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 Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email sthacker@gbtribune.com.

TUESDAY, Aug. 19

Barton County Commission meeting

9 a.m. at the courthouse.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20

Creating and Formatting Documents With Confidence

6-8 p.m., Great Bend Public Library. This hands-on course introduces you to Microsoft word. Learn how to create, format, save and print documents. Prefect for beginners who want to build basic word processing skills for work., school, or personal use.

THURSDAY, Aug. 21

Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Ruhe Rituals

9 a.m. at Ruhe Rituals day spa, 1519 Main.

Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by Golden Belt Community Foundation

9:30 a.m. at the City Building.

Larned Area Chamber Coffee hosted by Morris Smith of Larned

9:30 a.m. at 820 Fort Larned Ave.

Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.

Think Before You Post – The Power of Social Media Tour with Chet Kuplen

6-7 p.m. at the Great Bend High School Auditorium, 2027 Morton St. Free program open to all USD 428 parents and guardians, targeted for grades 6-12.

FRIDAY, Aug. 22

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.

Tailgate with the Tribe

6:30-8 p.m. between 8th and 11th Streets on Corse Ave. in Larned. Sponsored by Fort Larned USD 495.

SATURDAY, Aug. 23

Farmers Market

7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.

Barton Community College Foundation’s 46th Annual Big Benefit Auction

5:30-9 p.m., Great Bend Events Center. No tickets will be sold at the door. Admission, $65, call 620-786-1136 or email foundation@bartonccc.edu with any questions. Social hour, dinner, live and silent auctions support Barton Community College scholarships and programs.

MONDAY, Aug. 25

Heritage Seniors Club potluck lunch

Noon at Heritage Senior Center, 103 N. Main, Ellinwood. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

Moving Forward Grief Support Group

6:30 p.m., Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main St., Larned.

TUESDAY, Aug. 26

Barton County Commission meeting

9 a.m. at the courthouse

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27

Larned Laundry Love

3-5 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry Co., 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free.

THURSDAY, Aug. 28

Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Sunflower Diversified Services/Westside Market

9 a.m., at the Westside Market/UPS Store, 5523 10th St.

Hoisington Chamber Coffee hosted by Dairy Queen

9:30 a.m. at 301 East 9th St.

Larned Area Chamber Coffee hosted by United Way of Central Kansas

9:30 a.m. at the Chamber, 502 Broadway.

Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.

FRIDAY, Aug. 29

Hoisington Labor Day Weekend events

-Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals, 5 p.m. at Bicentennial Park (Demo Pit)

-Community BBQ and Beer Garden - 5 p.m. Bicentennial Park (near horseshoe pits). Music, lawn games, horseshoes.

-Dragging Main - 7:30 p.m. at Main Street and Lebert Park (near First Kansas Bank)

-DJ & Karoke - 9 p.m., Duck Blind Bar

See full schedule at https://www.hoisingtonkansas.com/schedule-of-events

Kans for Kids Car Show and Vendor Fair

5-8 p.m., Jack Kilby Square. Registration $25; free admission to the public. All proceeds go to Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation.

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. 

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.

SATURDAY, Aug. 30

Farmers Market

7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.

Hoisington Labor Day Weekend events

- Communitywide Garage Sales 7 a.m.

- Kidstop 9 a.m. to noon, Hoisington Activity Center

https://www.hoisingtonkansas.com/schedule-of-events

SUNDAY, Aug. 31

Hoisington Labor Day Weekend events

- Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m., Park at First Kansas Bank on North Main. 9 a.m. social hour

-https://www.hoisingtonkansas.com/schedule-of-events

MONDAY, Sept. 1

Labor Day

Hoisington Labor Day Celebration

-Kids parade 10:10 a.m.

- 129th Annual Labor Day Parade 10:30 a.m.

https://www.hoisingtonkansas.com/schedule-of-events

TUESDAY, Sept. 2

Great Bend City Council Meeting

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

THURSDAY, Sept. 4

Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.

Hammeke Electric 25th Anniversary Chamber After Hours

5-7 p.m., 167 U.S. 281.

FRIDAY, Sept. 5

Recovery Out Loud celebration

5:30 p.m. Narcan March at Jack Kilby Square. Light meal and testimonials at 6 p.m.; closing ceremony at 7:30 p.m. A celebration in observance of National Recovery Month.

SATURDAY, September 6

Farmers Market

7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.

Recovery Out Loud Color Fun Walk/Run

8:30 a.m. at Veterans Park, 17th and McKinley.

Recovery Out Loud celebration

10 am. to 1 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square. Booths and activities provide support to anyone who is struggling. August is National Recovery Month.

THURSDAY, Sept. 11

Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.

FRIDAY. Sept. 12

Shafer Art Gallery Exhibit Opens: Friends and Acquaintances

4-6 p.m. at the Shafer Art Gallery, Barton Community College. The exhibit features the work of local artists and friends of the gallery. Light refreshments will be served. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The exhibit will run through Oct. 31.

Dancing with the Cougars Fundraiser

6:30 p.m. at Studio 34 on the Barton Community College campus. Learn to dance from Barton Dance Instructor Danika Bielek. Cost is $15 per person or $20 for two people. Individuals and couples are welcome. Proceeds will benefit the Barton Dance Theatre’s tour to dance in New York City in January. Contact: Danika Bielek, 620-792-9253.

SATURDAY, Sept. 13

**Second Saturday Sale **

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!

Farmers Market

7 a.m. to noon in the Great Bend Public Library parking lot, 1409 Williams St.

MONDAY, September 15

Great Bend City Council Meeting

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

THURSDAY, September 18

Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

4-7 p.m. in Jack Kilby Square.

SATURDAY, September 20