Kiowa County / Greensburg 4-18-10 to 4-24-10

KIOWA COUNTY
Public Information Update
Sunday, April 18, – Saturday, April 24, 2010

Care-n-Share
If you are interested volunteering at the Care-n-Share please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Roberta Seiler at 723-2853 or 620-546-4280.

The new store hours are Mondays and Fridays 9 – 5 and Saturdays 8 – 12, the next Sack Sale will be Saturday, April 24th.

Donations will only be accepted at the Care-n-Share during business hours.

There are twin & king size mattresses for sale.

LADIES DAY OF PAPMPERING
The Ladies’ Pampering day has MOVED to Saturday, May 15th. Join us from 10:00 to 1:00 at Lighthouse Worship Center for spas, shopping and a light lunch! Please call 723-3028 to RSVP for your spa services (manicure OR pedicure, shoulder/neck massage, private session with a licensed therapist) before the spaces are filled.

KIOWA COUNTY COMMONS GROUNDBREAKING
You are cordially invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kiowa County Commons, a unique 21st Century LEED Platinum facility that will house the Kiowa County Library, the Kiowa County Historical Museum, the Kiowa County Extension Office, and the Kiowa County Media Center.

The groundbreaking will be held on April 20, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 320 S. Main St., Greensburg, just south of City Hall.

ARTIST RECEPTION
The 5.4.7 Arts Center will be hosting an Artist Talk and Reception for Amy Schmeirbach’s exhibit “The Spaces Between” on Sunday, April 25th at 2 p.m. at the 5.4.7 Arts Center.

Come meet Amy, hear about her work and enjoy refreshments together. Amy’s exhibit will be taken down after the reception so come check it out before it’s gone!

LAST CHANCE GARAGE SALE
Greensburg Booster Club having "Last Chance Garage Sale" of merchandise. All is half price, except for license plates which had already been marked down. The sale will be to Greensburg Parents and students first then the garage sale will be May 1st from 1p-3p at the gym. For information or to make purchase, please contact Janie Lowery at 620-723-2983 (home).

GHS ALUMNI REUNION PICNIC
Everyone is invited to the GHS Alumni Reunion Picnic, Saturday, May 29th at Davis Park.

Please bring your lawn chairs - your picnic lunch - and plan to spend the afternoon visiting with old friends and classmates. Any time after the Parade is finished will be good.

If you have questions - e-mail Susan Tucker McGuire (GHS 1963) at suemcguire@fuse.net

GLOW TOWN ART PROJECT
During the week of May 17-21 (the last week of school) your child will have the opportunity to participate in something very exciting! Our school is not able to provide an art program for elementary students; however, from time to time an opportunity like this presents itself to us—and greatly benefits kids!!

Sharon Louden, a nationally recognized artist from New York City will be visiting Greensburg that week to do a special art workshop named GlowTown. Students from 1st – 8th grade (and the high school art students) will get to construct their ideal town out of ordinary items and glow-in-the-dark paint. When the lights are turned off, the town will be transformed! This will be an excellent exercise in creativity, problem solving and team-work.

Ms. Louden’s goal is to teach students that art can be created from the simplest of materials, but we need your help collecting supplies! We will need neutral-colored items such as empty paper-towel rolls, cotton swabs, cardboard, foam-core, popsicle sticks, tissue boxes, etc.

Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated! Please drop them by the 5.4.7 Arts Center or send them with your child to school by May 10. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you so much for helping to make this workshop possible for our kids!

GREENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET
The Greensburg High School Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, May 29th, 6 p.m. at the Gym. Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased at Greensburg State Bank. Ticket sales end May 21st and none sold at the door.

BENEFIT CONCERT
Jerry Barlow, Celtic Guitarist, will be providing a benefit concert on Saturday, May 29th at 8 p.m. at the 5.4.7 Arts Center. A wine and cheese reception & Artwork raffle is also scheduled for the event.

Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple.

Proceeds go to support the 5.4.7 Arts Center and the Kiowa County Media Center.

ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010
· Centera Bank Grand Opening, 135 S. Main
o Ribbon cutting 9 a.m.
o Open House 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
· Native Energy Presentation of Plaque to City of Greensburg at City Hall 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010
· MAIN STREET EVENTS 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
o Care-N-Share Sidewalk Sale 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
o Where’d Ya Find That Antiques Storewide Sale
o Headricks Plants and Pines Sidewalk Sale
o Kiowa County United Retail Center Grand Opening
§ Main Street Flowers 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., drawings
§ Starla’s Stitch ‘N Frame, drawings and in-store specials
§ The Green Bean Coffee Shop, Live Music 1 – 3 p.m.
§ Fleener Furniture & Flooring Sidewalk sale, drawings & refreshments
§ Last Tangle Hair Salon refreshments and drawings
§ La Terra All Natural Products & Day Spa refreshments and drawings
§ Mackie Shae Boutique Storewide sale (George Jones tickets sold here)
§ Studio 54 General Store 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
· GREENSBURG GREENTOWN EVENTS
o Silo Eco-Home & Green Visitors Center Grand Opening and Open House 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
o GreenTown Benefit Auction 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
o Wind-Wind Situation Kite Fly 12 p.m., event will take place at the football field
o Walking Green Tours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
o Biking Green Tours 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
· OPEN HOUSES
o 5.4.7 Arts Center – display of local high school students artwork 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
o The Big Well 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
· GEORGE JONES & COMPANY CONCERT at the Greensburg Airfield
o Mike Benish 5 p.m.
o Retro Active 6 p.m.
o Jason Savory 7:30 p.m.
o George Jones 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010
· First United Methodist Church
o Dedication 9:30 a.m.
o Church dinner following service 11:30 a.m.
· 3rd Annual Greensburg Car Show, north end of Main St.
o 11 a.m. Registration
o 1:30 p.m. Trophies Awarded
o Free to Public, $20 entry per vehicle – all are welcome!
o Show will include alternative fuel & energy efficient vehicles as well as classic cars.
o Sponsored by the Greensburg High School Shop Program, contact Peter Kern for more information at 620-723-2164

CITY INFORMATION FOR HAVILAND, MULLINVILLE AND GREENSBURG WILL RETURN IN NEXT WEEKS PUBLIC INFORMATION UPDATE.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· County website: kiowacountyks.org Check out the website for the latest information including County Commission meeting minutes.
· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave., Greensburg.
· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.
· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.
· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CHURCH SERVICES
· Bethel Mennonite Church is meeting at their facility located 3 miles south and 1 mile west of the highway 183/54 interchange. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Morning worship starts at 11 a.m. Evening worship begins at 7 p.m. contact Mark Dirks at 620-723-2941 for more information.
· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.
· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.
· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.
· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas, Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.
· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their new facility at 321 S. Walnut. Worship begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.
· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.
· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.
· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.
· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.