Community Events

If you have an event that is open to the public, let us know at least one week in advance. **Paid promotions** are also available. Contact Dee Duryee at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email dduryee@gbtribune.com.

FRIDAY, May 2

Lunch and Learn - Self Care with Katherine Hart

12-1 p.m., Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 N. Monroe St., St. John.

Art and Wine Walk

Downtown Great Bend.

“Moving in the Heartland,” Dance Festival Night One

7 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Two-night festival representing dance in the region, featuring Barton’s Dance Department and guest dance groups from Kansas. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit shows.bartonccc.edu. Contact: Danika Bielek, (620) 792-9253.

SATURDAY, May 3

Cinco de Mayo Festival

11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Jack Kilby Square

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

8 a.m.-Noon, 723 NE Trail St., Larned. Mobile disposal site to get rid of unwanted chemicals. For more information, go to: https://www.pawneecountykansas.com/170/Solid-Waste

Great Bend High School Variety Show

7:30 p.m., GBHS Auditorium. Jazz Band Pre-show at 7.

Community Music School Recital

3 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. End of the semester student recital for children enrolled in Community Music School for the spring 2025 semester. Free event.

“Moving in the Heartland,” Dance Festival Night Two

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Great Bend High School Variety Show

2 p.m., GBHS Auditorium. Jazz Band Pre-show at 1:30.

MONDAY, May 5

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.

Moving Forward Grief Support Group

6:30 p.m., Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main St., Larned. If you are experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one, you are encouraged to attend. Refreshments provided.

TUESDAY, May 6

Endowment Concert

7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Join us for a concert featuring vocal and instrumental music groups including the Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Choir, and Hilltop Singers. All proceeds go to the Vocal and Instrumental Music Endowment. Tickets are $10 at the door. Contact: Eric Foley, (620) 792-9395.

WEDNESDAY, May 7

Stafford County announces Community Baby Shower

3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Stafford County Annex, 210 E. 3rd Ave., St. John. Expecting mothers and those with infants up to 9 months old in Stafford County, along with their support persons, are invited to a Community Baby Shower hosted by the Stafford County Health Department. There will be refreshments, community resources, education and door prizes. Families will also receive a free portable crib, while supplies last.

THURSDAY, May 8

Chamber Coffee: Legacy Financial Solutions

9-10 a.m., 2001 Broadway Ave. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Hoisington Chamber Coffee: Friendship House

9:30 a.m., 410 E. 3rd St.

FRIDAY, May 9

Bart Art Exhibit Closing

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This will be the last day for the public to view the “Bart Art” Exhibit featuring pieces from Barton Faculty, Staff, and students. Contact: Richard Lartz, (620) 786-1129.

Medical Laboratory Technology Pinning Ceremony

10 a.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building, F-157. A reception will follow. Contact: Karen Gunther, guntherka@bartonccc.edu.

BCC Nurse Pinning Ceremony

2:30-3:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Contact: Renae Skelton, (620) 792-9357

BCC Paramedic Cording Ceremony

4 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. Contact: Nick Larmer, larmern@bartonccc.edu

Barton’s 55th Annual Commencement

7 p.m., Barton Gymnasium. Students who have completed their GED, certificates and/or associate degrees will be recognized. Contact: Lori Crowther, (620) 792-9252

SATURDAY, May 10

The Episcopal Church Giveaway

All day, 803 Main St., Larned. Everything is welcome and everything is free. Something for everyone, clothes, toys, household items.

Paws & Claws 7th Annual Car Show

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Brit Spaugh Park & Zoo, N. Main St. Swap meet, vendors, raffle drawings and door prizes. Proceeds go to Adopt A Pet/Golden Belt Humane Society. Free show; entry fee is $25. Contact Cathy Vonfeldt, 620-639-6921.

SUNDAY, May 11

Happy Mother's Day!

Hoisington High School graduation.

TUESDAY, May 13

Barton County Academy graduation

6 p.m., 1705 K-96.

THURSDAY, May 15

Chamber Coffee: Kim Nollette Agency LLC

9-10 a.m., 1925 10th St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

BCC Fort Riley Commencement

11 a.m., Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Dr., Fort Riley, Kan. Students who have completed their associate degrees will be recognized. Contact: Megan Chambers, (785)784-6606 Ext. 709

MONDAY, May 19

Great Bend City Council Meeting

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams.

TUESDAY, May 20

Mental Health Awareness Day

3:30-7:30 p.m., Barton County Courthouse Square, 1400 Main. Community partners, information booths, food and drinks, yard games, drum circle, face painting and bounce house.

THURSDAY, May 22

Chamber Coffee: Beugelsdijk Chiropractic

9-10 a.m., 1309 Williams St. Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, May 23