Memorial Day Weekend events in Ottawa and area
A compilation of weekend activities including a Farmers Market at Orschein Farm & Home in Ottawa, Living History programs at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City, and a pool opening at Forest Park in Ottawa. Also listed are luncheon with Virginia Carman Renton, VFW Post 5901 events, Wright Reason to Ride at Eisenhower State Park, Children’s Day, cemetery ceremonies, a library book sale, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and a local dance all across Ottawa and nearby towns.
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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Strong City
Forest Park
Locust St
Ottawa
Virginia Carman Renton
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
U.S
VFW
N. U.S
May 24 26 Ottawa Herald Out About Calendar Highlights
Memorial Day weekend notes and diverse events across Ottawa include Time of Remembrance ceremonies and a documentary on evolution from 2005 state school board hearings. Listings show meetings at churches, the Paper Haven, Lions Club, and various organizations with times from noon to 8 p.m. in Ottawa and Wellsville, noting Memorial Day holiday adjustments.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa events in concise community listings
Tuesday events include Schollistic Book Fair at Ottawa Public Library and Story Hour at Williamsburg Community Library. Evening sports feature Kansas versus Darwin at Lawrence Arts Center and a Bingo session at Ottawa VFW. Morning Health Action group meets at Don Woodward Center, followed by Alcoholics Anonymous Ottawa Group at First Baptist Church and a Rotary Club meeting at Ottawa University.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Ottawa Public Library
S. Hickory St
Williamsburg Community Library
S. Louisa St
Williamsburg
Kansas
Darwin
Lawrence Arts Center
New Hampshire St
Lawrence
VFW
N. U.S
Don Woodward Community Center
E. Third St
Fourth and Hickory Streets
Franklin County Community Meetings And Local Groups Schedule
A May 27 schedule lists multiple meetings and group sessions across Franklin County. Activities include a care giver support group in Ottawa at East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Weight Watchers sessions at Washburn Towers, and the Franklin County Rural Water District No 6 meeting in Rantoul. Also noted are meetings for the Raritan board of directors in Richmond and an Eagles Aerie gathering, with times ranging from 2 p.m. to 7:47 p.m. at various venues.
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Franklin County
East Central Kansas Area
Agency On Aging
S. Main St
Ottawa
Washburn Towers
Fifth and Main Streets
Franklin County Rural Water District No
Rock Creek Road
Rantoul
Raritan Board of Directors
Richmond
Central Ave
Eagles Aerie
Eagles Hall
15Th St
Ottawa Herald Notices and Market Updates
City of Ottawa enforces a smoking ordinance effective June with fines ranging from 50 to 250 dollars. Fresh Texas peaches available from Pome on the Range Orchard at the Farmer's Market on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Lane Memorial Day sale runs through May 31 at Messangers Home Furnishings near Sirloin Stockade on 23rd Street. The Ottawa Herald office closes Memorial Day, reopening 8 AM Tuesday.
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Ottawa
Texas
Orchard & Winery
Lane Memorial Day
Messangers Home Furnishings
Sirloin Stockade
23Rd St
One Handed Birding and Binoculars Advice Column
A garden columnist offers tips for enjoying bird watching with one free hand. Advice covers selecting durable binoculars, comfort fit, magnification, and accessories, plus budgeting and a Memorial Day send off. Audrey Lintner invites readers to share tips and notes safety reminders for weekend outings.
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Junior
Franklin County events calendar brief
Wednesday schedule lists American Red Cross blood drive at Celebration Hall Franklin County Fairgrounds 1737 S Elm St 1 pm to 6 pm. Farmer's Market at Orscheln Farm & Home parking lot 2008 S Princeton St Ot ¢ 4 pm. Franklin County Commission 8:30 am at County Office Annex 1418 S Main St Ottawa. Noon Brown Bag Books Ottawa City Hall 101 S Hickory St. 7 pm Celebrate Recovery dinner Church of the Brethren basement Ninth and
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Farmer's Market
Orschein Farm & Home Parking Lot
Princeton St
Ottawa
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Franklin County Fairgrounds
S. Elm St
Orscheln Farm & Home Parking Lot
S. Princeton St
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
S. Main St
Ottawa City Hall
Hickory St
Church of the Brethren
VFW Post 5901 and Ladies Auxiliary Meet in Ottawa at 7 p.m
On May 28 at 7 p.m. VFW Post 5901 and Ladies Auxiliary gather in Ottawa on U.S. 59 for a community briefing while Wallsville City Council convenes at Wellsville City Hall at Fourth and Main streets.
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VFW
Ladies Auxiliary
Ottawa
N. U.S
Wallsville
Wellsville City Hall
Fourth and
Main Streets
Wellsville
David Cook conquers Idol finale with cross-generational appeal
David Cook won American Idol in a landslide over David Archuleta by 12 million votes as viewers 50 and over grew while younger fans dwindled. A 42-year-old Austin mom voted 473 times praising Cook's legality and maturity, highlighting his broad appeal beyond teens and praising his emotional finale performance.
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Erin Carlson
Associated Press
New York
Cook
David Cook
Roberta Flack
Simon Cowell
Linda Sharp
Sharp
Austin
Texas
David Archuleta
Murray
Utah
Blue Springs
Archuleta
Nielsen
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Eisenhower State Park
Fairlawn Road
Osage City
Highland Cemetery
Lincoln and
15Th Streets
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter
Princeton Cemetery
U.S. 59
John Brown Road
Friends of the Library
Second St
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
Franklin County Mental Health Center
E. 15Th St
Fourth
Narcotics Anonymous
First United Methodist Church
E. Fourth St
Noon — Lions Club
Poncho's
Elizabeth Layton
Center For Hope and Guidance
Eisenhower Road
Trinity United Methodist Church
N. Cedar St
the Paper Haven
Franklin County Area Landlords Association
E. Logan St
USD 289
Walnut St
Noon — Rotary Club
Ottawa University
S. Cedar St
Richmond Raritan
E. Central Ave
Eg Bae
Herald
Ottawaherald.com
Ing
Audrey Lintner
Gardenherald
Hotmail
Cougars
Nas Brothers
Narwia
Sat. & Sun
S. Main
Ottawacrystalplaza.com
Free Solutions
Baca
Cee Me
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