The Barton Community
College Instrumental Music Department will present its annual spring concert
entitled, “Dance The Night Away,” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday March13th in the Fine
Arts Auditorium. The concert will feature the Barton Orchestra, Barton Jazz
Band and guest performance by the Jazz Cats. Admission is free. For more
information, contact Jamie Minneman at <a href="mailto:minnemanj@bartonccc.edu">minnemanj@bartonccc.edu</a>
or (620) 792-9396.

The Barton Community
College Instrumental Music Department will present its annual spring concert
entitled, “Dance The Night Away,” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday March13th in the Fine
Arts Auditorium. The concert will feature the Barton Orchestra, Barton Jazz
Band and guest performance by the Jazz Cats. Admission is free. For more
information, contact Jamie Minneman at <a href="mailto:minnemanj@bartonccc.edu">minnemanj@bartonccc.edu</a>
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Barton Instrumental Music Concert   March 13th 

The Golden Belt Humane
Society will sponsor its last Adopt-A-Pet soup fundraiser of the season from 11
a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday March 1st at Bomgaars on West 10th in
Great Bend.&nbsp; Volunteers will be serving homemade chicken noodle soup,
vegetable beef and beef and noodle soup, crackers, cinnamon rolls and a bottle
of water in exchange for a $10 donation.&nbsp; You can also purchase soup by
the quart and cinnamon rolls by the dozen, pre-orders only.&nbsp; For more
information call Jean at 620-786-5955. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be
used for the care of shelter animals.&nbsp;

The Golden Belt Humane
Society will sponsor its last Adopt-A-Pet soup fundraiser of the season from 11
a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday March 1st at Bomgaars on West 10th in
Great Bend.&nbsp; Volunteers will be serving homemade chicken noodle soup,
vegetable beef and beef and noodle soup, crackers, cinnamon rolls and a bottle
of water in exchange for a $10 donation.&nbsp; You can also purchase soup by
the quart and cinnamon rolls by the dozen, pre-orders only.&nbsp; For more
information call Jean at 620-786-5955. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be
used for the care of shelter animals.&nbsp;<figure>
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Adopt-A-Pet Fundraiser  March 1st    

Avoid
being a victim of scammers by attending an information workshop co-hosted by
the Hoisington Police Department and the Hoisington Public Library, at 10
a.m. Saturday March 22nd at the Library, 169 West Walnut Street. You’ll gain vital information on how to protect you and your
loved ones from the many fraudulent schemes that are prevalent in today’s
electronic world.&nbsp; The program is free
and open to the public.&nbsp;

Avoid
being a victim of scammers by attending an information workshop co-hosted by
the Hoisington Police Department and the Hoisington Public Library, at 10
a.m. Saturday March 22nd at the Library, 169 West Walnut Street. You’ll gain vital information on how to protect you and your
loved ones from the many fraudulent schemes that are prevalent in today’s
electronic world.&nbsp; The program is free
and open to the public.&nbsp;<figure>
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Scam Prevention Program   March 22nd

The First Congregational Church in Great Bend invites
you to its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 until 7 p.m., Tuesday March
4th at the church, 3400 21st Street.&nbsp; Enjoy pancakes, sausage links and a
beverage.&nbsp; Free will donations will be accepted at the door and proceeds will
support church missions and projects.

The First Congregational Church in Great Bend invites
you to its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 until 7 p.m., Tuesday March
4th at the church, 3400 21st Street.&nbsp; Enjoy pancakes, sausage links and a
beverage.&nbsp; Free will donations will be accepted at the door and proceeds will
support church missions and projects.<figure>
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  March 4th 

The annual Girl Scout Cookie sales campaign is currently
underway through April, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.&nbsp; Cookies are $6 per package and all of the
proceeds stay in Kansas to support local Girl Scout chapters.&nbsp; Every box of cookies sold provides opportunities
for troop members through service projects, travel and summer camp.&nbsp;Cookies
can be purchased directly from scout members or on-line by accessing the Girl Scout
Cookie Finder at:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies.html">https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies.html</a>

