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Divas 3 in Great Bend to sing four decades of greatest divas
Divas 3 will take the Golden Belt Community Concert stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin and Stone. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. This GBCCA event is open to association members. No single concert tickets are available. Full-time students of any age will be admitted to the concert for a $5 donation at the door.
Alithea Mime Theatre coming to Barton Community College
The Barton Theatre Department will host a showcase by the Alithea Mime Theatre at 7:30 p.m. March 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium, and tickets are $10. The show is appropriate for ages 12 and up. For more ticket information, visit shows.bartonccc.edu. According to alitheacreations.com, “The Alithea Mime Theatre is...
Aggressive cats…leopards not on display yet at Great Bend zoo
A pair of Clouded Leopards arrived at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo last September, but the two cats have yet to properly settle in to their new environment. Once examined in Great Bend, the female leopard had a wound that would not heal because the animal continued to rip out the sutures. Zoo Curator Ashley Burdick said about mid-January the wound healed enough to bring the two animals together again.
GBRC: Stop 'N Learn - Make Active Habits Stick
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Make Active Habits Stick” on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th Street). In this session, we will talk about why it is hard to fit regular exercise into your routine and how to combat these barriers with proven habit-formation techniques. Learn how to plan for setbacks, adapt to life changes, and find support. We will talk about how to get to sample a healthy treat and take home the recipe to try it on your own. Karissa Winkel, Family and Community Wellness Agent for K-State and Extension – Cottonwood District, will be the speaker for the program.
Hunting legislation could impact Great Bend tourism
Destination Statehouse, an event through the Travel Industry Association of Kansas, took place earlier this month in Topeka. Tourism professionals from around the state spent time talking with legislators about what their communities have to offer. Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Christina Hayes attended the event, representing South...
Looking for local artists for Great Bend’s Art & Wine Walk
The City of Great Bend has sent out requests to local artists to participate in the 10th Annual Art & Wine Walk on May 3. Artists get assigned to a participating store where the artist’s work will be displayed. Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes said this year’s event...
Barton Theatre to present 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'
The Barton Theatre Department will present the time-honored classic musical “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” by Jeremy Sams, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 1 and 2, and at 2 p.m. March 2 and 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium, and tickets are only available in advance. For more ticket information, visit shows.bartonccc.edu.
🎙Post Podcast: Cheyenne Bottoms - Wildlife Manager Wagner
Hear this month's Cheyenne Bottoms show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner that aired Feb. 21, 2024. The Cheyenne Bottoms Show airs the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Donovan calling it a career after 40 years of filling the airwaves
Friday, March 1 marks the 20th year that Scott Donovan has been a Marketing Representative for Eagle Communications in Great Bend. And after more than 40 years of being on the air, March 1 is also his last day with the local radio station. Donovan started his radio career in...
Bottoms Wildlife Manager: spring migration begins early
Cheyenne Bottoms is an ever-changing ecosystem. Last summer, the wetlands in Barton County endured one of the driest summers in decades. That gave way to rain and snow in January. Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner said staff is now moving water from the smaller pools into larger ones ahead of warmer weather.
Proposed bill would impact deer hunting in Barton, rest of Kansas
"If we lose our reputation as a trophy white-tail deer state, the value for every one of those landowners goes down." That was the message from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Brad Loveless to the Kansas House Committee on Agriculture and Nature Resources Budget Monday in Topeka. Loveless expressed concerns about House Bill 2672 which would establish transferable landowner appreciation permits for the hunting of white-tailed deer.
These Hoisington, KS based Cats are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around hoisington..
Sunflower Diversified Pancake Feed, raffle tickets available
Tickets are now available for the Sunflower Diversified Services Pancake Feed and raffle, both of which are scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4100 Broadway. The pancake feed is set for 4 to 7 p.m. and the drawing will occur at 6:45 p.m. Tickets for...
Barton Co. Young Professionals hosting annual Casino Night
Get ready for an evening of excitement and entertainment as Barton County Young Professionals hosts Casino Night, presented by Blue Compass RV. Scheduled to take place Saturday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Great Bend, this event for everyone 21 and above promises a night filled with games, prizes, and networking.
GBRC: Stop 'N Learn - Drop Spindle Spinning
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Drop Spindle Spinning” on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th Street). Have fun and laugh while learning how to spin yarn using the over 10,000-year-old technique of drop spindle spinning. This technique is a precursor to the spinning wheel, is easy to take with you wherever you go, and has a very simple set up. And yes, you will drop the spindle frequently as you are learning but it’s all part of it. This is a great skill to have if you want to make your own yarn for crochet, knitting and weaving projects. All materials will be provided. You just need to bring yourself and a good sense of humor! Alyssa Rose Bliven, Shafer Art Gallery Director and Artist at Large Chairperson, will be the speaker for the program.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in Great Bend, KS
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around great bend.
Perks re-opens under original name, menu in downtown Great Bend
Since opening some 15 years ago, Perks Coffee Shop in downtown Great Bend has been through a few iterations. Last known as RePerks, the shop was closed in mid-November when its then-owners retired. Mark Mingenback, board member for MyTown, was part of the shop's reopening Monday morning. "Perks Coffee Shop...
Kids Day Out event this Friday from Great Bend Rec
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a Sun Power Kids Day Out titled “Sun Power” on Friday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th Street). Join us for a day of discovery and fun. We’re...
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