WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19
First day of School for Great Bend grades Pre-K through 6, 7, and 9.
Public hearing for Small Community Development Block Grant application
8 a.m. at the Stafford County Annex Building, Community Room, 210 E. 3rd Ave., St. John.
Stafford County Solar & Storage Open House
4-7 p.m. at the Stafford County Annex Building, Community Room, 210 E. 3rd Ave., St. John. Learn about the proposed commercial solar energy facility and energy storage system planned for agricultural land southwest of St. John along U.S. 50.
THURSDAY, Aug. 20
First day of school
For grades 8 and 10-12.
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by The Bin Wranglers
9 a.m. at the Chamber boardroom, 1125 Williams. St. Program at 9:30 a.m.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by USD 431
9:30 a.m. at their location.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
Be Prepared! How to Plan for a Disruption or Disaster
Noon to 1 p.m. online at https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/29155. Free webiner presented by the Small Business Administration’s Wichita District Public Information Officer Michael Aumack.
FRIDAY, Aug. 21
Ellinwood Chamber Coffee hosted by the Ellinwood High School Library
10 a.m. at the EHS Library, 210 East 3rd St.
Barton Men’s Soccer
4:30-6 p.m. at the Cougar Soccer and Track Complex. Barton vs North Iowa Area Community College.
Test & Tune Grudge
7:30-11 p.m. at the SRCA Dragstrip. Gates open at 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, Aug. 22
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Summit Points Race #7
2 p.m. time trials at the SRCA Dragstrip. Gates open at noon.
Barton Men’s Soccer
3-5 p.m. at the Cougar Soccer and Track Complex. Barton vs Otero College.
Barton Foundation’s 47th Annual Big Benefit Auction
5:30-9 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. This signature fundraising event helps support the Foundation’s mission of providing scholarships and educational opportunities for Barton students. $65 per person; https://bartonccfoundation.org/foundation-events.
MONDAY, Aug. 24
Heritage Seniors Club potluck dinner
Noon at Heritage Senior Center, 103 N. Main, Ellinwood. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Barton Theatre Rally
6 p.m. at Barton Community College. Theatre program invites all for socializing, theatre announcements, and treats. Contact Jack Greenwood, 620-786-7482, ext. 482
TUESDAY, Aug. 25
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group Bake Sale
8 a.m. to noon or until sold out at the Barton County Courthouse. Fundraiser for the Golden Belt Community Foundation Cancer Fund.
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
Great Bend High School open house
6-7:30 p.m. in Jack Kilby Commons at GBHS.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26
Barton Men’s Soccer
10 a.m. at the Cougar Soccer and Track Complex. Barton vs Western Nebraska Community College.
Larned Laundry Love
3 to 5 p.m. at Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
Barton Theatre Fall Play Auditions
7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Cold reading auditions for the play “Circle Mirror Transformation.” Contact Jack Greenwood, 620-786-7482, ext. 482.
THURSDAY, Aug. 27
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Pilot Club
9 a.m. at the Perkins meeting room, 2920 10th St. Program at 9:30 a.m.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by Golden Belt Community Foundation
9:30 a.m. at the City Building.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
Hoisington Heritage Club Seniors
5 p.m. social time at the Friendship House, 419 East 3rd. Potluck supper at 5:30 p.m., with a program to follow.
Ellinwood Chamber After Hours
5:30 p.m. at Two Chicks and Some Old Bird, 106 N. Main.
Sean of the South
7 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Kansas Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Sean Dietrich will be playing music, singing and telling stories. Tickets: seanofthesouth.ticketspice.com/sean-of-the-south.
Barton Theatre Fall Play Auditions
7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Cold reading auditions for the play “Circle Mirror Transformation.” Contact Jack Greenwood, 620-786-7482, ext. 482.
FRIDAY, Aug. 28
Kans for Kids Car Show
5-8 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square. This is the fifth annual benefit car show hosted by Club 1 Fitness.
Final Fridays on Forest
5-10 p.m., Great Bend Alive Plaza (the 2000 block of Forest Avenue, west of the courthouse). The street closes to vehicular traffic at 1 p.m. Free family-friendly outdoor entertainment downtown. Food and alcohol vendors. No smoking; no pets.
Military and First Responders Night Out
6-8 p.m. at 916 Williams St. This is a free evening of child care for children 6-12 years old, for all military and first responders. Snacks and games/activities provided. Preregistration is required; just shoot an email to Dropping22ks@gmail.com or call 620-786-0687.
SATURDAY, Aug. 29
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Coffee & Conversation with your legislator
8-10 a.m. at the Zarah Coffee Shop, 1216 Main, with Rep. Dr. Sherri Brantley.
Live Like Jesus Today Ministries breakfast fundraiser
8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Kingdom Campus, 700 S Patton Road, Great Bend. Breakfast casserole, fluffy pancakes and fresh fruit juice, dine in or carry out, $10 per plate. All proceeds go toward the completion of “My Father’s House.”
Barton Men’s Soccer
4-6 p.m. at the Cougar Soccer and Track Complex. Barton vs Lamar Community College.
“Nutcracker for the Golden Belt” auditions
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Studio 34 on the Barton Community College campus. Class-style dance auditions for the cast of the “Nutcracker for the Golden Belt” production. Pre-registration required at shows.bartonccc.edu.
Contact: Danika Bielek, 620-792-9253
MONDAY, Aug. 31
Great Bend City Council Meeting
5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1209 Williams St. and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreatbend. This meeting is being held one week earlier than its regular time due to Sept. 7 falling on the Labor Day holiday.
