St. John Lutheran Church Soup Supper, February 26, at 425 N. Main, Russell.

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper - Carry-out starts at 4:30 p.m. Dine-in 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Chicken &amp; Noodles (with or without butterballs, chili or baked potato soup, along with relishes, crackers, dessert &amp; drink.

Soup also available for carry-out in pints &amp; quarts. 

Fundraiser for SJLC Sr. High School group to attend the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, Mich. 

For more information, please contact the Church at 785-483-5358.

St. John Lutheran Church Soup Supper, February 26, at 425 N. Main, Russell.Ash Wednesday Soup Supper - Carry-out starts at 4:30 p.m. Dine-in 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.Chicken &amp; Noodles (with or without butterballs, chili or baked potato soup, along with relishes, crackers, dessert &amp; drink. Free Will Offering. Soup also available for carry-out in pints &amp; quarts. Fundraiser for SJLC Sr. High School group to attend the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, Mich. For more information, please contact the Church at 785-483-5358.

Soup supper at Russell St. John Lutheran Church

Fort Hays State University's Science Café presents “Patterns in Bones: Understanding Ecological Influences on Bird Bone Growth”&nbsp;Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. in The Venue at Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, Hays.

Come for the cute penguin photos. Stay for the exploration of how studying bone growth of modern animals helps us better understand extinct animals.

Presenter is Dr. Laura E. Wilson, Assoc. Professor and Interim Chair Geosciences, Curator of Paleontology—Sternberg Museum of Natural History, FHSU.

 Sponsored by Science and Mathematics Education Institute.

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Science Cafe explores bird bone patterns

FCFH Amazing Race registration open

It’s that time of year again! Join the Small Business Development Center for our FREE tax workshops. 

These workshops are presented by Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue
and Brett Gerber with the Kansas Department of Labor.

March 10 in Colby at the Thomas Co. Office Complex: 

Small Business Tax at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Labor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.&nbsp; Contractors Tax 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

March 11 in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:

Small Business Tax at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Labor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.&nbsp; Contractors Tax 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

March 12 in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:

Agricultural Sales and Use Tax at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.&nbsp;

For registration visit: <a href="https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR3L1-yLNYmh_tf0GhW2cNhv5PHX3pmNnwW7Y1ZtZmwEAuGk_8NuctrFr5k" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1</a>

For more information call the Kansas SBDC&nbsp; at Fort Hays State University at 785-628-5615.

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and Brett Gerber with the Kansas Department of Labor. 



March 10 in Colby at the Thomas Co. Office Complex: 

Small Business Tax at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Labor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.&nbsp; Contractors Tax 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.



March 11 in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:

Small Business Tax at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Labor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.&nbsp; Contractors Tax 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.



March 12 in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:

Agricultural Sales and Use Tax at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.&nbsp; *Lunch is provided*For registration visit: <a href="https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR3L1-yLNYmh_tf0GhW2cNhv5PHX3pmNnwW7Y1ZtZmwEAuGk_8NuctrFr5k" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1</a>For more information call the Kansas SBDC&nbsp; at Fort Hays State University at 785-628-5615.

Free tax workshops offered in Hays, Colby by SBDC

Ellis K of C soup supper

RUSSELL — St. John Lutheran Church invites the public to attend the Ash Wednesday Soup Supper on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Parish Hall at St. John, 425 N. Main, Russell. The event is hosted by the St. John Lutheran Senior High and 2x5s Youth Groups. Carryout starts at 4:30 p.m. or dine in from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

A choice of soup (chicken noodle soup with or without butterballs, chili or baked potato soup, relishes, crackers, dessert and drink will be served for a free-will offering.

Soup will be available for carry out in pints ($5) and quarts ($10)

The St. John Lutheran Senior High Youth Group is currently fundraising in hopes of attending the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, Mich. The 2x5s Youth Group has volunteered to pitch in and lend a hand with this project.

For more information, contact the church office at 785-483-5358.

