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Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.For information call Coffeyville 620-2517313 or for Pittsburg call 620232-7443. Suggested donation of $2 per meal. Please make checks payable to: SEK-AAA, PO box…

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The 70th Annual Verdigris Valley Art Exhibit is coming up in June and all area artists age 18 and older are invited to submit their work. Art work will be accepted at the Independence Historical Museum & Art Center Thursday, June 6th through Saturday, June 8th. Art categories include Oil & Acrylic; Watercolor; Mixed Media; Drawing or Pastel; and 3-dimensional. Cash prizes will be awarded in categories with five or more entries. Prizes include: $250 for Best in Show; $200 for 1st place; $100 for 2nd place; $200 for People's Choice.

A Coffeyville woman will have her art featured in New York's Times Square. Renee Weil submitted a picture of some mums she took to the photo-sharing site Viewbug. Weil says she took the photo on a whim. Weil's shot will be displayed on the screens in Times Square sometime this...

An adoption or a donation could win a dog bed from Coffeyville Friends of Animals. Board Director Becky Barnhart says thanks to a donation they are having a drawing for a dog bed. CFA is open Monday through Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

The Little House on the Prairie Museum will be hosting the 50th anniversary celebration of the Little House television show. The celebration happens May 31st through June 2nd. Independence Chamber President Lisa Wilson says it will be a great chance for fans to meet some of the shows actors. Tickets...

🍜 **Northeastern Delights at Dongbei Yuan NE Chinese Restaurant** 🌟🌟🌟 Authentic flavors straight from Northeast China! - Quick rundown: Generous portions, though the sautéed liver could be tenderer. - Hits: Golden fried sweet and sour pork, tender and sweet braised pork knuckle. - Miss: Stir-fried sauerkraut with vermicelli was just okay. Worth a try for a taste of the northeast! 🍵 **Sip Happens at Cuppa Cha** 🌟🌟🌟 Your next milk tea fix! - No misses here: Lychee yogurt drink and taro milk tea passed the taste test. - Sweet tip: Opt for half or zero sugar. 🌶️ **Spicy Finds at ChiliSpot** 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sichuan cuisine that packs a punch! - Stellar service with smiles sweeter than the dishes. - Must-tries: Spicy dry pot frog legs and crispy green beans. 🍰 **Sweet Rush at Belle’s Bread** 🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Japanese bakery that’s a neighborhood fave. - Not as varied as expected, but the crowd knows why they’re here. - Breakfast haul: Snagged loads of bread, irresistible cheesecake, and giant cream puffs. 🛒 **Grocery Gems at Sunrise Asian Supermarket** 🌟🌟🌟 Everything Asian you need, plus a bonus roasted duck (Cantonese style)! - Checkout perk: Scored a free box of Vita Lemon Tea or spicy ramen. - Why? Maybe because I bought enough to feed an army! 😂 🏨 **Stay Over at DoubleTree by Hilton Worthington** Just 20 mins north of downtown, near OSU. - Classic American hotel vibes: Nothing fancy, but a solid choice for a night. #FoodieAdventures #LocalEats #EatLocal #TravelTastes #HotelLife #MarketFinds #TasteTheWorld 🌍🍴

A giant leap forward has been taken in enhancing its educational offerings has been taken at the Columbus Techinal Campus of Coffeyville Community College, with the introduction of Virtual-Paint. A state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) training simulator for painting and coating applications.VirtualPaint represents a groundbreaking advancement in educational technology, revolutionizing the way…

The Spring Book sale at the Coffeyville Public Library is underway. Librarian Lois Hendricks says it's a chance to grab some great titles. The library is open until 5pm today and from 9 to 5 Saturday at 311 West 10th street in Coffeyville.

Labette Community College (LCC) has announced the winner of the Spring 2024 John and Bonnie Latzer Student Art Award. The award goes to Madison (MJ) Jones, a freshman graphic design major from Oswego. Jones won with her digital painting, 'River Monster,' created using digital tools in Photoshop.

An event is coming up for students interested in music. Drumfest is this weekend on the campus of Coffeyville Community College. Organizer Dr. David Wiggins says you don't necessarily need any drumming experience to participate. The event this Saturday is open to all students in grades 6 through 12, and...

Coffeyville Community College has updated the schedule for its upcoming musical, 'Noises Off' by Michael Frayn, to better meet audience needs after unexpected changes. The performances are now scheduled to start with STUDENT NIGHT on Thursday, April 25th at 7 PM, where students with IDs can enter a raffle for a chance to win one of six $25 gift cards. Additional shows will take place on Friday, April 26th at 7 PM and a final matinee on Sunday, April 28th at 2 PM.

During its monthly Kids Hour event, Olson’s Ace Hardware in Parsons, Kansas, welcomes a younger demographic into the store to enjoy a craft, learn something new or just have fun. The store began hosting the events in November 2023, and for the first two months hosted an event every weekend. Now, the events take place once a month on a Sunday.

As the weather warms, people everywhere start looking for fun things to do. In Coffeyville, one of those things is to pay a visit to the Aviation Heritage Museum. The museum is currently hosting a traveling display from Johnson Space Center in Houston. Coffeyville Area Chamber President Candi Westbrook says, if you haven't seen the display yet, it's definitely worth a look.

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before. For information call Coffeyville 620-2517313 or for Pittsburg call 620232-7443. Suggested donation of $2 per meal. Please make checks payable to: SEK-AAA, PO Box…

The ICC Theatre Department announces its upcoming theatrical production of The Revolutionists . The play delves into the lives of four remarkable women during the French Revolution. Through their intersecting stories, the play explores themes of activism, feminism, and the pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. The play...

School Library Month was initiated by the American Association of School Librarians and they started recognizing it in 1985. It is also poetry month so those two celebrations line up. Its purpose is to promote libraries and literacy in the schools not only as the library has become a media center full of information and technology and not just a reading place. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — A Southeast Kansas museum gives you a chance to walk among the stars. The Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum is hosting a display from NASA’s Johnson Space Center — and they’re hoping it’ll make kids of all ages want to aim for the stars.

Liberty Performing Arts will present “Night at the Wax Museum” for its spring production. In the production, written by Craig Sodaro, a summer school teacher arranges for her students to help set up a new wax museum as a class project. When the wax figures come to life, hilarity ensues. The show will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20.Visit here for more details.