Miracle Treat Day
August 5th, 2010 l Burlington, Iola, Garnett

Visit The DQ for Miracle Treat Day to benefit Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of Children by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals.

On Thursday August 5th. Participating Dairy Queen  DQ Grill & Chill locations will be donating $1.00 or more from every DQ Blizzard Treat Sold that day  to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital in local communities.

ALL FUNDS RAISED STAYS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES!

Participating Dairy Queen locations for Miracle Treat Day in our Listening Area includes:

• 324 Cross St. in Burlington
• 212 N. Maple St. in Garnett
• 323 S. State St in Iola

For more information , visit MiracleTreatDay.com

All Community Events

Girl Scout Blood Drive
Sept. 8th, 2010 l Emporia

Girl Scout Cadette Abby Maycock, 13, is helping organize an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Emporia Wednesday, September 8th. Maycock was a member of Emporia Middle School Troop # 37302. She is planning the details of this blood drive and is recruiting donors to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award - the highest honor a girl from ages 11 to 14 may receive!

Help make this a drive a success by donating at Maycock's blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept 8th at the Amend Girl Scout Center, 1200 Burlingame Road in Emporia. For this drive, appointments are necessary. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 620-794-2026.

All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply, but  0 negative donors are especially needed right now. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of ID are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weight at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old ( 16 in Kansas with complete Parental Consent form). New height and weight restrictions apply to donors younger than 19.

Kansas Ride For The Red
Sept. 11th, 2010 l Topeka, KS

Join your friends for the inaugural Kansas Ride For the Red. Benefiting the Kansas Capital Area Chapter of The American Red Cross.

Kansas Ride For The Red is not your typical weekend motorcycle ride!

It all kicks off  with a cruise on the famed Heartland Park Topeka Grand Prix road course! The route then travels through the great Flint Hills and Northeast Kansas, winding up in Downtown Topeka for the post-ride party that includes Live Bands and Prizes.

Plus, every rider gets a limited edition t-shirt featuring the custom artwork!

Register now by going to www.kansasrideforthered.org or for more information.

10th Annual Greeley Smokeoff BBQ Competition
Sept. 10th - 11th, 2010 l Greeley, KS

Sample the finest BBQ in the state at The 10th Annual Greeley Smokeoff BBQ Competition.

September 10th & 11th

Over $3,000 in prize!

Live Bands,Concessions, BBQ Friday Evening and Saturday at Noon

Kids Games (ages 2-12) Saturday Starting at 3:00p.m.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL CHARITIES!

Check them out on Facebook & Myspace  or log online to greeleysmokeoff.com

For more Information  email- greeleysmokeoff@yahoo.com Or Call Kenny Katzer (785) 448-4197  or Travis Katzer (785)448-4304

All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament
September 11th , 2010 l Emporia

Sign up now for the All Veterans Golf Tournament Saturday, September 11th.

The Golf Tournament will  be held at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course.

An opening ceremony with a flag raising, pledge of allegiance, and prayer will kick things off at 8:30 a.m.

Morning snacks and coffee will be available in the club house, and lunch prepared and served by Bruff's.

Cash payouts for 3 flights, Hole Prizes, & A Grand Prize Drawing.

The 4 per scramble is $50.00 per player and covers green fees, lunch, & entry for the grand prize. Carts are additional $24.  All funds raised will support the All Veterans Tribute celebration events in November.

To register or for more information please contact the Emporia Visitors Bureau at 620-342-1803 (Pre-registration and payment are recommeneded for speedy check-in).

emporiakschamber.org

O'Reilly Auto Parts GRAND OPENING REMOTE
Sept. 11th, 2010 l Iola

16th Annual Anique Engine and Tractor Show
Sept. 10th - 12th, 2010 l Ottawa

Its the 16th Annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show September 10th thru the 12th at Forest Park in Ottawa. Featuring Ford Tractors and Cushman Engines.

A few of the events taking place:

Shoe Throw & Skillet Toss- for the ladies that attend the show. It consist of throwing a shoe and tossing a skillet. The longest distance wins.

Kiddie Tractor Pull- Starts at 10:00am Saturday with registration at 9:00am. Age limit of 4 to 12 years of age.

Parade of Power- This event consists of all tractors lining up to parade around the park. Steel Wheel tractors are excluded unless the are equipped with a flat steel band.

For more Events going on this year or for more information please log onto powerofthepast.net

24th Annual Ol'Marais River Run Car Show
Sept. 17th - 19th, 2010 l Ottawa, KS

Classic Car Enthusist don't miss out on the 24th Annual Ol'Marais River Run Car Show September 17th, 18th, and 19th in Ottawa.