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 </figure>RUSSELL — St. John Lutheran Church invites the public to attend the Ash Wednesday Soup Supper on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Parish Hall at St. John, 425 N. Main, Russell. The event is hosted by the St. John Lutheran Senior High and 2x5s Youth Groups. Carryout starts at 4:30 p.m. or dine in from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.A choice of soup (chicken noodle soup with or without butterballs, chili or baked potato soup, relishes, crackers, dessert and drink will be served for a free-will offering.Soup will be available for carry out in pints ($5) and quarts ($10)

The St. John Lutheran Senior High Youth Group is currently fundraising in hopes of attending the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, Mich. The 2x5s Youth Group has volunteered to pitch in and lend a hand with this project.For more information, contact the church office at 785-483-5358.

St. John Lutheran Church 0ffers Ash Wednesday soup supper

The Ellis High School Choir presents Country Classics Dinner Theater on Tuesday, March 10. Tickets are available in the EHS office or through any choir member. Dinner and show tickets are $15, VIP tickets are $25.&nbsp; Show only is $10 and must be purchased at the door the night of the performance.

The deadline for ticket sales (dinner and show) is by noon Wednesday, March 4.

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 </figure>The Ellis High School Choir presents Country Classics Dinner Theater on Tuesday, March 10. Tickets are available in the EHS office or through any choir member. Dinner and show tickets are $15, VIP tickets are $25.&nbsp; Show only is $10 and must be purchased at the door the night of the performance.The deadline for ticket sales (dinner and show) is by noon Wednesday, March 4.

Ellis choir to present 'Country Classics' dinner theater

Join the Small Business Development Center for its free tax workshops. These workshops are presented by Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue and Brett Gerber with the Kansas Department of Labor.&nbsp;

March 10th in Colby at the Thomas Co Office Complex:&nbsp;

Labor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15-1:15 p.m.

March 11th in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:
Small Business Tax 9 a.m.-noon

March 12th in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:

Agricultural Sales and Use Tax 9:00 a.m.-noon

For registration visit: <a href="https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR3L1-yLNYmh_tf0GhW2cNhv5PHX3pmNnwW7Y1ZtZmwEAuGk_8NuctrFr5k">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1</a>

SubmittedJoin the Small Business Development Center for its free tax workshops. These workshops are presented by Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue and Brett Gerber with the Kansas Department of Labor.&nbsp;March 10th in Colby at the Thomas Co Office Complex:&nbsp;Small Business Tax 9 a.m.-noonLabor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15-1:15 p.m.Contractors Tax 1:30-4:30 p.m.
March 11th in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:
Small Business Tax 9 a.m.-noonLabor: Understanding Regulations KDOL Unemployment Tax at 12:15-1:15 p.m.Contractors Tax 1:30-4:30 p.m.March 12th in Hays at the Sternberg Museum:Agricultural Sales and Use Tax 9:00 a.m.-noon*Lunch is provided*For registration visit: <a href="https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR3L1-yLNYmh_tf0GhW2cNhv5PHX3pmNnwW7Y1ZtZmwEAuGk_8NuctrFr5k">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1</a>

SBDC to offer free tax workshops

3rd Art Show and Open Mic held at the Hays Arts Center Annex, 1010 Main.&nbsp;

 Featuring multiple art forms, a special jazz quintet, Sister Kilowatt, and killer open mic performances!!! 

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Art Show & Open Mic presented by Paseo

The 82nd annual Luray Fish Fry, sponsored by the Luray United Methodist Church, will be held on Friday, March 20 at the Luray American Legion Hall.

Serving begins at 5 p.m. and will include their famous fish, baked potato, coleslaw, green beans, hot rolls, homemade cherry and apple pie, and a beverage.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under and will be available at the door.

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 </figure>The 82nd annual Luray Fish Fry, sponsored by the Luray United Methodist Church, will be held on Friday, March 20 at the Luray American Legion Hall.Serving begins at 5 p.m. and will include their famous fish, baked potato, coleslaw, green beans, hot rolls, homemade cherry and apple pie, and a beverage.Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under and will be available at the door.

Annual Luray Fish Fry

Mardis Gras at Ness City Scared Heart Parish

Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever banquet

Sternberg Natural History for preschoolers

The 27th annual Russell Sunrise Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner will be held Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Russell.

