Fraternal Order of Eagles, No. 3061, 1:30 p.m., at Eagles Lodge, 121 E. Eighth. Everyone is welcome.
:
kcampbell@dailynews.net
Time:
8:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Hays High School, 2301 E 13th
Description:
Seniors
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Time:
12:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Hays High School, 2301 E 13th
Description:
Juniors
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Time:
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location:
Hays National Guard Armory, 200 Main Street
Description:
Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Hays from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Hays National Guard Armory. Door will open at 2 p.m.
Types of food available will be spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, vegetable soup, whole grain rotini, apricots, UHT milk and great northern beans.
For more information, contact the Community Assistance Center at (785) 625-9110.
Income guidelines are as follows:
• Household of 1, $1,174
• Household of 2, $1,579
• Household of 3, $1,984
• Household of 4, $2,389
• Household of 5, $2,794
• Household of 6, $3,200
• Household of 7, $3,605
• Household of 8, $4,010
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Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:
Hays Recreation Center, 1105 Canterbury
Description:
All you have to do is show up for a great night of Pinochle. Bring your own partner or come alone and pair up with someone. We will meet each Monday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Hays Recreation Center in the Marcy Allenbaugh Conference Room. Dillons of Hays will provide the pop and Alterra Sterling House will provide the popcorn. The HRC will provide the cards and other supplies. You supply the FUN!!! This program is open to anyone age 18 and older. The program is free of charge although donations will be accepted for supplies each night.
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Time:
8:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Hays High School, 2301 E 13th
Description:
Sophomores
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Time:
8:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids. For kides entering grades 3-5.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
12:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Hays High School, 2301 E 13th
Description:
Freshmen
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Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Hays Recreation Center, 1105 Canterbury
Description:
Are you over 55 and love playing Bridge? If you are, come on out to the Recreation Center and play. Get together with your friends and meet some new ones while you play this great card game. This program will meet every Tuesday from 1:00 – 4:00pm.
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Time:
1:00pm
Description:
Felten Middle School will host an informational meeting for 7th and 8th graders who are NEW to Felten. The meeting will be e from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and all 7th and 8th grade students who are NEW to Felten are welcome to attend. Students will start in the library and should bring their class schedule. If you do not have a class schedule yet, one will be printed off when you get to Felten. New 7th and 8th graders will have a chance to tour the building, try their locker, and receive answers to any questions that they may have. If you have any questions about this informational meeting, please contact Felten Middle School at (785) 623-2450.
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Time:
2:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 6-8.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
8:00am
Location:
S. Penn St
Description:
Oberlin Farmers Market
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Time:
8:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 3-5.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
9:00am-9:00pm
Description:
Home grown watermelon & cantaloupe from St. John will be available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Orscheln Farm & Home, 2900 Broadway.
:
kcampbell@dailynews.net
Time:
9:30am-12:00pm
Description:
Kennedy Middle School is hosting OPERATION JUMPSTART—a program for all students who are new to KMS. Beginning at 9:45 a.m. to Noon. Students new to Kennedy will be able to participate in the following:
*scavenger hunt to learn the layout of the building
*suggestions on ways to get organized and ready for school
*games to help the students get to know the staff and each other
*lunch in the cafeteria
*fire & tornado drill information
*cheerleaders teaching some school spirit cheers
*video on being successful in middle school
***BRING YOUR SCHEDULE!***
New students should meet in the Kennedy gymnasium between 9:30 A.M. and 9:45.
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Time:
10:00am
Description:
Felten Middle School will host a 6th grade student orientation. Sixth grade students whose last names begin with A-L will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sixth grade students whose last names begin with M-Z will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m.. We will begin in the library and students should bring their class schedule with them. If you do not have a class schedule yet, one will be printed off when you get to Felten. Incoming 6th graders will have a chance to tour the building, try their locker, and receive answers to any questions that they may have. If you have any questions about the 6th grade orientation, please contact Felten Middle School at (785) 623-2450
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Time:
1:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
Centennial Lanes, 2400 Vine
Description:
This recreational bowling time is open to men & women over the age of 55. Participants may bowl on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 6:00 pm at Centennial Lanes. The fee for each game is $1.60, which includes shoes. This will be a great time to get out of the house on those hot summer days and have some fun bowling with your friends.
