Breezy Start to the Week

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather
December 9th:

Closer to average temperatures are expected the next few days. Today, we'll have highs in the lower to mid 40's for the listening area along with wind - with gusts as high as 35 mph. The wind should die down in the overnight to 10 to 15 mph, with lows in the upper teens. Looking ahead this week, temperatures are supposed to stay in the mid to upper 40's with overnight lows mainly in the lower 20's and possibly into the teens. Tuesday may be breezy as well with gusts as high as 35 mph, mainly in the afternoon.

Stay tuned to Super-Hits 106 to catch the forecast every half hour!

Events Around the Colby Area

In Gem:

Pancake Day on Wednesday, December 11th

The community is invited to attend the 70th Annual Gem Lions Club Pancake Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Gem Community Building. Serving pancakes, eggs, sausage and pie. Free will donation for the meal. For more information, contact Sandy Johnson at (785) 443-2297.

In Goodland: 

Annual Hoop Shoot

The Goodland Elks Lodge is having our annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday, January 11 at 2:00 (mtn) in the Max Jones Fieldhouse.  Youth are invited to compete in three age groups, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13, with girls and boys competing separately. For more information call 785-728-7246.

In Colby:

Santa City Hours

Santa Claus is coming to town! Come out and see him at Santa City, located at Fike Park. Hours are:

December 14, 15: 3:00-5:00 PM

December 16-23: 4:00-6:30 PM

December 24: 2:00-5:00 PM

Blood Drive in the Colby Community

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Bird City:

Annual Christmas Dinner

Annual Christmas Dinner for the Senior Citizens and grandparents of the Cheylin school district to be held at noon on Monday, December 16th in the high school gym in Bird City. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, Nov. 26 by calling 785-734-2351.

Santa Claus Day in McDonald 

is December 21 at the McDonald Legion Hall, sponsored by M.A.D. Times will be announced as the date approaches.

In Atwood:

Annual Cookie Exchange

All denominations welcome! December 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church - just show up! Bring two dozen cookies and help us treat deserving people in our community.

Lions Club Vouchers 

The Atwood Lions Club is accepting names of persons or families in need of assistance during the Christmas season. The voucher program is redeemable at Jamboree Foods. Submit a name, phone number and household size to 503 N. Third St. Atwood, KS 67730 or to beamgardj@gmail.com

County Christmas Music 

CCC Events and Notices

Holiday Band Concert on Dec. 6

The Colby Community College Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band will perform the annual free holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center.

According to Band Director Michelle Meyer, the event is expected to last about an hour.

"It will feature a collection of holiday music and other genres by our concert band and jazz ensemble," she said.

For more information, contact Meyer at 460-5519. 

Colby Community College Trojans Booster Club 

 

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!