Enjoy spaghetti, green beans, fresh baked garlic bread and ice cream.

Advance tickets are $8 and can be purchased at Klema's Apple Market, Edward Jones (Kai Muller's office, Keeler Chiropractic, Encore Antiques and Myers Furniture. Tickets at the door are $9. Children five and under eat free.

Dine in, carry out or have your food delivered by calling 483-7736.

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 </figure>The 27th annual Russell Sunrise Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner will be held Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Russell.Enjoy spaghetti, green beans, fresh baked garlic bread and ice cream.Advance tickets are $8 and can be purchased at Klema's Apple Market, Edward Jones (Kai Muller's office, Keeler Chiropractic, Encore Antiques and Myers Furniture. Tickets at the door are $9. Children five and under eat free.Dine in, carry out or have your food delivered by calling 483-7736.Proceeds support youth projects.

Russell Sunrise Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner 



A family friendly 5K Run/Walk celebrating St. Patrick's Day,&nbsp;Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Trego Recreation Commission in WaKeeney will be hosting 4 races in 2020.

This series of 5K races will promote wellness and participation from people in all stages of life and all stages of fitness. 

If you’d like to register for all 4 races, registration fee is $50. If you would like to register for individual races, registration fee is $15 per race. 

Prizes for top winners in each age group for every individual race. There are also prize incentives for finishing ALL 4 races. 

For more information on our 2020 Race Series, call (785) 743-2595.

REGISTER ONLINE @ <a target="_blank" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tregorec.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3mXU7A1k4EDNPzJT8hIqnVTiTGsgef2F7wrhrkCD1NpXknX8LyKqi53SU&amp;h=AT1tswGS6UJEMByHiiSsvIT2emfcskqmCaD1rfBtsJ6tLM9buubCMBQxr6iObrhK52fmNhF0F5wWYY_vbN2kVEaS5pDeTN3-3wAC7myAyWQUEuhtuX5uFjn9InWx9kPGU0xy">www.tregorec.com</a>

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A family friendly 5K Run/Walk celebrating St. Patrick's Day,&nbsp;Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.Trego Recreation Commission in WaKeeney will be hosting 4 races in 2020.This series of 5K races will promote wellness and participation from people in all stages of life and all stages of fitness. If you’d like to register for all 4 races, registration fee is $50. If you would like to register for individual races, registration fee is $15 per race. Prizes for top winners in each age group for every individual race. There are also prize incentives for finishing ALL 4 races. For more information on our 2020 Race Series, call (785) 743-2595.REGISTER ONLINE @ <a target="_blank" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tregorec.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3mXU7A1k4EDNPzJT8hIqnVTiTGsgef2F7wrhrkCD1NpXknX8LyKqi53SU&amp;h=AT1tswGS6UJEMByHiiSsvIT2emfcskqmCaD1rfBtsJ6tLM9buubCMBQxr6iObrhK52fmNhF0F5wWYY_vbN2kVEaS5pDeTN3-3wAC7myAyWQUEuhtuX5uFjn9InWx9kPGU0xy">www.tregorec.com</a>

Trego Rec Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Western Kansas Human Resource Management Association (WKHRMA) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at the Robbins Center (Eagle Communications Hall, on the FHSU
 campus.&nbsp; 

Registration is from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m., with a short business meeting starting at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; 

The program for the March meeting will be “Running an Effective Meeting” presented by Dr. Brett Whitaker, Chair and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
 at FHSU. 

The program will be submitted for SHRM continuing education credits. 

