Ottawa events calendar highlights local meetings and groups
A dense slate of Ottawa area activities lists seminars at Wellness Solutions, drug and alcohol recovery meetings, book discussions, professional associations, low vision talks, and charity dinners. Notable venues include the Drivers Sports Cafe, Eagles Hall, First Baptist Church basement, and Ransom Memorial Hospital Conference Room.
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Drivers Sports Cafe
E. Logan St
Eagles Aerie
Eagles Hall
15Th St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
Main St
Ottawa City Hall
Hickory St
Ottawa Personnel Association
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Low Vision Group
Ottawa Retirement Village
Ed Randall
Frank Eye Center
Ottawa Library Board of Directors
Franklin County Cancer Foundation Board
Church of the Brethren
Ninth and
Main Streets
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
Don Woodward
Third St
Kiwanis
Industrial Ave
Logan St
Elizabeth Layton
Public events and tours at Spencer Museum and Nordic Festival
On the Road 3 p m Aaron Doug las Mural Project unveiling at Spencer Museum of Art 1301 Mississippi St Lawrence. 11 a m to 12 15 p m Developing Greatness Origins of American Photography free docent led tour from the Museum photography collection Also Saturday children German food and beverages all geared to the oval atmosphere All events open to the public with free admission 11 p m to 9 p m Fifth Annual Nordic Heritage Festival Douglas County Fairgrounds Building No 21 2120 Harper St Lawrence Activities include ethnic craft and food demonstrations Scandinavian folk dance lessons live music and a reproduction Viking vessel
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Aaron.Douglas
Spencer Museum of Art
Mississippi St
Lawrence
Pelea
Fie Ad
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Harper St
Oktoberfest and Pneumatic Comedy at Lawrence Event
A Saturday lineup features 2:30 p.m. shows by Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co at Lied Center Lawrence with pneumatic suits, juggling and visual comedy. An Oktoberfest runs 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 11600 Johnson Drive Shawnee with games for attendees.
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Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co
Lied Center
Stewart Drive
Lawrence
Johnson Drive
Shawnee
Balloon Regatta At Murl Evans Drive Columbus
October 5 to 7 event featuring twenty hot air balloons. Evening glow at dusk and morning hare and hound races on Saturday and Sunday weather permitting, with pilots racing to approach the X twice daily.
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E. Murl Evans
Columbus
New Potters Wheel Coffeeshop Opens With Deals
Now open at 205 S Main, Potter's Wheel Coffeeshop offers award winning nails at Ad Briefs. Grand opening discounts available. Call Deena for appointment at 785 41B 6215. New smoothies and a Kids menu join the lineup.
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Call Deena
S. Main
Dobson urges parental pressure to steer TV and schools
Dr. James Dobson urges viewers to write TV sponsors to curb harmful programming and cites success against the Phil Donahue show. He also stresses strong parental involvement in public schools, urging visits, PTA participation, textbook review, and local control to restore traditional values and academic excellence.
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DR. Dobson
Fort Worth
Texas
Richard Neill
Phil Donahue
Donahue
Dr. Neill
Dobson
PTA
Ottawa Family and Community Events Evening Guide
A list of local activities across Ottawa and Wellsville including family festival at Lincoln Elementary, PTO Open House at Sacred Heart, bingo at VFW Post 5901, story times at Ottawa and Wellsville libraries, farmer market near Orscheln, Cool Jade pizza time in Ottawa, Blu Grass Jam at Potter's Wheel, Toddler Time sessions, and Joel Fredrickson event at Ottawa Senior Center. Many events run in the evening with varied ages and locations.
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Lincoln Elementary School
Millner St
Ottawa
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Seedare
VFW
N. U.S
Wellsville Public Library
Sixth St
Farmer's Market
Orscheln Farm & Home
Princeton St
Pizza Time Patio
S. Main St
Ottawa High School
Potter’s Wheel Coffeehouse
Main St
S. Hickory St
Joel Fredrickson
Ottawa area events calendar highlights and fall market reprise
Brian's Best Bets showcases Ottawa Herald Out About On the Road listings with fall farmer's market season and a dense slate of performances and community programs. Highlights include Cracker Jack Theatre at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, Little Shop of Horrors at Larry Peters Auditorium, Fear Factor at Ottawa Library, Hitchin Post Opry in Quenemo, Kidz Night Out at Carnegie, Friends of the Library book sale, and Story Time at Ottawa Library, plus sewing and craft circles and armchair aerobics across local venues.
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Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Hickory St
Idaho Road
Fear Factor
Ottawa Library
Hitchin’ Post Opry
Quenemo
Hitchin’ Post Band
Wellsville City Library
Sixth St
The
Carnegie
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
East Central Kansas Area
Main St
Emily Kirkpatrick
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Maple Leaf Quilters Guild of
Baldwin City
Seventh St
Social Order of the Beauceant
Masonic Temple
Ad Briefs
Onset Herald
Community News
Community Connections
Lani Wellsville
Willian
Carrier Motor Mall
Cedar St
Ottawaherald.com
Focus On the Family
Colorado Springs
Family.org
Tyndale House
Out & About
Brian
Ottawa Herald
Out
Aaron Dougat
Evian
Bwilliams
Friends of the Library Book Sale
E. Second St
S. Princeton St
Richter United Methodist Church
James Dobson
Cornerstone Bookstore
Main
Ottawacrystalplaza.com
South Main
Waverly Drape Fair
Waverly
T+ Mobile
Simplire Ly
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