitched quilts, taxidermy animals, dolls, and other items
highlighting the personal passions that drive collecting. &nbsp;The Gallery’s summer hours are Monday through
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is always free.&nbsp;For more information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:shafergallery@bartonccc.edu">shafergallery@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or call (620)
792-9342.

Visit the Shafer
Art Gallery at Barton Community College from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday January 13th
for the opening of the "Collector’s Edition Exhibit,” which
celebrates the
fascinating and eclectic world of local collectors.&nbsp; Pieces range from fine art and vintage
postcards to hand-stitched quilts, taxidermy animals, dolls, and other items
highlighting the personal passions that drive collecting. &nbsp;The Gallery’s summer hours are Monday through
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is always free.&nbsp;For more information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:shafergallery@bartonccc.edu">shafergallery@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or call (620)
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Shafer Summer Exhibit   Through August 30th    

Bring your kids to the
Kansas Wetlands Education Center at 10 a.m., Thursday July 3rd for
an educational workshop that will offer hands-on experience in dissecting a
frog.&nbsp;The session is perfect for budding biologists or anyone interested
in exploring the fascinating world of anatomy. Pre-registration and a $5
fee/specimen are required.&nbsp;All dissection tools and specimens will be
provided.&nbsp;Registration deadline is June 20th. Call <a href="tel:1-877-243-9268" target="_blank">877-243-9268</a> or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amkern2@fhsu.edu" target="_blank">amkern2@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;to
register.&nbsp;

Bring your kids to the
Kansas Wetlands Education Center at 10 a.m., Thursday July 3rd for
an educational workshop that will offer hands-on experience in dissecting a
frog.&nbsp;The session is perfect for budding biologists or anyone interested
in exploring the fascinating world of anatomy. Pre-registration and a $5
fee/specimen are required.&nbsp;All dissection tools and specimens will be
provided.&nbsp;Registration deadline is June 20th. Call <a href="tel:1-877-243-9268" target="_blank">877-243-9268</a> or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amkern2@fhsu.edu" target="_blank">amkern2@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;to
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KWEC Frog Dissection Workshop  June 20th Deadline 

You can give the gift of
life during the next American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30 until 6:30 p.m.,
Monday June 16th Lincoln Elementary, 515 North Oak Street in
Hoisington. To save time, donors are encouraged to
set an appointment using the “RapidPass" system to complete the
pre-screening process on-line. Walk-ins will still be accepted and all blood
types are needed, especially Type-O. Visit&nbsp;redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
to make an appointment.

You can give the gift of
life during the next American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30 until 6:30 p.m.,
Monday June 16th Lincoln Elementary, 515 North Oak Street in
Hoisington. To save time, donors are encouraged to
set an appointment using the “RapidPass" system to complete the
pre-screening process on-line. Walk-ins will still be accepted and all blood
types are needed, especially Type-O. Visit&nbsp;redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
to make an appointment.

Red Cross Blood Drive  June 16th 

Mark your calendar for
Saturday, August 2nd as the United Way of Central Kansas kicks off it’s 2026
fundraising campaign at 5 p.m. at the Columbus Club on South Main in Great
Bend.&nbsp; Tickets are $60 per person and
seating is limited. In addition to dinner, drinks, dessert, raffles, a silent and live auction, the
event will feature a high-energy performance by the Colorado Keys dueling pianos.
The United Way supports 18 non-profit
partners and is dedicated to improving lives throughout Central Kansas. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please
contact Charell Owings at 620-792-2403
or&nbsp;unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com&nbsp;or purchase online at Key to our
Community | United Way of Central Kansas.&nbsp;

Mark your calendar for
Saturday, August 2nd as the United Way of Central Kansas kicks off it’s 2026
fundraising campaign at 5 p.m. at the Columbus Club on South Main in Great
Bend.&nbsp; Tickets are $60 per person and
seating is limited. In addition to dinner, drinks, dessert, raffles, a silent and live auction, the
event will feature a high-energy performance by the Colorado Keys dueling pianos.
The United Way supports 18 non-profit
partners and is dedicated to improving lives throughout Central Kansas. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please
contact Charell Owings at 620-792-2403
or&nbsp;unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com&nbsp;or purchase online at Key to our
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United Way Kick-Off  August 2nd 

The Independent Township Library in Claflin will sponsor a beginner sewing
class for kids from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday June 23rd through
Saturday June 28th at the library, 108 Main in Claflin.&nbsp; This beginner-friendly class will cover basic
stitches, machine operation, project creation and pattern reading. Space is
limited so call the library at 620-587-3488 or register on-line at:&nbsp; <a href="https://forms.gle/UUetYPY3912NkQH67?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0s2dWo0WjFPWjN6T1IzMAEeNF4PlVOlQ1JbNQQBrAWbqlyHEaJapuSJ-FyOgwCWMXyerkCqF8T6QTcUpi0_aem_MRYdwajU1X2_m6kwoefHqQ" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/UUetYPY3912NkQH67</a>

