Upcoming Events
Art a la Carte -- Dorian Michael
Spring 2008 Series with Dorian Michael -- Solo Acoustic Guitar from 12:20 PM TO 12:50 PM. Bring a brown bag or purchase a lunch from one of the nearby downtown restaurants. In bad weather, performances will be held at The Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, 151 S. Santa Fe.Fri. May 16
3rd Annual Tournament of Hope
Friday..May 16..All Day Followed with Lunch Speaker at the Salina Country Club Bill Snyder..Former K-State Football Coach. Contact Eric at 785-825-5915 to confirm reservations...Fri. May 16
The Whirlwind Tour
Salina Bicentennial Center 800 The Midway Salina, KansasFri. May 16
Bethany College Event
Bethany Swede Friday Hosted by Office of Admissions 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Prospective students and their families may call 820-826-2281Fri. May 16
Kennedy Middle School 8th Grade Recog, Night
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park at 7:30 p.m.Sat. May 17
Fort Hays State University Commencement
Gross Memorial Coliseum Hwy 183 By-passSat. May 17
Fort Hays State University Commencement
Gross Memorial Coliseum, Hwy 183 By-pass at 10 a.m.Sat. May 17
NCK Technical College Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park at 1:30 p.m.Sat. May 17
NCK Technical College Nursing Pinning
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park 6th & Park St. at 1:30 p.m.Sat. May 17
Angel Food Distribution
May 17 at 2 p.m. Faith Free Will Baptist Church Orders will be taken May 1 from 5-7 p.m. and May 2 from noon until 2 p.m. Church is at 611 WillisSat. May 17
NCK Technical College Graduation
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park at 3:00 p.m.Sat. May 17
NCK Technical College Graduation
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park 6th & Park St. at 3:00 p.m.Sat. May 17
Bethany College Event
Bethany College/Lindsborg Community Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m. at Presser HallSun. May 18
4 Species Fishing Tournament Date
Tickets are available at Griffith Lumber, Ole' Mike's Shooter Supply, Weisbender Contracting. This tournament consisted of Crappie, White Bass, Walleye and Channel Cat. Location: Tuttle Creek Lake, 5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan, KS. Hours: check-in as early as 11 am Contact: (785) 537-9815. Email: www.weisbenderhomes.com Cost: $100 entry fee if registered prior to May 17th; $130 entry fee on May 17th or May 18thSun. May 18
Fishing Tournament at Tuttle Creek Lake
All day on May 18 Tuttle Creek Lake, Manhattan, Kansas Entry Fee $100.00 per boat up to 3-man teams and $3.00 for Big Fish Contest.Sun. May 18
Blue Sky Farm's Special Day on the Farm
The Wonderful World of Miniature Horses 1650 Locust Grove Rd. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.Sun. May 18
Hays High School Baccalaureate
12th Street Auditorium from 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sun. May 18
Hays High School Graduation
Gross Memorial Coliseum from 3:30 - 5 p.m.Sun. May 18
Hays High School Graduation
Gross Memorial Coliseum from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m.Tue. May 20
Thunder on the Smoky
Marquette, Kansas All day event Motorcycle Rally and Races Contact Kansas Motorcycle Museum 785-546-2449Tue. May 20
Bethany College Event
May 20 and 21 Annual Art Sale with artwork donated by faculty, staff and students 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lower level of Pihlblad Memorial UnionTue. May 20
Felten Middle School 8th Grade Recognition Night
Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park at 7:00 p.m.Thu. May 22
Make and Take Days
May 22 and 23 all day Create an art project - supplies providedFri. May 23
Snack and a Movie
May 23 at 4 p.m. Free movie and snack children under 5 must be accompanied by an adultSat. May 24
Horse-Drawn Haying and Raking Demonstration
