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 Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune, 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530; call 620-792-1211 or email sthacker@gbtribune.com.
WEDNESDAY, May 6
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
2:30-3:30 p.m. at 12025 Main Street, Room D106.
The Stafford Community Baby Shower
3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Stafford County Annex, 210 E Third Ave., St John.
Barton Alumni & Friends Trivia Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. at Dry Lake Brewing. Test your knowledge of the college and learn about Barton’s new Alumni & Friends program.
THURSDAY, May 7
Great Bend Chamber Coffee hosted by Avast Ye Java Coffee Trailer
9 a.m. at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, 1125 Williams St.
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
FRIDAY, May 8
Girls Night Out
7-9 p.m. at the Heartland Center for Spirituality, 4600 Broadway Ave. Enter through the west door. Games, tasty refreshments, great company and a 50/50 drawing at 8:50 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 9
**Second Saturday Sale **
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forest Avenue Antiques, 2025 Forest Ave. Storewide sales!
8th annual Paws & Claws Car Show
10 a.m. to noon registration at Brit Spaugh Park; awards presentation at 3 p.m. Music, great vehicles, food trucks, swap meet vendors and raffles for Golden Belt Humane Society/Adopt A Pet. Free admission, $25 entry fee for vehicles.
SUNDAY, May 10
Great Bend High School graduation
5 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
TUESDAY, May 12
Music Endowment Concert
6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building at Barton Community College. Admission is $10 at the door. Proceeds go to the vocal and instrumental music endowment. The concert features vocal and instrumental music groups including Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Choir and Hilltop Singers.
THURSDAY, May 14
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
FRIDAY, May 15
Barton Community College graduation
Medical Laboratory Technology Pinning Ceremony, 10 a.m. in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building, F-157.
Nurse Pinning Ceremony (Practical Nursing Students), 11:30 a.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Nurse Pinning Ceremony (Associate Degree Nursing Students), 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Paramedic Cording Ceremony, 4 p.m. in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building, F-157.
Barton’s 56th Annual Commencement, 7 p.m. in the Barton Gymnasium (Kirkman). Students who have completed their GED, certificates and/or associate degrees will be recognized.
SATURDAY, May 16
Golden Belt Model Railroad Association
1-6 p.m. at 1405 N. Main St., Great Bend.
MONDAY, May 18
Ellinwood TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) commodities and food bank
Commodities will be distributed at 4:45 p.m. at Ellinwood Community Church, 701 N Fritz Ave. The Ellinwood Food Bank will be open from 3-4:45 p.m. prior to commodities.
Great Bend City Council Meeting
5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1209 Williams St. and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgreatbend.
WEDNESDAY, May 20
Enrollment Days
1 p.m. check-in at the Kirkman Visitor Center on the Barton Community College campus. Students can plan and enroll in their classes with an advisor, meet with a financial aid officer and finalize payment options. Visit enroll.bartonccc.edu to sign up.Contact: Tana Cooper, 620-792-9241.
THURSDAY, May 21
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
SATURDAY, May 23
Barton County Democratic Party meeting
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Take the elevator to basement meeting room; bring a beverage. The public is invited. Forms will be available to sign up as a candidate for Democratic Precinct Committeeman or Democratic Committeewoman. For questions contact JoAnn Roth, Barton County Democratic Central Committee, Chair, at 620-282-4053. Check the Barton County Democratic Party Facebook page for updates.
MONDAY, May 25
Memorial Day
THURSDAY, May. 28
Genealogy Thursday
11 a.m. to noon at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., Main Floor.
Hoisington Heritage Club Potluck Supper
5 p.m. at the Friendship House, 419 E. Third St. Social hour followed by supper at 5:30.
