Isolation and Community on the High Plains closes Sunday
The Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma hosts Stacy Sparks's documentary photo exhibit Isolation and Community on the High Plains. A Big Well cleanup workday in Greensburg on Friday starts at 9 a.m. with tasks to move inventory for the Aug. 4 120th anniversary celebration and rededication of the landmark. Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler Foundation expects 15 or more volunteers to finish by noon. RSVP to marci kansassamplerorg. Bring rubber boots gloves wheelbarrow pitchfork shovels rakes buckets trash bags wipes and lunch. Office supplies for the Big Well office are also requested.
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High Plains
Stauth Memorial Museum
Montezuma
Stacy Sparks
Southwestern College
Winfield
Kansas Sampler Foundation
Greensburg
Marci Penner
Sampler Foundation
Big Well
marci@kansassamplerorg
Boxes of Rainbows brightens Garden City summer stage
The 16th annual Summer Children's Theatre production titled Boxes of Rainbows from Garden City Community Theatre will be at Clifford Hope Auditorium July 27 28 and July 29. The show features 16 scenes and 28 musical numbers performed by 76 young people ages 4 and up under director Mark Hays. Tickets 4 on sale 8 30 a m Monday at the recreation commission and at the door one hour before shows. For details call 276 1200.
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Community Eatre
Garden City
Mark Hays
Garden City Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
Sixth St
Recreation ‘Commission
Take Action Women Defense Class at Garden City CC
Garden City Community College Continuing Education and Community Services will host a non credit Take Action Women defense class for women on August 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex mat room. Kent Kolbeck will teach personal defense techniques and safety tips. Cost is 30 dollars or 22.50 with a friend. Contact GCCC Community Services at 1275 3232 for details.
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Garden City ‘Community College
Dennis Perryman
Kent Kolbeck
GCCC
Fire at Barton Solvents plants triggers mass evacuation near Wichita
Valley Center residents faced a chemical spill after an explosion at Barton Solvents. Cleanup crews rushed to remove about 300000 gallons of liquids as toxic vapors and heat from sun hindered efforts. Officials warned remaining off limits areas and urged residents to stay indoors while 110 miles away Coffeyville oil spill tied up equipment.
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Valley Center
Wichita
Barton Solvents
George Mulvaney
United States Environmental Services
Mulvaney
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Mississippi
Coffeyville
Music and magic mix it up this weekend at Stevens Park
This weekend features two concerts at Stevens Park. At 5 p.m. Saturday the Rap Fest of the West presented by the Salvation Army and 1-25 Alliance brings about 10 artists including local acts to promote a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. On Sunday Twin Country from Garden City plays folk and country at 7:30 p.m. The nine concert in the Stevens Park series is free, run by the Garden City Recreation Commission, and sponsored by its arts program. Other weekend events include a midnight Harry Potter release party at Hastings Entertainment and a demolition derby at Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
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Stevens Park
The
Salvation Army
Craig Lurtz
Chris Lund
G.r.il.m
Dj.c.d
Twin Country
Garden City
Mark Hays
Hastings Entertainment Inc
Kansas Ave
Lee Richardson Zoo
ArtsCenter photo exhibit spotlights area talent
The Southwest Arts & Humanities Council presents its fifth annual photography show at the ArtsCenter on Main St. with over 32 entrants in adult and youth divisions. Best of Show adult Dan Koons for Stump. top black and white Lyndsey Born Skyline. color winner Dan Koons Winter Gate. other adult winners Stacy Sparks Chimayo and Chris Stein Heavenly Glass. Youth Best of Show Kate Sexson Moth on Flower. Lyndsey Born Skyline wins first in black and white. Exhibit runs through Aug 25 with Ralph Duke of Amarillo as juror. gallery hours Tue-Fri 10:00-5:30 and Sat 10:00-3:00.
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Southwest Arts & Humanities Council
ArtsCenter
Main St
Dan Koons
Stump
Lyndsey Born
Skyline
Heavenly Glass
Kate Sexson
SAHC
Arts Center
Main Street
Lottery allocates slots at three Kansas tracks and extends casino bids
The Kansas Lottery Commission set minimum slot counts at Wichita and Kansas City, Kan., and Frontenac dog and horse tracks totaling 2,200 of 2,800 possible slots, with 600 to be drawn by lottery. An extra 90 days was granted to Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., for resort casino proposals, extending to Dec 31.
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Woodlands
Kansas City
Wichita Greyhound Park
Camptown Greyhound Park
Frontenac
Lottery
Ed van Petten
Ford County
Wyandotte County
Crawford
Cherokee County
Sedgwick
Sumner County
Kansas
Mike Taylor
Taylor
van Petten
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David Higday
Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office
Music and Magic
Hamilton County Fair
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Clint Lightner
Turkey
Fair and Sixth Streets
Ralph Duke
Amarillo
Caitlin
Joshua Matiile
Irsik
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State Lottery Commission
Doug Lawrence
Ruffin Companies
Lawrence
Camptown
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