Legislative Coffee on Saturday, Feb. 28
10-11 a.m. at the Ellinwood School/Community Library, 210 N. Schiller Ave. Women for Kansas Barton County Chapter and Sunflower Bank will provide coffee and light refreshments at this free event. Kansas State Representative Brett Fairchild and a staff member from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall’s office are confirmed to attend.
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 Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email sthacker@gbtribune.com.
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 Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email sthacker@gbtribune.com.
THURSDAY, Feb. 19
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Iron Therapy.
9 a.m. at 2319 Washington St.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by Landmark National Bank.
9:30 a.m. at their location.
Writing Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. in the Cavanaugh Room at the Barton Community College Library.
FRIDAY, Feb. 20
Coffee & Donut Hour
9:30-11 a.m. at Burdett Seniors.
Heartland Center for Spirituality Coffeehouse event
7-9 p.m. at the Heartland Center for Spirituality, 3600 Broadway Ave. Enter through the west door. Free coffee, teas and delicacies will be served with a special live performance by Pastor Victor Velez. A night of laughter and song.
SATURDAY, Feb. 21
Barton County Spelling Bee
9 a.m. in the GBHS Auditorium.
Great Bend Laundry Love
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Discount Laundry, 924 Jefferson St. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association
1-6 p.m. at 1405 N. Main St., Great Bend.
Burdett Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
6 p.m. at Burdett School Gymnasium. Pulled pork with sides; $20 per plate. Proceeds will be used to purchase bunker gear.
MONDAY, Feb. 23
Monday Crafternoons for Tween Grades 3-5: Jackson Pollock (Drip Technique)
4-5 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St.
Famous cattle trade characters of the Old West from Barton County
7 p.m. at the Barton County Historical Society, 85 South U.S. 281, Great Bend. Free to members or $5 at the door. Program by Wild West historian Roger Myers.
TUESDAY, Feb. 24
Barton County Commission meeting
9 a.m. at the Courthouse.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25
Great Bend USD 428 Luncheon Meeting
Noon at Park Elementary School.
Great Bend Housing Authority Landlord Meeting
2-3 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. The meeting is open to all City of Great Bend landlords, including those currently participating in the Section 8 program and those interested in learning more. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information visit www.gbhaks.com.
Larned Laundry Love
3 to 5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.
THURSDAY, Feb. 26
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Ad Astra Radio
9 a.m. at the Chamber Board Room, 1125 Williams St. Program at 9:30.
Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by County Commissioner Duane Reif
9:30 a.m. at the Chamber office.
Clock Realty Chamber Coffee Hour
9:30 a.m. at 615 Broadway St., Larned
Hoisington Heritage Club Potluck Supper
5 p.m. at the Friendship House, 419 E. Third St. Social hour followed by supper at 5:30.
League of Women Voters fundraiser
5-8 p.m. at Pizza Hut, 2006 Main, Great Bend. Dine in or carry out, mention this fundraiser when ordering and Pizza Hut will donate 15% of the sales to the League of Women Voters - Barton County. Money raised will go toward a Barton Community College student scholarship in the names of Bev Komarek and Rose Kelly.
Great Bend Community Theatre presents “Happy Birthday, Dear Grandpa”
7:30 p.m. at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
FRIDAY, Feb. 27
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.
Quilts of Valor
6:45 p.m. at the American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave. Veterans will be honored with handmade Quilts of Valor in a special presentation recognizing their service and sacrifice.
Great Bend Community Theatre presents “Happy Birthday, Dear Grandpa”
7:30 p.m. at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
SATURDAY, Feb. 28
Heart Walk 2026
9 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St.
Legislative Coffee
10-11 a.m. at the Ellinwood School/Community Library, 210 N. Schiller Ave. Women for Kansas Barton County Chapter and Sunflower Bank will provide coffee and light refreshments at this free event. Kansas State Representative Brett Fairchild and a staff member from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall’s office are confirmed to attend.
Why is Kansas Weather So Different?
1-4 p.m. at the Barton Community College Science & Math Building, Room S-118. Free event for all ages with Ross Janssen, chief meteorologist with KWCH channel 12, and Vanessa Pearce from the NOAA Station.
Central Kansas Christian Academy open house
6-8 p.m. at 215 McKinley St.
104th annual Chamber Awards
6 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center. Dinner and awards program at 7.
Great Bend Community Theatre presents “Happy Birthday, Dear Grandpa”
7:30 p.m. at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.