The annual Girl Scout Cookie sales campaign is currently
underway through April, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.&nbsp; Cookies are $6 per package and all of the
proceeds stay in Kansas to support local Girl Scout chapters.&nbsp; Every box of cookies sold provides opportunities
for troop members through service projects, travel and summer camp.&nbsp;Cookies
can be purchased directly from scout members or on-line by accessing the Girl Scout
Cookie Finder at:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies.html">https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies.html</a><figure>
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Girl Scout Cookie Sales  Through April

Preschoolers ages 3
to 5 and their grownups are invited to visit the Kansas Wetlands Education
Center from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. and again from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. on
Friday, February 28th for its next nature-based Turtle Tots program about
whooping cranes.&nbsp; Children will learn about the tallest and rarest bird in North
America, along with whooping crane migration patterns and how whooping cranes
feed their chicks. &nbsp;The event is free, but pre-registration is
required.&nbsp; Call 877-243-9268 or email <a href="mailto:amkern2@fhsu.edu">amkern2@fhsu.edu</a>. The Kansas Wetlands
Education Center is on Highway 156 between Great Bend and Claflin.&nbsp;

Preschoolers ages 3
to 5 and their grownups are invited to visit the Kansas Wetlands Education
Center from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. and again from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. on
Friday, February 28th for its next nature-based Turtle Tots program about
whooping cranes.&nbsp; Children will learn about the tallest and rarest bird in North
America, along with whooping crane migration patterns and how whooping cranes
feed their chicks. &nbsp;The event is free, but pre-registration is
required.&nbsp; Call 877-243-9268 or email <a href="mailto:amkern2@fhsu.edu">amkern2@fhsu.edu</a>. The Kansas Wetlands
Education Center is on Highway 156 between Great Bend and Claflin.&nbsp;<figure>
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KWEC Program on Whooping Cranes   February 28th 

You can help support the
Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas by painting a Promise
Garden.&nbsp; Stop by Dilly &amp; Docs in
downtown Great Bend at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 13th.&nbsp; A Promise Garden is a hands-on, mission-focused experience that allows participants to paint flowers in honor of those living with Alzheimer's disease.&nbsp; Cost is $45 per person which includes painting
supplies, snacks and beverages.&nbsp; All donations will
benefit the Alzheimer’s Association in the Great
Bend area.

You can help support the
Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas by painting a Promise
Garden.&nbsp; Stop by Dilly &amp; Docs in
downtown Great Bend at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 13th.&nbsp; A Promise Garden is a hands-on, mission-focused experience that allows participants to paint flowers in honor of those living with Alzheimer's disease.&nbsp; Cost is $45 per person which includes painting
supplies, snacks and beverages.&nbsp; All donations will
benefit the Alzheimer’s Association in the Great
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Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser   March 13th 

The Barton County Sheriff's
Office will conduct a concealed carry class from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday March
29th at the Sheriff's Office Training Facility, 396 Northeast 30 Road east of
the Great Bend landfill.&nbsp; The class is a prerequisite for obtaining a state-issued
concealed carry handgun permit.&nbsp; Even
though permits are no longer required, citizens are strongly encouraged to take
the class. Enrollment is limited.&nbsp; Cost
is $50 per person, participants must be 18 years of age or older and provide
their own handgun and ammunition. To find out more, call the Barton County
Sheriff’s Office at (620) 793-1876.

The Barton County Sheriff's
Office will conduct a concealed carry class from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday March
29th at the Sheriff's Office Training Facility, 396 Northeast 30 Road east of
the Great Bend landfill.&nbsp; The class is a prerequisite for obtaining a state-issued
concealed carry handgun permit.&nbsp; Even
though permits are no longer required, citizens are strongly encouraged to take
the class. Enrollment is limited.&nbsp; Cost
is $50 per person, participants must be 18 years of age or older and provide
their own handgun and ammunition. To find out more, call the Barton County
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Concealed Carry Class   March 29th LIMITED ENROLLMENT

Former Great Bend
attorney, historian and author Marty Keena will present a program on the
country’s first black filmmaker, Oscar Micheaux, at 7 p.m., Monday, February 24th
at the Barton County Historical Society Village, south of Great Bend on Highway
281.&nbsp; Micheaux produced and directed 44
films during his career.&nbsp; He depicted
contemporary characters in his films and countered the negative on-screen
portrayal of blacks at the time. Admission is free for historical society members
and $5 for non-members. For more information, call the Historical Society at
620-<a href="tel:793-5125">793-5125</a>.

