Free weekend music programs at Homestead Health Center
A series of free music programs are planned at Homestead Health and Rehabilitation, 2308 N Third St. The Humdinger Band performs 2 30 p m Friday, Seventh Day Adventist Church group at 3 30 p m Saturday, and the Upbeats Band at 7 p m March 3. The public is invited to attend.
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Homestead Health & Rehabilitation
N. Third St
Humdinger
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Upbeats
Rec Commission to Host Group Exercise
Don Red Dog Gardner will lead a free group exercise during a Corporate Meltdown session next week. The session begins at 6 30 p m Tuesday in the Garden City Recreation Commission gym at 310 N Sixth St for residents seeking fitness guidance.
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Don “Red Dog” Gardner
Garden City Recreation Commission
Sixth St
Walk Kansas challenge marks 10th year statewide
The statewide Walk Kansas fitness program runs March 13 to May 7 in its 10th year. Finney County participants pay 7 per person plus 6 for a T shirt. registration packets are at the Finney County Extension Office in Garden City. Teams of six must register by March 4. Two challenges offer 423 miles over eight weeks or 1,200 miles over eight weeks with weekly activity targets. Call 272 3670 for materials or more information.
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Kansas
Kansas State Research and Extension
Finney County Walk
Walk Kansas
Walk
Finney County Extension
Fairgrounds
Garden City
Miles of Smiles seeks volunteers for spring session
Miles of Smiles Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program asks for volunteers to assist during the March 21 to April 28 spring session. Lessons occur Monday Tuesday and Thursday nights. New volunteers should attend a March 5 information meeting 2 to 4 PM at 901 W Maple St. No horse experience required. Volunteers must be 14 or older or accompanied by an adult. For more info or alternate training times call 275-2539 or 260-9997.
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Miles of Smiles
Maple St
Pre-register for CPR and first aid training
The Garden City Area Chapter of the American Red Cross announces a community CPR and first aid training session on March 12 from 8 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The morning covers CPR and the afternoon covers first aid. Pre registration and pre payment are due by March 7. Fees are 25 dollars for CPR only, 15 dollars for first aid only, or 40 dollars for the full class. Call 276 2762 for details, hours 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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Garden City Area
The
American Red Cross
Kansas House to vote on Nebraska style fetal pain bill
Kansas lawmakers prepare final votes in the House on two abortion bills including a fetal pain measure and a parental consent mandate for minors. The measures aim to tighten late term abortion rules and reporting, with supporters calling it progress toward a more restrictive law and opponents warning of legal challenges and health risks.
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Kansas
Topeka
Nebraska
House
Senate
George Tiller
Wichita
House Judiciary Committee
Lance Kinzer
Peter Brownlie
Planned Parenthood of
Mid- Missouri
Brownlie
Mark Parkinson
Kathleen Sebelius
Sam Brownback
Mary Kay Culp
Kansans For
Life
Navajo Taco Dinner at First Christian Church Saturday
First Christian Church in Garden City hosts the Navajo Taco Dinner this weekend to benefit Finney County charities. Dine 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at 306 North Seventh Street with fry bread Navajo tacos and home baked pies. Proceeds fund local charities.
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First Christian Church
Garden City
Finney County
Church Fellowship Hall
North Seventh St
GCCC
Garden City Community College Art Club
Mercer Gallery
Pauline Joyce
Cindy Pettz
Deerfield
Rosie Nguyen
Erik Lozano
Tony Salazar
Lindsey Armijo
Heidi Hubbard
Jesus Landeros
Audree Roth
Jesica Tamayo
Melody Vigil
Natalie Morales
Anahi Sosa
Ryan Chidester
Lee Perkins
Kansas Senate scraps 2012 presidential primary plan
Kansas Senate votes to cancel the 2012 presidential primary to save 1.3 million dollars, crossing 2012 from state law and delaying a national nominating vote until 2016. The move follows a push by Secretary of State Kris Kobach to fund or skip the primary, while another bill would require candidates to place an I approve this message disclaimer on ads, with exceptions for issue ads.
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Topeka
Mct
Kansans
Senate
Kansas
House
Kris Kobach
Barack Obama
Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
John McCain
R-Ariz
Obama
David Haley
Kansas City
Vicki Schmidt
R-Topeka
Schmidt
Senate panel slams Kansas Bioscience Authority pay
Kansas Senate Commerce Committee blasted the Kansas Bioscience Authority over salaries and bonuses with a CEO pay of 265000 and a 100000 bonus. Twelve of 21 staff earn over 100000, while 106000 in bonuses went to others. Critics warn high pay could deter investors and questioned lavish spending on reports advertising and receptions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Commerce Committee
Kansas Bioscience Authority
Secretaries of Commerce and Revenue
Tom Thornton
Thornton
Wichita Eagle
Susan Wagle
Rwichita
Jean Schodorf
R-Wichita
Authority
Janice Katterhenry
Buck Consultants
Xerox Corp
Katterhenry
Jeff Longbine
R-Emporia
Longbine
Chris Steineger
Kansas City
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Archie Dunn
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Sand & Sage Rifle and Pistol Club
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