The Independent Township Library in Claflin will sponsor a beginner sewing
class for kids from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday June 23rd through
Saturday June 28th at the library, 108 Main in Claflin.&nbsp; This beginner-friendly class will cover basic
stitches, machine operation, project creation and pattern reading. Space is
limited so call the library at 620-587-3488 or register on-line at:&nbsp; <a href="https://forms.gle/UUetYPY3912NkQH67?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS0s2dWo0WjFPWjN6T1IzMAEeNF4PlVOlQ1JbNQQBrAWbqlyHEaJapuSJ-FyOgwCWMXyerkCqF8T6QTcUpi0_aem_MRYdwajU1X2_m6kwoefHqQ" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/UUetYPY3912NkQH67</a><figure>
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Beginner Sewing Class  June 23rd through the 28th 

Stop by
the Kansas Wetlands Education Center this summer and pick up a free copy of their Summer Get Outside Guide.&nbsp; Kids ages 5 through
8 are now spending more time than ever on electronic devices, which is why the
Wetlands Center wants to balance screen time with outdoor activities. The Guide
is filled with more than a dozen ways to reconnect with nature through
stargazing, yard yoga, bird feeding and more. Call 877-243-9268 to find
out more. The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is on Highway 156 between Great
Bend and Claflin.

Stop by
the Kansas Wetlands Education Center this summer and pick up a free copy of their Summer Get Outside Guide.&nbsp; Kids ages 5 through
8 are now spending more time than ever on electronic devices, which is why the
Wetlands Center wants to balance screen time with outdoor activities. The Guide
is filled with more than a dozen ways to reconnect with nature through
stargazing, yard yoga, bird feeding and more. Call 877-243-9268 to find
out more. The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is on Highway 156 between Great
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KWEC Get Outside Guide  Summer 2025

Sign up now for the Wheels of
Hope Benefit Car Show at 8 a.m., Saturday June 21st on Lakin Avenue
between Main Street and Kansas to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Chapter
of Great Bend.&nbsp; Cost is $25 per vehicle
with registration beginning at 2 p.m. and awards to follow at 3. This
family-friendly event will promote awareness and a drive towards a cure to end
Alzheimer's. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. To find out
more, please send an email to Brad: <a href="mailto:bradleyheine2016@outlook.com">bradleyheine2016@outlook.com</a> or 
Deklyn: <a href="mailto:djmcraven2004@gmail.com">djmcraven2004@gmail.com</a>

Sign up now for the Wheels of
Hope Benefit Car Show at 8 a.m., Saturday June 21st on Lakin Avenue
between Main Street and Kansas to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Chapter
of Great Bend.&nbsp; Cost is $25 per vehicle
with registration beginning at 2 p.m. and awards to follow at 3. This
family-friendly event will promote awareness and a drive towards a cure to end
Alzheimer's. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. To find out
more, please send an email to Brad: <a href="mailto:bradleyheine2016@outlook.com">bradleyheine2016@outlook.com</a> or 
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Wheels Of Hope Car Show   June 21st 

The Summer Street Stroll Farmer’s Market returns to the Barton
County Courthouse Square this summer.&nbsp;
Stop by from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday weather permitting.&nbsp; You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, art and handmade
crafts from local vendors.&nbsp; In addition,
food trucks will be there on select dates.&nbsp;
To find out more, call the Barton County Health Department, 620-793-1902.

The Summer Street Stroll Farmer’s Market returns to the Barton
County Courthouse Square this summer.&nbsp;
Stop by from 4 to 7 p.m. every Thursday weather permitting.&nbsp; You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, art and handmade
crafts from local vendors.&nbsp; In addition,
food trucks will be there on select dates.&nbsp;
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Summer Street Stroll Farmer’s Market 

The
Wetlands Water Park on North Main in Great Bend is open for the season from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; Summer
discount punch passes are $40 and allow fifteen admissions to the water park
during the season. The
Wetlands is open seven days a week through August 10th and features eight slides,
spray features, a zero depth entry to the water feature, tipping bucket, a swimming pool with a
divided shallow end and more. Check out the Wetlands Water Park on their Facebook Page or visit <a href="http://www.wetlandswaterpark.com/">www.wetlandswaterpark.com</a>.

The
Wetlands Water Park on North Main in Great Bend is open for the season from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; Summer
discount punch passes are $40 and allow fifteen admissions to the water park
during the season. The
Wetlands is open seven days a week through August 10th and features eight slides,
spray features, a zero depth entry to the water feature, tipping bucket, a swimming pool with a
divided shallow end and more. Check out the Wetlands Water Park on their Facebook Page or visit <a href="http://www.wetlandswaterpark.com/">www.wetlandswaterpark.com</a>.

