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Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 2, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 2, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 3, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 3, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 3, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Chamber Coffee: Landmark National Bank

December 3, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee, hosted by Landmark National Bank! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM. Date and Time Thursday Dec 3, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Thursday, December 3rd @9AM Location 2120 16th St Great Bend, KS 67530

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 4, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 4, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 4, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 5, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 5, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 5, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 6, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 6, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 6, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 7, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 7, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

GBRC Projects To Go

December 7, 2020, All Day

Participants simply register for the class and then stop by the Rec and we will have the project and the other supplies needed in a bag. Then you can take the project home and complete it at your convenience. We will have one of our instructors do a Facebook Live event showing you how to complete the project. Make sure you like the Great Bend Rec Facebook page to get all the details. These projects will be fun for all ages and skill levels. Participants may need to provide some of their own basic supplies (glue, scissors, etc.). Projects can be picked up at the Great Bend Rec (1214 Stone St.) on the pickup date. Code: Project: Pick Up Begins: Live Event: #309005K Christmas December 7 December 8

Great Bend Rec and GBPL Activities ALL Month

December 7, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month! Check out the Great Bend Public Library Website to see all their programs at https://libcal.greatbendpl.info/calendar/calendar/?cid=1955&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=1955&inc=0.

Barton County Commission Meeting

December 7, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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.

Great Bend City Council Meeting

December 7, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

First and Third Monday of each month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST Location City Hall 1209 Williams Great Bend Website http://www.greatbendks.net/ Contact Information 620-793-4111

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 8, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 8, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

GBRC Adaptive Holiday Activity: Christmas Gift

December 8, 2020, All Day

12:00 PM Activity Center

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 9, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 9, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

GBRC Christmas Craft Night Out

December 9, 2020, All Day

Come on, grab a couple of your friends, get out of the house and have some fun painting this fun Christmas project. You don’t have to be a great painter to paint this canvas to help decorate your home for Christmas. Instructor: Margaret Bartholomew Enrollment: Max. 10 Fee: $10.00 Code: Date: Day: Time: Place: #309005H 12/9 W 7-8pm REC

KWEC Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Bird Count

December 9, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Come learn what the KWEC has been up to and about improvements made at Cheyenne Bottoms. What wildlife can you expect to see and when? Each December, people from all over the world participate in a citizen science project counting birds in their area. Learn more about the Christmas Bird Count and results from past counts at Cheyenne Bottoms. What can the Kansas Wetlands Education Center offer your family? Come find out and you’ll even meet one of the critters that calls Cheyenne Bottoms home! Speaker: Mandy Kern, KWEC Program Specialist Fee: None Code: Date: Day: Time: Place: #309001I 12/9 W 12:00pmACTCTR

GBRC Ho Ho Ho Crafts

December 9, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Activity Center

GBRC Santa Elves

December 9, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Activity Center

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 10, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 10, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 10, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Chamber Coffee: Community Bank

December 10, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee, hosted by Community Bank! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM. Chamber Coffee: Community Bank Date and Time Thursday Dec 10, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Thursday, December 10th @9AM Location 2220 Broadway Ave Great Bend, KS 67530

GBRC Holiday Crafts

December 10, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Rec

Ribbon Cutting: Central Plains Computer Service, Inc.

December 10, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Date and Time Thursday Dec 10, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST Thursday, December 10th at 10:30am Location 608 Patton Road in Great Bend

GBRC Ho Ho Ho Crafts

December 10, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Activity Center

GBRC My Christmas Painting

December 10, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Activity Center

GBRC Santa Elves

December 10, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Rec

Golden Belt Model Rain Association’s Display

December 10, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ 1315 Main Street

Golden Belt Model Train Association's Display

December 10, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ 1315 Main St Great Bend

Mommy and Me Christmas Painting

December 10, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Rec

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 11, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 11, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 11, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

GBRC Ho Ho Ho Crafts

December 11, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Activity Center

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 12, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 12, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 12, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 13, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 13, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 13, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

GBHS Vespers Concert and Youth Choir Concert

December 13, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

GBHS Vespers Concert GBHS Auditorium 2027 Main Morton Street 2:00 PM Youth Choir Concert GBHS Auditorium 2027 Morton Street 3:30 PM

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 14, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 14, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Great Bend Rec and GBPL Activities ALL Month

December 14, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month! Check out the Great Bend Public Library Website to see all their programs at https://libcal.greatbendpl.info/calendar/calendar/?cid=1955&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=1955&inc=0.

Barton County Commission Meeting

December 14, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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.

GBPL Zoom Storytime with SANTA

December 14, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join SANTA and the Great Bend Children's Librarians for a Zoom storytime. Breakout rooms with one on one time with Santa, games and fun will be had by all. You must register for this event (Registration begins Dec. 1) To receive your link and password. Registration link can be found on our website greatbendpl.info Date: Monday, December 14, 2020 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Time Zone: Central Time - US & Canada (change)

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 15, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 15, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Central Kansas Partnership Meeting

December 15, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Barton County Courthouse 1400 Main St.

Central Kansas Partnership provides community framework for change. They strive to join in a common effort to build and empower healthy and safe communities, reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and promote healthy attitudes, behaviors, and community resources. Join Central Kansas Partnership: Anyone can join Central Kansas Partnership! Just give us a heads up by filling out the contact form below or email us. Meeting are generally held the third Tuesday of the month, see our calendar page for more information. Join A Task Force: Want to be a part of some pretty awesome community transformation work. We think you would be a great contribution to the team! Just fill out the form below or email us to let us know which task force(s) you want to be a part of and we will provide you with the details.

