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 […]

Youth Track will meet in Marion in April Youth track will be held again in Marion from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on April 15 and 22. Show up at the Warrior Stadium and work with Coach Thierolf and the MHS track team. Wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and a smile. There is no cost for this, but sign up is encouraged by […]

Scholarship award available to seniors The Senior Citizens of Marion County, Inc. Board will award a $500 scholarship to a 2019 Marion County High School Senior. The award is given to encourage young people who are interested in pursuing a degree in an aging related field (medicine, nursing, social work, therapies (physical, occupational, speech) or gerontology. You can pick up […]