Events Around the Atwood Area

In Herndon:

Smokey Bear's Birthday

Herndon Community Museum and Herndon PRIDE are hosting an 80th birthday party for Smokey Bear from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th at the museum on Main St. Smokey's artist, Rudolph Wendelin, is a 1928 Herndon High School graduate. The party will include a video to learn more about Smokey and his journey with the U.S. forest Service. 

In Atwood:

Library Book Sale

Atwood Public Library is holding a used book sale the week of August 5th - 10th during regular business hours. The sale will also include puzzles, games, DVDs and audiobooks.

Sports Physicals

Warm Weekend Ahead

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather: July 26th:

After a hazy day Thursday from Canadian wildfires, today should be sunny and clear with high's in the mid 90's. Breezy south winds will make a return today and tomorrow. There is also a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening, mainly near the Colorado and Kansas borders. With heat returning and very low chances for precipitation, there is a potential for flash drought to the tri-state area. Monday and Tuesday will bring extreme heat with temperatures in the low 100's both days.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Free Athletic Screening on Wednesday, July 24th

Citizen's Health is having a free athletic screening from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Rehabilitation Department at Citizen's Medical Center. Screenings will include Concussion baseline screening, athletic movement screening, and joint/ligament screening. For any questions, call 785-460-4868.

Joyful Blessings Dinner

Free Dinner on Saturday, July 27th. Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Colby. 615 West Webster. All are invited, please bring a friend. For information, call Pastor Matt at 432-466-1633

Bingo open to public every Sunday

The Colby Veterans of Foreign Wars is starting a bingo event every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at 220 North Lake Ave. Concessions will be provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. For information, call Gerald Plantz at 785-443-1802

Book Sale Blowout at Pioneer Memorial Library

July 29th - August 3rd

Full Price Monday and Tuesday, Half price Wednesday and Thursday. Friday $3.00 per bag/flat and Saturday is free will donation. 

Open 9:00 to 5:30 Monday through Wednesday

Open 9:00 to 6:00 on Thursday, 9:00 to 4:30 on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 3:30.

WPAA Upcoming Shows

2024 Fall Schedule Released

Fall 2024 
Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.

Click Here for the full 2024-2025 Season        

Date Program                     Location

Sunday,     Blackwater Draw, a new cutting edge             Oakley H.S.

September 15      group of young musicians/singers             Auditorium

3:00 p.m.              from Texas, will open our season with a bang!               Oakley

Sunday,                 Nashville-based male a cappella quintet,               Cultural Arts

September 29        Street Corner Symphony will do a hip              Center, Colby 

3:00 p.m.               show of music from gospel to rock & pop.

Sunday,     Legendary Grammy award winning country                   Oakley H.S.

October 6 artist Suzy Bogguss will do a concert.                      Auditorium

3:00 p.m.                                                                                                  Oakley

Free Matinees in Atwood

Free Movies at the Jayhawk!  
Starting every Thursday, July 11th 
Sponsored by Summer Recreation
Admission begins at 2:00 p.m.
First-come, first-served.

Lineup:

July 11: Hotel Transylvania 3

July 18: The Croods, A New Age

July 4th Celebrations

Celebrate July 4th at Lake Atwood

Plan a day of fun at Lake Atwood the Fourth of July. There will be races, live music, patriotic program and fireworks at dark! Fun for everyone!

McDonald/Bird City Celebrations

There will be a celebration the evening of July 3rd with festivities beginning at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th with a parade in Bird City. Fireworks at dark from the Thresher Grounds!

Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed July 4th in Colby