Entrepreneurial Certificate Program for Ellis & Rooks Counties

BBBS Duck Toss

The Daughters of Isabella will host a soup supper from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Gorham Senior Center.

Chili, chicken and noodle and green bean dumpling soup will be available along with homemade bread, pies and desserts.

Adult tickets are $8, children are $4.&nbsp;

Carryout-quarts are also available for $10.

The Daughters of Isabella will host a soup supper from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Gorham Senior Center.Chili, chicken and noodle and green bean dumpling soup will be available along with homemade bread, pies and desserts.Adult tickets are $8, children are $4.&nbsp;Carryout-quarts are also available for $10.

Gorham soup supper scheduled

On Saturday, Feb. 1 the Trego County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual social at the Trego County Fairgrounds commercial building.&nbsp;

Dinner is scheduled at 7 p.m., with the auction beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and are available until Jan. 18.&nbsp;

On Saturday, Feb. 1 the Trego County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual social at the Trego County Fairgrounds commercial building.&nbsp;Dinner is scheduled at 7 p.m., with the auction beginning at 8 p.m.Tickets are $25 and are available until Jan. 18.&nbsp;

Trego Chamber Annual Social



Join us for a night of good food and entertainment as we fund raise for the Wild West Festival, the Hays America 4th of July  tradition that we all know and love!

Enjoy a wedding roast dinner with delicious sides and homemade desserts. Silent auction, 50/50 Raffle, and cash bar will be available. Music by D.O.C.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Kids 12 and under are $10 at the door. Tickets available at the Hays Welcome Center at 2700 Vine or from any WWF Committee member.



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Join us for a night of good food and entertainment as we fund raise for the Wild West Festival, the Hays America 4th of July tradition that we all know and love!Enjoy a wedding roast dinner with delicious sides and homemade desserts. Silent auction, 50/50 Raffle, and cash bar will be available. Music by D.O.C.Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Kids 12 and under are $10 at the door. Tickets available at the Hays Welcome Center at 2700 Vine or from any WWF Committee member.

Wild West Festival fundraiser 

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Hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Nicodemus-Historical-Society-72053826873/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCmtf3xH978ih7W63AUn3My3eCTeIgGr7uiCBPH5P7UxEYJ2ew_6L163d-13Gfor_zM3DRop_qVTrEiW6pm_lZdU0zmZrL553fPw4ye0oYFHtEEfOFd5iIvS84lqdebpWgc54_WETC7uAId9nDcNd05wszl-etqOLCpkdICFxWR__Qyf-2Kw41XVzgaTg9hPtNK3Ve5pX3UxcfgTcEyZtmgSiZkHYHdgUlgAHz7Znw7WSetj-hMSJlQdv4A0xke7zYTgDtqBQXXW2OE5x0iD_nLnpJFtyJsiPyq4xQZL2DElO0EgR-0vrZq2hkPvNhYJbj8G9G5t0ob7CfGT-IZe_LJXo_y6E-sL_qdQWPgDtyLn2dWSeVl0A7XoDA&amp;eid=ARAqljBOma2H1GBhKZ2s6uUfBy1sduQVn7ceOEQ0JJhfru90DnaM4rKA1dama7zMtw7s2l5cxGEP_2wJ">Nicodemus Historical Society</a>

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'Life before settling Nicodemus' presentation 



Join us at The Venue @ Thirsty's Brew Pub &amp; Grill for a Murder Mystery Dinner. February 15, 2020. Tickets are $50/person or $85/couple and include dinner, two drink tickets, and entertainment.  In addition to the drink tickets, there will be a cash bar.  

Social hour is from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by an interactive murder mystery.  Attendees are encouraged - but not required - to dress semi-formal or formal, for a cruise ship banquet.  There will also be a silent auction to help club members raise funds to travel to the national conference of the American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon in March, 2020.

For ticket Information contact 785-628-5668 or email tjlynn@fhsu.edu. We are accepting cash and checks made payable to: Criminal Justice Club. Tickets can be purchased in Rarick Hall 233 on the Fort Hays campus, at Thirsty's, or mailed to:  Criminal Justice Club, Attn: Tamara Lynn, 233 Rarick, 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601. 

 Our previous murder mystery dinners were both a tremendous success, and we expect tickets to this event to sell out fast!  



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Join us at The Venue @ Thirsty's Brew Pub &amp; Grill for a Murder Mystery Dinner. February 15, 2020. Tickets are $50/person or $85/couple and include dinner, two drink tickets, and entertainment. In addition to the drink tickets, there will be a cash bar. Social hour is from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by an interactive murder mystery. Attendees are encouraged - but not required - to dress semi-formal or formal, for a cruise ship banquet. There will also be a silent auction to help club members raise funds to travel to the national conference of the American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon in March, 2020.For ticket Information contact 785-628-5668 or email tjlynn@fhsu.edu. We are accepting cash and checks made payable to: Criminal Justice Club. Tickets can be purchased in Rarick Hall 233 on the Fort Hays campus, at Thirsty's, or mailed to: Criminal Justice Club, Attn: Tamara Lynn, 233 Rarick, 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601. Our previous murder mystery dinners were both a tremendous success, and we expect tickets to this event to sell out fast!

