Taste of Garden City moved to fall amid welcome event plan
The Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce re schedules Taste of Garden City to early fall to align with a new quarterly newcomers welcome event. The joint occasion aims to showcase western Kansas restaurants and introduce new Finney County residents to local volunteering, recreation, education, religion, and activities. Details, location, prices, and sponsors will be released on the Chamber website and social media.
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Chamber
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YMCA Slumber Party brings kids together April 24
Garden City Family YMCA hosts an overnight event for children ages 5 to 12 on April 24 featuring swimming, activities, snacks and a movie. Fees range from 20 to 60 dollars depending on program participation. For details contact Krystal Richardson at 275-1199 or gokymcn.family gmail com. St Catherine Hospital offers free Look Good Feel Better workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment with cosmetology tips, kits, and skin care guidance. Pre-register by calling 620 640 1022.
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Pinwheels greet governor at Capitol protest event
Governor Sam Brownback joined child abuse prevention actions outside the Kansas Capitol as pinwheels were planted by students. Officials cited 2014 figures: more than 65,000 reported cases, 1,400 confirmed, and over 3,000 children removed from homes, with protesters criticizing welfare policy changes.
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Sam Brownback
Department For Children and Families
Phyllis Gilmore
Gilmore
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Capitol
Multicultural Night delights Victor Ornelas students with enchiladas
Tucker Oglesby and the Victor Ornelas Children’s Choir helped open a ninth annual Multicultural Night at Victor Ornelas Elementary. The event featured Folkloric dancers, a Mennonite Brass Quartet, a guitar duo, and a Native American reenactment along with food, raffles, and a silent auction to raise funds for the PTO and classroom supplies.
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State Board delays vote on waiving teacher licensure
Kansas Board of Education postpones action on a measure to waive licensure for six of the district groups seeking flexibility. Leader Randy Watson notes input is needed from colleges, Regents officials and district partners before any formal vote. Fellow member Sally Cauble questions Legislature motives while urging the board to proceed with caution.
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Topeka
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Kansas
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Kansas Board of Regents
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