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Ongoing
Friends and Acquaintances art exhibit
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Shafer Art Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Building on the Barton Community College campus. Runs through Oct. 31.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
2:30 p.m. at 1025 Main, Room D106, Great Bend.
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
Barton Community College blood drive
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Case New Holland Lab, Room T-186 (northeast corner of campus). Donors will be able to sign up for a $10 Amazon e-gift card from the American Red Cross.
Great Bend Chamber Coffee: NexTech Wireless
9 a.m. at 2827 10th St.
Noon Lions Club Spaghetti Feed
4-7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 723 Main St.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Chamber After Hours: Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic
5-7 p.m. at 300 N. Park Ave., Ellinwood. This is a joint After Hours event for the Great Bend and Ellinwood Chambers of Commerce.
FRIDAY, Oct. 3
Stafford Oktoberfest
5 p.m. - food vendors at Main and Broadway, Beer garden and karaoke West of City Office; 7 p.m., Stafford High School football at Lou Brock Field.
SATURDAY, Oct. 4
Stafford Oktoberfest
All day in Stafford. Parade at 11 a.m.
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Fundraiser for the Thompson family from Hanston
10 a.m. to noon at Momentum Gymnastics, 1120 Kansas Ave. in Great Bend. There will be gymnastics, games and fun, with some great raffle baskets, along with crafts and baked items for sale. The cost is $10 per child, ages 6 years and up. Children 3-5 years old must be accompanied by an adult. William Thompson, 13, died from injuries sustained last month during a vehicle accident at a rural intersection east of Jetmore. Two Thompson children are still in the hospital. A GoFundMe has also been set up for the family.
Rosewood Rodeo
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Expo III Arena, located two miles west on 10th and Patton Road.
Great Bend Humane Society/Adopt-A-Pet fundraiser
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (until sold out) at Bomgaars. Walking tacos and all the fixings, cookies and a bottle of water for a minimum donation of $10. Dogs availalbe for adoption will be at Tractor Supply from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUNDAY, Oct. 5
Fire prevention week
Oct. 5-11
FUEL Barton County Fall Fest
5-7 p.m. at Long Pumpkin Patch, 163 NE 30 Road, Great Bend. Free admission thanks to The University of Kansas Health System.
MONDAY, October 6
Banned Book Buttons
10:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Celebrate your freedom to read by stopping by the library to make your own banned books button.
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams St. and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreatbend.
TUESDAY, Oct. 7
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
2025 Candidates Forum
5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. The forum will be livestreamed by the Great Bend Post.
- 5:30 p.m. Great Bend USD 428 school board
- 6:30 p.m. BCC trustees
7:30 p.m. Great Bend mayor and city council
Autumn Arts Concert and Hall of Fame Inductions
7:30 p.m., Barton Community College Fine Arts Auditorium. The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy its “Autumn Arts” Concert The “sneak preview” will feature theatre, vocal, and instrumental performances, as well as performances by the Barton Dance Theatre. Students and faculty will perform. A small theatre short will also be performed. The next class of Hall of Fame alumni will also be announced. Admission is free.
THURSDAY, October 9
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Great Bend Chamber Coffee: Family Crisis Center
9 a.m. at 1924 Broadway Ave. Program at 9:30.
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents Echoes from the Past: The Mexican Brass
7 p.m. at the City Auditorium. You must be a member of the GBCCA to attend.