Murder mystery dinner benefit for FHSU Criminal Justice Club



First Call for Help is gearing up for our 5th Annual Amazing Race! 

Join the race around Hays for a fun community competition that pits you and your friends against other teams solving mystery clues and various challenges. 

The first team to cross the finish line wins bragging rights and a traveling trophy - but our community is the ultimate winner!

* Entry Fee is $50 per person ($200 for a team of 4)

* Each entrant will get a free t-shirt and snacks that day. 

* Each team member must be at least 12 years old. 

* Each team must have a car and a licensed driver.

Deadline to register is February 24, 2020. 

REGISTER ONLINE HERE: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/race-registration-form?fbclid=IwAR14D_N86iYJA9N9Ab3fZs8eEuxDHiK0M8ygzsP_uSQ-580JfzxIsA_3BbI">https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/race-registration-form</a>

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First Call for Help is gearing up for our 5th Annual Amazing Race! Join the race around Hays for a fun community competition that pits you and your friends against other teams solving mystery clues and various challenges. The first team to cross the finish line wins bragging rights and a traveling trophy - but our community is the ultimate winner!* Entry Fee is $50 per person ($200 for a team of 4)* Each entrant will get a free t-shirt and snacks that day. * Each team member must be at least 12 years old. * Each team must have a car and a licensed driver.Deadline to register is February 24, 2020. REGISTER ONLINE HERE: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/race-registration-form?fbclid=IwAR14D_N86iYJA9N9Ab3fZs8eEuxDHiK0M8ygzsP_uSQ-580JfzxIsA_3BbI">https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/race-registration-form</a>

FCFH Amazing Race teams forming

Sister Margaret Nacke, CSJ Ed.D.,&nbsp; is a Sister of St Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, who founded U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, a faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy to eradicate modern day slavery. 

Nacke will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thu., Jan. 23, at the Ellis Knights of Columbus Hall,  1013 Washington St.

Area women are invited to the free event, sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella as a "Ladies Night Out."



RSVP (but not necessary) to Margie Mickelson at 785-726-1028 or Gini Augustine at 785-726-4257.

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RSVP (but not necessary) to Margie Mickelson at 785-726-1028 or Gini Augustine at 785-726-4257.

Ladies Night Out to address human trafficking

The wine and cheese fundraiser for the Hays Public Library Foundation will include a social hour, a presentation by Huck Boyd Institute Director Ron Wilson, and a raffle and silent auction. Tickets cost $30 and will be available beginning March 1.

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Wine and cheese fundraiser for HPL Foundation

One proven way to expand your business, regardless of location, is through export sales. Exporting can increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and stabilize seasonal sales.&nbsp;

Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries.

The State of Kansas has&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNjb21tZXJjZS5nb3YvcHJvZ3JhbXMtc2VydmljZXMvZXhwb3J0L2V4cG9ydGluZy8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.dtQ7oulsqFOghPDIvbjVJnVl4KUKs5u4BHdRmQZ02BY/br/74011996511-l">export assistance programs</a>, the Kansas SBDC has&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNzYmRjLm5ldC9ncm93aW5nLXNhbGVzLWZhc3Rlcj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.yN_w1IeMwgy9dgab2t4kbzixZFO_zU80ID1etuiiQqQ/br/74011996511-l">certified export consultants</a>, and organizations like&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNnbG9iYWwub3JnLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.k4OMUWbvG6nsOPOUHJB0Sj6mMAicgLAaiCJSMpOcJ9g/br/74011996511-l">Kansas Global Trade Services</a>&nbsp;are available to help.&nbsp;

On Thursday, January 23rd, tune-in to a free webinar: "<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3dlYmluYXItdGFrZS15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLWdsb2JhbC13aXRoLWhlbHAtZnJvbS1zYmEtdGlja2V0cy04ODgyNTY1NjkzMT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.H8QUTe853SXA-wxjh7UzAUWFcKWYSsnngBCGOhsvoFQ/br/74011996511-l">Take Your Business Global with help from SBA</a>" from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central to learn more!

Register for the free SBA webinar by&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3dlYmluYXItdGFrZS15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLWdsb2JhbC13aXRoLWhlbHAtZnJvbS1zYmEtdGlja2V0cy04ODgyNTY1NjkzMT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.aF3N4y57bgBGyK_KRLvtq5tLqUkw9fO6bHRLcrZr3so/br/74011996511-l">clicking HERE</a>!

