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If you have an event that is open to the public, let us know at least one week in advance. **Paid promotions** are also available. Contact Dee Duryee at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email dduryee@gbtribune.com.

TUESDAY, Nov. 12

Early Literacy Story Time — 10:30 a.m. at the Great Bend Library. This is an active time for little learners featuring early literacy skills, picture books, finger plays, songs, rhymes, music, art, and movement.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13

Babies and Tykes Day Out — Kansas Children’s Service League will host Babies & Little Tykes Day Out, free family fun for children ages 0-3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Great Bend City Auditorium. For more information contact Vicki Richardson, 620-603-8442 ext. 1922 or vrichardson@kcsl.org.

Job Fair & Business Expo - 4:30-6 p.m., Great Bend Events Center

THURSDAY, Nov. 14 

Great Bend Chamber Coffee - 9 a.m., with program at 9:30, at NexTech, 3700 10th St.

Read to Luna — 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Luna will visit the library this fall. Practice reading out loud and receive a free book signed by Luna for successfully reading ten books. On the fourth Thursdays participants may read more than one book.

Adult Craft Night — 6 p.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. - Paint Pour. This event runs after-hours. Please plan to stay for its entirety. The east doors will be open until 6:15 p.m.

Harry Potter Trivia Night — 7 p.m., at Dry Lake Brewing, 1409 Williams St. Register online or get to the brewery by 6:30 p.m. to register in-person.

Book Club - 10:30 a.m., Hoisington Friendship Club.

FRIDAY, Nov. 15 

Ellinwood High School 52nd Musical “Honk” - 7:30 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium

SATURDAY, Nov. 16

Ellinwood High School 52nd Musical “Honk” - 7:30 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium

Understanding Title IX in Education - 2-3 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, lower level meeting room. Speaker Cheryl Brown BCC Title IX Coordinator. Hosted by League of Women Voters of Great Bend, Barton County.

Sunflower Diversified Turkey Trot - Registration at 9:30 a.m., 5k starts at 10:30, starting at the north shelter in Brit Spaugh Park. Food donations will be accepted for Barton County Food Bank. Sign up at sunflowerdiv.com/events. 

Coffee and conversation with World War II survivor Mildred Janzen - 9:30 a.m. at the Barton County Historical Society Village and Museum, 85 South U.S. 281.

Christmas Craft Fest at the Barn - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Midland Railroad Hotel, 414 26th St., Wilson

Sunflower Diversified Turkey Trot  — Registration at 9:30 a.m., 5k starts at 10:30, starting at the north shelter in Brit Spaugh Park. Food donations will be accepted for Barton County Food Bank. Sign up at sunflowerdiv.com/events. 

Golden Belt Model Railroad Association Open house - 1:30-6 p.m., 1405 Main St.

Great Bend Laundry Love - 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Discount Laundry, 924 Jefferson St. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.

TUESDAY, Nov. 19 

Baby Bounce Story Time — 9:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Engage with your baby through various activities and connect with other parents.

Early Literacy Story Time — 10:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Library. This is an active time for little learners featuring early literacy skills, picture books, finger plays, songs, rhymes, music, art, and movement.

Open Book Club — 7 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Open Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20

Nourishing the brain: Recommendations for combating neurodegenerative diseases - 1-2 p.m., Great Bend Senior Center. K-State Research and Extension’s annual community visit/lesson series. They will discuss how neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s affect the brain.

Barton Fall Student Recital - 4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building. 245 NE 30 Rd. An afternoon of music from the instrumental and vocal students.

THURSDAY, Nov. 21

Hoisington Chamber Coffee — 9:30 a.m. at Clara Barton Hospital.

Great Bend Chamber Coffee - 9 a.m., with program at 9:30, at Sunflower Diversified Services’ Westside Market/UPS Store, 5523 10th St.

Great Bend Community Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.

Read to Luna — 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Luna will visit the library this fall. Practice reading out loud and receive a free book signed by Luna for successfully reading ten books. On the fourth Thursdays participants may read more than one book.

Writing Workshop - 6-7:30 p.m., Barton Library, Cavanaugh Room.

The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt - 7 p.m., BCC Fine Arts Auditorium. This performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries. To purchase tickets, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.

FRIDAY, Nov. 22

Fall Fling Ladies Night - 6 p.m., 2017 Lakin Ave.  Build your own fall centerpiece class. Tickets will be limited on a first-come, first served basis.

Great Bend Community Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.

SATURDAY, Nov. 23

Bullet Journal: Back to the Basics — 10:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. A chance to learn or refresh to get back into creating your own bullet journal. Feel free to bring your own journal.

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea - 1 p.m., BCC Student Union. Children ages four and older are invited to a formal tea with the characters of the “Nutcracker” ballet. Refreshments, photos, crafts and a learning a “Nutcracker” dance will be included. Ticket information is available at shows.bartonccc.edu.

The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt - 7 p.m., BCC Fine Arts Auditorium. This performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries. To purchase tickets, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.