FRIDAY, Oct. 10
Great Bend High School Homecoming
- Morning pep assembly
- 11:30 a.m. Hall of Fame Luncheon (www.GBHSHallofFame.net)
- 2:30 p.m. early dismissal for all schools
-3 p.m. Homecoming Parade on Main Street
- 5-7 p.m. Madrigal Chili Supper, GBHS Commons
- 6:30 p.m. - Homecoming Coronation, Memorial Stadium
- 7 p.m. Kickoff - GBHS vs Liberal, with half-time Hall of Fame induction ceremony
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Shafer Art Gallery “McKown Masquerade Ball”
6-9 pm Shafer Gallery. The Shafer Gallery will celebrate the “Friends and Acquaintances” exhibit with the “McKown Masquerade Ball.” There will be live music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. The exhibit features 2D and 3D pieces from community artists and friends of the gallery including a section of work by featured artist Mary Kottmann. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. Admission is free, but all attendees are required to RSVP due to alcohol being served. Please email shafergallery@bartonccc.edu to RSVP. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Ellinwood Underground Tunnel of Terror
6-10 p.m. at the Ellinwood Underground, 2 North Main. Tickets are $15; food truck available. Fundraiser for the Ellinwood Underground Foundation.
SATURDAY, October 11
Santa Fe Trail Center Tired Iron Show
All day at the SFTC, 1349 K-156, two miles west of Larned.
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
St. John community-wide garage sales
8 a.m. to noon throughout the community. Maps will be available at the Ida Long Goodman Library, 406 Monroe St., and on the library Facebook page; call 620-549-3227 for questions.
**Second Saturday Sale at Forest Avenue Antiques **
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
2nd annual Pawnee Rock Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pawnee Rock, with Parade to the Rock at 2:30 p.m. Farmers market open 8 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Pawnee Rock Revitalization Project.
Ellinwood Underground Tunnel of Terror
6-10 p.m. at the Ellinwood Underground, 2 North Main. Tickets are $15; food truck available. Fundraiser for the Ellinwood Underground Foundation.
SUNDAY, Oct. 12
Santa Fe Trail Center Tired Iron Show
All day at the SFTC, 1349 K-156, two miles west of Larned.
Beer & BBQ with United Way of Central Kansas
1-4 p.m. at Dry Lake Brewing, 1305 Main, Great Bend. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by contacting United Way of Central
Kansas at 620-792-2403, or online at www.uwck.org/beer-bbq. All proceeds benefit UWCK’s Community Partners and Impact Programs, which provide essential services focused on youth opportunity, healthy communities, financial stability, and community resiliency throughout Central Kansas.
Unmasking the Doctrine of Discovery
2-4 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse. In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Heartland Center for Spirituality and Heartland
Farm are excited to announce a special screening of The Doctrine of Discovery:
Unmasking the Domination Code with Dr. Leo Oliva on Sunday, October 12 from 2:00 –
4:00 P.M. at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse in Great Bend.
Dr. Oliva, professor emeritus of history at Fort Hays State University, will provide
context on the Doctrine of Discovery and time for Q&A with audience members.
TUESDAY, Oct. 14
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
Candlelight remembrance for Charlie Kirk
7-8 p.m. in Jack Kikby Square. Wear a red shirt in honor of Kirk “a voice raised boldly for faith, family and freedom.”
THURSDAY, October 16
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Cox Communications
9 a.m. at the Chamber Board Room, 1125 Williams St. Program at 9:30.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
Candidates Forum - Hoisington
5:30 p.m. at the Friendship House, 419 E. 3rd St. in Hoisington. Forum starts at 6 p.m. with candidates for Hoisington mayor and USD 431 school board. Forum will be live-streamed by the Great Bend Post.
Writing Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. at the Barton Community College Library, Cavanaugh Room. Contact: Justin Brown, (620) 792-9202
Barton Theatre Presents “Time Stands Still”
7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. The show by Donald Margulies centers on a photojournalist, Sarah, who returns to New York from covering the war in Iraq after being injured. The play explores her relationship with her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent, as they both grapple with their experiences in the Middle East and their readjustment to a more conventional life. Visit shows.bartonccc.edu for more information. General admission tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door.
FRIDAY, October 17
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.
Spaghetti Night
5:30-7 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 1011 Kansas Ave.
Ellinwood Underground Tunnel of Terror
6-10 p.m. at the Ellinwood Underground, 2 North Main. Tickets are $15; food truck available. Fundraiser for the Ellinwood Underground Foundation.