The Over the Road Gang offers the greatest small -town car show in Northeast Kansas.  The car show is limited to vehicles entries dated 1972 and below, as well as period correct restorations or re-creations.

The Back To the 60's Cruise Night will take place on Saturday September 18th in the early evening. The vehicles will line up starting from Forest Park and will head down Main Street towards the Historic Downtown Ottawa area.

If you would like to register or pre-register for the event please log on to olmarias.com.

8th Annual Golf Benefit
Sept. 17th - 18th, 2010 l Garnett

Anderson County Hospital Foundation will host its 8th Annual Golf Benefit, " Monopoly Golf". This four-person scramble will be held on Friday, Sept. 17th and Saturday, Sept. 18th at the Garnett Country Club at the North Lake Park. Golfers may choose one day. Pre-Registration is required and can be done so by calling 785-204-8060. 

The event include contests such as closest to the pin, longest putt, and men's and women's longest drive. All proceeds support Anderson County Hospital Foundation. Donation will also be accepted.

Registration is at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start time of 8:30 a.m.

Cost is $85 per golfer or $340 per team of four golfers and includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, boxed lunch, and a gift.

Contact Kim Cook at 816-932-3485

Garnett Fall City Wide Garage Sale
Sept. 18th, 2010 l Garnett

Garnetts Fall City Wide Garage Sale will be held on Sept. 18th from 8am- 4pm.

For a map please stop by The Garnett Area Chamber Of Commerce located at 419 S. Oak St.  785-448-6767

Family Reading Festival
September 18th, 2010 l Iola

Iola Public Library is proud to announce the launch of a community involvement programe called "Family Reading Festival". The Festival will be held on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 on the campus of Allen County Community College.

The Festival will Include:

• Presentations by 16 award winning authors
• Children's Story Times~ All Day Long!
• Make-n_Take activities such as "Make your very own Book Snake", Wimpy Kid Journal and personalized Bookmarks
• Visit with reading related exhibitors like "KTWU Raising Readers/ Ready To Learn", William Allen White Children's Book Award", "Parents As Teachers", plus more.

Authors that will be presenting include:

• Johnny D. Boggs - Western
• Judith Miller -Fiction Christian/Inspirational
• Nancy Pickard-Mystery
• Darlene Bailey Beard - Children's
• Beverley Olson Buller - Children's
• Joseph T. and Suzanne Collins- Wildlife Author Laureate of Kansas.
• Stephen Gilpin- Illustrator
• Lisa Harkrader - Young Adult
• Jim Hoy - Non-Fiction Flint Hills cowboy author
• Jason Quinn Malott- Fiction Author- Winner of 2010 Kansas Notable Award.
• Laura Manivong- Young Adult.
• Max McCoy - Adventure Fiction
• David A. Nichols - Eisenhower expert
• Dorinda Nicholson- Pearl Harbor Child Survivor
• Richard E. Wood - Author of "Survival of Rural America"

The Festival is funded by a grant through the Institue of Museum and Library Services. For more information, please check out their website at    iola.mykansaslibrary.org

Biker Breakfast
Sept 19th l Yates Center

Every 3rd Sunday of the Month is a Biker Breakfast put on by the American Legion Post 13 in Yates Center. This is the last Biker Breakfast for the season.

Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy, Link Sausage, Coffe and Orange juice will be served at the Northwest side of the beautiful historical Yates Center Square from 7am to 11am.  Just $6.00 donation.

2nd Annual Dog House Build
Sept. 19th, 2010 l Emporia, KS

The Humane Society of the Flint Hills will hold their 2nd annual dog house build on September 19thm at 1pm at the Anderson Building located on the Lyon County Fair Grounds.

Boy Scout Troop 165 will be assisting us with our build. Each boy scout will build their own dog house for their woodworking merit badge and donate it to the Humane Society. In addition, they will assist them the day of the build with an additional five houses. All houses will be given away to senior citizens and low income families that do not have appropriate shelter for their dogs.

If you are interested in receiving a dog house please contact the Humane Society of the Flint Hills at 620-342-4477.

The Wonderettes Comedy Musical
Sept 18th - 19th, 2010 l Iola

Bring your Mother, Daughter, or Girlfriend on a cotton candy colored, non-stop blast to the past with The Wonderettes. Presented by The Iola Community Theater. Meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy. Four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match!

First Showing is on Saturday, Sept. 18th at 7:30 p.m.

Second Showing is on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 2:00 p.m.

At The Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

Pick up your tickets today at The Sophisticated Rose located at 19 S. Jefferson Ave in Iola.

For more information call 365-6278.

Old Iron Days
Sept 23rd - 26th, 2010 l Fredonia

Old Iron Club kicks off Fredonia's Fall Homecoming Festival  with its Annual "Old Iron Days" taking folks back in time with live displays of the rural life of yesteryear. Held at The Fredonia Rodeo Grounds.

For more information contact The Fredonia Area Chamber Of Commerce at (620) 378-3221

41st Annual Artist Alley Festival
Sept. 25th, 2010 l Chanute

Don't miss the 41st Annual Artist Alley Festival in Chanute on Saturday September 25th.

Shop  the several Arts and Crafts Booths lthat will be lined up along Main Street. Everything from fall home decore items to unique paintings and jewlery items will be on display. Its also a great time to get an early jump start on your Christmas Gifts and find unique holiday decorations.

There will also be Musical Entertainment, Kids Activities, and food vendors available.

If you would like to reserve a booth space at this years Artist Alley Festival just log onto chanutemainstreet.com and download the Registration Form.

For more information contact Main Street Chanute at (620) 431-0056.

18th Annual Buster Keaton Celebration
Sept. 24th - 25th, 2010 l Iola

Its the 18th Annual Buster Keaton Celebration September 24th and 25th at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center located at 205 E. Madison Ave in Iola.

This is your chance to explore "Buster" Keaton, The Tragic Clowns & America's Melting Pot through their films and the research of scholars and authors.

Highlights include:

• Keaton & Company film festival Friday and Saturday evening in the Bowlus Auditorium.
• Books, souvenirs, surprises, and new friends.
• Molley, the Trolley Tours of historical Iola during the lunchtime Friday and Saturday (Register by email: chamber@iolachamber.org).

For more information on the Buster Keaton Film Festival Celebration visit  iolakeatoncelebration.org and bowluscenter.org or call The Bowlus Fine Arts Center at (620) 365-4765  email: susan.raines@bowluscenter.org

Cornstock 2010
Sept 24th - 25th, 2010 l Garnett

Parades, Talent Contests, Car and Motorcycle Show, raft races , Joe Nichols, and more at this years Cornstock September 24th and 25th at the North Lake Park in Garnett. Cornstock is the Anderson County Corn Festival that celebrates and honors those who feed and fuel America. Schedule of events are listed below or check out  cornstock.net for more information.

Friday, September 24th:

5:00p - Fri-Sat. Corn, Goose, and Gumbo Coed Softball Tournament, hosted by Anderson County Youth Baseball     Association, Garnett Sports Complex. Played "Duck Soup" style.

Saturday, September 25th:

7:00-10:00a - United Methodist Church Freewill Donation Breakfast featuring pancakes, biscuits 'n gravy, eggs, bacon, fruit, juice & coffee - Community Building.

8:00a - Fish Trot for Kids fishing derby, golf course pond, sponsored by Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail, Garnett Recreation, and Kansas Department of Wildlife & parks.

8:00a- Run For Water, 5K run/walk, hosted by Church of the Nazarene, begins behind stadium on Prairie Spirit Trail.

8:00a- Craft Pavilion Opens! Crafts & Food vendors, unique displays.

9:00a - Miss and Little Miss Cornstock Pageant. * 8:00 a.m. Check-in, stadium stage.

9:00a - 2:00p - Garnett Sporting Club Open House and Rifle Shoot, rifle range.

9:00a - 3:00p - Safety City, emergency vehicles and safety interactive exhibits from across the state converge on west side of Lake Garnett.

9:00a-3:00p - Petting Zoo, hosted by Anderson County 4-H Council, show barn.

10:00a - Little Niblets Playland- Children's games.

11:00a- Anderson County Farm Bureau Pedal Tractor Pull, football field.

11:00a-3:27p - CAN-U-CRUISE, a Show 'n Shine of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles , to benefit Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, hosted by Lake Garnett Cruisers, east side of lake in view of raft races!

12:00p - Cornstock's Got Talent - Talent Contest, open to singers, dancers, comedians, and more. Show us your talent, win cash prizes! * 11 a.m. check-in-stadium stage.

1:00p - Lawn Mower Demolition Derby, hosted by City of Garnett to benefit new Garnett Recreation Center, Optomist Field. * 10 a.m. - 12p.m.  participant registration.

1:00p - 12 p.m. participant check-in, Cornstock Regatta Homemade Raft Races, Boat Ramp- Lake Garnett.

5:00p - Concert On The Hill- Gates Open. A lawn chair event!