WKHRMA members and guests can RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="http://wkhrma.shrm.org/" target="_blank">wkhrma.shrm.org</a>.
 The deadline to RSVP is noon on March 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WKHRMA is an affiliate chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management, a local professional organization for persons engaged in human resource management.&nbsp; For more information on WKHRMA, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://wkhrma.shrm.org/" target="_blank">wkhrma.shrm.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Western Kansas Human Resource Management Association (WKHRMA) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at the Robbins Center (Eagle Communications Hall, on the FHSU
 campus.&nbsp; Registration is from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m., with a short business meeting starting at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; The program for the March meeting will be “Running an Effective Meeting” presented by Dr. Brett Whitaker, Chair and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
 at FHSU. The program will be submitted for SHRM continuing education credits. WKHRMA members and guests can RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="http://wkhrma.shrm.org/" target="_blank">wkhrma.shrm.org</a>.
 The deadline to RSVP is noon on March 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;WKHRMA is an affiliate chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management, a local professional organization for persons engaged in human resource management.&nbsp; For more information on WKHRMA, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://wkhrma.shrm.org/" target="_blank">wkhrma.shrm.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WKHRMA meets March 10

&nbsp;“The War Years: A Kansas Experience, 1941-1945”&nbsp;

This Hays Arts Council exhibition was created 30 years ago by then HAC director Leland Powers and HAC members Leon J. Staab and Michael Jilg.&nbsp;It was developed to honor the (then) 45th anniversary of the end of World
 War II.&nbsp; 

It opened in September of 1990, and remains in the HAC’s permanent collection of works. 

The 75th anniversary of that historical event will be&nbsp;this fall, but we're noting that February of 1945 is regarded as the “beginning of the end” of the war.&nbsp; Seventy-five
 years ago this month, the Battle of the Bulge had barely ended (Jan. 25, 1945, the Yalta Conference was held, the bombing raids on Dresden started, the Battle of Iwo Jima began, and United States Marines ultimately raised the US flag on the summit of Mount
 Suribachi. 

In honor of that February 1945 history, we are again showcasing this collection of images throughout this month at the Hays Arts Council, 112 E. 11th St.,&nbsp; Hays. 

The exhibition features images gathered from private collections, largely from Hays area service men &amp; women. It was designed to document the human quality of their war experience. 

The original photos were, in general,
 small snapshots - but they were professionally enlarged to 2ft x 2ft. 

Among the images are those from the collections of Wendelin Staab, F.R. Oshant, Jr., Ed Moore, Arris Johnson, Dr. John Streck, Helen Kramer and Thaine Clark. The exhibition is comprised
 of 16 panels featuring a single image and its accompanying text. 

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 </figure>&nbsp;“The War Years: A Kansas Experience, 1941-1945”&nbsp;
This Hays Arts Council exhibition was created 30 years ago by then HAC director Leland Powers and HAC members Leon J. Staab and Michael Jilg.&nbsp;It was developed to honor the (then) 45th anniversary of the end of World
 War II.&nbsp; It opened in September of 1990, and remains in the HAC’s permanent collection of works. The 75th anniversary of that historical event will be&nbsp;this fall, but we're noting that February of 1945 is regarded as the “beginning of the end” of the war.&nbsp; Seventy-five
 years ago this month, the Battle of the Bulge had barely ended (Jan. 25, 1945, the Yalta Conference was held, the bombing raids on Dresden started, the Battle of Iwo Jima began, and United States Marines ultimately raised the US flag on the summit of Mount
 Suribachi. In honor of that February 1945 history, we are again showcasing this collection of images throughout this month at the Hays Arts Council, 112 E. 11th St.,&nbsp; Hays. The exhibition features images gathered from private collections, largely from Hays area service men &amp; women. It was designed to document the human quality of their war experience. The original photos were, in general,
 small snapshots - but they were professionally enlarged to 2ft x 2ft. Among the images are those from the collections of Wendelin Staab, F.R. Oshant, Jr., Ed Moore, Arris Johnson, Dr. John Streck, Helen Kramer and Thaine Clark. The exhibition is comprised
 of 16 panels featuring a single image and its accompanying text.

WWII exhibit at HAC features Hays residents

Join us at the Deines Cultural Center for a month of artwork made by the K-12 students of Russell's public schools.

The opening celebration will Sunday, March 1 with cookies and punch served from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

The Student Art Show will remain up until April 10.

It's free to come to the Deines and everyone is welcome.

The Deines Cultural Center is located at 820 N. Main Street in Russell. Hours are Tuesday through Friday noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 785-483-3742 for info.

