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Senior Center serving pizza at monthly potluck

The Great Bend Senior Center's August potluck dinner will feature pizza. The dinner will be held at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. The fee for the pizza is $1.50 and those planning to attend should call 792-3906 to make a reservation. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service to the dinner.

August 03, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Arts Council announces second annual photography contest

The Barton County Arts Council is accepting entries for its second annual photography competition, "People, Places and Things."

August 03, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Chamber Coffee

This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Club 1 Fitness, 3806 Broadway, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Ken Schwamborn with greeters Ron Koelsch and Shawn Panzer. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.

August 02, 2011 | | Area Briefs

College to hold budget hearing, personnel and study session

A budget hearing, study session and executive session will all take place Thursday afternoon at Barton Community College.

August 02, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Defensive driving course to be offered at Senior Center

A two-day defensive driving course will be taught next Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 8-9, at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Classes will meet from 1-4 p.m. both days and will be taught by Steve Billinger with the Kansas Highway Patrol.

August 01, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Teams forming for Bowl for Kids Sake

Area residents are invited to form a bowling team for the annual Bowl For Kids Sake, sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Barton and Pawnee Counties. This year's event is set for Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Walnut Bowl in Great Bend. All money raised will go to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information call Christina Hayes, event chairwoman, at 620-282-0553. Team packets can also be picked up at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Office, 1125 Williams St.

July 30, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Course on becoming a foster parent starts Thursday

St. Francis Community Services will offer a free 10-week course for individuals interested in becoming foster parents. Classes start this week and will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays at the St. Francis office, 1508 Main, Great Bend. The course is required by the state of Kansas before becoming a foster parent. For more information call 1-866-999-1599.

July 30, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Zoo announces Summer Keeper Talks

This week the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo will launch a series called Summer Keeper Talks, Zoo Director Scott Gregory said.

July 30, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Golden Belt Wood Carvers announces class for beginners

Golden Belt Wood Carvers will offer a five-week beginners course, starting Aug. 18.

July 30, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Wilson Czech Festival starts Friday

WILSON - Several thousand people will make their annual trip to Wilson Friday and Saturday for the 51st annual Wilson After Harvest Czech Festival.

July 29, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Crime Stoppers: Morton building burglarized

Sometime between 9 p.m. on July 14 and 4:30 p.m. on July 15, a white Morton building at 5406 Seventh St. in Great Bend was burglarized. A window air conditioner, a 3/4 inch drive socket set and a 12-ton floor jack were stolen. Loss was $360.

July 28, 2011 | | Area Briefs

Barton Community College to host Rotary Youth leader camp

Barton Community College will host the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp Friday through Sunday at Camp Aldrich. RYLA is a worldwide program that provides future leaders the opportunity to expand and hone their leadership skills. The program enables young people to debate issues of professional responsibility and human relations, improve leadership and communication skills, and meet Rotarians while having fun and making friends.

July 27, 2011 | | Area Briefs