Lee Richardson Zoo Debuts Family Nature Club
The Lee Richardson Zoo launches the Family Nature Club meeting the third Saturday monthly at 2 p m starting June 20 at the Nature Play Space behind the Finnup Center. Free to attend, the program offers structured and unstructured nature play, crafts, games, and guided explorations with trips to local natural landmarks. Contact Emily Dodge at (620) 276-1250 or email Emily.dodge gardencityks.us for details.
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Lee Richardson Zoo Family Nature Club
Finnup Center
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Scott Lake
Sandsage Bison Range
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Emily. Dodge
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Downtown Garden City Farmers Market Opens at Stevens Park
Opening day Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Park features open mic nights twice monthly with no fees. Vendor space available for local produce plants crafts and baked goods. Details at the market’s Facebook page or by phone (620) 805-5992. Two musical programs this week at Garden Valley Retirement Village include Deann Crase & Friends at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a Christian program with Rev. Terry Major and his wife Martha at 7 p.m. Wednesday with no admission charge.
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Garden Valley Retirement Village
E. Spruce St
Deann Crase & Friends
Terry Major
Martha
Fiddlin Bill to Perform for Homestead Residents Saturday
A special musical guest will perform at 11 a.m. Saturday at Homestead Assisted Living located at 2414 N Henderson St. Fiddlin Bill from Florida travels the country during the summer and will perform at no charge for residents.
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Henderson St
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Beef Empire Days Parade draws 1000 plus crowd on Main Street
The 47th annual Beef Empire Days Parade along Main Street drew an estimated crowd exceeding 1,000. Veterans rode on a World War II veterans float with family participation while 100 plus organizations, horses, cars, motorcycles, and a gymnastics team filled the 75 minute route. Attendees praised the parade and its atmosphere though some wished for more bands and longer events.
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Main Street
Gordon Allen
Pearl Allen
Allen
Becky Henry
Holcomb
First Christian Church
Barbara Standley
Kim Potter
Tam
Potter
James Haven
Santa Fe
N.M
Pat Kuhlhoff
Sue
Pearsons
American State Bank
State math and reading tests run smoothly after cyberattack woes
Kansas examples show the revamped tests aligning with Common Core standards faced last year’s invalid results due to cyberattacks and glitches. Officials say this year’s administration proceeded with fewer hitches, and scores will be released in September for teachers, schools, and parents to review progress and feedback.
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Kansas State Board of Education
Marianne Perie
Center For Educational Testing and Evaluation
University of Kansas
Perie
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