Experience authentic horse-drawn haying and raking demonstration in the field. Visit with living history interpreters as they prepare the noon meal for the harvesters. Listen for the clang of the blacksmith throughout the day as he demonstrates the art of metallurgy. This event is at Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve, Route 1, Box 14, Highway 177 in Strong City, KS. Hours: 10 am-3:30 pm Contact: (620) 273-8494 Heather Brown Cost: freeSun. May 25
Little Apple Cat Fanciers ACFA Championship and Household Pet Cat Show
ACFA sanctioned cat show exhibiting purebred and non-purebred cats from around the country. Many vendors selling feline themed produsts. One dollar of every admission donated to Riley County Humane Society for foster care program. Location: Pottorf Hall in Cico Park, 1710 Avery Dr., Manhattan, KS. Hours: 9 am-4 pm both days Contact: (785) 456-9429Sun. May 25
Children's Day at the Preserve
The young ones are able to pet farm animals, feed chickens, or clean stalls. Kids can earn a Spring Hill Ranch certificate after doing their chores. Address: Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve, Route 1, Box 14, Highway 177, Strong City, KS. Hours: 10 am-1 pm Contact: (620) 273-8494 Heather Brown. Cost: freeSun. May 25
Bethany College Event
May 25 Baccalaureat Service with Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp, Preacher 10 a.m. at Presser HallSun. May 25
TMP-Marian Graduation
Al Billinger Field House at 2:00 p.m.Sun. May 25
Bethany College Event
May 25 Commencement with Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran 3 p.m. Presser HallMon. May 26
St. Fidelis Church's Fidelisfest
900 Cathedral, Victoria, Kansas 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Mon. May 26
Fidelisfest
St. Fidelis Church 900 Cathedral Victoria 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Wed. May 28
Becky's School of Dance Annual Recital
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park 7-9:30 p.m.Thu. May 29
Bennington Rodeo
Bennington Rodeo is May 29 to 20th at 6:30 PM. Rodeo action begins at 8:00pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. All three evenings feature a barbecue dinner, beginning at 6:30pm. Favorite regional band "Northcutt" is taking the stage. Professional Trick Rider, Leann Pollack, will be this year's Specialty Act. The Bennington Lions Club sponsors and presents the rodeo each year. Tickets are available at Bennington State Bank, Horseman's Headquarters, Anderson's Leather Shop, Vanderbilt's, Bob's Pawn Shop and from any Bennington Lions Club member. For more information, contact Duane Walls at the Bennington State Bank in Bennington at 785-488-3344. Bring the whole family!Thu. May 29
Go Truck Go
Hays High School Parking Lot 2300 E. 13th Sponsored by Parents as Teachers An event for the kids and families to come see the Big Toys with over 50 different wheeled rigs on display.Fri. May 30
Flour Power Family Fun Fest in Abilene
Friday and Saturday May 30 and 31. 11 a.m. on Friday until 10 p.m. on Saturday Abilene Fairgrounds in Abilene, Kansas A Motor Mania Car Show..Poker Run..Much more!!! Fund Raiser.....Sat. May 31
Cancer Benefit for Sonia Roe
Abilene Eagles, Aerie 2934. The Eagles is located behind Pizza Hut on Buckeye Ave., just south of the I-70 Abilene exit Sonia turns 53 on May 30 and was diagnosed with liver and colon cancer in March. Benefit is being held to help with medical bills as she is unable to work. Event will also include a 110 mile poker run-registration is at 11 a.m.Sat. May 31
Flour Power Family Fun Fest
Flour Power Family Fun Fest, a fundraiser organized by Memorial Health Foundation of Abilene, Kansas. The festival will include a KCBS sanctioned state championship barbeque contest; a concert by LIVERPOOL, a Beatles tribute band; motor sports competitions; a skateboard contest; childrens activities; and much more. Come for the day or stay for the weekend. Enjoy the festival and all the attractions historic Abilene has to offer. Sponsored by KABI 1560, Classic Hits 104.9, KSAL 1150 AM, Oldies 98.5, Sunny 102.5, Y93.7, Gibbs Retail Liquor, Green Ford, Great Plains Manufacturing, Impact Sports and Fitness, Learn and Grow Child Development Center, Payne Oil Company, Pinnacle Bank, Zeys Market. For information go to www.mhsks.org or call 785.263.6688Sat. May 31