Barton Theatre Presents “Time Stands Still”
7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. The show by Donald Margulies centers on a photojournalist, Sarah, who returns to New York from covering the war in Iraq after being injured. The play explores her relationship with her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent, as they both grapple with their experiences in the Middle East and their readjustment to a more conventional life. Visit shows.bartonccc.edu for more information. General admission tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door.
SATURDAY, October 18
Great Bend Citywide Cleanup
Oct. 18-26. There will be a dumpster set up at Sunflower Diversified Service’s Recycling Center, 5605 10th St.
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Family Crisis Center Fall Festival
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square, Join us for a day full of fun!! We will have vendors, food trucks, fall games, face painting, and much more.
There will be a live musical performance by Great Bend native, Jadynce Jean as well as a dance performance by the Barton Dance team.
We will join together in an Empowerment Walk to stand in solidarity with survivors of all kinds of abuse. Honorary wreaths will be created as we invite our community to pin a ribbon in honor of someone they love or their own resilience.
Barton Theatre Presents “Time Stands Still”
7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. The show by Donald Margulies centers on a photojournalist, Sarah, who returns to New York from covering the war in Iraq after being injured. The play explores her relationship with her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent, as they both grapple with their experiences in the Middle East and their readjustment to a more conventional life. Visit shows.bartonccc.edu for more information. General admission tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door.
SUNDAY, Oct. 19
Walk to End Alzheimers
10 a.m. to noon in Jack Kilby Square. Car Show for a Cause is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courthouse square. To show a car, donate $10 to the Alzheimer’s Association. Email djmcraven2004@gmail.com.
Barton Theatre Presents “Time Stands Still”
2 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium. The show by Donald Margulies centers on a photojournalist, Sarah, who returns to New York from covering the war in Iraq after being injured. The play explores her relationship with her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent, as they both grapple with their experiences in the Middle East and their readjustment to a more conventional life. Visit shows.bartonccc.edu for more information. General admission tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door.
MONDAY, October 20
Great Bend City Council Meeting
6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1209 Williams St. and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreatbend.
TUESDAY, Oct. 21
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
Chamber After Hours: Barton Community College
5-7 p.m. at Camp Aldrich Conference Center
THURSDAY, October 23
Great Bend Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting hosted by Walnut Bowl
9 a.m. at 3101 Washington St. Program at 9:30.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
FRIDAY, Oct. 24
Ellinwood Underground Tunnel of Terror
6-10 p.m. at the Ellinwood Underground, 2 North Main. Tickets are $15; food truck available. Fundraiser for the Ellinwood Underground Foundation.
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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, October 25
Farmers Market
7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.
Great Bend Kiwanis Club presents Downtown Halloween Boo
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square. Kids dress up and gather goodies from participating downtown businesses. Community Trunk or Treat sponsored by local churches.
Fifth Annual Haunting on the Hill
2-5 p.m., Fine Arts Building. This free event is a community Halloween Celebration that is packed with fun ways to explore the creative side of the season. The family-friendly celebration includes games, performances, art making, a mad scientist laboratory, the popular costume contest and much more. Hosted by the Barton Performing Arts Departments.
Ellinwood Underground Tunnel of Terror
6-10 p.m. at the Ellinwood Underground, 2 North Main. Tickets are $15; food truck available. Fundraiser for the Ellinwood Underground Foundation.
TUESDAY, Oct. 28
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the courthouse.
WEDNESDAY, October 29
Larned Laundry Love
3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, October 30
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Fuller Industries
9 a.m. at 15 SW 40 Ave. Celebrating National Manufacturing Month.
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market
4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.
FRIDAY, October 31
Quilts of Valor
6:45 p.m., American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave. Veterans will be honored with handmade Quilts of Valor in a special presentation recognizing their service and sacrifice.
Ellinwood Underground Tunnel of Terror
6-10 p.m. at the Ellinwood Underground, 2 North Main. Tickets are $15; food truck available. Fundraiser for the Ellinwood Underground Foundation.