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Time:
2:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 6-8.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
4:00pm
Location:
Meridy's, 1220 S. Fossil, Russell
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
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Time:
5:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
22nd & Vine
Description:
Parking is available.
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Time:
5:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Orscheln Farm & Home, 2900 Broadway
Description:
Fresh produce and homemade crafts welcome. For more information, call Shelly at Orcheln, (785) 625-7216.
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Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Frontier Park East (swinging bridge park)
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
This stop is a campaign fundraiser picnic. $20 donation is suggested.
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Time:
10:00pm
Location:
Hays
Description:
If you can’t walk a straight line, dial a straight line. If you’ve been drinking tonight, call Safe Ride at 621-2580 to get home safely. Service operates in Hays from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Time:
7:00am-9:00am
Location:
Elmwood Park, S. US 283 Hwy, Norton
Description:
Norton County Farmers Market
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Time:
8:00am
Location:
Railroad Park, WaKeeney
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
Coffee & donuts will be served.
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Time:
8:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 3-5.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
9:30am
Location:
Clark Insurance Co., Oakley
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
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Time:
10:30am
Location:
Fike Park, Colby
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
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Time:
11:30am
Location:
Steever Park Shelter, Goodland
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
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Time:
12:40pm-5:30pm
Description:
HHS invites all incoming 9th graders, other new students, and parents to participate in a special orientation, 12:45 to 4:30 p.m. Students will tour the building to locate classes. Topics such as school success, student concerns, healthy choices and student activities will be covered. They are urged to attend a session, 4 to 4:30 p.m., or 7 to 7:30 p.m. session in the Lecture Hall at Hays High School.
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Time:
1:30pm
Location:
Senior Center, Sharon Springs
Description:
Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors.
As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles.
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Time:
2:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 6-8.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Elmwood Park, S. US 283 Hwy, Norton
Description:
Norton County Farmers Market
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Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Center for Life Experiences - 2900 Hall Street, Hays (enter through east door)
Description:
HH
Healing Hearts an opportunity to connect with other parents, grandparents and family members who have lost a child. The purpose of this gathering is to offer hope, comfort and empowerment to bereaved parents & families in a confidential, caring, & respectful environment. Listening and being welcomed by other parents is offered. Sharing and active participation is optional. No “membership” required.
Meet at 7pm at the Center for Life Experiences
:
cfle@ruraltel.net
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:
Hays Recreation Center, 1105 Canterbury
Description:
Join the HRC on Thursday nights for a fun evening of playing pitch. This program will meet from 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Recreation Center in the Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room. This program is open to anyone age 18 and older.
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Description:
Show your support to our troops 'Wear your RED Shirt or TIE" every Friday Until they all come home.
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Time:
8:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 3-5.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Fashion Bug, The Mall
Description:
Chamber Chat
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Time:
9:30am
Description:
Golf Tournament for Special Olympics Coming Soon!
MISSION- Looking for a good excuse to hit the links? Special Olympics Kansas and Law Enforcement Torch Run have just the event for you! Gather a team, polish your clubs for the 14th Annual Hays Golf Tournament. The scramble will be held at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course in Hays.
The fun begins with a shotgun, 9:30 a.m. Registration for the event is $50 per golfer or $150 per team (3 people). All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Kansas athletes. The price includes: entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch, and various awards. New this year is an exciting Hole-in-One prize of $10,000 sponsored by Kelly Koenke and Homes by Cornerstone. Prizes will also be awarded for the longest drive, the longest putt, the circle contest and the player closest to the pin.
The Hays Golf Tournament is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) campaign. LETR, which includes an international series of relay runs and special events like the scramble, is presented by more than 85,000 law enforcement officers worldwide to help raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics through which funds raised go directly to local programs in states or countries where the funds are generated.
Special Olympics is an international year-round program of sports training, education and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds benefit the 5,634 Special Olympics Kansas athletes by providing medals and ribbons, meals for athletes, training for coaches and equipment. For more information, please visit www.ksso.org.
Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course is located at 1450 Golf Course Road, Hays, KS. For more information and to register for the tournament, please contact Hays Police Department Investigator, Bill Lovewell at 785.625.1030 or the Fort Hays Golf Course at 785.625.9949 by August 9.
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Time:
2:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
Sternberg Museum
Description:
Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to:
• Make a plant/leaf collection
• Make an insect collection
• Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates.
Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids.
For kids entering grades 6-8.
Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85
Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20.
:
Brian at 628-5502, bcbartels@fhsu.edu
Time:
3:00pm
Location:
Bildschon Baby & Bella Luna Maternity 1013 Main St.
Description:
Ribbon cutting
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Time:
5:00pm-5:30pm
Location:
Parking lot west of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Russell
Description:
Weekly market from now until the second week in October. No fee to participate, but vendors do have to pay sales tax. Call Russell County K-State and Extension at 785-483-3157 for more information.
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Time:
5:00pm-7:30pm
Location:
Hays Academy of Hair Design, 1214 E. 27th
Description:
Celebration Community Church is offering free back-to-school haircuts for kids at Hays Academy of Hair Design.
Call for an appointment, (785) 625-5483 (LIVE)
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Time:
5:00pm
Description:
VICTORIA- The 28th Annual Herzogfest in Victoria will kick off at 5 p.m., with grounds & vendors opening at 5 p.m.. along with Fun Cycles & Banana Bikes and FREE Swimming. Galen Schmidtberger & Joe Dolezal will entertain on the small stage at
5:30 p.m. FREE Main Stage Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Plan B Band followed by Nationals artists the Eli Young Band at 9:30 p.m.
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Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Luray
Description:
The Luray Historical Society will serve a meal followed by the musical talents of local singer Sara Bland Hocking.
Beginning at 7:00, a meal of locally grown beef and in-season vegetables will be served buffet style. During and after the meal local pianist/singer Hocking will sing for the crowd.
Tickets are $15.00 per person, with the event being held in the old historic Stone Church in Luray. Reservations are needed by
August 9. Phone Lynne Lehmann at 785-698-2320.
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Time:
8:00pm-10:00pm
Location:
Coffee Rules, 1011 Elm
Description:
Jazz.
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Time:
8:00pm-10:00pm
Location:
Cafe Semolino, 110 W. 11th
Description:
Folk/pop from Atwood native.
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Time:
10:00pm
Location:
Hays
Description:
If you can’t walk a straight line, dial a straight line. If you’ve been drinking tonight, call Safe Ride at 621-2580 to get home safely. Service operates in Hays from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Location:
100 West 7th Street; Hays, KS 67601
Description:
Ellis County Historical Society Museum
OPEN YEARLY Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Open Saturdays 1pm-5pm during the summer months of June, July & August.
Bring your whole gang to the history museum in Hays, KS.
We have many exhibits that tell the history of Ellis County, Kansas. You will learn the history of
the cowboys, buffalos, sheriffs, marshals, gunfighters,and more. Take a guided tour of our Volga-German Haus and our Harness Shop on our grounds.Lots more to see. . . visit us soon!
:
codirector@elliscountyhistoricalsociety.org
Time:
7:00am-10:00am
Location:
321 West Highway 36, Smith Center
Description:
Smith County farmers market
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Time:
7:00am-2:00pm
Description:
Home grown watermelon & cantaloupe from St. John will be available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Orscheln Farm & Home, 2900 Broadway.
:
kcampbell@dailynews.net
Time:
7:40am
Description:
VICTORIA- The festival continues with a 5K Run/Walk at 7:45 a.m., Parade at 9:30 a.m., Welcome Ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by the opening of grounds & vendors with a full day of activities and entertainment. Games include 3-on-3 Basketball, Horseshoes, Bingo and Pinochle. Activities scheduled are the Fun Cycles & Banana Bikes, Moonwalks For Fun Inflatables, Eagle Radio Kids Pedal Pull, Talent Show and FREE Swimming. The Polka Mass will be at 4 p.m. with music provided by The Country Dutchmen. Saturday afternoon entertainment will be provided by The Country Dutchmen. FREE Main Stage Concert begins at 9:30 p.m. featuring Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations. The evening is capped with a FIREWORKS display scheduled for 10:30 p.m. during intermission.