RUSSELL - March is Youth Art Month.Join us at the Deines Cultural Center for a month of artwork made by the K-12 students of Russell's public schools.The opening celebration will Sunday, March 1 with cookies and punch served from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.The Student Art Show will remain up until April 10.It's free to come to the Deines and everyone is welcome.The Deines Cultural Center is located at 820 N. Main Street in Russell. Hours are Tuesday through Friday noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 785-483-3742 for info.

Youth Art Month at DCC

An Integrated Weed Control Management of Herbicide Resistant Weeds program will be held on Wednesday, February 19 in Great Bend at American Ag Credit, 5634 10th Street.  

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the program starts at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. followed by a complimentary noon meal.  

Topics will be the role of integrated weed management in controlling difficult weeds, managing multiple herbicide-resistant palmer amaranth, and updates on herbicides and herbicide tolerant traits. 

Presenters will be Sarah Lancaster and Vipan Kumar, Extension weed control specialists.  

Continuing education units for CCA &amp; Commercial Applicators are available.   

RSVP is requested for the meal count by Monday, February 17th call Brenda at the Cottonwood Extension Office, Great Bend 620-793-1910 or email bwalton@ksu.edu.

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 </figure>An Integrated Weed Control Management of Herbicide Resistant Weeds program will be held on Wednesday, February 19 in Great Bend at American Ag Credit, 5634 10th Street. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the program starts at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. followed by a complimentary noon meal. Topics will be the role of integrated weed management in controlling difficult weeds, managing multiple herbicide-resistant palmer amaranth, and updates on herbicides and herbicide tolerant traits. Presenters will be Sarah Lancaster and Vipan Kumar, Extension weed control specialists. Continuing education units for CCA &amp; Commercial Applicators are available. RSVP is requested for the meal count by Monday, February 17th call Brenda at the Cottonwood Extension Office, Great Bend 620-793-1910 or email bwalton@ksu.edu.

Integrated weed management workshop

Ellis County sales tax discussion in Victoria

This year's annual Severe Weather Information meeting is on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Plainville.

 This meeting is not just for "Weather Spotters" but is open to the public and for anyone who wants to learn more about weather in Kansas.

 The information presented will help you and your family stay safe during storm season in Kansas.



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 </figure>From Rooks County Emergency Management:This year's annual Severe Weather Information meeting is on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Plainville. This meeting is not just for "Weather Spotters" but is open to the public and for anyone who wants to learn more about weather in Kansas. The information presented will help you and your family stay safe during storm season in Kansas.

Weather Spotter meeting in Plainville



We are excited to be holding a workshop with local photographer and wildlife biologist, Tony Ifland from the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. This will be a workshop open to intermediate photographers who have their own equipment.  Space is limited and spots will fill up quickly!  

Friday evening Tony will give a short workshop on setting up your Canon or Nikon camera for capturing birds or wildlife in low light outdoor settings.  He will also talk about the habits and biology of Prairie Chickens in the Kirwin Wildlife Refuge Area. 

Early Saturday morning attendees will be guided to an area on the refuge to shoot images of Prairie Chickens in action.  Blinds will be provided.  Warm clothing is suggested.  This part of the workshop will take up to 3 or 4 hours, so please be prepared for the temperature change and to be still.

Workshop fee of $20 will go toward the dinner and lunch provided by the Phillips County Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau. Payment is due in our office at 205 F St., Phillipsburg, by Mar. 20.

     - Telephoto lens (optional, but helpful)

     - Clothing appropriate for a cold morning and sitting without moving.  Dark clothing is better because lighter colors can be seen by the chickens



