Calendar

United Way of Central Kansas Dine for Dolly

July 14, 2020, 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM @ Freddies Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Bat Cats Baseball Game

July 15, 2020, All Day

Great Bend Rec Activities ALL Month

July 15, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month!

FREE Outdoor Movie

July 16, 2020, All Day

SSS Food Trucks

July 16, 2020, All Day

Summer Sidewalk Sale

July 16, 2020, All Day

Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

July 16, 2020, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

More information --> https://www.facebook.com/gbsssfarmersmarket

Bat Cats Baseball Game

July 17, 2020, All Day

GBPL Adult Craft

July 17, 2020, All Day

Nature Discovery Camp II (Grades 4-6)

July 17, 2020, All Day

Get your little scientists ready for KWEC’s Nature Discovery Camps! This year’s camp will be two full day (9am-4pm) sessions on July 17 and 19. Nature Discovery Camp II is for kids going into 4th through 6th Grades. Kids are expected to attend both days of the camp. Camps will feather outdoor exploration, including animal and plant investigations through fun activities, along with nature-related crafts and games. Snacks will be provided. Students must bring their own sack lunch. Cost is $20. Spots are limited; re-registration is required by June 20 by calling KWEC at 877-243-9268.

SRCA Points Race #6

July 17, 2020 - July 18, 2020

SRCA Test and Tune and Summit Points Race #6 –King of the Track Wally Race

July 17, 2020 - July 18, 2020

City Wide Garage Sale

July 18, 2020, All Day

Nature Discovery Camp II (Grades 4-6)

July 19, 2020, All Day

Get your little scientists ready for KWEC’s Nature Discovery Camps! This year’s camp will be two full day (9am-4pm) sessions on July 17 and 19. Nature Discovery Camp II is for kids going into 4th through 6th Grades. Kids are expected to attend both days of the camp. Camps will feather outdoor exploration, including animal and plant investigations through fun activities, along with nature-related crafts and games. Snacks will be provided. Students must bring their own sack lunch. Cost is $20. Spots are limited; re-registration is required by June 20 by calling KWEC at 877-243-9268.

Bat Cats Baseball Game

July 20, 2020, All Day

Barton County Commission Meeting

July 20, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Barton County Courthouse County Commission Chambers Room 106 1400 Main Great Bend, KS

Barton County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Mondays, or on a Tuesday following a Monday holiday, in the County Commission Chambers located in the Barton County Courthouse, Room 106. The commissioners conduct an agenda session at 9 a.m. After the agenda meeting, the commissioners conduct study sessions. Study sessions provide an opportunity for the commissioners to discuss items that may appear in future agenda sessions. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend both agenda and study sessions. If you would like to appear before the commissioners for an agenda item or a study session, please contact Diana Watson, Commissioners' Assistant to schedule arrangements 620-793-1800.

City Council Meeting

July 20, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ City Hall 1209 Williams Great Bend

First and Third Monday of each month

Junior High Nature Camp

July 21, 2020 - July 23, 2020

Bat Cats Baseball Game

July 22, 2020, All Day

Great Bend Rec Activities ALL Month

July 22, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month!

UWCK Agency Supply Drive – Stuff the Bus

July 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Dillons & Wal Mart

This annual event of "Stuff the Bus" will take place in both Great Bend and Hoisington on Wednesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Volunteers will brave the heat to hand out flyers and collect items at Walmart and both Dillons locations in Great Bend and Town and Country Supermarket and Dollar General in Hoisington. The lists of supplies include a wide range of items including school supplies, toiletries, cleaning supplies, items for babies and children, and non-perishable food items. School supplies will be used for local backpack programs and also be donated to schools for their supply closets. Donations can be made in advance by dropping them off at the UWCK office (1125 Williams, Great Bend). Cash and/or gift cards are always welcome to divide among the Community Partners for unmet needs for clients or other unexpected expenditures.

Chamber Coffee: Kansas Trophy Experience

July 23, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ 3800 10th St Great Bend, KS 67530

Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee hosted by Kansas Trophy Experience! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM.

Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

July 23, 2020, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

More information --> https://www.facebook.com/gbsssfarmersmarket

Christmas in July

July 24, 2020 - July 31, 2020

XMas in July

July 24, 2020 - July 31, 2020

Drop-In STEM

July 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Friday July 24, 12-4:30pm – Drop-In STEM – Roller coasters, bubbles, water balloons, sunshine, and snakes. All necessary components for having a great summer. Join KWEC staff and volunteers as we explore the Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology around some of the greatest summer pastimes. We’ll also construct a nature kaleidoscope, build a stomp rocket, and meet some classroom critters! Come prepared to be outdoors. This is a free, come-and-go activity for families.

Bike Brew Q

July 25, 2020, All Day

20 mile Road Ride 40 mile Road Ride 62 mile (Metric Century) Road Ride Lake Barton MTB Race Homebrew Competition Craft Brew Expo 6:30 am Event day Registration 7:15 am Ride Safety Meeting 7:30 am Rides Begin 9:00 am Lake Barton MTB Race 11:30 am Homebrew Competition 11:00 am Food Trucks begin serving 1:00 pm Craft Brew Expo Doors Open Bike Brew Q is a Cycling Event, Craft Brew Expo, and Barbecue Food Truck amalgamation! ALL EVENTS ARE INDEPENDENT! You get to pick and choose which parts of Bike Brew Q you want to participate in. 100% of all proceeds go to the CFF. This non-profit group has been working for years to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. Come have an amazing experience and support a worthwhile cause! http://www.bikebrewq.com/

Bike Brew Q

July 25, 2020, All Day

Bat Cats Baseball Game

July 27, 2020, All Day

Barton County Commission Meeting

July 27, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Barton County Courthouse County Commission Chambers Room 106 1400 Main Great Bend, KS

Barton County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Mondays, or on a Tuesday following a Monday holiday, in the County Commission Chambers located in the Barton County Courthouse, Room 106. The commissioners conduct an agenda session at 9 a.m. After the agenda meeting, the commissioners conduct study sessions. Study sessions provide an opportunity for the commissioners to discuss items that may appear in future agenda sessions. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend both agenda and study sessions. If you would like to appear before the commissioners for an agenda item or a study session, please contact Diana Watson, Commissioners' Assistant to schedule arrangements 620-793-1800.

Bat Cats Baseball Game

July 28, 2020, All Day

Great Bend Rec Activities ALL Month

July 29, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month!

Chamber Coffee: That Hipster Place

July 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM.

Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

July 30, 2020, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

More information --> https://www.facebook.com/gbsssfarmersmarket

SRCA Points Race #7

July 31, 2020 - August 1, 2020

SRCA Test and Tune

July 31, 2020, All Day

Vet Leader Conference

July 31, 2020, All Day