Board members and staff of the Golden Belt Community Foundation soon will host meetings in Barton County for a listening tour and series of community meetings across Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties. The Barton County meetings are scheduled for Monday, March 7th and Thursday, March, 10th and will be held at the following locations and times:Monday, March 7 - 6 p.m. - American AgCredit, 5634 10th St., Great BendThursday, March 10 - 11 a.m. - Historic Wolf Hotel, 1 N. Main St., EllinwoodThursday, March 10 - 2 p.m. - Clara Barton Hospital Turnbull Safe Room, 250 W. 9th St., HoisingtonThe foundation is interested in learning more about current needs and wishes for Barton County and its communities. Information from the community meetings will guide the foundation Board of Directors in aligning available funding with current needs, connecting donors with important causes, and working to sustain rural communities.“As the Golden Belt Community Foundation celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year, we look forward to making an even greater impact in the communities we serve.