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We are excited to be holding a workshop with local photographer and wildlife biologist, Tony Ifland from the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. This will be a workshop open to intermediate photographers who have their own equipment. Space is limited and spots will fill up quickly! Friday evening Tony will give a short workshop on setting up your Canon or Nikon camera for capturing birds or wildlife in low light outdoor settings. He will also talk about the habits and biology of Prairie Chickens in the Kirwin Wildlife Refuge Area. Early Saturday morning attendees will be guided to an area on the refuge to shoot images of Prairie Chickens in action. Blinds will be provided. Warm clothing is suggested. This part of the workshop will take up to 3 or 4 hours, so please be prepared for the temperature change and to be still.Workshop fee of $20 will go toward the dinner and lunch provided by the Phillips County Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau. Payment is due in our office at 205 F St., Phillipsburg, by Mar. 20.*Equipment needed: - Camera - Telephoto lens (optional, but helpful) - Tripod - Clothing appropriate for a cold morning and sitting without moving. Dark clothing is better because lighter colors can be seen by the chickens

Wildlife photography workshop at Kirwin Refuge

Republican Dr. Bill Clifford, an ophthalmologist, Finney County commissioner, and former U.S.&nbsp;Air Force fighter pilot, announced his candidacy for Congress in September 2019.

&nbsp;A graduate of&nbsp;Air Force fighter pilot,&nbsp;the U.S. Air Force Academy and the University of Southern California's Keck School of&nbsp;Medicine, Dr. Clifford has served patients in rural communities across western Kansas for 25&nbsp;years. 

In addition to his service as a Finney County commissioner, he has also served as a&nbsp;Garden City Community College trustee, Kansas president of the Air Force Association,&nbsp;president of the Kansas Society of Eye Physicians &amp; Surgeons, and trustee of the American&nbsp;Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Clifford and his wife, Jean, a member of the Kansas State Board of Education and an Air Force&nbsp;veteran herself, are the proud parents of six children, five of them adopted. The Cliffords live in&nbsp;Garden City.

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 </figure>Republican Dr. Bill Clifford, an ophthalmologist, Finney County commissioner, and former U.S.&nbsp;Air Force fighter pilot, announced his candidacy for Congress in September 2019.&nbsp;A graduate of&nbsp;Air Force fighter pilot,&nbsp;the U.S. Air Force Academy and the University of Southern California's Keck School of&nbsp;Medicine, Dr. Clifford has served patients in rural communities across western Kansas for 25&nbsp;years. In addition to his service as a Finney County commissioner, he has also served as a&nbsp;Garden City Community College trustee, Kansas president of the Air Force Association,&nbsp;president of the Kansas Society of Eye Physicians &amp; Surgeons, and trustee of the American&nbsp;Academy of Ophthalmology.Dr. Clifford and his wife, Jean, a member of the Kansas State Board of Education and an Air Force&nbsp;veteran herself, are the proud parents of six children, five of them adopted. The Cliffords live in&nbsp;Garden City.

Meet & Greet with Congressional 1st District candidate Bill Clifford

Middle and high school science teachers: deadlines are approaching for our popular Seed to STEM workshops. April 1 for Track 1 (first-time applicants); March 1 for Track 2, (returning Seed to STEM teachers). 

Don’t miss out on this free professional development opportunity! 

Choose from two workshops: June 4-5 at Chanute or June 9-10 at Hays. Register for Middle School:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/s2sms?fbclid=IwAR204Y2DqPOZQumlFI2G5S5iHWFGQcfuvTl8kM4-XF27MbyugcTu8e0duWc" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/s2sms</a>&nbsp;or High School:&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fs2shs%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2SiPUFVzmmyPcWy4u0X9kh7MC-P9cu2uzqeqlsqUDIhXFez_qfaL_oV4Y&amp;h=AT2p32tRoCahdVIUkB7o3MgmMrNRa9YAUP0QTbhJbhHUGlohaSgRRMLLgowcd6LD8DTOmyrmDj8MPHKocm3e95JK5m4In44nSB6vJlupfo6yDq3hrf067xk1rnGZksyJT4w3NbwbIGp-CEHstLyx-9_7NkfGb0ZFiGDqm-qrxmDovPHya71SegUEie7iNXQ-jmCi0_zXXjwuEHSXElV0iCbB6olixRVaPgdjP4dziByBdGXL1pnW8CQ0VBb7WHSFKfePUSgED1xz4ydZl4wp1SjXK3nK3pvWa_Qa8PSS222mAxRhVX9DhvVY_yLadBW_liFloA-VjrCNFRQuGSarThdc0efLk_YuCOAprfLHPZBUBZES-9V-J9rM1isxDxb_DtOwq8-qsFzBfOEyBPr-V5mtbDazoDt3h-9zwM3rfyfbP9-EGW2ljoYfnmF6O5DT4qhO6pqlEK9teeLAb_fnoptpFA4hLj9tzPEiQ6PAaOMuK0ZUVh_K7VzUGh0tyz_QUSzwBi6cwipPtFcEHWhpLUHzTt0OT1OJMnI2drHhKVCCJUuhpE3-6HHKBbkbzrG8823xV-FnzavvI3IizwOxMYUbY_AH_v_01IhAaB6Vj3Vdve5GA10SBe2XETgWZPHgl_d58Ez66TTbnkw9QhE-px-T8Qgz" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/s2shs</a>

