Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Fundraiser/Free Will Donation for Tanner Zerr

Food, Games and Live Football! Sunday, September 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Colby 4H Building. Enjoy  Mama Deb's Cookin' and a Cornhole Tournament.
Bags-4-TanMan Cornhole Tournament starts at 1 p.m. $30/team with all proceeds donated and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies awarded. 4 Rounds of Rounders into Double Elimination Bracket play. Register using the Scoreholio App! Contact Mike Yergey at 785-269-7466 or Bo Farr at 785-470-7203. 
Join us for a heartwarming evening of hope and support! Let's rally together for Tanner, raising funds for his upcoming brain surgery.

Ribbon Cutting for the Kenton Krehbiel Inclusive Playground!

Saturday, August 30th at Villa High Park at 10:00 a.m.

Volunteer Day on Thursday, September 4th

You're invited to join the Prairie Museum for a come-and-go celebration honoring their volunteers from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.! Enjoy light refreshments in the Garvey Room and help thank those who dedicate their time. RSVP by August 28th (email: educationdirector@prairiemuseum.org.)

5K Run/Walk to Benefit Play315 Playground Project

Play315 is having a 5K run and walk, Kid's 1 mile and 1/2 mile fun run on Saturday, September 6th! Kids run starts at 9:00 a.m. from the CGS Playground. Prizes for 1st place in each age group, donuts and water provided for all participants and then a dance party with Mr. Miller

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Atwood:

Herndon Heritage Craft Day

Saturday, September 6th at Herndon School (616 Radnor in Herndon) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! 25+ Vendors, Door Prizes and Lunch served by Atwood CYO. Herndon Community Museum will be open during craft fair hours.

Golf Tournament The Rawlins County Health Center annual golf tournament is Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Atwood Country Club. Registration opens at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. Single person entry $75, four person scramble $300. Proceeds benefit the RCHC Foundation.

Core Community Class Starting Soon

The next “Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World” class through Rawlins County Core Community starts Monday, Sept. 22 with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and class at 6:15 at the United Methodist Church. Text or call facilitator Julie Cahoj at 785-626-5054 to join or for more information about the program.

Museum/Library Hours Rawlins County Museum in Atwood will be open every Saturday

Senator Moran Visits Colby with Special Presentation

Senator Moran traveled to Northwest Kansas this morning with a special presentation for those involved in the I70 tragedy back in March. After thanking the many staff and organization involved, the Senator took a tour of the new

CCC Events and Notices

The CCC Equestrian Team will be hosting their annual summer camp! Beginner Day Camp- Wednesday, July 30. Overnight Camp- Thursday, July 31- Friday August 1. Contact Coach Jessica Bugbee at (785) 460-4709 or jessica.bugbee@colbycc.edu for more information.

Welcome Back Party on Wednesday, August 20th

Help us welcome back kids to Colby Community College from 11 AM-1 PM on the CCC campus, just outside the student union. If you are a business and want to set up a table, go to colbychamber.com.

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Book Sale!

Pioneer Memorial Library is having their book sale blowout!

Monday, July 21- 9 AM-5:30 PM, full price day.

Tuesday, July 22- 9 AM-5:30 PM, full price day.

Wednesday, July 23- 9 AM-5:30 PM, 1/2 price deals.

Thursday, July 24- 9 AM-6 PM, 1/2 price deals.

Friday, July 25- 9 AM- 4:30 PM, $3 flats, $10 box.

Saturday, July 26- 10 AM-3:30 PM, free will donation.

Manga Mondays from 4-5 PM: Dive into the colorful world of manga with our own Lauren

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observances

Pastor Darin Laws from Atwood Baptist Church will give the Memorial Address during the Memorial Day service that begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at Fairview Cemetery in Atwood. The public is encouraged to attend. Veteran Beth Guth will present the poem “In Flanders Fields” written during WWI by Canadian physician Lt. Colonel John McCrae. The memorial wreath will be laid. Chris Niermeier will play “Taps.” In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall. 

The McDonald American Legion post will conduct a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Memorial Day at