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September
The needs of the Salina Rescue Mission for September include foot powder, cough drops, Ibuprofen, coffee, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, work boots sizes 8.5-14, men's clothing size 3x and larger, white socks, and pillow cases. For more information call Steve Kmetz at 785-823-2610 or visit the Mission's website.
Mon - 9/1(10AM-5PM) - The Annual "Luck of the Irish" Toy Show will be held at the Chapman High School Multi-Purpose Room at 400 W 4th. Proceeds will go to FFA Scholarships. For more information call Roger Forsyth at 785-388-2541.
Wed-Thur - 9/3-9/4(Noon-6PM; 7:30AM-1PM) - Join the battle against cancer at the Red Cross blood drive at Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park in Manhattan. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in general good health, and must bring a photo ID. For more information or to donate call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Mon - 9/4(9:30AM-11:30AM) - The Abilene Christian Women’s Club brunch will be Thursday, September 4th at 9:30 a.m. at the Abilene Elks Club, 417 North West 4th Street in Abilene. Admission is $4.00 which covers admission and a meal. This meeting will be for the purpose of honoring women with military connections. Featured speaker will be Melanie Golightly from Lenexa, Kansas. Free childcare is available with your advance registration by calling 263-4445 by August 30th.
Fri - 9/5 - Entries for the Kansas Department of Transportation's "Put the Brakes on Fatalities" poster contest are due. Kids ages 5 to 13 are encouraged to enter artwork for "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day," a nationwide effort to reduce traffic fatalities. Eighteen regional winners will receive a bicycle and helmet. Three statewide winners will receive family packages to the Courtyard Marriott in Junction City, the Capitol Plaza in Topeka, and the Grand Prairie Hotel/ Convention Center in Hutchinson, as well as $50 gas cards. Mail entries to AAA Kansas, Public Affairs, 3545 SW 6th Street, Topeka, KS, 66606. For more information about entry rules, click here.
Sat - 9/6(9:30-11:30AM) - Abundant Harvest Community Church of the Nazarene invites kids of all ages to their first annual Bicycle Round Up and Parade at Lemon Park in Pratt. Every biker will ride in a parade around the park. There will be prizes, a chuck wagon hot-dog lunch, a special cowboy speaker, and fun for everyone. For more information, call 620-672-1166 or 620-388-0043.
Sat - 9/6(5-7PM) - The Hope Lions Club will hold their annual Hog/Turkey Roast at the First National Bank Annex and Community Center. Proceeds will fund community improvement projects. The hog/turkey roast will be held in conjunction with the "Add a Little Hope to Your Life" annual Heritage Festival.
Sat - 9/6(7:30PM) - Spend the evening with a dummy! Comedian and ventriloquist David Pendleton will make his wacky array of characters come to life on stage at the Little River High School gym. Tickets are free and are available by calling 620-897-6413 or by making a request here.
Sat - 9/6(3:30PM) - The Town of Assaria is having a Fall Festival Luau, Saturday, September 6th starting at 3:30 p.m. with the kids pedal power tractor pullsThere will also be entertainment and food. Meals are $2.00 in advance and $3.00 at the door. For information call 785-667-2165.
Mon - 9/8 - Learn more about becoming a foster parent by enrolling in the Kansas Children's Service League's foster family training sessions. Right now there are more than 200 children in the area that need foster families. For more information call 877-530-5275.
Mon - 9/8 - Abilene Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, at 103 NW 15th, is announcing their monthly informational meeting for their "Help You Help Yourself Series." The topic will be "Herbal Supplement and Nutrition" by Dr. Neil of the Family Care Clinic of Abilene. Please RSVP by calling 785-263-3646 as space is limited.
Tue - 9/9(6-9PM) - The Partnership in Learning and Advocacy for Young Children (P.L.A.Y.) would like to invite you to their first monthly meeting at the First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant Street in Emporia. P.L.A.Y. meets the second Tuesday of each month. This month's speaker will be Vanessa Appadoca from the Resource and Referral Agency, speaking on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. For more information call Katy at 620-343-6751.
Sat - 9/13(11AM) - All are invited to attend the Kansas National Guard Unit's live fire exercise at Fort Riley. The 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery, will begin it's display by sending the first rockets downrange at approximately 12:30PM. Shuttles to the viewing area will end at
12PM. For more information call Battalion Administrative Officer, Capt. Larry Leupold at 785-742-5605.
