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Decision Weather: April 22nd:

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Today breezy south winds will warm temperatures into the upper 50’s and low 60’s as a low-pressure develops over southern Colorado.  Friday, the shortwaves kick out in the afternoon and evening and looks to track south of the area with best chances for precipitation.  Thus quiet, cloudy, and cooler weather prevails with temperatures holding steady around 60-degrees. High-pressure and ridging moves over the area on Saturday and will bring the sunshine and warmer and drier air for the weekend and early next week.  Breezy southwest winds and lower relative humidity will increase fire weather threat Sunday and Monday while temperature warm into the upper 70’s and low 80’s.     

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Golf Tournament in Colby

11th Annual Rotary/Chamber Golf Tournament set for May 21st!

Join us at Meadow Lake Golf Course in Colby on Friday, May 21 for the 11th annual Rotary/Chamber Golf Tournament.
 
The tournament will feature an 18-hole, 4-person scramble. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, a fried chicken dinner, contests and much more. Sign-in is at 8 a.m. with tee-off at 9 a.m.

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Rusty Bucket Revival Night

The Sons of the American Legion are hosting the 2nd annual Rusty Bucket Revival Night featuring Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations on Saturday, April 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the American Legion Post #363, 1850 West 4th, Colby. Advance tickets are $20.00 per couple and $15.00 single. text or call (785) 443-1356 or (785) 443-0110 to buy tickets as they will be more expensive at the door. For more information, contact Commander, Ron Donley, 785-269-7187.

PRAIRIE MUSEUM MAY DAY BASKET MAKING

The Prairie Museum of Art and History is having a May Day basket making event on Saturday, April 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a family event and the baskets are being made for the residents at the Prairie Senior Center and Colby Health and Rehab. Baskets will be delivered on May 1st to the residents. The event is free and snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by April 21 by calling (785) 460-4590.

The Great Oasis Cookoff

Colby Community College Events

CCC Softball Schedule *Update: Cancelled due to weather*
Colby Community College's softball team is having a doubleheader against Pratt Community College on Tuesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at the Carl Adams Field on campus.

CCC Baseball Schedule

Colby Community College's baseball team is having a doubleheader against Cloud County Community College on Thursday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at the Young Memorial Field.

CCC Art Walk

The Colby Community College art department will host the 10th annual Spring Art Walk on Friday, April 23, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. along Franklin Avenue in downtown Colby. Art and activities will span 19 locations, with many pieces available for purchase. The show will feature works by professional artists and student creations from CCC and area K-12 public and private schools. Activities include: Free face painting, music and socializing, caricatures, food vendors, labyrinth and more!

Vocal concert held outside

Chelsea is Curious

 In case you don't know Chelsea- she joins you every weekday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on "Superhits 106" KYVZ. 

Growing up in mountains, life was a little different in the summer (and every other season for that matter) than it is out here in northwest Kansas. And while she's lived out here for Some time- she's curious about you!

Send your answers to these questions to kyvzatwood@gmail.com so she may share with other listeners! (If you don't want your answers shared- please specify in the e-mail.)

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• What are some of your favorite summer traditions?
• Do you have a go-to genre of music or playlist for family gatherings?
• What is your favorite summer memory as a child?
• Where did/do you and your family travel?
• What's your favorite meal for warm weather?

You can answer some or all of these questions! Or make up your own! 

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Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

Kindergarten Round Up

Rawlins County USD #105 Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Friday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. in the elementary school library. Parents are asked to bring their kindergarten student with them at this time. If you have any questions please call Susie McCain at (785) 626-3217.

Atwood Rotary Club Fundraiser

We're excited about our latest fundraiser because you don't have to buy Anything! We're collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to raise money for our scholarships, grants and community projects. Not only do you help us, but the shoes also get a second life with those in need. It's a double donation!