              5:30p- Travis Marvin & Hammer Down Band Take The Stage

               8:00p - Country Supsterstar Joe Nichols Performs.

To purchase wristbands for the concert on the hill or for more information on the events please log onto cornstock.net or call 785-448-6767.

Chief Little Bear Day - Fall Festival
Sept. 25th, 2010 l Neodesha

Don't miss out on Chief Little Bear Day- Fall Festival Saturday, September 25th, at the Library Park in Neodesha.

• Lots of great FOOD!
• Arts and Crafts Booths 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Music all day, starting at 10 a.m., evening concert beings at 5 p.m.
• POW WOW- Intertribal Native American Opening Ceremony, with tribal drum and dancers, 11:30 in Libary Park.
• Native American movies, 10-2, Library Community Room.
• Moccasin Madness 5K Fun Run/Walk, 7a.m. registration at Get Fit!
• Native American story telling
• Tomahawk Trail Bike Ride
• Corn and Cookie Recipe Contest, call Chamber to Enter.
• Kid Activity Area which includes, Petty Zoo, Huge Blow-up Land-Moonwalk/Bungee/Basketball, facepainting, Dunking booth, Hair extensions, nail painting, kids crafts and much more!!!!!!!!!!

For questions or more information on Chief Little Bear Day call the Neodesha Chamber of Commerce at 620-325-2055.

Wellsville Days 2010
Sept. 25th, 2010 l Wellsville

Dont miss out on Wellsville Days 2010 Saturday, September 25th.

Schedule of Events Include:

7:00 a.m. - Friends Fighting Cancer Fun Ride (Saddle Club)

8:45 a.m. - Parade Lineup (Wellsville Elementary)

9:00 a.m. - Booths Open, Exotic Petting Zoo is Open

9a-4p - Art Show- City Library Wellsville Historical Society (517 Main)

9:45 a.m. - Judging of Floats (Wellsville Elementary- Cash & Ribbon Prizes)

10a-4p-  Quilt Show (Baptist Church Family Life Center)

11:00 a.m. - Parade (Main), Colors presented by Wellsville American Legion. Grand Marshall Jim & Anita McDaniel.

12:15 p.m. - 3 on 3 Basketball in the park begins ( City Park 5th & Locust)

1:00 p.m. - Fun Zone Opens (Remains Open until 9p) Midway games & Trackless Train( Till 7p).

For more information and events going on at this years Wellsville Days please log onto wellsvilledays.com

Run For Water 5K Run / Walk
Sept. 25th, 2010 l Garnett

The Garnett Church of the Nazarene is hosting The Run For Water 5K Run/Walk on September 25th in Garnett. This is a project to provide clean water and mosquito nets for orphans of Kenya.

RACE INFORMATION:

Beings at 8:00am behind the stadium at The North Lake Park in Garnett at the rail trail and will continue around the North Lake, around the pool, then backt to the Start/Finish Line.

Entry Fee: $25.00 for 13 yrs and up. /  $15.00 for 12 yrs and younger.

Sign up before September 16th and receive a T-Shirt!

Prizes will be awarded for top male and top female.

For additional information or questions please contact:

Phil Rhoades at 785-448-3208

Lynn Wilson at 785-448-3451

Flint Hills Friends of NRA Annual Banquet
Sept. 30th, 2010 l Emporia

Guns, Food, Fun, Limited Edition Prints, Friends

Flint Hills Friends Of NRA Annual Banquet invite you to join them Thursday, September 30th at The Best Western Hospitality House in Emporia. The Banquet is being held to help raise money for youth education, womens programs, and many more hunter education and safety programs.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Cost is $25 per person, $40 for couple, or $60 for family of 4.

Various Sponsorship levels also available.

Come Joine the fun and help supprot the shooting sports in our area!!

Tickets must purchased in advanced.

To purchase tickets, sponsorship, or ask additional questions, contact one of the following people.

Richard Rees, 620-344-1429

Sandy Morgan 620-343-6756

Keith Shaver 620-794-5257

Steve Ewing 620-343-1889

Dustin Lantow 620-340-7475

Tim Wiggins 620-528-3454

Or online at friendsofnra.org

Ask About Their Special Drawing!!

Ol' Mary's Chili Cook-Off
October 2nd, 2010 l Rantoul, KS

Don't Miss Ol'Mary's Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 2nd at Pleasant Ridge, located at 2710 Vermont Rd. in Rantoul, KS. Chili Cook-Off is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is just $5.00 per person which includes the Pumpkin Patch.

Visit pleasantridge.com for more information.

