Community events calendar for Ottawa Pomona and Richmond
A morning list of local activities includes KID ZSMART at Carnegie Cultural Center Ottawa at 8 30 a m Belly Dancing at Washburn Towers Ottawa 10 a m Story Time at Richmond Public Library 1 p m and a Santa Claus Visit at Pomona Community with a painting exhibit midway through the day This compact schedule lists venues times and events across Ottawa Pomona and Richmond for the day.
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Washburn Towers
Fifth and Main Streets
Ottawa
Noon
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
December 22 Community Schedule for Ottawa and Ot
A compiled timetable lists events in Ottawa and Ot from 6:30 p.m. at the Monona library on 219 West A Street, a 11th and Elm Kanza Park walk run group, Franklin County Commission at the County Office Annex, Noon Alcoholics Anonymous at First Baptist Church, 3:30 p.m. Kids Bible Club at Pilgrim Bible Church, 12th and Cedar, 6:30 p.m. AWANA Ottawa Bible Church, 1623 South Poplar, and an 8 p.m. Al-Anon meeting under the banner Together We Can Make It.
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Kanza Park
11Th and Elm Streets
Ottawa
Kids Bible Club
Pilgrim Bible Church
12Th and
Cedar Streets
Al-Anon
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Out and About event tips offered by Ottawa Herald newsroom
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit events for the Out and About calendar. Contact the newsroom with details via phone at 785 242 4700 or email news ottawaherald com to ensure events are highlighted.
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Ottawa Herald
Newsroom
Ottawa events calendar highlights for Thursday
Community activities across Ottawa include library programs at 105 S. Hickory St. and the Ottawa VFW Post 5901 on N. U.S. 59. Morning Optimist Club breakfast at 1001 E. Logan St. and Kiwanis noon meeting at The Radish Patch are planned, plus yoga and fitness groups at local centers and hospitals.
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Optimist Club
Prairie Star
E. Logan St
Ottawa
Community Events Schedule for Friday
Friday events include Tai Chi for Arthritis at Washburn Towers in Ot at 9 a.m. Craft Club at Wellsville City Library at 9:30 a.m. Storytime at Ottawa Library at 11 a.m. A genealogy session runs from noon to 1 p.m. Contact organizers for possible cancellations due to the Christmas holiday.
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Washburn Towers
Fifth and Main Streets
Ottawa
Wellsville City Library
W. Sixth St
Wellsville
Christmas Eve Service and Local Holiday Offers in Ottawa
On December 24 at 5 30 p m Crosspointe Community Church at 3085 Marshall Road Ottawa hosts a candle light Christmas Eve service. Noon to 8 p m Alcoholics anonymous grab and go items offer ready made gift trays and gift boxes. Ana's T shirts priced at 10 dollars and Fudge N Stuff located at 113 E 11th hours 1 to 6 p m Tuesday through Saturday.
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Crosspointe Community Church
Marshall Road
Ottawa
Grab & GO
Ana
Sue
Christmas Bureau donations lag in tough economy
Kristina Zhilkina of ECKAN cites a 25 percent rise in need and a $2,250 shortfall against a $7,250 goal as 2009 demand grows. The program will give families $20 food vouchers instead of baskets this year, with donations urged through ECKAN Ottawa Kansas.
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Kristina Zhilkina
Zhilkina
Franklin County
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Eckan
ECEAN
SRS
The
Salvation Army
Elizabeth Layton Center For Hope and Guidance
Country Mart
Eckan Christmas Bureau
Ash
P.O
Ottawa
Eckan.org
Schmidt Gift Sparks University Drive and Service
Longtime OU trustees Ramon and Glenda Schmidt donated 1 million dollars. Their 2006 Schmidt Challenge helped raise over 450000 more with a 250000 gift. They received the Esther Ruth Award in 2008 for volunteer service enhancing student life and university betterment. Ramon Schmidt has chaired OU board and Glenda serves on multiple committees.
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OU Board of Trustees
Schmidts
Ottawa University Alumni Association
Esther Ruth
Ramon
Glenda
Kevin Eichner
Ramon Schmidt
Numer
Ous
University
Glenda Schmidt
Nativity Sets Reflect World Visions In Family Display
The Smiths store nativity figures from around the world in 11 plastic tubs, including pieces from Uganda and Israel. They have sets from Peru and Africa and ones crafted by American Indians, celebrating the Christ child as a gift to all people and challenging stereotypes of how Jesus looks.
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Smiths
Uganda
Smith
Israel
Holy Land
Ottawa couple showcase 170 nativity scenes at home
Warren and Jane Smith of Ottawa display a large nativity collection spanning more than 170 pieces gathered from family and church friends over the years. Edith Rader and others enjoyed viewing the sets, with the couple planning to add more ornaments and a new nativity piece to the display.
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Warren
Jane Smith
Ottawa
Smiths
Smiths host church tour of nativity scene at First Baptist
Eldon and Edith Rader opened their home to First Baptist Church members where more than 50 attendees toured the nativity displays, sharing reflections on the season and community.
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Smiths
First Baptist Church
Eldon
Edith Rader
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Central Ave
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Fourth and Hickory Streets
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Ottawa Bible Church
S. Poplar St
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