Great Bend Community Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.

SUNDAY, Nov. 24

Great Bend Community Theatre - 2 p.m. - Now and Then by Sean Grennan, Directed by Erin Ferguson, Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave.

The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt - 7 p.m., BCC Fine Arts Auditorium. This performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly’s Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries. To purchase tickets, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.

MONDAY, Nov. 25

Red Cross Blood Drive - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave.


TUESDAY, Nov. 26

Baby Bounce Story Time — 9:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Engage with your baby through various activities and connect with other parents.

Early Literacy Story Time — 10:30 a.m., at the Great Bend Library. This is an active time for little learners featuring early literacy skills, picture books, finger plays, songs, rhymes, music, art, and movement.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Interactive Movie Adventure — 11 a.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. After a big storm, food is scarce and hungry dinos are everywhere. It’s up to you to help the Camp Fam survive in this thrilling interactive special.

Larned Laundry Love - 4-6 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry, 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.

SATURDAY, Nov. 30 

Holiday Pop-Up Market — 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.,  1119 Main St., - Santa, Christmas Cookies, a downtown parade and so much more holiday charm for your family to experience!

DECEMBER

SUNDAY, Dec. 1

Spice of the Month — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 109 Williams St. Pick up a new spice, the library provides information including recipes, a history, and packet of the seasoning for you to try at home. Supplies are limited.

MONDAY, Dec. 2

Red Cross Blood Drive - 12:30-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 110 W. 2nd St., Ellinwood


WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4

Barton Fall Student Recital — 4:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building. 245 NE 30 Rd. An afternoon of music from the instrumental and vocal students.

THURSDAY, Dec. 5

Crochet Club - 4-6 p.m., Hoisington Public Library, 169 S. Walnut. Learn how to crochet or receive assistance with an existing project.

FRIDAY, Dec. 6

Collective Goods Book Fair — 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Clara Barton Medical Center, 250 W 9th St., Hoisington. A portion of the proceeds will help the Clara Barton Foundation and Hospital Auxiliary.

Red Cross Blood Drive - 12 - 6 p.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center, 1111 State St., Larned

SATURDAY, Dec. 7

Christkindlmarket — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Historic Wolf Hotel and Events Center, 1 N Main St., Ellinwood.

Golden Belt Model Railroad Association Open house - 1:30-6 p.m., 1405 Main St.

Adopt a Pet - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golden Belt Humane Society will be at Bomgaars, 5320 10th St.

Holiday Open House - 1-4 p.m. at Heartland Farm, 1049 County Road 390, Pawnee Rock.

SUNDAY, Dec. 8

Claflin Christmas Market - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Park & “A” Street, Claflin. Vendors, live holiday music, breakfast & lunch concessions, Clydesdale pulled wagon rides, ugly seater contest, and Santa.

Ghosts of Christmas Past — 1-5 p.m. at the Barton County Historical Society Village and Museum, 85 South U.S. 281. Free open house.

Golden Belt Model Railroad Association - 1:30-6 p.m., Open House, 1405 Main St., Great Bend. HO slot car races, 3-5 p.m.

MONDAY, Dec. 9

Santa’s Workshop — 6-8 p.m., Great Bend Recreation, 1214 Stone St. Step into the North Pole and join Santa Clause for an evening of holiday fun! Bring your letters for Santa. This event is designed for children preschool age thru 6th grade. Admission is free.

THURSDAY, Dec. 12

Hoisington Chamber Coffee — 9:30 a.m. at Wilson State Bank.

Book Club - 10:30 a.m., Hoisington Friendship Club.

FRIDAY, Dec. 13

Red Cross Blood Drive - 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Polk Street Building, 1309 Polk St.

12 - 6 p.m., St. Michael Catholic Parish, 918 Lincoln St., LaCrosse

SATURDAY, Dec 14

**Second Saturday Sale ** - 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!

SUNDAY, Dec. 15

Vespers  — 2 p.m. Vespers vocal concert at the Great Bend High School Auditorium

Youth Choir Concert — 3:30 p.m. at the Great Bend High School Auditorium

MONDAY, Dec. 16

Red Cross Blood Drive - 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 4801 10th St.

11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4124 Broadway.

TUESDAY, Dec. 17

Open Book Club — 7 p.m., Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Open Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome.

THURSDAY, Dec. 19

Hoisington Chamber Coffee — 9:30 a.m. First Kansas Bank.

SATURDAY, Dec. 21


Golden Belt Model Railroad Association - Open house 1:30-6 p.m., 1405 Main St.

Great Bend Laundry Love - 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Discount Laundry, 924 Jefferson St. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.

SUNDAY, Dec. 22

Golden Belt Model Railroad Association - 1:30-6 p.m., Open House, 1405 Main St., Great Bend. HO slot car races, 3-5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 25

Larned Laundry Love - 4-6 p.m., Santa Fe Laundry, 1309 Broadway. Wash up to five loads of laundry for free. Sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas.