Upcoming Events

Emporia Main Street is once again teaming up with the Freedom Fest committee to help send care packages overseas to our service men and women. If we have a local unit deployed, they will send items to these soldiers. If this is not an option they will reach out to individuals from Kansas. You may drop off items at the Emporia Main Street Office,  727 Commercial starting November 17th through Dec. 1st.  Packages will be send off before Christmas. You…

Lyon County History Center is partnering with Emporia at the Table Initiative, Healthier Lyon County and Lyon County Food and Farm Council to present "Hungry for History: The Lyon County Food System, an online collaboration that will run Nov 16-30th.  Tracing the history of food production, processing, distribution and consumption in Lyon County. In addition they are also holding a food drive for families who may need help this holiday season. They are asking the community to donate non-perishable food…

Angels Care Home Health in Emporia, is holding a Blanket Drive for local seniors in need. Donate new blankets for seniors in the community thru Dec. 1st. Drop off locations include Angels Care Home Health at 1509 W. 12th Ave or The Senior Center at 603 E. 12th Ave in Emporia.

The Flint Hills Optimist Club annual Christmas Tree lot will open on Friday, November 27th at 10:00am. Located again Guion’s Furniture parking lot at 2023 West 6th in Emporia. The lot will be several varieties of fresh cut trees to choose from plus, wreaths, garland by the foot, tree disposal bags and "tree life" additive for water. Open Monday thru Friday 5:30 to 8pm. Saturdays 10 to 8pm and Sundays 1p-6p. The Christmas Tree lot is a fundraiser for The…

26th Annual Chanute Christmas Parade of Lights will be held Thursday, Dec 3rd beginning at 6:30pm on Main Street. This years theme is "The Magic Of Christmas". Entry forms are available online or by calling 431-0056 or emailing director@chanutemainstreet.com. $50 first place prize in each of the three categories.

Colony's Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 5th starting at 6:30 pm. Parade line up will start at the Elevator at 6:00pm. This years theme is "Celebrate The Joy of Giving". For questions or entries call or text 620-228-3527 or 620-363-1861

Fredonia Chamber is hosting a Christmas Cruise Night, Sat. Dec 5th starting at 6:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated cars, trucks and floats. Line up at 6:00pm on the south side of the G&W parking lot to enter the contest. (Cruise participants must ride inside their vehicles. No riding on float, trailers or in truck beds.)  There will be a special appearance by Santa. For more information visit fredoniakschamber.org

The Indoor Holiday Farmers Market is Thursday, Dec. 10th at the North Lyon County Youth Association Building from 4:30p - 6:30pm.   (The old school building, across the street from the Ball Park in Allen).