Former Great Bend
attorney, historian and author Marty Keena will present a program on the
country’s first black filmmaker, Oscar Micheaux, at 7 p.m., Monday, February 24th
at the Barton County Historical Society Village, south of Great Bend on Highway
281.&nbsp; Micheaux produced and directed 44
films during his career.&nbsp; He depicted
contemporary characters in his films and countered the negative on-screen
portrayal of blacks at the time. Admission is free for historical society members
and $5 for non-members. For more information, call the Historical Society at
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Historical Society Program   February 24th   

The Great Bend
Community Theater will present its next play, “The Odd Couple,” February
20th through the 23rd at the Crest Theater in downtown Great Bend.&nbsp; Show times are 7:30
p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The Neil
Simon comedy centers on Oscar and Felix, two mismatched roommates and their
vastly different lifestyles. Tickets can be purchased at the door one
hour prior to each performance, or ordered on-line at: <a href="https://www.gbct.net/">https://www.gbct.net/</a>.

The Great Bend
Community Theater will present its next play, “The Odd Couple,” February
20th through the 23rd at the Crest Theater in downtown Great Bend.&nbsp; Show times are 7:30
p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The Neil
Simon comedy centers on Oscar and Felix, two mismatched roommates and their
vastly different lifestyles. Tickets can be purchased at the door one
hour prior to each performance, or ordered on-line at: <a href="https://www.gbct.net/">https://www.gbct.net/</a>.<figure>
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Community Theater Production   February 20th through the 23rd

The city
of Larned is conducting a fundraising campaign to purchase new Christmas lights
for the upcoming holiday season. Organizers hope to secure decorations for 4th
Street to 14th Street and along Southwest Trail Boulevard. The fundraising goal
is $75,000. Sponsorships of at least $250 will get donor names on a plaque in
the City Office, recognition on social media and a mention in the local
newspaper.&nbsp; To find out more, call Rachel
at 620-481-1371.

The city
of Larned is conducting a fundraising campaign to purchase new Christmas lights
for the upcoming holiday season. Organizers hope to secure decorations for 4th
Street to 14th Street and along Southwest Trail Boulevard. The fundraising goal
is $75,000. Sponsorships of at least $250 will get donor names on a plaque in
the City Office, recognition on social media and a mention in the local
newspaper.&nbsp; To find out more, call Rachel
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Larned Christmas Light Fundraiser

You can give the gift of
life during the next American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.,
Monday, February 24th&nbsp;in
the Kirkman Practice Gym at Barton Community College. 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 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.,
Monday, February 24th&nbsp;in
the Kirkman Practice Gym at Barton Community College. 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   February 24th        

The Great Bend VFW invites you to its
annual Ash Wednesday fish fry from 5 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 5th
at 504 Washington Street.&nbsp; Enjoy fish and
fries, dine in or carry out.&nbsp; Advance
tickets are $12, but the cost increases to $15 at the door. The Great Bend VFW
is dedicated to helping veterans in Barton County and the surrounding area and
is always looking for new members.&nbsp; The public
is welcome to attend.

The Great Bend VFW invites you to its
annual Ash Wednesday fish fry from 5 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 5th
at 504 Washington Street.&nbsp; Enjoy fish and
fries, dine in or carry out.&nbsp; Advance
tickets are $12, but the cost increases to $15 at the door. The Great Bend VFW
is dedicated to helping veterans in Barton County and the surrounding area and
is always looking for new members.&nbsp; The public
is welcome to attend.

VFW Fish Fry   March 5th

The Great Bend Evening
Lions Club&nbsp;invites you to its 14th Annual Ham and Bean Dinner from 4:30
until 7 p.m., Thursday, March 13th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on South
Main in Great Bend.&nbsp; Enjoy ham and beans,
dessert and a beverage for $10.&nbsp; Kids
under 5 eat free.&nbsp; Dine in or carry
out.&nbsp; The Lions Club will be accepting
donations of old eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones.&nbsp; Proceeds will be used for projects supported
by the Great Bend Evening Lions Club.