One proven way to expand your business, regardless of location, is through export sales. Exporting can increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and stabilize seasonal sales.&nbsp;Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries.The State of Kansas has&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNjb21tZXJjZS5nb3YvcHJvZ3JhbXMtc2VydmljZXMvZXhwb3J0L2V4cG9ydGluZy8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.dtQ7oulsqFOghPDIvbjVJnVl4KUKs5u4BHdRmQZ02BY/br/74011996511-l">export assistance programs</a>, the Kansas SBDC has&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNzYmRjLm5ldC9ncm93aW5nLXNhbGVzLWZhc3Rlcj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.yN_w1IeMwgy9dgab2t4kbzixZFO_zU80ID1etuiiQqQ/br/74011996511-l">certified export consultants</a>, and organizations like&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNnbG9iYWwub3JnLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.k4OMUWbvG6nsOPOUHJB0Sj6mMAicgLAaiCJSMpOcJ9g/br/74011996511-l">Kansas Global Trade Services</a>&nbsp;are available to help.&nbsp;On Thursday, January 23rd, tune-in to a free webinar: "<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3dlYmluYXItdGFrZS15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLWdsb2JhbC13aXRoLWhlbHAtZnJvbS1zYmEtdGlja2V0cy04ODgyNTY1NjkzMT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.H8QUTe853SXA-wxjh7UzAUWFcKWYSsnngBCGOhsvoFQ/br/74011996511-l">Take Your Business Global with help from SBA</a>" from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central to learn more!Register for the free SBA webinar by&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMTUuMTU1Nzg4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3dlYmluYXItdGFrZS15b3VyLWJ1c2luZXNzLWdsb2JhbC13aXRoLWhlbHAtZnJvbS1zYmEtdGlja2V0cy04ODgyNTY1NjkzMT91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.aF3N4y57bgBGyK_KRLvtq5tLqUkw9fO6bHRLcrZr3so/br/74011996511-l">clicking HERE</a>!

Free SBA seminar on starting export sales

The Russell FFA Alumni will host its fifth annual Pork Dinner and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, February 1 at the Russell Elks Lodge.

Money raised from the event goes for scholarships.

Enjoy a hog roast dinner and bid on some great items like a Gun Safe, Kubota Skid Steer Usage, Grill Package, Meal for Eight at LaSada Lodge, Food and Beauty Boards, Baskets, Kansas City Royals tickets and memorabilia, Fitness Package and more.

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Dinner is at 6:30 PM with the live auction to follow.

For tickets, call Tiffanie Mai at 483-1538 or Lisa Moubry at 483-1395.

The Russell FFA Alumni will host its fifth annual Pork Dinner and Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, February 1 at the Russell Elks Lodge.Money raised from the event goes for scholarships.Enjoy a hog roast dinner and bid on some great items like a Gun Safe, Kubota Skid Steer Usage, Grill Package, Meal for Eight at LaSada Lodge, Food and Beauty Boards, Baskets, Kansas City Royals tickets and memorabilia, Fitness Package and more.Doors open at 5:30 PM. Dinner is at 6:30 PM with the live auction to follow.For tickets, call Tiffanie Mai at 483-1538 or Lisa Moubry at 483-1395.

Russell FFA alumni fundraiser Feb. 1

The 33rd annual meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the Historic Fort Hays visitorʼs center.

The meeting will begin with a program on historic fashion, “Fashion On the Fort Frontier” by textile preservationist Jennifer Tracz. Tracz began her career as a wedding gown designer while attending the University of Kansas. She continued to design gowns after completing her BFA in Textile design. After completing her graduate coursework in Collections Management for Costume and Textile, she has worked for museums across Western Kansas and Colorado helping manage, preserve and display textile and fashion collections. As a textile preservationist, she enjoys working with small museums to further enhance and display their collections. Join us for this program about how fashion evolved and transcended in Western Kansas near Fort Hays.

If you have a textile item and would like to learn more about how to preserve and conserve it, Tracz has agreed to look at items at the end of her program. Please, only textile items.

Following the program will be a short break. Cookies, coffee, and tea will be provided.

After the break, a meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held.

This will allow the members of the Friends to hear first-hand the progress that has been made in developing the site as well as future plans.

The program is open to the public. There is no charge to attend the program and meeting.

Fort Hays State Historic Site is located four miles south of I-70 exit 157 at Hays. For more information contact Fort Hays State Historic Site, 1472 Highway 183 Alt., Hays, KS 67601-9212: 785-625-6812.

The Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays and the Kansas Historical Society do not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs. The society requests prior notification to accommodate individuals with special needs or disabilities.

SubmittedThe 33rd annual meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the Historic Fort Hays visitorʼs center.The meeting will begin with a program on historic fashion, “Fashion On the Fort Frontier” by textile preservationist Jennifer Tracz. Tracz began her career as a wedding gown designer while attending the University of Kansas. She continued to design gowns after completing her BFA in Textile design. After completing her graduate coursework in Collections Management for Costume and Textile, she has worked for museums across Western Kansas and Colorado helping manage, preserve and display textile and fashion collections. As a textile preservationist, she enjoys working with small museums to further enhance and display their collections. Join us for this program about how fashion evolved and transcended in Western Kansas near Fort Hays.If you have a textile item and would like to learn more about how to preserve and conserve it, Tracz has agreed to look at items at the end of her program. Please, only textile items.Following the program will be a short break. Cookies, coffee, and tea will be provided.After the break, a meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held.This will allow the members of the Friends to hear first-hand the progress that has been made in developing the site as well as future plans.The program is open to the public. There is no charge to attend the program and meeting.Fort Hays State Historic Site is located four miles south of I-70 exit 157 at Hays. For more information contact Fort Hays State Historic Site, 1472 Highway 183 Alt., Hays, KS 67601-9212: 785-625-6812.The Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays and the Kansas Historical Society do not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs. The society requests prior notification to accommodate individuals with special needs or disabilities.

Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays to host annual meeting

REHEARSALS BEGIN
MONDAY, February 10, 2020

7:30-9:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; MALLOY HALL, Rm 115&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FHSU CAMPUS

Smoky Hill Chorale is
a mixed ensemble of post-high school adults…open to all singers.

Openings are in all
sections…a particular need is for male voices.

Singing experience is
necessary, but no audition is required.

Dr. Terry Crull at
628-4258;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:tacrull@fhsu.edu">tacrull@fhsu.edu</a>

Smoky Hill ChoraleSPRING 2020REHEARSALS BEGIN
MONDAY, February 10, 20207:30-9:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; MALLOY HALL, Rm 115&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FHSU CAMPUSSmoky Hill Chorale is
a mixed ensemble of post-high school adults…open to all singers.Openings are in all
sections…a particular need is for male voices.Singing experience is
necessary, but no audition is required.For more information,
contact:Dr. Terry Crull at
628-4258;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:tacrull@fhsu.edu">tacrull@fhsu.edu</a>

Spots open for the Smoky Hill Chorale 

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Veteran Service Representative Schedule January 2020

2nd Tuesday 1/14/20--La Crosse @ Courthouse 9:30-11:30 AM

3rd Tuesday 1/21/20--Osborne Veteran’s Building 9:30-11:30 AM&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Russell City Hall 1:00 - 3:00 PM&nbsp;

4th Tuesday 1/28/20-- Smith Center @ Courthouse 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs assists veterans and authorized family members, free of charge, in matters pertaining to their VA claims and benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;

All itinerants are on a first come first served basis. No appointment needed. Please bring your discharge papers if starting a claim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Douglas Storie, VSR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Veteran Service Representative Schedule January 20202nd Tuesday 1/14/20--La Crosse @ Courthouse 9:30-11:30 AM3rd Tuesday 1/21/20--Osborne Veteran’s Building 9:30-11:30 AM&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Russell City Hall 1:00 - 3:00 PM&nbsp;4th Tuesday 1/28/20-- Smith Center @ Courthouse 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs assists veterans and authorized family members, free of charge, in matters pertaining to their VA claims and benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;All itinerants are on a first come first served basis. No appointment needed. Please bring your discharge papers if starting a claim.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;Douglas Storie, VSR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Veteran Service Representative&nbsp;205 E. 7th&nbsp; Suite 107&nbsp;Hays, KS 67601&nbsp;Phone: 785-259-0364&nbsp;FAX: 785-650-0392&nbsp;E-mail: doug.storie@ks.gov&nbsp;&nbsp;

Veteran Service Representative schedule for January

Share your talents and be a HRC instructor

The 33rd annual meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held at 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 26 in the historic Fort Hays Visitor's Center.

The meeting will begin with a program on historic fashion "Fashion on the Fort Frontier" by textile preservationist Jennifer Tracz.&nbsp;

Tracz began her career as a wedding&nbsp;gown designer while attending the University of Kansas. She continued to design&nbsp;gowns after completing her BFA in textile design. After completing her graduate&nbsp;coursework in Collections Management for Costume and Textile, she has worked for&nbsp;museums across western Kansas and Colorado helping manage, preserve and display&nbsp;textile and fashion collections.

&nbsp;As a textile preservationist, she enjoys working with&nbsp;small museums to further enhance and display their collections. 

Join us for this&nbsp;program about how fashion evolved and transcended in western Kansas near Fort&nbsp;Hays.

If you have a textile item and would like to learn more about how to preserve and&nbsp;conserve it, Tracz has agreed to look at items at the end of her program. Please, only textile items.

Following the program will be a short break.  Cookies, coffee, and tea will be provided.

After the break, a meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held.  

This will allow the members of the Friends to hear first-hand the progress that has been&nbsp;made in developing the site as well as future plans.

The program is open to the public.  There is no charge to attend the program and&nbsp;meeting.

Fort Hays State Historic Site is located four miles south of I-70 exit 157 at Hays. 

