CALENDAR

Calendar

MAY

20 KWEC Turtle Tot Pre-school Program 10:00-11:00 a.m. Nature-based programs developed for preschoolaged children, ages 3-5 introduce young children to the natural world with sensory experiences, fi ne motor skills, and outdoor time. Free. Preregistration required. Call 877-243-9268.

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Military and First Responders This event is every 4th Friday of the month and provides child care for Military and First Responders for a couple of hours This is FREE for all Military and First Responders, available for children ages 6-10 years old. Provides snacks and games/activities. PRE REGISTER: email Dropping22ks@gmail.com 6:00-8:00 p.m., 916 Williams, Great Bend.

12-15 Lucas Oil Event Great Bend SRCA Drag Strip. Check www.SRCADRAGSTRIP.com for more information and admission prices.

20 Summer Street Stroll Third Thursday Food Trucks Farmers Market and more. 4:00-7:00 p.m. Jack Kilby Square, Downtown Great Bend https://www.facebook.com/ gbsssfarmersmarket/ Summer Street Stroll every Thursday through October, food trucks on third Thursday.

JUNE

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Summer Library Program KICK OFF All day event. Teen Tiki Bar, Lawn Games, Free Snow Cones, Steel Drum Performance, Adults’ Night Out Movie. Library grounds, 1409 Williams. All Ages. 3-5 June Jaunt Festival 3 day event featuring food, musicians, games and more! Full schedule at www.k96junejaunt.com or www.facebook.com/ExploreGreatBend. Jack Kilby Square. All Ages.

Softball and Baseball Tournaments in

May at Great Bend Sports Complex. 14-15 - USA Softball Tournament 20-22 - USSSA Baseball Tournament 26-27 - KSHSAA State Baseball Tourney www.greatbendrec.com

27Great Bend Alive Fridays on Forest Get together with your friends for an evening of socializing downtown on Forest Avenue. This group is part of Great Bend Economic Development. 5:00-9:00 p.m. www.gbedinc.com/gbalive

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June 4-6, 2021

FRIDAY, June 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 5

GBRC MACK June Jaunt Fun Fly SATURDAY CONTINUED... Model Association of Central Kansas is promoting modeling activities. From 1:00 p.m. til dusk members fl y and talk about model airplanes. Free come and go event at 114 SW 20th Ave., Roger Brining Model Airport. Event cancelled if the wind is 30 mph or greater or if it’s raining. SUNDAY, JUNE 2

3-4 SRCA Races 10 - Rocky Mountain Welcome Event AND SO MUCH MORE!!! 18-24 - Rocky Mountain Race Week 25 - SRCA Races Great Bend SRCA Drag Strip. Check www.SRCADRAGSTRIP.com for more information and admission prices.

Softball and Baseball Tournaments in June at Great Bend Sports Complex. 4-5 - HAP Dumont Baseball Tourney 10-12 - USSSA Softball Tournament 25-26 - HAP Dumont Baseball Tourney www.greatbendrec.com

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16 Summer Street Stroll Third Thursday Food Trucks Farmers Market and more. 4:00-7:00 p.m. Jack Kilby Square, Downtown Great Bend https://www.facebook.com/gbsssfarmersmarket/ Summer Street Stroll every Thursday through October, food trucks on third Thursday. 7-26 In Search of Earth’s Secrets: A Pop Up Science Encounter Exhibit at KWEC Enjoy this traveling, hands-on exhibition following the JOIDES Resolution research vessel, studying science topics such as deep seafl oor fauna, climate change, earthquakes, and volcanoes. 9-10 KWEC Let’s Talk Water Middle School Science Camp with 4-H Water Ambassadors. Two-day camp for Grades 7-9. Compare the chemistry and living organisms of water in the Big Creek Watershed (Hays) to that in Cheyenne Bottoms wetland (Great Bend). Transportation will be provided. Free camp, but registration is required. 12 KWEC Gifts of the Garden Series Adult Workshop 2:00-4:00 p.m. These nature-themed classes focus on creative ways of combining plants and art. Participants must be age 16 and older and class sizes are limited. Pre-registration required by calling KWEC at 1-877-243-9268. Class fee $10 for supplies. 15

Kevin Horner Ventriloquist Show Kevin Horner performs a show that makes you double up with laughter. 10:30 a.m. Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams. All Ages.

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Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Annual Golf Tournament - Lake Barton Golf Course 20 KWEC WILD Club Live video broadcast with JOIDES Resolution ship. 11:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. KWEC WILD Club provides free monthly programs for schoolaged children and their families designed to get kids off screens and outside exploring nature. Call KWEC to register 877-243-9268.

20 KWEC STEM Drop-in Activities 1:00-4:30 p.m. KWEC offers quarterly free, family-friendly, come-and-go hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. No registration required.

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Tanganyika Wildlife Park The wildlife park comes to the library in an education exhibit. Come see a python, hedghog, chinchilla and a penguin! 10:30 a.m. Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams. All Ages.

24 Great Bend Alive Fridays on Forest Get together with your friends for an evening of socializing downtown on Forest Avenue. This group is part of Great Bend Economic Development. 5:00-9:00 p.m. www.gbedinc.com/gbalive

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Sternberg Museum Presentation Learn about ancient marine ecosystems and the Western Interior Seaway. 10:30 a.m. Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams. All Ages.

18 Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Annual Dinner & Auction – Hoisington Knights of Columbus For online auction and for more information visit www.one.bidpal.net/clarabarton Or call the Foundation offi ce at 620-292-0814 Proceeds from this year’s benefi t are going to help bring MRI services in-house at Clara Barton, ensuring that timely diagnostics, treatment, and life-saving work continues at CBMC.

JULY

3Great Bend City Fireworks Display Great Bend Expo Complex. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Begin at dusk: 9:45-10:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. www.facebook.com/ExploreGreatBend

Find more information on events at the Great Bend Public LIbrary by going to: https://libcal.greatbendpl.info/calendar/ or check with the library at 1409 Williams

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Story Time – Baby-1st Grade & 2nd-5th Grade 11:00 a.m. Tech Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Open Book Club - 3rd Tuesdays Thursdays 4:00 p.m. Crochet Club 6:00 p.m. Adult Craft - 2nd Thursdays Fridays 7:00 p.m. Adults’ Night Out Movie - 1st Fridays

BARTON COUNTY 6-10 Barton County Fair Great Bend Expo Complex. A family event featuring 4-H exhibits, livestock judging, exhibits,entertainment, fair fun and more. www.bartoncountyfair.com

Softball and Baseball Tournaments in July at Great Bend Sports Complex. 9-10 - Midwest Midsummer High School Showcase (15-18U) 15-17 - Hap Dumont 11U State Baseball www.greatbendrec.com