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Local News: Tuesday, November 17, 2009    (#5311 - 373)

Salvation Army Starts Holiday Fundraiser

The Salvation Army ""had a successful first day"" of its bell-ringing efforts Saturday at Dillions, bringing in about $400, said Mary Somrak, chairwoman of the local Salvation Army. The organization will continue its efforts at Dillons until Dec. 24, and will expand to Wal-Mart at midnight on Black Friday (Nov. 27).

Somrak said last year the Salvation Army raised about $21,000 during the holiday season and she is aiming to top that number this year. She noted that 88 percent of the funds raised by the Salvation Army will go to help the needy in Geary County, while the other 12 percent...

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Community Calendar


September 2010 Comunity Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 2

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

6:30 p.m. Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

7 p.m. JC Sundowners Lions Club, Ada’s Hair Salon, 1841 N. Washington St.

7:30 p.m. Stated Communications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, Sept. 3

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 7 p.m. JCAC First Friday, Mike Sexton Art Exhibit Opens

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals 

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Riders, Chapman American Legion, 222 1/2 Marshall

Longford Rodeo Wakefield

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 4

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wakefield town yard sale, VFW BBQ

10 a.m. It’s About Me Breast Cancer Awareness Association, Martha Hoover Women’s Conference Room, Geary Community Hospital, 238-8179

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Church of the Living God Church Carnival

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Longford Rodeo Wakefield

Sunday, Sept. 5

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7 to 11 p.m. New Church of the Living God Youth and Young Adult Skate Night

Monday, Sept. 6

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearsal, Senior Citizens Center, 1025 S. Spring Valley Road

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie & Ladies Auxiliary joint meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 7

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

6:30 p.m. New Church of the Living God Movie Night

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

6:30 p.m. New Church of the Living God Community Worship Service

7:30 p.m. Wakefield VFW meets (bring package of white socks)

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 9

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, Sept. 10

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals 

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6 p.m. Smoky Hill Free Trappers, Tyme Out Lounge

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. New Church of the Living God Night of Music and Praise

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 11

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. JC Sundowners Lions Club and Phil-Am youth group car wash, Ada’s Hair Salon, 1841 N. Washington St.

9:30 a.m. New Church of the Living God Senior Breakfast for church members age 60 and older, Courtyard by Marriott

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7 p.m. Phill-Am Association meets, Ada’s Hair Salon, 1841 N. Washington St.

Sunday, Sept. 12

9 and 11:30 a.m. New Church of the Living God Anniversary/Pastor Appreciation Services

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Monday, Sept. 13

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadors of JC rehearse, Geary County Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6 p.m. Troubadours of JC perform at Farm Bureau dinner, Geary County Senior Center

6 p.m. Friends of Hope Breast Cancer Support Group and Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group, Medical Arts Building II, Third Floor Conference Room, Geary Community Hospital

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

7 p.m. Geary County Fish & Game Association meeting, 3922 K-244 Spur

7 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 14

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 p.m. Wakefield VFW Auxiliary 7774 meets, 4th District president visiting

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 2 p.m. Wakefield Commodities

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7 p.m. Wakefield Commodities

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7:30 p.m. Melita Chapter 116, Order of the Eastern Star, 722 1/2 N. Washington St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 16

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

6:30 p.m. Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

7 p.m. Diabetes Support Group, Medical Arts II Conference Room

7:30 p.m. Stated Communications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, Sept. 17

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals 

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 18

7 a.m. Wakefield town festival beings with 10-kilometer run

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Fort Riley Apple Days

Sunday, Sept. 19

Noon Father Kapaun Knights of Columbus, basement of St. Mary’s Chapel, Fort Riley

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

2 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Monday, Sept. 20

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearse, Geary County Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 21

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friend-to-Friend Caregiver Support Group, Faith Lutheran Church, 212 N. Eisenhower Drive

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 23

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, 203 E. 10th St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, Sept. 24

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals 

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. New Beginnings-New Life Support Group, Martha Hoover Conference Room, Geary County Community Hospital

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Saturday, Sept. 25

7 to 10:30 a.m. Wakefield VFW pancake feed

10 a.m. to noon Poker run starting at City Cycle Sales to Milford, Wakefield and back to Junction City

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Phil-Am Association Fall Celebration, Milford Lake

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

7:30 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, Sept. 26

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

2 p.m. JCLT musical “Honk!”, C.L. Hoover Opera House, 125 W. Seventh St.

Monday, Sept. 27

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearse, Geary County Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave. 7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

7 p.m. National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting, First United Methodist Church, third floor, 804 N. Jefferson St.

7 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Tuesday, Sept. 28

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

1:30 p.m. Kansas Cuisine presented by Roger Adams, sponsored by EEU Council, Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. JCAC Jam Session

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. Sunflower Quilters Guild, Dorothy Bramlage Library

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, Sept. 29

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

6:30 p.m. Medicare Basics presented by Deb Wood, Extension agent, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library meeting room

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, Sept. 30

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 8 p.m. JCAC Poetry Night

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart