KBGLFM 106.9 "The Beagle"

Community Calendar

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March 7th - 13th

(3/7 – 3/11) CENTRAL KANSAS PHOTO CLUB (620-792-7875)

THE CENTRAL KANSAS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB WILL HOLD ITS NEXT MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY (3/11) AT THE C.P.I. ANNEX BUILDING, 24^TH AND KANSAS IN GREAT BEND. CLUB MEMBERS MEET ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. MEMBERSHIP IS $12 PER YEAR AND MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE WITH AN INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY REGARDLESS OF LEVEL OF EXPERTISE.

(3/7 – 3/12) PHEASANTS FOREVER (620-792-7706)

THE ROOSTER BOOSTER CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER WILL SPONSOR ITS 16^TH ANNUAL BANQUET ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13^TH AT THE HIGHLAND HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER IN GREAT BEND. SOCIAL HOUR BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M. WITH DINNER TO FOLLOW. SEATING IS LIMITED TO 200 ADULT TICKETS. PHEASANTS FOREVER PROMOTES CONSERVATION TODAY.

(3/7 – 3/13) RUSH COUNTY FAIR (785-372-4488)

THE RUSH COUNTY FAIR WILL CELEBRATE ITS 100^TH ANNIVERSARY THIS AUGUST, AND ORGANIZERS ARE LOOKING FOR MEMORABILIA TO MAKE THE FAIR ONE TO REMEMBER. IF YOU HAVE ANY OLD FAIR BOOKS, PHOTOS OR ANY OTHER HISTORICAL ITEMS OF PAST RUSH COUNTY FAIRS, THEN PLEASE CALL SANDY AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE.

(3/7 – 3/14) HOISINGTON BLOOD DRIVE (1-800-GIVE-LIFE)

MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH AND GIVING BLOOD IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THAT’S WHY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NEEDS YOUR HELP DURING THE NEXT COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1:30 UNTIL 6:30 P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 15^TH AT THE HOISINGTON ACTIVITY CENTER, 1200 SUSANK ROAD. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED AND WALK-INS ARE WELCOME. CALL 1-800-GIVE-LIFE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

(3/7 – 3/17) IRISH STEW SUPPER (620-792-2594)

THE MEN’S ORGANIZATION AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GREAT BEND WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL IRISH STEW SUPPER FROM 4:30 UNTIL 7 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 18^TH AT THE CHURCH 2400 WASHINGTON IN GREAT BEND. TICKETS ARE $6 EACH AND ARE AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE OR AT THE DOOR. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND.

(3/7 – 3/18) RUSSELL BLOOD DRIVE (1-800-GIVE-LIFE)

MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH AND GIVING BLOOD IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THAT’S WHY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NEEDS YOUR HELP DURING ITS NEXT BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M. ON FRIDAY MARCH 19^TH AT THE AMERIC-INN IN RUSSELL. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME BUT YOU CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

(3/7 – 3/18) LIONS CLUB SEAFOOD BUFFET (620-793-5399)

THE CLAFLIN LIONS CLUB WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL SEAFOOD BUFFET FROM 5 UNTIL 8:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY MARCH 19^TH AT THE CLAFLIN COMMUNITY CENTER. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE $12 FOR ADULTS, $10 FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, AND $6 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. ALL TICKETS ARE $13 ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE CLAFLIN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

(3/7 – 3/19) ALBERT PANCAKE FEED

THE ALBERT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL SPONSOR ITS ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE FEED FROM 5 UNTIL 8 P.M. SATURDAY MARCH 20^TH AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ALBERT. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD IN ADVANCE OR AT THE DOOR. COST IS $5 FOR ADULTS AND $3 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS AND UPGRADES FOR THE ALBERT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.

(3/7 – 3/19) VFW FUND RAISER (520-653-2251)

HOISINGTON VFW AUXILIARY NO. 7428 WILL SPONSOR A GARAGE SALE FROM 8 A.M. UNTIL 3 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 20^TH AT THE VFW POST HOME, 256 SOUTH MAIN IN HOISINGTON. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE WILL BE USED FOR AUXILIARY NEEDS AND TO HELP LOCAL CHARITIES.

(3/7 – 3/20) FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE BOTTOMS (620-786-7456)

A NEW FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE BOTTOMS GROUP HAS FORMED TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO THE OUTDOORS AND TO REMIND US OF THE BIOLOGICAL WEB THAT EXISTS IN THE BOTTOMS. A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WILL BE CONDUCTED THIS SPRING TO COINCIDE WITH THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER. FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS ARE ONLY $20.

(3/7 – 3/20) SEVERE WEATHER MTGS. (316-942-8483)

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONDUCT ITS NEXT TWO “STORM FURY ON THE PLAINS” WEATHER AND SAFETY PRESENTATIONS AT 6:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 23^RD AT THE DREAM THEATER IN RUSSELL AND AT 3 AND 6:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY MARCH 25^TH AT THE CREST THEATER IN GREAT BEND. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THESE FREE MEETINGS TO PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF THREATENING SPRING WEATHER.

(3/7 – 3/20) STUDENT ART EXHIBIT (785-483-3742)

VISIT THE DEINES CULTURAL CENTER IN RUSSELL THIS MONTH AND SEE A VARIETY OF ART WORK BY STUDENTS ATTENDING USD 407 SCHOOLS. THE “YOUNG AT ART” EXHIBIT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF MEDIA ALL CREATED IN THE CLASSROOM BY RUSSELL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, JR. HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SEE THE EXHIBIT DURING REGULAR HOURS THROUGH MARCH 31^ST AT THE DEINES CULTURAL CENTER IN RUSSELL. ADMISSION IS FREE.

February 28th - March 6th

(2/21 – 2/27) FT. LARNED SCOUT PROGRAM (620-285-6911)

AREA SCOUTS CAN EARN A RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP RANGER BADGE AT THE FORT LARNED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WEST OF LARNED. THE BADGE CAN BE ACHIEVED BY COMPLETING A VARIETY OF TASKS AIMED AT HISTORIC AND NATURAL PRESERVATION OF A NATIONAL PARK. INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT THE INFORMATION DESK AT THE FORT LARNED VISITOR CENTER.

(2/28 – 3/5) WALK KANSAS PROGRAM (www.ellis.ksu.edu)

THE ANNUAL “WALK KANSAS” PROGRAM KICKS OFF MARCH 7^TH, AND IT’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGH PROPER DIET AND REGULAR EXERCISE. INDIVIDUAL TEAMS WILL COLLECTIVELY WALK 423 MILES—THE DISTANCE ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS WEEK SO TO FIND OUT MORE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE.

(2/28 – 3/5) SCOUT FUND-RAISER (620-792-6427)

CUB SCOUT PACK NO. 157 WILL HOST AN OPEN HOUSE FUND-RAISER FROM 1 UNTIL 3 P.M. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6^TH AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 24^TH AND WASHINGTON IN GREAT BEND. A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES, CHOCOLATE, TUPPERWARE AND JEWELRY WILL BE ON SALE, JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY, EASTER AND GRADUATION. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO FUND SCOUT ACTIVITIES.

(2/28 – 3/5) FUND RAISING DINNER (620-982-4436)

THE PAWNEE ROCK LIONS CLUB WILL SPONSOR A CHICKEN AND BEEF NOODLE DINNER FROM 11 A.M. UNTIL 2 P.M. ON SATURDAY MARCH 6^TH AT THE DEPOT IN PAWNEE ROCK. TICKETS ARE $6 FOR ADULTS. CHILDREN UNDER 3 EAT FREE. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES AND PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE PAWNEE ROCK LIONS CLUB.

(2/28 – 3/6) GREAT BEND JAZZ FESTIVAL (620) 792-3595)

THE 16^TH ANNUAL GREAT BEND JAZZ FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13^TH AT THE CREST THEATER IN GREAT BEND. FEATURED PERFORMER IS JAZZ VOCALIST AND GREAT BEND NATIVE DEBI SANDER WALKER. SHE’LL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE GREAT BEND ALL STAR COMBO AND THE PRAIRIE WINDS COMMUNITY BIG BAND AS THEY PERFORM MANY FAMILIAR JAZZ STANDARDS AND BIG BAND CLASSICS. TICKETS ARE $10 FOR ADULTS AND $5 FOR STUDENTS.