Benefit Golf Tournament
Minneapolis Country Club 4 person scramblle with an 8 a.m. shotgun start Team slots are still availbleSat. May 31
Cancer Benefit for Sonia Roe
Saturday, May 31, 2008 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eagles Lodge, 207 Eagle Drive in Abilene Donations Sonia was recently diagnosed with liver and colon cancer and is undergoing teatments in Wichita..Events include Poker Run.Meal.Dance.and a Live Auction..Sun. Jun 1
National Cancer Survivor Day
St. Nicholas of Myra Parish Center 2901 East 13th from 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Ellis County Cancer Council Fun Activities planned for Cancer survivors and their new families.Thu. Jun 5
Family Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday June 1 thru Thurs. June 5 Beginning at 5:15 p.m. daily Trinity Lutheran Church, 9th and Crawford, Salina, Kansas Offerings to World Relief and Food Bank Family style dinner will be served each evening Activities will be offered to Preschool Children thru Senior Citizens. Adults may choose between Bible Study or a Marriage Enrichment Class.Fri. Jun 6
TMP-Marian Alumni Golf Classic Tournament
Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course 8 a.m. registration 9 a.m tee offSat. Jun 7
Saline Co. Health & Safety Fair
Saline Co. Health & Safety Fair is on June 7th from 8:30 AM TO 1:00 PM. North Central Kansas Red Cross and ProAdjuster Chiropractic clinic is co-sponsoring a Health and Safety fair for the public. Local fire, safety departments and local businesses will be on hand to show and educate the community on equipment and services. There will be on going demostrations throught the fair. Red Cross will be providing tours and demostrations of there new location. Directions: North Central Kansas Red Cross is located North of K-Mart on Broadway Ave. or the Old Barry's Furniture Store.Sat. Jun 7
Saline County Health & Safety Fair
North Central Kansas Red Cross and ProAdjuster Chiropractic Clinic are co-sponsoring a Health and Safety Fair for the public. Local fire, safety departments and local businesses will be on hand to show and educate the community on equipment and services. There will be on going demonstrations through the fair. Red Cross will be providing tours and demonstrations of there new facility. North Central Kansas Red Cross is located North of KMart on Broadway Ave. or the old Barrys Furniture Store. For more information, please 785-826-9911 or email at tmoyer@drwilcoxproadjuster.comSat. Jun 7
Lakewood Fishing Derby 2008
Lakewood Fishing Derby 2008 is 6/7/2008 beginning at 8:30 am. Salina Parks & Rec is sponsoring the 6th Annual Lakewood Fishing Derby in cooperation with other area corporate sponsors. Grab your parents and venture into the outdoors for a morning of fishing fun. There will be a drawing for various door prizes as well as prizes awarded for different competitions, including a casting contest and biggest fish. After final weigh-in, the prizes will be awarded, followed by a hotdog roast for all participants. Time: 8:30am check-in at north end of Lakewood Park, by the boat ramp; 9am fishing begins; 11am fishing ends with final weigh-in, followed by prizes and hotdog roast. Limit: none. Ages: All, children 10 years and under must have adult supervision. Competing Age Groups are 8yrs & under, 9-11 yrs. and 12-14 yrs. Fee: FREE (and free fishing for all ages, no fishing licenses required for this event). Bring: fishing equipment and bait/lures. Participants must pre-register with Salina Parks & Rec by Wednesday, May 28th. 785-309-5765Sat. Jun 7
2008 Health Fair..National C.P.R. Week
Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. American Red Cross, 145 S. Broadway, Salina, Kansas Cost is FREESat. Jun 7
Saline Co. Health and Safety Fair
8:30 tp 1:00 Saturday, June 7 Tours of the new Red Cross Facility.Sun. Jun 8
Salina Master Gardener's Garden Tour
