Ottawa and Garnett community events schedule highlights
A dense listing of local activities including Carnegie Cultural Center tours, Toddler Time at Ottawa Library, Armchair Aerobics at Washburn Towers, piano oldies at Ottawa Senior Center, Trinity United Methodist Church ham dinner, Garnett Fire Department open house, Ottawa Walk and Bingo at VFW, Optimist Club breakfast, Chamber and Main Street committee meetings, and a Don Woodward Center health exercise group with noon Alcoholics Anonymous note.
Oct 8 Out & About: Ottawa events and venues
The Ottawa Herald calendar lists Ribiet Dinner and Jam Session at Eagles Hall Friday, Oktoberfest at Williamsburg City Park Saturday, and multiple meetings and gatherings. Notable entries include First Baptist Church activities, Noon-Kiwanis at The Radish Patch, Ottawa Main Street Promotions, Al Anon at Elizabeth Layton Center, Experimental Aircraft Association at Hart Field Wellsville, Rural Water District 1 board in Ottawa, Keep it Simple AA at 204 E 15th St, Ottawa Shrine at Masonic Temple, and Narcotics Anonymous at Ottawa First.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Elizabeth Layton
Center For Hope and Guidance
E. 15Th St
Ottawa
Out & About event tips for Ottawa Herald readers
Readers are invited to submit events for the Ottawa Herald Out and About calendar. Contact the newsroom to share dates, venues, and event details by phone at (785) 242-4700 or via email at news@herald.com.
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Ottawa Herald
Newsroom
Ottawa Area Events Listed For Friday Evening
A Friday schedule lists Craft Club at Wellsville City Library, Free Blood Pressure Clinic at Ottawa Retirement Village Plaza, Magi cal Story Time at Ottawa Library, After Hours at the Museum, Ottawa Art Guild all members show at Carnegie Cultural Center, Riblet Dinner and Jam Session at Eagles Hall, and OU Theatre’s Godspell at Ottawa University. City venues include Wellsville, Ottawa, and the Carnegie Center.
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Ottawa Retirement Village Plaza
15Th St
Ottawa
Franklin County retired personnel breakfast schedule
On October 9 at 8 30 a m the Franklin County Retired School Personnel meet for breakfast at Old 56 Cafe 2227 Princeton. At noon Alcoholics Anonymous Ottawa Group gathers at First Baptist Church and at 7 30 p m Retta Conclave 8 True Kindred convenes at Masonic Temple 422 S for evening activities followed by an eight o clock Alcohol event.
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Franklin County
Old 56
Princeton St
Ottawa
Retta
Masonic Temple
S. Main St
Psa 19 Stew Dinner At First Baptist Elliott Hall
A stew dinner hosted by Soroptimist at Elliott Hall in First Baptist Church offering stew slaw rolls and pies from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm. Closed Saturday October 10 then Sugar Mound Craft Fair. Nana's Fudge-N-Stuff contact and address listed. Friday delivery of The Ottawa Herald resumes October 9.
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First Baptist Church
Elliott Hall
Sugar Mound
Equal Rules Weigh On Teen And Younger Brother
A parent contemplates uniform limits for a 15 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. The plan extends to chores, outings, device use, and bedtimes, aiming to treat them the same while navigating age differences and parental authority.
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Dr. Seuss
City debates allowing chickens amid strong views and noise concerns
Wynndee Lee notes emotions run high as city debates permitting farm animals within limits. Some residents favor chickens for lower food costs and self-sufficiency, while neighbors cite noise, smell, disease risk, and possible business use of eggs. Other cities’ rules are cited as contrasts.
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Wynndee Lee
Lee
Steelman
Kansas
Lawrence
Topeka
Cit
Ottawa University embraces small town life impact on students
Students from Ottawa University praise the small town setting, citing family ties and local job opportunities as key factors. White, McAdoo, and Seymour describe how hometown connections ease college life, while Mobley notes the shared community respect for OU. Amanda Roseberry leads The Campus as editor in chief.
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White
Sarah McAdoo
McAdoo
Rebekah Seymour
Ottawa
Seymour
Mobley
Unusua
OHS
Amanda Roseberry
Ottawa University
Community weekend events in Ottawa area
A crowded menu of Saturday activities in Ottawa includes a Homewood church breakfast at 1795 Idaho Road. Franklin County Farmer’s Market at Orschein Farm & Home parking lot. Hot Rod Benefit Golf Tourney at Ottawa Country Club. Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival at Linn County Fairgrounds. Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch at U.S. 59 and Sand Creek Road. a gospel concert at Ottawa Music Store. Oktoberfest in Williamsburg. St. Francis Blessing of the Animals at Grace Episcopal. Country Jubilee dinner and show in Wellsville. 4-H Achievement Night/Potluck at Wellsville High. Ottawa Living Sober group at First Christian Church. Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch in Rantoul. Country Roads and Paths art show at Carnegie Cultural Center. Godspell at Ottawa University Theatre. VFW Seniors Dance at Ottawa VFW. Keep it Simple AA at Franklin County Mental Health Center basement.
Ottawa community notices and meeting listings
Oct 10 11 street addresses in Ottawa list Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at First Baptist Church basement Fourth and Hickory streets United Methodist Church 20 cents E Fourth St 9 30 a m Art Guild Carnegie Cultural Center 515 Seventh Street p m Alcoholics Anonymous session scheduled
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Kidzsmart
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
Jawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
First United Methodist Church
E. Fourth St
Kid
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fourth St
Art Guild
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Ottawa Library
Hickory St
Washburn Towers
Fifth and Main Streets
Arlene Butts
Ottawa Senior Center
Trinity United Methodist Church
N. Cedar St
Garnett Fire Department
W. Fifth Ave
Garnett
Kanza Park
11Th and Elm Streets
VFW
N. U.S
Optimist Club
Prairie Star
E. Logan St
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
E. Second St
Main Street Inc
Classic Oak Furniture
Ottawa Main Street Association Inc
Potter's Wheel Coffeehouse
Don Woodward
E. Third St
Eagles Hall
Williamsburg City Park
Industrial Ave
Ottawa Main Street Inc
Al-Anon
Ottawa Family Group
Experimental Aircraft Association
Hart Field
Reno Road
Wellsville
Rural Water District No. 1
Ottawa Township Hall
U.S. 59
Sand Creek Road
Out&About
Herald.com
Wellsville City
W. Sixth St
Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh St
Fourth and Hickory Streets
Psa 19
Otttawa Herald
Cartoon Network
Vickie Moss
Herald Public
Vmoss
Ottawaherald
University
Homewood Christian and Community Church
Homewood Christian & Community Church
Idaho Road
Homewood
Hinds
Orschein Farm & Home
Ottawa Country Club
Linn County Fairgrounds
Mound City
Peckham’s
Pumpkin Patch
E. 19Th St
Center and William Streets
Williamsburg
St. Francis
Grace Episcopal Church
W. Fifth St
Pleasant Valley School District No
Thomas Road
Wellsville High School
Walnut St
First Christian Church
S. Hickory St
Noon
Peckham's Pumpkin Patch
Rantoul
S. Cedar St
Franklin County Mental Health Center
Alcoholics
Jim Taylor
Willianty Library
Steve
Saks
Ottawacrystalplaza
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