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 </figure>Middle and high school science teachers: deadlines are approaching for our popular Seed to STEM workshops. April 1 for Track 1 (first-time applicants); March 1 for Track 2, (returning Seed to STEM teachers). Don’t miss out on this free professional development opportunity! Choose from two workshops: June 4-5 at Chanute or June 9-10 at Hays. Register for Middle School:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/s2sms?fbclid=IwAR204Y2DqPOZQumlFI2G5S5iHWFGQcfuvTl8kM4-XF27MbyugcTu8e0duWc" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/s2sms</a>&nbsp;or High School:&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fs2shs%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2SiPUFVzmmyPcWy4u0X9kh7MC-P9cu2uzqeqlsqUDIhXFez_qfaL_oV4Y&amp;h=AT2p32tRoCahdVIUkB7o3MgmMrNRa9YAUP0QTbhJbhHUGlohaSgRRMLLgowcd6LD8DTOmyrmDj8MPHKocm3e95JK5m4In44nSB6vJlupfo6yDq3hrf067xk1rnGZksyJT4w3NbwbIGp-CEHstLyx-9_7NkfGb0ZFiGDqm-qrxmDovPHya71SegUEie7iNXQ-jmCi0_zXXjwuEHSXElV0iCbB6olixRVaPgdjP4dziByBdGXL1pnW8CQ0VBb7WHSFKfePUSgED1xz4ydZl4wp1SjXK3nK3pvWa_Qa8PSS222mAxRhVX9DhvVY_yLadBW_liFloA-VjrCNFRQuGSarThdc0efLk_YuCOAprfLHPZBUBZES-9V-J9rM1isxDxb_DtOwq8-qsFzBfOEyBPr-V5mtbDazoDt3h-9zwM3rfyfbP9-EGW2ljoYfnmF6O5DT4qhO6pqlEK9teeLAb_fnoptpFA4hLj9tzPEiQ6PAaOMuK0ZUVh_K7VzUGh0tyz_QUSzwBi6cwipPtFcEHWhpLUHzTt0OT1OJMnI2drHhKVCCJUuhpE3-6HHKBbkbzrG8823xV-FnzavvI3IizwOxMYUbY_AH_v_01IhAaB6Vj3Vdve5GA10SBe2XETgWZPHgl_d58Ez66TTbnkw9QhE-px-T8Qgz" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/s2shs</a>

Free STEM workshop for science teachers



Join Ad Astra for a 5K run and walk Sunday, February 23! We'll meet at the Russell Court House at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $10 (children 10 and under admitted free).

***All participants will receive a FREE ticket to an Ad Astra 2020 Chamber Music concert!***

Proceeds will benefit the Ad Astra Music Festival as we encourage our community to be both healthy and charitable!

Medals will be awarded to the top three runners. 

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Join Ad Astra for a 5K run and walk Sunday, February 23! We'll meet at the Russell Court House at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $10 (children 10 and under admitted free).***All participants will receive a FREE ticket to an Ad Astra 2020 Chamber Music concert!***Proceeds will benefit the Ad Astra Music Festival as we encourage our community to be both healthy and charitable!Medals will be awarded to the top three runners. Canceled in case of poor weather.

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