Community activity schedule for Ottawa and Richmond
A daytime list of events runs through the afternoon and evening. Activities include Armchair Aerobics at Cedar Square Apartments in Ottawa, Story Time at Richmond Public Library, End of Summer Reading Party at the same library, Quilting Ministries at Ottawa Community Church, and a Walk/run group at Kanza Park in Ottawa, with multiple time slots and locations.
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Richmond Public Library
E. Central Ave
Richmond
Kanza Park
11Th and Elm Streets
Ottawa
Ottawa area church and civic events schedule
On August 1 a Franklin County Commission meeting at the County Office Annex Ottawa opens from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A Kids Bible Club meets at Pilgrim Bible Church 3:30 to 5 p.m. Ottawa. AWANA runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Ottawa Bible Church. City Commission meets 7 to 8 p.m. at Ottawa City Hall. Al Anon session 8 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
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Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
S. Main St
Ottawa
Kids Bible Club
Pilgrim Bible Church
12Th and Cedar Streets
Awana
Ottawa Bible Church
S. Poplar St
Al-Anon
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Ottawa and Pomona Library and group events schedule
Thursday schedule lists Toddler Time at Ottawa Library 105 S. Hickory St. from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Armchair Aerobics at 10:30 to 11:30. High Bidders Pitch Playing at Pomona Community Library 219 Jefferson St. at 12:30. Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs at Ottawa City Hall 101 S. Hickory St. plus Miami County Cloggers at Lane Fairgrounds Lane. VFW Post event also noted in evening.
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Ottawa
Hickory St
Kansas
Commission On Veterans’ Affairs
Ottawa City Hall
S. Hickory St
Pomona Community
Jefferson St
Pomona
Ottawa event schedule highlights Aug 2 5901
Ottawa area groups list a busy August 2 program including VFW Post 5901 at 3499 N U S 59 with bingo from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Lane Fair Grounds hosts a talent show from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Optimist Club breakfast at Prairie Star runs noon to 1 p.m. Kiwanis meets 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Radish Patch. Viet Nam Veterans at Ransom Memorial Hospital conference room 1301 S Main. Elks Lodge 803 at 114 1/2 W Second holds 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary at Eagles Hall 524 E 15th St. Kaw.
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Vietnam Veterans of America & Associates
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Ottawa
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge
Second St
Mental health cuts targeted after shooting events
The piece notes a pattern where shooters often have mental health issues, citing James Holmes of the Aurora theater attack. Holmes’ attempt to join Lead Valley Range raised concerns after a bizarre voicemail and minimal personal details in his online application.
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James Holmes
Aurora
Colo
Glenn Rotkovich
Holmes
Rotkovich
Lead Valley Range
Byers
Fox News
Gun control debate echoes after shooting
Linda Brown of The Ottawa Herald discusses gun access and mental health funding amid budget cuts. She argues for reasonable gun safety measures, mental health service reductions, and reallocation of funds to beneficial programs while noting population demand during recession. The piece cites state cuts totaling over 1.6 billion since 2009 and highlights Colorado’s reduction in mental health payments affecting hundreds in care.
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Colorado
Ottawa Herald Out & About listing contact note
The Ottawa Herald invites event submissions to its Out and About calendar. For pricing information contact Neil Stockdall by phone at 785 242 4700 or by email at nstockdall ottawaherald.com.
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Linda Brown
The
Ottawa Herald
Ottawaherald
Neil Stockdall
Ottawa Chautauqua receipts top prior records
Louis Reed notes the first day receipts of the 1912 Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly reached 2800 dollars, including Main Street merchant ticket sales, with gate revenue at least 1500 and office takings over 1300, while annual expenses run 4000 to 5000 with two thirds already raised.
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Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
Main Street
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