Sat - 9/13(5:00) - Come listen to a free bluegrass concert featuring The Prairie Acre along with Elexa Dawson and the Hitchhikers. The concert will be held in the historic downtown Abilene city parking lot at Spruce and 3rd.
Sat - 9/13(7:00PM) - The Full Gospel Church of Hutchinson will host its monthly Gospel sing, Saturday, September 13 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the church which is located at 414 East G in Hutchinson. For information call Betty at 620-663-5971.
Wed - 9/17(7PM) - Faith Assembly of God, 905 W. Cloud in Salina, is starting a "Fireproof Your Marriage" Bible study based on the soon to be released movie "Fireproof." This study is not just for married couples! Topics include appreciating the differences between men and women, God's love for us and how it enables us to love others, and marriage as a lifelong covenant.
Fri-Sat - 9/19-9/20(7-10PM; 10AM-3PM) - The Prairie Fire Women's Empowerment Conference will be held at Forest Park, 3158 SE 10th in Topeka. Guest speaker will be Robyn Wright, and musical guest will be Valerie Remy. Registration fees are $20, and the deadline for registration is September 12. For more information call 785-948-2431.
Thur - 9/18(3:30-6:30) - You are invited to attend the Junction City Career Fair at the Municipal Building, 700 N. Jefferson St.
Sat - 9/20(7-Noon) - The Dickinson County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a Women's Health Fair at St. Andrew's Parish Hall, 311 S. Buckeye in Abilene. Activities include health screenings (nominal fees charged), speakers, a light breakfast, door prizes, and much more!
Tue - 9/23(5:30-8PM) - Parents and children ages 6-17 are invited to the Family Money Action Program at the Abilene Public Library, 209 NW 4th St. Two sessions will be addressed to parents of children ages 6-12 and to parents of children ages 13-17. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 785-263-1550.
Fri-Sun - 9/26-9/28 - The Singles Retreat will be held at Lakeview Christian Camp on Webster Lake near Stockton, KS. Paul Glendy will be speaking on spiritual warfare and how we can be successful warriors in the Kingdom of God. Cost is $50. Please RSVP by September 19.
Sat - 9/27(8:30AM-3:30PM) - The First Church of the Nazarene, 1425 S. Ohio in Salina invites you to a one day ministry training event. The Truth Project is designed to teach people how to recover a Biblical worldview. Cost is $119 for an individual or $149 for a married couple. Along with your registration you will receive a set of the DVD Small Group Curriculum for use in your own church. For more information, call 785-823-6331.
Sat - 9/27 - Participate in the 6th Annual Walk For Life, starting in the Smoky Hill Street Fair Parade. Call the Pregnancy Service Center at 785-823-1484 to join walk teams!
Sat - 9/27(9AM) - The Humane Society of the Flint Hills invites you to a Pets in the Park/ Walk-A-Thon at Soden's Grove. You are invited to walk with or without your pet. For more information or to volunteer to help, call 620-342-4477.
Sun - 9/28(10AM) - West Side Baptist Church would like to invite you to their Friend and Family Day. Activities include a meal with grilled hotdogs and hamburgers and snow cones, mini train rides, a dunking booth, obstacle course, mini bouncer, and games for the children. There will also be gifts for everyone present. Bus pickup is available by calling the church office at 620-342-4142.
October
Wed - 10/1 - Farmers in Pratt, Stafford, Harvey, Reno, and Rice counties should file applications for Emergency Disaster loans. Farmers who suffered crop or livestock loss due to severe winter storms between December 6 and 19, 2007 are eligible to apply. Those eligible for FSA assistance should apply at the FSA County Office, 18 E. 7th Ave., South Hutchinson, between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, Monday through Friday. For more information call FSA Farm Loan Manager Ray Bartholomew at 620-669-8161.
Sun - 10/19 - West Side Baptist Church at 2200 Prairie Street in Emporia would like to invite you to Senior Citizen's Day! There will be a service honoring our Seniors as well as a meal. Bus pickup is available by calling the church office at 620-342-4142.
The deadline for applications for Farm Service Agency emergency loans is March 9, 2009. Farmers in Pratt, Stafford, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, and Rice Counties who suffered crop or livestock loss due to severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes between May 22 and June 16, 2008 are eligible to apply. Those eligible for FSA assistance should apply at the FSA County Office, 18 E. 7th Ave., South Hutchinson, between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, Monday through Friday. For more information call FSA Farm Loan Manager Ray Bartholomew at 620-669-8161.
