Community events scatter across Ottawa and nearby towns
A busy Saturday schedule lists Masquerade at 1109 Gallery in Lawrence and Kid ZSmart at Carnegie Cultural Center Ottawa. Activities include Living Beyond Yourself at Westminster Church, line dancing at Wellsville Center, storytimes at Ottawa and Williamsburg libraries, Books and Babies at Ottawa Library, Chamber Mixer in Baldwin City, Bingo at Ottawa VFW, Personal Action to Health in Ottawa, Alcoholics Anonymous at First Baptist Ottawa, Rotary Club gathering at Ottawa University, and a Franklin event at 2 p.m.
October 27 Ottawa events highlight varied activities
The Ottawa Herald Out & About calendar lists Bingo at Ottawa VFW Post 5901, a Fire Proof Your Marriage movie, County Care Giver Support Group at East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Garnett City Commission, Rotary Youth Exchange at Ottawa High School, Raritan Board of Directors at Richmond Community Building, Eagles Aerie, Richmond Raritan, Alcoholics Anonymous at Pomona United Methodist Church, and Narcotics Anonymous at Ottawa First United Methodist Church with times ranging from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Local venues include Ottawa, Garnett, Richmond, Pomona.
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East Central Kansas Area
Agency On Aging
S. Main St
Ottawa
Community events schedule for Lawrence and Ottawa
A listings-packed schedule shows activities across Lawrence and Ottawa including Masquer at 1108 Massachusetts Street morning events, Story Time at Richmond Public Library, Pomona Community Library game day, Franklin County Farmer's Market at Orschein Farm parking lot, a Fire Proof Your Marriage film at First Baptist Church, a Walk and Run group at Kanza Park, Mendelssohn concert at Lied Center, Franklin County Commission meeting, and a Noon Brown Bag Books session at Ottawa City Hall among other items.
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Franklin County
Orschein Farm & Home Parking Lot
S. Princeton St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Baptist Church
Fourth and Hickory Streets
Ottawa City Hall
Community Event Schedule for Ottawa and Wellsville
An OCR readout lists multiple local meetings and gatherings. The Low Vision Support Group meets Oct 28 at Ottawa Retirement Village Apartments. Wellsville City Council convenes at City Hall. Celebrate Recovery dinner at Church of the Brethren basement. VFW Post 5901 and Ladies Auxiliary meet at Ottawa VFW. Al-Anon meets at First Baptist Church with alcohol-related support noted.
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Ottawa Retirement Village
15Th St
Ottawa
Church of the Brethren
Ninth and
Main Streets
Old Flag Disposal Drive and Free Flag Offer
The ORC invites residents to drop off used flags at the Don Woodward Community Center or Orlis Cox shop through Veterans Day for proper disposal. The first 10 entrants bringing in a 3 by 5 foot used flag will receive a free 3 by 5 foot outdoor American Flag. Also notes a 30 percent discount at COUNTRY LIVING on fall items and promotes Conceal Carry classes hosted by The Gun Guys in Ottawa on Oct. 24.
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ORC
Don Woodward Community Center
Orlis Cox Shop
Loss and remembrance shared by Ottawa youth services librarian
Leanna Heth writes about grieving and coping after the death of her Uncle Ray, reflecting on personal loss, the healing power of books like Tear Soup, and how libraries support children and families through sorrow. She dedicates the library line to her uncle, recalling family memories and a Psalm passage as guidance.
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Ottawa
Ray
Denver
Mt. Evans
Colorado
Uncle Ray
Paranormal Activity Tops Saw VI With 22 Million Debut
Paranormal Activity debuts nationwide to top Saw VI weekend box office with 22 million, beating the Lionsgate horror entry’s 14.8 million start. Saw VI marks a weak opening for the franchise, whose prior lows were higher.
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Los Angeles
Paranormal Activity
Paramount
Lionsgate
Paranormal Activity Tops Box Office In Quiet Weekend
Paranormal Activity led a light weekend as Saw VI and Cirque du Freak trailed. Analysts noted Paranormal’s broader release helped it near the 100 million mark, with Paramount executives highlighting its cultural impact over the Saw franchise.
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Paramount
Hollywood
Rob Moore
Paramount Vice
Ottawa daily event roundup at Prairie Star and venues
Thursday schedule lists 7:15 a.m. Chamber Membership Breakfast at Prairie Star Country Club, 8 a.m. Masquerade Fantasy at 1109 Gallery, 1109 Massachusetts St. Ottawa. ZSMART at Carnegie Cultural Center, 515 S Main St. Toddler Time at Ottawa Library 105 S. Main. Armchair Aerobics at Washburn Towers. Toddler time 10 a.m. Walk run at Kanza Park 11th and Elm. 7 p.m. Bingo at VFW Post 5901 3499 N US 59. Optimist Club breakfast at Prairie Star 1001 E Logan St. 9 a.m. Personal Action to Health Exercise Group at Don Woodward Community Center 517 E Third St. Remainder of day unspecified. }
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Don Woodward Community Center
Third St
Ottawa
Prairie Star
the Country Club
Don Woodward
E. Third St
Ottawa calendar notices outline evening support meetings
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit Oct 29 event items for the Out & About calendar. Notable listings include Al-Anon Ottawa at Elizabeth Layton Center, 204 E. 15th St., 7 p.m. and Alcoholics Anonymous at the same address, 7 p.m. Keep It Simple Narcotics and United Methodist Church at 203 E Fourth St. Ottawa, 8 p.m.
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Ottawa
First United Methodist Church
E. Fourth St
Alcoholics Anonymous
Elizabeth Layton
Center For Hope and Guidance Administrative
E. 15Th St
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Ottawa University
S. Cedar St
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Ottawa Herald
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Rotary International
Ottawa High School
S. Ash St
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E. Central Ave
Richmond
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E. A St
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Stewart Drive
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Leanna Heth
By David Germain
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Optimist Club
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