The Great Bend Evening
Lions Club&nbsp;invites you to its 14th Annual Ham and Bean Dinner from 4:30
until 7 p.m., Thursday, March 13th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on South
Main in Great Bend.&nbsp; Enjoy ham and beans,
dessert and a beverage for $10.&nbsp; Kids
under 5 eat free.&nbsp; Dine in or carry
out.&nbsp; The Lions Club will be accepting
donations of old eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones.&nbsp; Proceeds will be used for projects supported
by the Great Bend Evening Lions Club.<figure>
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Ham and Bean Dinner   March 13th 

The Great Bend Columbus
Club invites you to its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage feed from 8
a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 2nd at the Club on South Main
in Great Bend.&nbsp; Tickets will be sold at
the door and are $9 for adults and free for kids 5 and under. Dine in or carry
out.&nbsp; Proceeds will fund projects and
charities supported by&nbsp;The Great Bend Knights Of Columbus Chapter.&nbsp; 

The Great Bend Columbus
Club invites you to its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage feed from 8
a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 2nd at the Club on South Main
in Great Bend.&nbsp; Tickets will be sold at
the door and are $9 for adults and free for kids 5 and under. Dine in or carry
out.&nbsp; Proceeds will fund projects and
charities supported by&nbsp;The Great Bend Knights Of Columbus Chapter.&nbsp;

Columbus Club Pancake & Sausage Feed   March 2nd 

A benefit spaghetti night
in memory of Ryder Schmidt will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1st
at the Argonne Bingo Hall, 1123 Main in Great Bend.&nbsp; Cost is $10 per meal and T-shirt sales will
also be available.&nbsp; One hundred percent
of the proceeds will go to Sully’s Foundation for Epilepsy Research and
Education to purchase seizure monitors. &nbsp;All donations are tax deductible and the
public is welcome to attend.

A benefit spaghetti night
in memory of Ryder Schmidt will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1st
at the Argonne Bingo Hall, 1123 Main in Great Bend.&nbsp; Cost is $10 per meal and T-shirt sales will
also be available.&nbsp; One hundred percent
of the proceeds will go to Sully’s Foundation for Epilepsy Research and
Education to purchase seizure monitors. &nbsp;All donations are tax deductible and the
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Benefit Spaghetti Night  March 1st

The Claflin Lions Club invites you to
its annual “all-you-can eat” seafood buffet from 4:30 until 8 p.m., Friday
March 21st at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 110 East
Williamson Street in Claflin. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children
ages 5 through 12.&nbsp; Kids four and under
eat free.&nbsp; The menu includes fish,
shrimp, potatoes, green beans, cabbage, bread, coffee or tea. Proceeds from the
event will fund service projects and charities supported by The Claflin Lions
Club.&nbsp;

The Claflin Lions Club invites you to
its annual “all-you-can eat” seafood buffet from 4:30 until 8 p.m., Friday
March 21st at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 110 East
Williamson Street in Claflin. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children
ages 5 through 12.&nbsp; Kids four and under
eat free.&nbsp; The menu includes fish,
shrimp, potatoes, green beans, cabbage, bread, coffee or tea. Proceeds from the
event will fund service projects and charities supported by The Claflin Lions
Club.&nbsp;<figure>
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Lions Club Seafood Buffet  March 21st 

Tickets are now on sale for the Cheyenne
Bottoms Annual Meeting and Banquet at 5 p.m., Saturday March 15th at
Corinthians Hill Events Center, 464 Northeast 20th Avenue, Great
Bend.&nbsp; Only 200 seats will be available
so get your tickets early. Cost is $50 per person, $75 per couple and
$25 for youth 18 and under.&nbsp; Tickets will
not be sold at the door and ticket prices will increase after March 1st. Purchase tickets by March 1st and get
entered in the Early Bird Raffle. &nbsp;To find out more, call Kim at 620-243-9268 or
visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ksdu.org">www.ksdu.org</a>

