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Published 2/11/2012 in Features
Special Events
TODAY, FEB. 11
Pizza and Movie Night: Featuring "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry," 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Brethren, 505 N. Eighth St. The movie, popcorn and beverages are free; donations will be taken for the pizza.
Valentine's party: Entertainment and refreshments from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Garden Valley Retirement Village, 1505 E. Spruce St., featuring toe-tappin' music by Billy and Loretta Whitfield of Syracuse, and Dale and Merlene Hester of LaVerne, Okla., plus a magical performance by Kenne Whitson, magician and escape artist. The public is encouraged to attend at no charge. For more information, call 275-5036 or 275-9651 and ask for Ruby.
Chili and Soup Supper: The Pierceville Federated Church youth group's fundraiser will feature chili with all the fixin's, homemade desserts and a silent auction, beginning at 5 p.m. at Plymell School, 11 miles south of Garden City. Monies will go to help youth attend a Christian winter youth retreat.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
"Love Struck" Bridal Show: Featuring wedding and prom dresses, fashion wear, photography, wedding cakes, catering, live models, gifts, accessories, DJs and more, plus more than $1,000 in prizes, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clarion Inn, 1911 E. Kansas Ave. Free admission.
MONDAY, FEB. 13
Steps to Startup free workshop: For people interested in starting small businesses, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Student and Community Services Center at Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive. For registration and information, call 276-9632.
Family Literacy Night and Book Fair: 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium of Edith Scheuerman Elementary School, 1901 Wilcox St., beginning with a barbecue sandwich supper.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
Musical variety program: Featuring "The Classic Three" directed by Gary Fuller, 7 p.m. at Garden Valley Retirement Village, 1505 E. Spruce St. The public is encouraged to attend at no charge.
Singing Valentines: Offered by the Garden City High School Modern Show Choir from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. To place orders, call the music department at 805-8179 or email mbaldwin@gckschools.com.
Musical program: Country music featuring Guy Penrod, 7:30 p.m. in Clifford Hope Auditorium at Garden City High School, 1412 N. Main St. This is a performance in the Southwest Kansas Live On Stage concert season. Season tickets are $55 for adults, $35 for students and $135 for a family package. For more information, call 275-1667 or visit www.swks-liveonstage.org.
Musical program: Featuring fourth-grade students, 6:30 p.m. at Florence Wilson Elementary School, 1709 Labrador St.
"Pink Night": Highlighting cancer awareness and supporting the Garden City High School basketball team, which will have games beginning at 4 p.m. at the school, 1412 N. Main St. The event will include a drawing, an auction, and recognition of cancer survivors and victims. To acknowledge a survivor, a fighter, or honor a loved one's memory, call 805-8000 or email Kupton@gckschools.com. All proceeds will be donated to local cancer research centers.
Brown Bag Series: "The Santa Fe Trail Is Alive And Well," presented by Jim Sherer, noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Finney County Historical Museum, 403 S. Fourth St. For more information, call 272-3664.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
Dance: Featuring "The Blue Notes," 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Open to the public.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16
"Almost Maine": Garden City Community College Drama Department presentation, 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium of the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building on campus, 801 Campus Drive. Reservations are required by calling 276-9540. Admission is $20 for singles and $35 for couples and includes a chicken cordon bleu dinner and dessert. Performances also scheduled for Feb. 17, 18 and 19.
Third Thursday: Various activities from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Garden City.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
Finney County Spelling Bee: 9 a.m. in Clifford Hope Auditorium at Garden City High School, 1412 N. Main St.
Legislative Coffee: Featuring area legislators speaking about the latest issues in state government, 10 a.m. in the Endowment Room of the Beth Tedrow Student Center at Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive.
SUNDAY, FEB. 19
Singles dance: Featuring "The Blue Notes" from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, U.S. Highway 83 and Mary Street. Sponsored by Garden City Singles, the dance is open to the public. People attending must be age 21 or older.
Organizations
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
Finney County Genealogical Society: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hutchinson Room at the Finney County Public Library, 605 E. Walnut St. Visitors welcome.
Health Department
Hours at the Finney County Health Department, 919 Zerr Road, are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday hours are 8 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call the health department at 272-3600.
Senior Center
The following events are scheduled at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St., unless otherwise noted. Anyone 55 years of age or older is welcome to participate.
Open pool: 1 to 4 p.m. today.
Duplicate bridge: 2 p.m. Sunday.
Dominoes and open pool: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lunch: Served at noon Monday through Friday.
Walking: 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Humdinger Band practice: 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Double pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Upbeats Band practice: 3 p.m. Monday.
Zumba: 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Duplicate bridge: 7 p.m. Monday.
Gentle exercises: 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Pitch: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Bridge: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday.
FCCA: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Line dancing: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Meals on Wheels Committee: 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Legal aid: 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Library outreach: 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Library check-in/out: 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Life Writing: 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Dance: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday featuring "The Blue Notes."
TOPS: 9 a.m. Thursday.
Art class: 10 a.m. Thursday.
Gentle exercises: 11 a.m. Thursday.
Ambassador Singers: 1 p.m. Thursday.
Line dancing: 8:30 a.m. Friday.
STEPS: 10 a.m. Friday.
Bridge: 12:45 p.m. Friday.
Meals on Wheels is available by calling 272-3620; Mini-bus, 272-3626; Senior Center, 272-3620.
What's Up is published each Saturday. Submit calendar items for upcoming events by 5 p.m. Wednesday by calling 276-6862 Extension 242 or (800) 475-8600.
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