(2/28 – 3/6) SPORTING CLAY SHOOT (620-792-9367)

THE BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION WILL SPONSOR ITS 3^rd ANNUAL BENEFIT SPORTING CLAY SHOOT FROM 9 UNTIL 5, SUNDAY APRIL 18^TH AT THE LA SADA SPORTING CLAYS RANGE NEAR RUSSELL. THE SHOOT IS A FAMILY EVENT AND IS OPEN TO ALL MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ENTRY FEE IS $50 PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES LUNCH. PROCEEDS WILL FUND MINI-GRANTS TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. TO SIGN UP, CALL THE BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION OFFICE.

(2/28 – 3/6) COMMUNITY WELLNESS NIGHT

HOISINGTON’S USD-431 WELLNESS COMMITTEE WILL HOST A COMMUNITY WELLNESS NIGHT FROM 6 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9^TH AT THE HOISINGTON ACTIVITY CENTER. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH INFORMATIVE BOOTHS AND EXHIBITS FOR PATRONS TO VISIT. PRIZES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TOO. PLAN TO STOP BY FOR A NIGHT OF HEALTHY FUN.

(2/28 – 3/6) FIRE FUND (620-792-2521)

A FIRE FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR DARLENE GORNEY OF GREAT BEND. GORNEY’S MOBILE HOME WAS RECENTLY DESTROYED BY FIRE AND DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE GREAT BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT. DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT EITHER LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK LOCATION IN GREAT BEND OR HOISINGTON.

(2/28 – 3/6) GREAT BEND CHAMBER (620-792-2401)

THE GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST ITS NEXT NEW 2 GREAT BEND SOCIAL FUNCTION AT 2 P.M., SUNDAY MARCH 7^TH AT THE WALNUT BOWL FAMILY FUN CENTER. NEW 2 GREAT BEND IS DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE MOVED TO GREAT BEND IN THE LAST 2 YEARS NETWORK WITH ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GET BETTER ACQUAINTED. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GROUP. CONTACT THE GREAT BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

(2/28 – 3/6) BCC FOUNDATION FUND DRIVE (620-792-9367)

THE BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS CONDUCTING ITS ANNUAL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT FUND CAMPAIGN THIS MONTH. THE CAMPAIGN GIVES DONORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND. GIFTS MAKE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES POSSIBLE FOR HUNDREDS OF BARTON STUDENTS EACH YEAR. TO MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION, CONTACT THE BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION.

(2/28 – 3/6) ELLSWORTH CHAMBER MEETING (785-472-4071)

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE 62^nd ANNUAL BANQUET AND MEETING OF THE ELLSWORTH-KANOPOLIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE EVENT IS SET FOR 6 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 15^TH AT ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL. FEATURED SPEAKER IS KANSAS GOVERNOR MARK PARKINSON. TICKETS ARE $20 FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS AND $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS. RESERVATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 9^TH. TO SIGN UP, CALL THE ELLSWORTH-KANOPOLIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ELLSWORTH.

(2/28 – 3/11) SEVERE WEATHER WEEK (316-942-8483)

MARCH 8^TH THROUGH MARCH 12^TH IS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN KANSAS. TO PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF THREATENING SPRING WEATHER, A STATE-WIDE TORNADO DRILL WILL BE HELD AT 1:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9^TH. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONDUCT “STORM FURY ON THE PLAINS” WEATHER PRESENTATIONS IN RUSSELL ON MARCH 23^RD AND IN GREAT BEND ON MARCH 25^TH.

(2/28– 3/12) KS VOICES WRITING CONTEST (620-221-2161)

IF YOU LIKE TO WRITE AND YOU’RE A RESIDENT OF KANSAS, THEN ENTER THE 21^st ANNUAL KANSAS VOICES WRITING CONTEST. WRITERS MAY ENTER EITHER THE YOUTH OR ADULT DIVISIONS IN THE POETRY OR PROSE CATEGORIES. ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15^TH. CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNERS.

(2/28 – 3/13) RUSH COUNTY FAIR (785-372-4488)

(2/28 – 3/13) PAWNEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT (800-211-4401)

THE PAWNEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL OFFER REDUCED-COST LAB TESTING ON THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. TESTING WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A WALK-IN BASIS FROM 8:30 UNTIL 9:30 A.M. FASTING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ALL TESTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE PAWNEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN LARNED.