Tickets are now on sale for the Cheyenne
Bottoms Annual Meeting and Banquet at 5 p.m., Saturday March 15th at
Corinthians Hill Events Center, 464 Northeast 20th Avenue, Great
Bend.&nbsp; Only 200 seats will be available
so get your tickets early. Cost is $50 per person, $75 per couple and
$25 for youth 18 and under.&nbsp; Tickets will
not be sold at the door and ticket prices will increase after March 1st. Purchase tickets by March 1st and get
entered in the Early Bird Raffle. &nbsp;To find out more, call Kim at 620-243-9268 or
visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ksdu.org">www.ksdu.org</a><figure>
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Cheyenne Bottoms Annual Banquet   March 15th 

Join the Ellinwood EMS for
its 7th annual battle of the badges chili cook-off from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sunday February 23rd at the Ellinwood Parish Center, 110 West Second
Street. The event will feature&nbsp; teams of first responder agencies and
community members vying for the title of Chili Cook-Off Champion. Cost is $10
for all the chili you can eat. Kids under 5 eat free.&nbsp; Cinnamon rolls will also be available for a
small additional fee. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of EMS
equipment and training.

Join the Ellinwood EMS for
its 7th annual battle of the badges chili cook-off from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sunday February 23rd at the Ellinwood Parish Center, 110 West Second
Street. The event will feature&nbsp; teams of first responder agencies and
community members vying for the title of Chili Cook-Off Champion. Cost is $10
for all the chili you can eat. Kids under 5 eat free.&nbsp; Cinnamon rolls will also be available for a
small additional fee. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of EMS
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Ellinwood Chili Cook-Off  February 23rd  

Support the American Heart
Association by raising funds during the 4th Annual Heart Walk,
sponsored by Heart Of Kansas Family Health Care from 9 a.m. until noon,
Saturday February 22nd at the Great Bend Rec Center.&nbsp; Walkers can make a monetary donation, buy
raffle tickets or just walk for a healther, happier life.&nbsp; Breakfast will be provided.&nbsp; Join the heart walk team or create your own
by calling (620) 792-5700 or visit the
Heart of Kansas Family Health Care Facebook page.

Support the American Heart
Association by raising funds during the 4th Annual Heart Walk,
sponsored by Heart Of Kansas Family Health Care from 9 a.m. until noon,
Saturday February 22nd at the Great Bend Rec Center.&nbsp; Walkers can make a monetary donation, buy
raffle tickets or just walk for a healther, happier life.&nbsp; Breakfast will be provided.&nbsp; Join the heart walk team or create your own
by calling (620) 792-5700 or visit the
Heart of Kansas Family Health Care Facebook page.<figure>
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Annual Heart Walk  February 22nd

Severe
weather season is approaching and meteorologists from the National Weather
Service in Wichita will be hosting an informational meeting to help prepare
storm spotters for the upcoming storm season. The meeting will be held at 6:30
p.m., Thursday March 6th at the Crest Theater in Great Bend. There will be information this year on
straight-line winds versus tornadoes. The free presentation will&nbsp; include information about identifying types of storms and how to report information to
the weather service as well as local authorities. &nbsp;For more information, visit: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:NWS.Wichita@noaa.gov">NWS.Wichita@noaa.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

*A similar meeting will be
held in Russell at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4th &nbsp;at the Dream Theater, 629 North Main
Street&nbsp;in downtown Russell.

Severe
weather season is approaching and meteorologists from the National Weather
Service in Wichita will be hosting an informational meeting to help prepare
storm spotters for the upcoming storm season. The meeting will be held at 6:30
p.m., Thursday March 6th at the Crest Theater in Great Bend. There will be information this year on
straight-line winds versus tornadoes. The free presentation will&nbsp; include information about identifying types of storms and how to report information to
the weather service as well as local authorities. &nbsp;For more information, visit: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:NWS.Wichita@noaa.gov">NWS.Wichita@noaa.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;*A similar meeting will be
held in Russell at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4th &nbsp;at the Dream Theater, 629 North Main
Street&nbsp;in downtown Russell.