GBHS Orchestra Concert

December 15, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2027 Morton Street GBHS Auditorium 7:00 PM

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 16, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 16, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 17, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 17, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 17, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Chamber Coffee: Golden Belt Community Foundation

December 17, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Please join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for their weekly Chamber Coffee, hosted by Golden Belt Community Foundation! Networking, coffee & refreshments are available at 9:00 AM, the program will take place at 9:30 AM. Date and Time Thursday Dec 17, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Thursday, December 17th @9AM Location Prince of Peace Parish Center Great Bend, KS 67530

Golden Belt Model Rain Association’s Display

December 17, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ 1315 Main Street

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 18, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 18, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 18, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

GBRC Adaptive Activity: Christmas Dance

December 18, 2020, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

7:30-9 pm, Activity Center

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 19, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 19, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

GBHS Hollyball

December 19, 2020, All Day

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 19, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 20, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 20, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Last Day for Santas Around the World

December 20, 2020, All Day

Santa Leaves for the North Pole

December 20, 2020, All Day

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 20, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 21, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 21, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Great Bend Rec and GBPL Activities ALL Month

December 21, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month! Check out the Great Bend Public Library Website to see all their programs at https://libcal.greatbendpl.info/calendar/calendar/?cid=1955&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=1955&inc=0.

No School USD 428

December 21, 2020, All Day

Barton County Commission Meeting

December 21, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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.

Great Bend City Council Meeting

December 21, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

First and Third Monday of each month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST Location City Hall 1209 Williams Great Bend Website http://www.greatbendks.net/ Contact Information 620-793-4111

GBRC Adaptive Activity: Ornament Fun

December 21, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

7-8 pm, Rec

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 22, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 22, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

No School USD 428

December 22, 2020, All Day

GBRC Holiday Kids Day Out

December 22, 2020, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Meet your friends at the Activity Center for some fun over the break. These days will include crafts, games, snacks and other fun organized activities. Pizza, fruit and beverages will be provided for lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided in the morning and afternoon. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, December 17th. Partial scholarships are available. Instructors: GBRC Staff Enrollment: Max. 10 Fee: $15.00 per day Code: Age: Date: Day: Time: Place: #309008F 6-12 yrs 12/22 T 9am-4pm ACTCTR #309008G 6-12 yrs 12/29 T 9am-4pm ACTCTR

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 23, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 23, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

No School USD 428

December 23, 2020, All Day

KWEC Drop-In STEM

December 23, 2020, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Event Details Date: December 23, 2020 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Check back for details. All activities are free, no registration is required. Come-and-go with your family from 12-4:30 pm on December 23.

Christmas Craft Mall through December 24th

December 24, 2020, All Day

It’s tradition in Great Bend to have one location where all the crafters can display and sell their goodies for the Christmas holiday. Make this stop one of your holiday traditions, celebrating its 32nd year. Central Baptist Church • 3301 Lakin Ave. (use the west entrance) Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 1-6 pm. November 21st – December 24th Closed Thanksgiving and Closing at 3 pm on Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

December 24, 2020, All Day

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 24, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

No School USD 428

December 24, 2020, All Day

Visit Santa and Santas Around the World

December 24, 2020, All Day

Tell Santa your wishlist & see what other Santas look like… 1223 Main St. Great Bend November 29th – December 24th Thursday & Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1-6 pm Free Ice Skating In Jack Kilby Square. For special appointments to see the Santas Around the World, call Mike at (620) 792-2536 or email at info@rosewoodservices.com Our Santa and Santa Display gives special thanks to Rosewood Services for making the Santa Display available for the public to view and donation of the space, and to Volunteers In Action/RSVP for the time devoted to staffing the facility!

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 25, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

No School USD 428

December 25, 2020, All Day

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 26, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 27, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Golden Belt Model Train Association’s Display

December 27, 2020, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1315 Main Street

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 28, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Great Bend Rec and GBPL Activities ALL Month

December 28, 2020, All Day

Check out the Great Bend Rec’s website at https://greatbendrec.com/ to find all the fun events this month! Check out the Great Bend Public Library Website to see all their programs at https://libcal.greatbendpl.info/calendar/calendar/?cid=1955&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=1955&inc=0.

No School USD 428

December 28, 2020, All Day

Barton County Commission Meeting

December 28, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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 of GB Trail of Lights

December 29, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

No School USD 428

December 29, 2020, All Day

GBRC Holiday Kids Day Out

December 29, 2020, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Meet your friends at the Activity Center for some fun over the break. These days will include crafts, games, snacks and other fun organized activities. Pizza, fruit and beverages will be provided for lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided in the morning and afternoon. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, December 17th. Partial scholarships are available. Instructors: GBRC Staff Enrollment: Max. 10 Fee: $15.00 per day Code: Age: Date: Day: Time: Place: #309008F 6-12 yrs 12/22 T 9am-4pm ACTCTR #309008G 6-12 yrs 12/29 T 9am-4pm ACTCTR

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 30, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

Last Day for Ice Skating

December 30, 2020, All Day

No School USD 428

December 30, 2020, All Day

City of GB Trail of Lights

December 31, 2020, All Day

We invite you to visit our city to create Holiday fun and memories in November and December! Enjoy our small-town charm, friendliness, great food, unique shopping and amazing lights! Join in and Explore Great Bend this holiday season! For over 30 years, Great Bend has been shining brightly with its renowned Trail of Lights Holiday Display. The animated lights wind through the community starting at Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park then to Veteran’s Memorial Park for the Twelve Days of Christmas. See the Christmas Nativity at K-96 & 10th Street, head south to the Historic Village Lights Display and back to Jack Kilby Square to see downtown, the beautiful Mayor’s Tree and the North Side display on the Square set to music!

New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2020, All Day

No School USD 428

December 31, 2020, All Day

Trail of Lights End

December 31, 2020, All Day