Once Upon A Mattress Musical
October 1st - 3rd, 2010 l Chanute

If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea" then you may be in for a big surprise in this hilarious, romantic, and melodic Rogers & Hammerstein Musical.

Once Upon A Mattress will be performed on:

Friday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m.

Catch Once Upon A Mattress at Chanute Memorial Auditorium located at 101 S. Lincoln in Chanute.

For ticket information call the Auditorium at (620) 431-5229

4th Annual Autumn Blaze BBQ Smoke Off
October 15th - 16th, 2010 l Garnett

Don't Miss the 4th Annual Autumn Blaze BBQ Smoke Off State Championship Contest October 15th and 16th at the Fairgrounds in Garnett. This event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and Sponsored by Garnett Knights of Columbus Council # 1368.

Friday Night enjoy a BBQ dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Platinum Vine will play from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner prices are just $7.00 for adults and $4.50 for children under the age of 12.

Openings are still available for entries. For Entry forms visit GarnettKofc.com. $5,000 Cash Prize for the Winner.

NWTF Inaugural Upland Gamebird Chapter Banquet
October 30th, 2010 l Piqua

The National Wild Turkey Federation is proud to announce the formation of its first ever upland gamebird chapter. The Kansas First Upland Pioneers Chapter was created in Iola, on August 18th by more than two dozen conservation-minded individuals who decided the best way to improve quail populations and upland habitat was to form the first NWTF chapter focused on upland gamebirds.

The Chapter will host its first banquet in Piqua, on Saturday October 30th.

For information on banquet tickets contact Bob Walden at (620) 365-1780 and for information on starting an NWTF upland gamebird chapter in your area, please contact Ellen Bentiz at (816) 387-6606.

24th Annual Toys For Kids Ride
November 20th, 2010 l Ottawa

Its Ottawa's 24th Annual Toys For Kids Ride Saturday November 20th located at Orschelns Parking lot 2008 S. Princeton.

Admission is just 1 new toy

Meet between 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

There will be a parade down Mainstreet starting at 2:0 p.m. to Forest Park to meek ECKAN

Events include a Chili Feed, Auction, and a appreciation party at the 700 Club-Pomona.

"It's all about the kids" " Keep The Spirit Alive"

Auction Items are needed. All are tax deductible. They turn everything donated into a new toy. For pickup contact Skip Bishop at 785-418-1091. Send Donations to Gloria Crane, Made out to TOYS FOR KIDS RIDE C/O ECKAN, 2067 Indiana Rd., Ottawa, KS 66067.

Thanks To All!

Leon Sings Noel
November 23rd, 2010 l Chanute

Get into the Holiday Spirit with  "Leon Sings Noel".

Leon Williams is a classically trained musician who has been wowing audiences all over the global.

On Tuesday, November 23rd, Leon will be peforming at The Chanute Memorial Auditorium ,101 S. Lincoln in Chanute.

Showtime is at 7 p.m.

For ticket information call The Chanute Memorial Auditorium at (620) 431-5229

Leon Sings Noel
November 23rd, 2010 l Chanute

Get into the Holiday Spirit with  "Leon Sings Noel".

Leon Williams is a classically trained musician who has been wowing audiences all over the global.

On Tuesday, November 23rd, Leon will be peforming at The Chanute Memorial Auditorium ,101 S. Lincoln in Chanute.

Showtime is at 7 p.m.

For ticket information call The Chanute Memorial Auditorium at (620) 431-5229

33rd Annual Emporia Christmas Parade
Nov. 30th, 2010 l Emporia

Kick off the holidays with the 33rd Annual community Christmas Parade in downtown Emporia on Tuesday, November 30th. If inclement weather was to occur the parade will then be held on Thursday, December 2nd.

This year's theme is "Emporia Lights The Way".

Area buisnesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to participate!

The evening will begin with a dedication and lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in front of the CABLE ONE office at 714 Commerical.Festivities include:a Christmas Message, Musical Performances, and a lighting ceremony performed by Cify Of Emporia Mayor Jeff Longbine. The Parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. at 4th Ave and proceed up Commercial Street to 12th Ave.

Entry Into The Parade:

To enter the parade please pick up entry forms at the Chamber office located at 719 Commerical St. in the Trusler Business Center or can be printed from the Chamber and Visitor's Bureau Website, www.emporiakschamber.org. From the main page, select "Applications & Entry Forms", then choose Christmas Parade Entery Form. The complete form can be faxed to the Chamber office at 342-3223, mailed, or hand delivered. Deadline for entries is Friday, November 5th.