 For more information&nbsp;contact Fort Hays State Historic Site, 1472 Highway 183 Alt., Hays, KS 67601-9212: 785-625-6812 or&nbsp;thefort@kshs.org.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The 33rd annual meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held at 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 26 in the historic Fort Hays Visitor's Center.The meeting will begin with a program on historic fashion "Fashion on the Fort Frontier" by textile preservationist Jennifer Tracz.&nbsp;Tracz began her career as a wedding&nbsp;gown designer while attending the University of Kansas. She continued to design&nbsp;gowns after completing her BFA in textile design. After completing her graduate&nbsp;coursework in Collections Management for Costume and Textile, she has worked for&nbsp;museums across western Kansas and Colorado helping manage, preserve and display&nbsp;textile and fashion collections.&nbsp;As a textile preservationist, she enjoys working with&nbsp;small museums to further enhance and display their collections. Join us for this&nbsp;program about how fashion evolved and transcended in western Kansas near Fort&nbsp;Hays.If you have a textile item and would like to learn more about how to preserve and&nbsp;conserve it, Tracz has agreed to look at items at the end of her program. Please, only textile items.Following the program will be a short break. Cookies, coffee, and tea will be provided.After the break, a meeting of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays will be held. This will allow the members of the Friends to hear first-hand the progress that has been&nbsp;made in developing the site as well as future plans.The program is open to the public. There is no charge to attend the program and&nbsp;meeting.Fort Hays State Historic Site is located four miles south of I-70 exit 157 at Hays. For more information&nbsp;contact Fort Hays State Historic Site, 1472 Highway 183 Alt., Hays, KS 67601-9212: 785-625-6812 or&nbsp;thefort@kshs.org.&nbsp;

'Fashion on the Fort Frontier' featured at historic Fort Hays

Smoky Hill Chorale spring 2020 rehearsals begin Mon., Feb. 10 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Malloy Hall Room 115 on the campus of Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;

Smoky Hill Chorale is a mixed ensemble of post-high school adults and is open to all singers. 

Openings are in all sections. A particular need is for male voices. 

Singing experience is necessary, but no audition is required. 

For more information, contact: Dr. Terry Crull at 785-628-4258 or tacrull@fhsu.edu.

Smoky Hill Chorale spring 2020 rehearsals begin Mon., Feb. 10 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Malloy Hall Room 115 on the campus of Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;Smoky Hill Chorale is a mixed ensemble of post-high school adults and is open to all singers. Openings are in all sections. A particular need is for male voices. Singing experience is necessary, but no audition is required. For more information, contact: Dr. Terry Crull at 785-628-4258 or tacrull@fhsu.edu.

Singers wanted for Smoky Hill Chorale



January 16-18, 2019, 7:30 p.m. at the 12th Street Auditorium, 323 W. 12th, Hays.

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the following link:

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwAR02WnfRFZXzDW3QjJC4kyXNtTgSurreYUagVEhTitzz74MU_wfEUOg31-U">https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwAR2DCS4s3CYvfa1plC0-7ldCCcgnW7rdxVgSxp0o9q5YrEgY7qv4dF8ercA</a>

Twisted is the story of the infamous villain from Aladdin, which provides his backstory and treats him as the protagonist.  It includes appearances from most of the well-known Disney villains and gives Aladdin and the princess a shallow and even empty treatment allowing the villain to be the hero.

The students are directing, choreographing, and leading this fully staged musical in its musical and technical elements.  All proceeds for the musical go to the Hays High School Chamber Singers' summer of 2021 trip.

This production is rated PG-13 due to language, innuendo, and thematic material. It's best suited for people high school aged and older.

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January 16-18, 2019, 7:30 p.m. at the 12th Street Auditorium, 323 W. 12th, Hays.Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the following link:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwAR02WnfRFZXzDW3QjJC4kyXNtTgSurreYUagVEhTitzz74MU_wfEUOg31-U">https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwAR2DCS4s3CYvfa1plC0-7ldCCcgnW7rdxVgSxp0o9q5YrEgY7qv4dF8ercA</a>Twisted is the story of the infamous villain from Aladdin, which provides his backstory and treats him as the protagonist. It includes appearances from most of the well-known Disney villains and gives Aladdin and the princess a shallow and even empty treatment allowing the villain to be the hero.The students are directing, choreographing, and leading this fully staged musical in its musical and technical elements. All proceeds for the musical go to the Hays High School Chamber Singers' summer of 2021 trip.This production is rated PG-13 due to language, innuendo, and thematic material. It's best suited for people high school aged and older.

HHS Chamber Singers present 'Twisted'

If you or someone you know is a student in grades 1-12 and has a talent for art or photography or both, you’ll want to hear this. 

This year, Fort Larned’s friends group: Fort Larned Old Guard is hosting a Student Photography and Art Contest. 

If you want to, you can even just scan the artwork or picture with the form and send it into us to save on postage. More details are on the form provided above.

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 </figure>If you or someone you know is a student in grades 1-12 and has a talent for art or photography or both, you’ll want to hear this. This year, Fort Larned’s friends group: Fort Larned Old Guard is hosting a Student Photography and Art Contest. If you want to, you can even just scan the artwork or picture with the form and send it into us to save on postage. More details are on the form provided above.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nps?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCuNRfDHBTeobyDBl9Jz9kuUDbmLZFvMoEaJfEN9sGRfbyvw97Kf1FLNfuEi3a8yZEYqSWF-Sz_Bs21m4EdrliiEmAXApcYE85GlpCgCsRjNd7QK9jLm6zMVatF5OvjbovQDIe5FdVBMdOarjtu70xLig7zMZaur3G5l3xJlVsVpUWGd77zWUlOat3j93m1yNJtBgc95IUyL2knD45gj41mMtqMhWwHQ2BCOHVieWkftymVshmebnHnPK3lRhQ0C74tXv3LSKNCkZSDLFmGDeYCCcyD6qXlgCMPL1glGOtW7OJd_f23j0fCqv2PJzqG_QOkIpnVOA9DjWqJ-VrSqCRZDi6_aM2GMCOVGN44__e0-8u_AmtqLPCL0qI&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#NPS</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/findyourpark?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCuNRfDHBTeobyDBl9Jz9kuUDbmLZFvMoEaJfEN9sGRfbyvw97Kf1FLNfuEi3a8yZEYqSWF-Sz_Bs21m4EdrliiEmAXApcYE85GlpCgCsRjNd7QK9jLm6zMVatF5OvjbovQDIe5FdVBMdOarjtu70xLig7zMZaur3G5l3xJlVsVpUWGd77zWUlOat3j93m1yNJtBgc95IUyL2knD45gj41mMtqMhWwHQ2BCOHVieWkftymVshmebnHnPK3lRhQ0C74tXv3LSKNCkZSDLFmGDeYCCcyD6qXlgCMPL1glGOtW7OJd_f23j0fCqv2PJzqG_QOkIpnVOA9DjWqJ-VrSqCRZDi6_aM2GMCOVGN44__e0-8u_AmtqLPCL0qI&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#FindYourPark</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fortlarned?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCuNRfDHBTeobyDBl9Jz9kuUDbmLZFvMoEaJfEN9sGRfbyvw97Kf1FLNfuEi3a8yZEYqSWF-Sz_Bs21m4EdrliiEmAXApcYE85GlpCgCsRjNd7QK9jLm6zMVatF5OvjbovQDIe5FdVBMdOarjtu70xLig7zMZaur3G5l3xJlVsVpUWGd77zWUlOat3j93m1yNJtBgc95IUyL2knD45gj41mMtqMhWwHQ2BCOHVieWkftymVshmebnHnPK3lRhQ0C74tXv3LSKNCkZSDLFmGDeYCCcyD6qXlgCMPL1glGOtW7OJd_f23j0fCqv2PJzqG_QOkIpnVOA9DjWqJ-VrSqCRZDi6_aM2GMCOVGN44__e0-8u_AmtqLPCL0qI&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#FortLarned</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/santafetrail?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCuNRfDHBTeobyDBl9Jz9kuUDbmLZFvMoEaJfEN9sGRfbyvw97Kf1FLNfuEi3a8yZEYqSWF-Sz_Bs21m4EdrliiEmAXApcYE85GlpCgCsRjNd7QK9jLm6zMVatF5OvjbovQDIe5FdVBMdOarjtu70xLig7zMZaur3G5l3xJlVsVpUWGd77zWUlOat3j93m1yNJtBgc95IUyL2knD45gj41mMtqMhWwHQ2BCOHVieWkftymVshmebnHnPK3lRhQ0C74tXv3LSKNCkZSDLFmGDeYCCcyD6qXlgCMPL1glGOtW7OJd_f23j0fCqv2PJzqG_QOkIpnVOA9DjWqJ-VrSqCRZDi6_aM2GMCOVGN44__e0-8u_AmtqLPCL0qI&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#SantaFeTrail</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/history?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCuNRfDHBTeobyDBl9Jz9kuUDbmLZFvMoEaJfEN9sGRfbyvw97Kf1FLNfuEi3a8yZEYqSWF-Sz_Bs21m4EdrliiEmAXApcYE85GlpCgCsRjNd7QK9jLm6zMVatF5OvjbovQDIe5FdVBMdOarjtu70xLig7zMZaur3G5l3xJlVsVpUWGd77zWUlOat3j93m1yNJtBgc95IUyL2knD45gj41mMtqMhWwHQ2BCOHVieWkftymVshmebnHnPK3lRhQ0C74tXv3LSKNCkZSDLFmGDeYCCcyD6qXlgCMPL1glGOtW7OJd_f23j0fCqv2PJzqG_QOkIpnVOA9DjWqJ-VrSqCRZDi6_aM2GMCOVGN44__e0-8u_AmtqLPCL0qI&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#History</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/photographyandartcontest?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCuNRfDHBTeobyDBl9Jz9kuUDbmLZFvMoEaJfEN9sGRfbyvw97Kf1FLNfuEi3a8yZEYqSWF-Sz_Bs21m4EdrliiEmAXApcYE85GlpCgCsRjNd7QK9jLm6zMVatF5OvjbovQDIe5FdVBMdOarjtu70xLig7zMZaur3G5l3xJlVsVpUWGd77zWUlOat3j93m1yNJtBgc95IUyL2knD45gj41mMtqMhWwHQ2BCOHVieWkftymVshmebnHnPK3lRhQ0C74tXv3LSKNCkZSDLFmGDeYCCcyD6qXlgCMPL1glGOtW7OJd_f23j0fCqv2PJzqG_QOkIpnVOA9DjWqJ-VrSqCRZDi6_aM2GMCOVGN44__e0-8u_AmtqLPCL0qI&amp;__tn__=%2ANK-R">#PhotographyAndArtContest</a>

