Weekend Weather

Decision Weather

March 6th:

Cloudy and cold to finish out the week today - breezy conditions with gusts as high as 35 mph and temperatures in the low to mid 40's. Overnight lows drop to the mid 20's with wind gusts as high as 30 mph. The sun returns for the weekend, bringing highs in the mid 50's for Saturday and even warmer on Sunday with highs near 70. Temperatures are expected to range in the 70's at least until next Wednesday when they are likely to drop again. Overnight lows tomorrow in the upper 20's and then upper 30's for Sunday and Monday night. 

 

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Gem:

Lions Soup Day

The Gem Lions invite the community to join them at their annual Soup Day, at the Gem Community Building from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th. Free will donations with net proceeds to community betterment projects, sight programs and education. For more information, contact Sandy Johnson at 785-443-2297.

In Colby:

Blood Drive in Colby on March 3 and 4

There will be a Blood Drive at Colby United Methodist Church from 12 - 6 p.m. on March 3 and 7:45 to 1:30 p.m. on March 4. For more information visit redcrossblood.org

Breakfast Feed on Saturday, March 14

The American Legion Riders, Post #363, will have a Breakfast Feed from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Post, 1850 W. 4th St, serving biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and hash browns for a free will donation.

Winter Market on Saturday, March 14

Thomas County Farmers Market presents the Goodbye Winter Market! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free admission. Featuring over 30 producers and artisans. Located at The Gathering Place, 745 S. Country Club Dr.

Pie Day at the Museum!

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Decatur County:

Call Decatur General Public Transportation Service available in Decatur County. Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Call 475-8100 to schedule a ride. Funded by the KDOT Public Transit Program and the County of Decatur

In Atwood: 

Easter Egg Hunt

Rawlins County Courthouse Lawn on April 4th at 11:00 a.m. Birth to 4th Grade. There will be special eggs and the Easter bunny will be present! Sponsored: Radiant Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Community partners, PDC and business of Atwood and private community members. 

USD 105 Meetings USD 105 board meetings will now be scheduled for the second Monday of each month to begin at 6 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and also streamed live on YouTube @usd105media.

Food Pantry

The Rawlins County Food Pantry located at 5Ten Main is regularly open from 4 to 6 p.m. every Thursday afternoon. Come to the alley entrance. Donations are welcome then also. 

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Library Mario Kart Tournament

The YAC is having a Mario Kart 8 Tournament for grades 3 - 8 only.

February 20th and 27th - 1:00 to 4:45 p.m., each day is its own tournament. If you'd like to participate, talk to Garrett or email garrett@colbylibrary.com

Booked For Lunch

Join on Wednesday, March 4th for a charming and inspiring session with local artist and Children's book author, Andie Burnum, who is currently illustrating her second book! Noon at the library. Call or email to reserve your seat. 

Storytime!

Join the last week of Tiny Humans, Big Hearts Storytime. Preschoolers: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m., Family Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., Baby and Me: Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. and Toddlers: Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

Grocery Bingo on Thursday, March 5

CCC Events and Notices

CCC Upcoming Sports at Home

3/3 Softball vs Trinidad, 1:00 p.m.

3/7 Softball vs Fort Hays Tech NW, 1:00 p.m.

3/7 Baseball vs Hutchinson, 1:00 p.m.

3/12 Baseball vs Butler, 2:00 p.m.

3/12 Softball vs Hutchinson, 2:00 p.m.

3/17 Baseball vs Otero, 2:00 p.m.

3/20 Softball vs Butler, 2:00 p.m.

3/21 Baseball vs Cloud, 2:00 p.m.

3/21 Softball vs Seward, 2:00 p.m.

Baseball performs at Young Memorial Field, Softball performs at Carl Adams Softball Field

CCC Bull Sale - Friday, March 20

TCCF's Random Acts of Kindness Feb 14 - 20

Random Acts of Kindness Week

The Thomas County Community Foundation is celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness week in the hope that you will too! A community challenge has been put together to help encourage kindness. Very simple tasks that will make a difference. Please consider joining TCCF in their efforts to perpetuate kindness!

Saturday - Support a local business or restaurant. Shop small, dine local, or leave a kind review. 

Sunday - Give through donations. Donate food, clothing, supplies or resources to someone or an organization in need.