Master Gardener's Garden Tour 2008 is on 6/8/2008 from 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM. Annual garden tour. "Revving up the Gardens" with classic cars at each location along with demonstrations of garden tools. Tour 8 spectacular gardens! Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 day of tour. Tickets on sale after April 23 at Dillons stores, and most lawn & garden stores such as Waters True Value, Ace Hardward, and Sutherlands.Tue. Jun 10
2008 Salina Municipal Band Concert
2008 Salina Municipal Band Concert 7:30 pm at the Oakdale Park - Eric Stein Stage. Bring your cool drinks and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy a summer evening in one of Salina's oldest and beautiful parks.Thu. Jun 12
Smoky Hill River Festival
Oakdale Park Beginning June 12 to June 15, 2008 Buttons are $7.00 in advance and $10.00 at the gate Children 11 and under are free. Buttons on sale now...Fri. Jun 13
The Chess School
US Junion closed and US Cadet Championships will be held on June 13-17and the US Junior open will be held July 25-27. A reminder that Social Chess at the Anotoly Karpov Chess School is held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Lindsborg, Kansas.Sat. Jun 14
Westmoreland Wagon Wheels Car Show
3rd and Main Street, Westmoreland, Kansas Registration 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration Fee of $15.00 for cars 1989 and older. Newer vehicles $10.00 no competition, display only Dash Plaques to first 50 entries Top 25 awards Trophies for Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best other make,Best Original Unrestored, Best Interior, Best Truck, Club Participation, and Best 68 Vehicle There will be Raffles, 50/50 pot, Goody Bags, and music by DJ. Contact Information: Kay Smith 785-457-3456Sat. Jun 14
Bicycle Rodeo
First Baptist Church, 600 E. Marlin, McPherson, Kansas 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 14, 2008 Registration begins at 9:45 The rodeo is free and open to all childrenSun. Jun 15
Father's Day Car Show
Father's Day Car Show will be 6/15/2008 from 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. Our biggest single-day event of the year at the Zoo! Over 125 vehicles exhibited in this 7th annual judged car show. Classes include antique, classic, restored and original cars, trucks and motorcycles.Tue. Jun 17
Enrollment for Summer Art 2008
Now until June 17 Tuesday thru Friday each week Salina Art Center, 242 South Santa Fe, Salina, KansasSat. Jun 21
Olsburg Summer Festival
Don't miss the Summer Festival at Olsburg, KansasSat. Jun 21
Health Fair..Get Hi.. Health and Education
Saturday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Salina South Hi School This is all FREE Lunch will Cost $5.00Sat. Jun 21
Midsummer's Day Festival
June 21 from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Swenson Park, downtown Phihlblad Memorial Union Old Mill Complex Bethany Lutheran Church Lindsborg, KansasMon. Jun 23
Salina Central Drama Awarded Honor
International Thespian Festival in Nebraska June 23-28 $700.00 per student The students are raising funds to finance the trip. This is the first time in Salina Central History that this Honor has been awarded. Please help support the students.Sun. Jul 13
Anatoly Karpov Chess School
8th Annual Summer Chess Camp Two Sessions: July 13-18 and July 20-25 Lindsborg Chess CampFri. Aug 1
FREE SUMMER LUNCHES
Free Summer Lunches Monday through Friday for children ages 1 to 18. Sponsored by Heartland Programs & USD 305 in collaboration with other community partners. For additional information contact Linda Lorett at 309-5018 or Cindy Foley at 309-4715. No registration required and you may eat lunch at any of the following sites:Sat. Nov 8
10th Annual Prairie Patch Craft Show
Saturday, November 8, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Southeast of Saline Schools 5056 East K-4 Highway Gypsum, Kansas Free Admission Homemade Concessions and over 100 vendors. Sponsored by the Southeast of Saline Education Foundation.Sat. May 23