New this year will be the 1st Annual Rod, Custom, & Cycle Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Another added feature will be an Auction.
ALL entertainment is FREE thanks to the continued support of our sponsors. Food is available for purchase. Tournaments and some special events have entry fees. For additional information and entry forms, please visit our festival website: www.herzogfest.com.
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Time:
8:00am-11:00am
Location:
East Highway 24
Description:
Goodland Farmers Market
:
nickevert@gmail.com
Time:
8:00am-11:30am
Location:
22nd & Vine
Description:
Parking is available.
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Time:
8:00am-11:00am
Location:
Orscheln Farm & Home, 2900 Broadway
Description:
Fresh produce and homemade crafts welcome. For more information, call Shelly at Orcheln, (785) 625-7216.
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Time:
9:00am
Description:
BAZINE- A classic car, tractor, and motorcycle show will be held in the Bazine City Park in conjunction with the Bazine Picnic. Free registration will begin at 9 a.m. with show entries entering on the north edge of the park.
The day of activities will begin with a parade downtown at 10 a.m. There will a free Bar-B-Q at the park following the parade and registration will begin again after the parade for those not wanting to enter the parade. A short poker run is scheduled for the afternoon with trophies and prizes being awarded later in the day.
The day will conclude with a dance featuring "Country Fever Band" and rides for the kids provided by Ness County Amusement Co. For more information, you can call 785-398-2347 or 785-798-2070.
:
kcampbell@dailynews.net
Time:
9:00am-2:00pm
Location:
The Mall at Hays
Description:
Habitat for Humanity's ReStore facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store sells used appliances, furniture and leftover building supplies to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County.
The store is located in The Mall next to Fashion Bug. Enter on the west side of the building.
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Time:
9:30am-4:00pm
Location:
Ellis County Fairgrounds, 1344 Fairgrounds Road
Description:
he Lisa Pfannenstiel Memorial Barrel Race will be Saturday, August 14th at the Ellis County Fairgrounds in Hays, Kansas
There is no charge to come watch! In conjunction we will have a saddle raffle and a silent auction with procedes from both going to benefit Lisa's son TJ.
The barrel race will be in four division (4-D) format. This makes it possible for the beginning, intermediate and advanced barrel racer to compete AND WIN in the same event. There will be two 4-D Classes, the YOUTH 4-D for ages 17 and under and the OPEN 4-D for any age.
All riders, regardless of ability, run in the same 4-D barrel race. The four divisions are then determined by time brackets. With the 4-D format, the OVERALL fastest time of the race is used to set the time brackets for the four divisions. Prizes will be awarded in DIVISIONS on a 4, 3, 2, 1 basis for first place through fourth place, regardless of the number of entries. · 1st Division: These are the riders with the fastest times. · 2nd Division: These are competitors who ran ONE-HALF (1/2) SECOND or SLOWER than the OVERALL fastest time. · 3rd Division: These are competitors who ran ONE (1) SECOND or SLOWER than the OVERALL fastest time. · 4th Division: These are competitors who ran TWO (2) SECONDS or SLOWER than the OVERALL fastest time.
We will be awarding 8 buckles for 1st, 8 leather day planners for 2nd, embroidered blankets and overlay hoof picks for third and embroidered wildrags with scarf slides for 4th.
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Time:
8:00pm-12:00am
Location:
STOCKTON, KS----THE OFFICE
Description:
ALUMNI DANCE AT "THE OFFICE" IN STOCKTON, KS--- 8-12PM
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RICK
Time:
8:00pm-10:00pm
Location:
Cafe Semolino, 110 W. 11th
Description:
Rock trio from Phillipsburg
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Time:
10:00pm
Location:
Hays
Description:
If you can’t walk a straight line, dial a straight line. If you’ve been drinking tonight, call Safe Ride at 621-2580 to get home safely. Service operates in Hays from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.