Wetlands Water Park  

Cool
off this summer with a visit to the Great Bend Splash Pad at Veteran’s Memorial
Park.&nbsp; The Splash Pad is now open for the
season from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. The Splash Pad is
free so bring the kids, beat the heat, and enjoy some fun in the sun. 

Cool
off this summer with a visit to the Great Bend Splash Pad at Veteran’s Memorial
Park.&nbsp; The Splash Pad is now open for the
season from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. The Splash Pad is
free so bring the kids, beat the heat, and enjoy some fun in the sun.

Splash Pad Now Open

Travel back to the '90s during Chase Fest 2025, Saturday
June 14th in Chase, Kansas.&nbsp;
The day starts with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by a parade at 10
a.m. Other events include kids games at noon, a corn hole tournament, cow patty
bingo and a benefit softball tournament with proceeds going to the Chase Fire
Department.&nbsp; It’s a day of fun for the
whole family during Chase Fest 2025. To find out more, call (785)
639-0527.&nbsp;

Travel back to the '90s during Chase Fest 2025, Saturday
June 14th in Chase, Kansas.&nbsp;
The day starts with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by a parade at 10
a.m. Other events include kids games at noon, a corn hole tournament, cow patty
bingo and a benefit softball tournament with proceeds going to the Chase Fire
Department.&nbsp; It’s a day of fun for the
whole family during Chase Fest 2025. To find out more, call (785)
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Chase Fest 2025  June 14th

Enjoy free summer concerts at Jack Kilby Square in
downtown Great Bend with the Great Bend City Band.&nbsp; Concerts will be held at 8:15 p.m. each
Thursday night in June and July with the exception of July 15th, when the date
moves to Tuesday night.&nbsp; The final concert
is on Thursday, July 24th.&nbsp; Bring your
lawn chair and enjoy summer music at the band shell with the Great Bend City
Band.

Enjoy free summer concerts at Jack Kilby Square in
downtown Great Bend with the Great Bend City Band.&nbsp; Concerts will be held at 8:15 p.m. each
Thursday night in June and July with the exception of July 15th, when the date
moves to Tuesday night.&nbsp; The final concert
is on Thursday, July 24th.&nbsp; Bring your
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Great Bend City Band   June and July

Area children are invited
to visit the Independent Township Library in Claflin at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in
June for the 2025 Summer Learning Program.&nbsp;
This year’s theme is “Color Our World," and each session will be held at the Claflin Community Center, 421 A Street
in Claflin.&nbsp; Pre-registration is not
required and everyone is welcome. To find out more about the Summer Learning
Program, call the Independent Township Library at <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=independent+township+library+in+claflin&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS939US939&amp;oq=&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59i450l2j46i3i143i362j0i3i66i143i362j46i3i143i362l2j0i3i66i143i362l2.404151610j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">(620) 587-3488</a>.

Area children are invited
to visit the Independent Township Library in Claflin at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in
June for the 2025 Summer Learning Program.&nbsp;
This year’s theme is “Color Our World," and each session will be held at the Claflin Community Center, 421 A Street
in Claflin.&nbsp; Pre-registration is not
required and everyone is welcome. To find out more about the Summer Learning
Program, call the Independent Township Library at <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=independent+township+library+in+claflin&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS939US939&amp;oq=&amp;aqs=chrome.0.69i59i450l2j46i3i143i362j0i3i66i143i362j46i3i143i362l2j0i3i66i143i362l2.404151610j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">(620) 587-3488</a>.<figure>
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Summer Learning Program  Tuesdays In June

The Clara Barton Hospital
Foundation will sponsor its 32nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament,
Dinner and Auction during Father’s Day weekend June 13th and 14th.&nbsp; This year’s theme is “Operation OR
Modernization,” and supports Clara Barton’s surgical
services. Proceeds will help upgrade critical sterilization equipment in order
to maintain the highest level of patient safety. The event will begin with a four-person scramble
golf tournament on Friday, June 13th at Lake Barton Golf Course.&nbsp; On-line bidding runs June 13th and
14th followed by the live auction and dinner on Saturday, June 14th.&nbsp; To find out more, call Michelle at
620-292-0814.&nbsp; 

The Clara Barton Hospital
Foundation will sponsor its 32nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament,
Dinner and Auction during Father’s Day weekend June 13th and 14th.&nbsp; This year’s theme is “Operation OR
Modernization,” and supports Clara Barton’s surgical
services. Proceeds will help upgrade critical sterilization equipment in order
to maintain the highest level of patient safety. The event will begin with a four-person scramble
golf tournament on Friday, June 13th at Lake Barton Golf Course.&nbsp; On-line bidding runs June 13th and
14th followed by the live auction and dinner on Saturday, June 14th.&nbsp; To find out more, call Michelle at
620-292-0814.&nbsp; <figure>
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Events