Storm Fury On The Plains  RESCHEDULED to March 6th 

Get your
teams together for the 9th annual Red Shoes Bunco &amp; Bags fundraiser,
sponsored by the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend. The event will start with
a ladies night out at 6:30 p.m., Friday March 28th at the Great Bend
Events Center on 10th Street.&nbsp;
Then on Saturday night March 29th, it’s a men’s night out cornhole
fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. at the Events Center.&nbsp;
Enjoy the social hour, silent and live auctions, bunco games and more.
Tickets are $60 per player or $100 for both events. &nbsp;All proceeds will benefit the Family Crisis
Center to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.&nbsp; To find out more, visit: <a href="https://handbid.app.link/RedShoes2025">https://handbid.app.link/RedShoes2025</a>

Get your
teams together for the 9th annual Red Shoes Bunco &amp; Bags fundraiser,
sponsored by the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend. The event will start with
a ladies night out at 6:30 p.m., Friday March 28th at the Great Bend
Events Center on 10th Street.&nbsp;
Then on Saturday night March 29th, it’s a men’s night out cornhole
fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. at the Events Center.&nbsp;
Enjoy the social hour, silent and live auctions, bunco games and more.
Tickets are $60 per player or $100 for both events. &nbsp;All proceeds will benefit the Family Crisis
Center to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.&nbsp; To find out more, visit: <a href="https://handbid.app.link/RedShoes2025">https://handbid.app.link/RedShoes2025</a><figure>
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Red Shoes Bunco & Bags   March 28th and March 29th 

If you’ve ever wanted to
know more about the historic weapons used by Fort Larned soldiers, then
consider joining the historic weapons crew at Fort Larned National Historic
Site, west of Larned.&nbsp; The Fort will
conduct a day-long weapons classroom day on Saturday, February 22nd.&nbsp; To attend, you must be 18 years of age or
older. Participant will learn about nomenclature, proper drill techniques and
history of the weapons systems used in firing demonstrations. To find out more,
call the Fort at 620-664-8033 or email: <a href="mailto:fols_internet@nps.gov">fols_internet@nps.gov</a>.

If you’ve ever wanted to
know more about the historic weapons used by Fort Larned soldiers, then
consider joining the historic weapons crew at Fort Larned National Historic
Site, west of Larned.&nbsp; The Fort will
conduct a day-long weapons classroom day on Saturday, February 22nd.&nbsp; To attend, you must be 18 years of age or
older. Participant will learn about nomenclature, proper drill techniques and
history of the weapons systems used in firing demonstrations. To find out more,
call the Fort at 620-664-8033 or email: <a href="mailto:fols_internet@nps.gov">fols_internet@nps.gov</a>.<figure>
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Fort Larned Weapons Crew   February 22nd 

Enjoy good food and good
fellowship during the all denominations Community Soup Supper hosted by the Ellinwood
Area Churches Ministerial Alliance from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 20th at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 110 W. 2nd in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Enjoy chili or chicken noodle soup and dessert
in exchange for free-will donations. Proceeds will go to the local food bank
and to various ministries in the community.&nbsp;
The public is welcome to attend.

Enjoy good food and good
fellowship during the all denominations Community Soup Supper hosted by the Ellinwood
Area Churches Ministerial Alliance from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 20th at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 110 W. 2nd in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Enjoy chili or chicken noodle soup and dessert
in exchange for free-will donations. Proceeds will go to the local food bank
and to various ministries in the community.&nbsp;
The public is welcome to attend.

Community Soup Supper  February 20th 

The newly established
Kansas Hunters for Access group will host a landowner appreciation dinner at 6
p.m., Friday, February 28th at the Claflin Community Center, 409 A Street.&nbsp; The dinner is a way for hunters to show their
appreciation for what landowners are doing to promote walk-in hunting access.&nbsp; The event will feature giveaways for walk-in
hunting cooperators, their families and friends.&nbsp; To find out more, email:&nbsp; kansashuntersforaccess@gmail.com&nbsp;or
call (785)-587-4936.

The newly established
Kansas Hunters for Access group will host a landowner appreciation dinner at 6
p.m., Friday, February 28th at the Claflin Community Center, 409 A Street.&nbsp; The dinner is a way for hunters to show their
appreciation for what landowners are doing to promote walk-in hunting access.&nbsp; The event will feature giveaways for walk-in
hunting cooperators, their families and friends.&nbsp; To find out more, email:&nbsp; kansashuntersforaccess@gmail.com&nbsp;or
call (785)-587-4936.