BPL hosts programs for 50th Anniversary Burns Public Library will have craft days for all ages from 5-6 p.m. on Mondays. Reading time up through 8th grade from 10:30-11 a.m. on Fridays through July 19. Come in for more info or call 620-726-5717. Commodities available in Marion Co. Government surplus commodities will arrive at senior centers in Marion County on […]

Child screenings wil be on June 18 A FREE screening for children birth through five years old will be held Tuesday, June 18 in Marion. Appointments will be available from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. At the screening, development will be checked in the areas of: cognitive, motor, speech/language, and social/emotional. Vision and hearing will also be screened. This process […]

FPL will hold fund-raiser on June 10 The Florence Public Library will be holding a fundraiser at 5 p.m. on June 10 at the library. The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips and dessert for a freewill offering. Proceeds will be used to purchase community Main Street banners. MCL will begin summer reading program Blast off to […]

Kick-off party happening at HPL In a galaxy not so far, far away Hillsboro Public Library was hosting a summer reading program. Kick-Off party at 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Memorial Park in Hillsboro. The come and go event will have summer reading program info and sign-up, kids activities, Parents as Teachers sensory bins and sno cones for […]

Opportunities for high school students Interested in cars? Here is an opportunity for you! The local museum’s antique cars need worked on. If you are interested in working on these cars on your own time, stop by the Hillsboro High School office and sign up today! You will learn valuable skills in maintaining antique vehicles. WSU Tech Summer opportunity: Aviation […]

Garden Club will be on May 23 in Goessel The Town & Country Garden Club will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 23 at the Goessel Community Room to car pool to a members garden tour. For more information contact Luanne Soukup at 620- 367-2410. Everyone is welcome to attend the Garden Club meetings. CHS to sell plants for […]

Volunteer program available in Goessel The Bethesda Home Junior Volunteer Program Bethesda will again be offering a Junior Volunteer Program this summer. This program is for youth ages 10-14 years of age. Volunteers learn the value of giving of themselves, expecting nothing in return. The interesting thing is what you DO get in return! * Friendship with elders *Skills in […]

FPL to hold fundraiser meal on May 13 The Florence Public Library will hold a fundraiser meal at 5 p.m. on May 13 at the library. On the menu will be pulled pork, potato salad or coleslaw and dessert for a freewill offering. Donations will be used to purchase downtown community banners. Everyone is invited to attend! Writers’ Workshop will […]

Parents as Teachers annual zoo trip The Parents as Teachers annual Sedgwick County Zoo Trip will be May 11, 2019. Check in is from 9:30 – 10 am at the PAT table. Please RSVP by May 7. Bring $5 per person age 3 and up. Age 2 and under is free. Bring sun block. Snacks and a family activity packet […]

Community Blood Drive on Apr. 18 A blood drive will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at Trinity Mennonite Church at 211 S. Elm. To schedule your life-saving appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS. Be sure to bring your photo ID, drink plenty of water and eat before your appointment. Farm Bureau and Dales are providing the […]