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THURSDAY, Jan. 22
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Chamber Ambassadors
9 a.m. at the Chamber Board Room, 1125 Williams St. Program at 9:30.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by K-State Cottonwood Extension District.
9:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Barton County Conservation District annual meeting
5:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Claflin.
Writing workshop
6-7:30 p.m. at the Barton Community College Library, Cavanaugh Room. Contact: Justin Brown, 620-792-9202.
Ellinwood After Harvest Festival Planning Meeting
7:30-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion.
FRIDAY, Jan. 23
Ellinwood Coffee hosted by K-State Research and Extension
10 a.m. at the Ellinwood High School Library.
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.
SUNDAY, Jan. 25
“Waste Not, Want Not: Reimagining Fashion through Thrift Style”
1:30 p.m. at the Stafford Co. Museum, 100 N. Main, Stafford. A free presentation and discussion by Marla Day. Refreshments will be served. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
MONDAY, Jan. 26
Ellinwood Food Bank and Commodities
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodities will be distributed at 4:45 p.m. at Ellinwood Community Church, 701 Friz Ave. The Ellinwood Food Bank will be open at that location from 3-4:45 p.m.
Barton County Historical Society Annual meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Best Western Courtyard in Great Bend.
TUESDAY, Jan. 27
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the Courthouse
Barton Community College Board of Trustees meeting
4 p.m. in Room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building, 245 NE 30 Road.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28
Macksville Grace Church Pancake Feed
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. until they run out of food, at the church in Macksville. Freewill donations will be accepted.
Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education meeting
Noon at Riley Elementary School, 1515 10th St.
THURSDAY, Jan. 29
Kansas Day
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Freaking Delicious Cheesecake Company
9 a.m. at 15 SW 40 Ave. (Fuller Industries location). Program at 9:30.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by Hoisington Floral
9:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Ellinwood Chamber Coffee hosted by St. Joseph Catholic School
10 a.m. at 111 W 3rd St.
Riley Elementary Family Engagement Night: Kansas Day
6:30 p.m. at Riley Elementary School.
SATURDAY, Jan. 31
Claflin United Methodist Church 63rd Annual Pancake & Sausage supper
4:30-7 p.m.; freewill donations. Carry-out available.
Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
5:30 p.m. at the Hoisington Columbus Club.