Ft. Larned student photo and art contest

First Responders Recognition Breakfast will be Jan. 23

TCHS boys' basketball at McTeacher's Night

KS Day presentation at HPL features Vice President Charles Curtis

Sunday, Jan. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center,&nbsp;592 NE K 156 Hwy, Great Bend.

Join artist Michele Younkers as she helps K-12 students complete an entry for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program. 

 We will provide all the art supplies - you can choose the medium: water color pencils or paint, acrylic paint, graphite pencil or oil pastel! 

 Students will choose from a list of native North American waterfowl and draw them in a natural habitat. 

We'll provide mounts, field guides, pictures, and bird wings to help make your drawings realistic.

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 </figure>Sunday, Jan. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center,&nbsp;592 NE K 156 Hwy, Great Bend.Join artist Michele Younkers as she helps K-12 students complete an entry for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program. We will provide all the art supplies - you can choose the medium: water color pencils or paint, acrylic paint, graphite pencil or oil pastel! Students will choose from a list of native North American waterfowl and draw them in a natural habitat. We'll provide mounts, field guides, pictures, and bird wings to help make your drawings realistic.

January WILD - Jr. Duck Stamp

"The Prairie Ocean: Long Time, No Sea," is coming to the Sternberg Museum of Natural History,&nbsp;3000 Sternberg Dr., Hays.

Created by Chuck Bonner and Ray Troll, the exhibit will highlight stories of the Bonner family, and their family legacy as fossil hunters. The exhibit will also focus on Kansas and its natural history, featuring a variety of Chuck and Ray’s artwork, and fossils found here in Kansas. 

Chuck and Ray will be at the Sternberg Museum to perform an eclectic array of music opening night of the&nbsp;Prairie Ocean: Long Time, No Sea&nbsp;exhibit. Be the first to see the new exhibit and to hang out with the creators. The event starts on Fri., January 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 The opening day for the exhibit is Sat., January 18.

<a href="http://sternberg.fhsu.edu/upcoming-exhibitions-2/">Click here</a>&nbsp;to read more about Chuck Bonner and Ray Troll.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>"The Prairie Ocean: Long Time, No Sea," is coming to the Sternberg Museum of Natural History,&nbsp;3000 Sternberg Dr., Hays.Created by Chuck Bonner and Ray Troll, the exhibit will highlight stories of the Bonner family, and their family legacy as fossil hunters. The exhibit will also focus on Kansas and its natural history, featuring a variety of Chuck and Ray’s artwork, and fossils found here in Kansas. Chuck and Ray will be at the Sternberg Museum to perform an eclectic array of music opening night of the&nbsp;Prairie Ocean: Long Time, No Sea&nbsp;exhibit. Be the first to see the new exhibit and to hang out with the creators. The event starts on Fri., January 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The opening day for the exhibit is Sat., January 18.<a href="http://sternberg.fhsu.edu/upcoming-exhibitions-2/">Click here</a>&nbsp;to read more about Chuck Bonner and Ray Troll.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Area fossil hunting Bonner family featured at Sternberg Museum 

Sunday, January 12&nbsp; ~&nbsp; 1:30 p.m. at Fort Hays State University&nbsp;Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center

Tickets sold at the door beginning at 1:00 p.m.

$4 ages 12 &amp; under&nbsp; ~&nbsp; $6 ages 13 &amp; overall seating general admission

The meanest substitute teacher in the whole world returns to Horace B. Smedley School as coach of the "Smedley Tornadoes" football team! Kind-hearted Miss Nelson comes to the rescue of the rambunctious, failing team as she enlists the help of her alter ego, the ill-tempered Miss Viola Swamp. She whips them into shape with her trademark discipline, demanding tough exercises and no back talk. The team soon changes their attitude, pulls together, and sharpens their skills. But can they win the biggest game of the year?! 

