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GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 20, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

Chamber Coffee: Sunflower Diversified

September 20, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Chamber Coffee: Sunflower Diversified Date: September 20, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT Event Description: Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee, hosted by the Sunflower Diversified! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM.

Ribbon Cutting: Kansas Children's Service League

September 20, 2018, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Ribbon Cutting: Kansas Children's Service League Date: September 20, 2018 Time: 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM CDT Event Description: Welcome to the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce! Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce to welcome a new member, Kansas Children's Service League with a Ribbon Cutting on September 20th at 3:30p.m. Location: Kansas Children's Service League 3520 Lakin Ste 107 Great Bend Date/Time Information: Sept. 20th @3:30pm

18th annual Sunflower Diversified Services Chris Cakes Pancake Dinner

September 20, 2018, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Prince of Peace Parish Center 4100 Broadway

Tickets for the 18th annual Sunflower Diversified Services pancake dinner and related raffle are now available. The event is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4100 Broadway. On the same day, Sunflower will host the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Coffee at 9 a.m. at the CHS facility, 1521 K-96. Prizes include gift cards for various restaurants, Dillons and Ellinwood Packing. Brad and Sarah Shirer have graciously agreed to be the raffle-ticket sponsors. All proceeds from these and any other Sunflower fundraiser are used to directly support clients in the five-county service area. For more information or to purchase dinner and/or raffle tickets, call 620-792-1325.

Saint Francis Community Services Tips-Mapp training Kick off

September 20, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saint Francis Community Services Tips-Mapp training Kick off Date: September 20, 2018 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT Event Description: Saint Francis Community Services will have a TIPS-MAPP training Class which is a pre-service training for potential adoptive and foster parents prior to becoming licensed by the state. It helps families make informed decision about becoming a resource family. The program guides potential applicants through complex issues they may face a as a resource family. Through carefully designed activities, parents can see first hand the challenges of adopting and fostering children. It is a 10 week class, starting September 6th. It will be every Thursday night from 6-9. Location: 4907 10th Street Great Bend, Ks 67530 Date/Time Information: September 6th, 2018 6-9pm Contact Information: Jamie Hatfield 1508 Main Street Great Bend, Ks 67530 620-793-7454 ext. 4411 Send an Email Fees/Admission: Free

GBHS Football – Fall Homecoming

September 21, 2018, All Day

https://www.greatbendschools.net/district-calendar

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 21, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

Test and Tune and Gamblers Race

September 21, 2018, All Day

https://www.srcadragstrip.com/2017-schedule

USD 428 Early Dismissal

September 21, 2018, All Day

https://www.greatbendschools.net/district-calendar

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 22, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

NHRA Summit Points Race # 8

September 22, 2018, All Day

https://www.srcadragstrip.com/2017-schedule

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 23, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 24, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

County Commission Meeting

September 24, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

County Commission Meeting Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT Website: http://www.bartoncounty.org/ Event Description: 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. Back to Calendar Location: Barton County Courthouse County Commission Chambers Room 106 1400 Main Great Bend, KS Contact Information: 620-793-1847

Planetarium Show: Science Magic

September 24, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Planetarium Show: Science Magic Monday, September 24, 2018 - 7:00pm Visit the Barton Planetarium for interactive activity, Science Magic, utilizing the full-dome projection system. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Each movie will be followed by a live presentation by Planetarium Director Dr. Tim Folkerts. Monday, September 24 - 7-8 p.m. Barton Planetarium, Science Building, Barton County Campus Check out the Barton Planetarium Shows webpage for a full listing of shows. Contact Tim Folkerts (620) 792-9320 folkertst@bartonccc.edu

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 25, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

Great Bend Tribune 20th Annual Women's Expo

September 25, 2018, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Great Bend Tribune 20th Annual Women's Expo Date: September 25, 2018 Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT Event Description: Join us for the 20th Annual Great Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo Great Bend Events Center Tuesday, September 25, 3:30pm – 7:00pm. Exhibits Galore, Door Prizes, Demonstrations & so much more! Bring your friends and join the fun! Free Admission! As part of this event, donations and non-perishable food or pantry items will be collected at the door to benefit the Barton County Food Bank. Location: Great Bend Events Center 3111 10th Street Contact Information: Contact - Diane Lacy-Trostle or Tammy Mason 620-792-1211 Fees/Admission: Admission is Free

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 26, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 27, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

Hahn Brother Motocross Shootout

September 27, 2018 - September 29, 2018

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

September 27, 2018, All Day

https://www.srcadragstrip.com/2017-schedule

Chamber Coffee: Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society

September 27, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Chamber Coffee: Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society Date: September 27, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT Event Description: Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee, hosted by the Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM. Location: 1151 Hwy 281

Saint Francis Community Services Tips-Mapp training Kick off

September 27, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saint Francis Community Services Tips-Mapp training Kick off Date: September 27, 2018 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT Event Description: Saint Francis Community Services will have a TIPS-MAPP training Class which is a pre-service training for potential adoptive and foster parents prior to becoming licensed by the state. It helps families make informed decision about becoming a resource family. The program guides potential applicants through complex issues they may face a as a resource family. Through carefully designed activities, parents can see first hand the challenges of adopting and fostering children. It is a 10 week class, starting September 6th. It will be every Thursday night from 6-9. Location: 4907 10th Street Great Bend, Ks 67530 Date/Time Information: September 6th, 2018 6-9pm Contact Information: Jamie Hatfield 1508 Main Street Great Bend, Ks 67530 620-793-7454 ext. 4411 Fees/Admission: Free

GBHS Football

September 28, 2018, All Day

https://www.greatbendschools.net/district-calendar

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 28, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

September 28, 2018, All Day

https://www.srcadragstrip.com/2017-schedule

2018 Great Bend Airfest

September 28, 2018, 9:00 AM - September 30, 2018, 3:00 PM @ Great Bend Municipal Airport

See Full schedule of events, main attractions, Airshow times and much more on our Airshow website at www.greatbendairfest.com

GBHS Volleyball Invitational

September 29, 2018, All Day

https://www.greatbendschools.net/district-calendar

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 29, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

September 29, 2018, All Day

https://www.srcadragstrip.com/2017-schedule

2nd Annual Hero for Heartland 5K Fun Run

September 29, 2018, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2nd Annual Hero for Heartland 5K Fun Run Date: September 29, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Website: http://www.heartlandspirituality.org Event Description: This is a 5K fun run walk with a 1 mile walk option for Heartland Center for Spirituality. The 5K will take place on the Dominican Sisters of Peace grounds and a route to include Veterans Park. The one mile walk with be on the grounds of the convent only. Location: Heartland Center for Spirituality 3600 Broadway Great Bend, KS 67530 Contact Information: Ann Axman 620-792-1232

GBRC and GBPL Activities All Month

September 30, 2018, All Day

GBPL Activities All Month Check out all the fun Great Bend Public Library events at www.greatbendpl.info. GBRC Craft Classes and Activities All Month Feeling crafty or needing to get out of the house? Check out the Great Bend Rec Center activities at www.greatbendrec.net.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

September 30, 2018, All Day

https://www.srcadragstrip.com/2017-schedule