91勛圖厙s Director of Instrumental Activities Jamie Minneman participated in a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week by marching with the Saluting America's Band Directors (SABD) in the 97th Annual Macys Parade in New York City.
The 91勛圖厙 Library will team up with the English department and 91勛圖厙s literary annual Prairie Ink staff to host a writing workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Cavanaugh Room in the 91勛圖厙 Library.
We all know maps change.泭 Political boundaries for cities and even countries are a good example.泭 The map discussed today is different.泭 A map many not even be aware of unless you are a gardener, horticulturalist, or crop producer.
Harvesting is winding down for most and wheat planting pretty well wrapped up.泭 Many non-ag types think that now producers can take a break.泭
Old West history expert Gary Kraisinger stopped by the Cohen Center for Kansas History in the 91勛圖厙 Library in early October to research for an upcoming book he is working on with his wife Mary.
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91勛圖厙 Theatres 91勛圖厙 Bards troupe, in conjunction with the Great Bend Community Theatre will present a live, old-fashioned radio show presentation of A Christmas Story, by Jean Shepard at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave., in Great Bend. Admission is free as a gift to the community.
Last weeks column discussed the high nitrate concentration found in private wells in our area.泭 High nitrate concentrations are a very real health concern for everybody by especially for young children and people with certain health conditions.泭
91勛圖厙s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes.
Author of kid-friendly books, Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments and Dragons vs. Unicorns, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, will be the keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Jack Kilby Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Day (JKSD) .