Find out in this delightful musical based on the “Miss Nelson” books.&nbsp; 

Ready. Set. Hut!This production funded through grant support from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission and Midwest Energy –and HAC arts-in-education program support from the Schmidt Foundation, Heartland Community Foundation and Union Pacific Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

And, we want to thank the&nbsp;FHSU Athletic Department&nbsp;for providing the kiddos with a sports pass for any single athletic event/game through the end of this semester!&nbsp; The pass will be included in our game day "goodie bag" containing a mini football and football face stickers!&nbsp; We are definitely ready for a football Sunday!&nbsp; Go, Chiefs!. . .&nbsp;and, the Horace B. Smedley Tornadoes!&nbsp;

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'Miss Nelson Has a Field Day' Jan. 12

First Responders Recognition Breakfast Jan. 23

Cooking at the Center 2020

For advance tickets, contact a member of the Hays High School Chamber Singers.&nbsp;

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Stars & Stripes Breakfast benefits HHS Chamber Singers

Healing Hearts meets Jan. 9

Healing After Loss of Suicide Jan. meetings



Join us for an experience in love, fun, and murder!  My Deadly Valentine is a murder mystery spoof set in a New York City theatre that will have you laughing throughout the performance. 

Dinner at 6:30 p.m. &amp; Performance at 7:30 p.m.

Hays Community Theatre, 121 E. 8th Street;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12715/hays-community-theatre-?%3Fperformance_id=8113776&amp;country=US&amp;language=en&amp;fbclid=IwAR1GWbcVCEr3hUxh9P9MWXPn00GNB6AaFlIVaB68tn8YFwo5kIQH0qvJCJ8">Ticketswww.etix.com</a>

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Join us for an experience in love, fun, and murder! My Deadly Valentine is a murder mystery spoof set in a New York City theatre that will have you laughing throughout the performance. Friday, February 14 - Dinner ShowDinner at 6:30 p.m. &amp; Performance at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, February 15 - 7:30 p.m.Sunday, February 16 - 2 p.m.Hays Community Theatre, 121 E. 8th Street;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12715/hays-community-theatre-?%3Fperformance_id=8113776&amp;country=US&amp;language=en&amp;fbclid=IwAR1GWbcVCEr3hUxh9P9MWXPn00GNB6AaFlIVaB68tn8YFwo5kIQH0qvJCJ8">Ticketswww.etix.com</a>

'My Deadly Valentine' to be presented by HCT



Legislative session starts January 13. The Kansas State Library has a legislative Hotline that you can call, text, or im/chat for information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

<a href="https://kslib.info/ask?fbclid=IwAR2_XTfraN0-KtjMoO5uSNjJZ0v2xiQmqQ82VT52mLK44GMu7uRVP8yTM-Y" target="_blank">https://kslib.info/ask</a>

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Legislative session starts January 13. The Kansas State Library has a legislative Hotline that you can call, text, or im/chat for information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<a href="https://kslib.info/ask?fbclid=IwAR2_XTfraN0-KtjMoO5uSNjJZ0v2xiQmqQ82VT52mLK44GMu7uRVP8yTM-Y" target="_blank">https://kslib.info/ask</a>

Free legislative hotline open during session



The Russell Knights of Columbus Council 3034 is proud to once again hold their annual free throw contest. 

  This contest will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 @ Russell High School.   Gym doors will open @ 12:00 noon with the contest to promptly commence @ 1:00 PM.  This contest is open to ALL male and female participants  ages 9- 14.   In order to participate, a copy of your state issued birth certificate and a parental/ guardian signature will be required to participate.

All athletes will receive a participation certificate. Group winners receive medals and advance to the District competition in early February.  Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.    For more information or for an entry form you may contact Chris Speis @ 785. 614. 4156



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The Russell Knights of Columbus Council 3034 is proud to once again hold their annual free throw contest. This contest will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 @ Russell High School. Gym doors will open @ 12:00 noon with the contest to promptly commence @ 1:00 PM. This contest is open to ALL male and female participants ages 9- 14. In order to participate, a copy of your state issued birth certificate and a parental/ guardian signature will be required to participate.All athletes will receive a participation certificate. Group winners receive medals and advance to the District competition in early February. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there. For more information or for an entry form you may contact Chris Speis @ 785. 614. 4156

Annual free throw contest in Russell 

Healing After Loss January meetings

Who doesn't love some CCQ!!  Join the United Way of Ellis County Wed., Jan. 8, for lunch or dinner at the Taco Shop, 333 W. 8th. 

 They will donate a part of the proceeds to the United Way!

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 </figure>Who doesn't love some CCQ!! Join the United Way of Ellis County Wed., Jan. 8, for lunch or dinner at the Taco Shop, 333 W. 8th. They will donate a part of the proceeds to the United Way!

United Way Dine Out Day at Taco Shop 

Habitat for Humanity ReStore now open additional hours

Defining a Difference with Jana's Campaign

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