Cooler Start to March

Decision Weather

March 1st:

A mild start to the week with highs in the low to mid 50's today and tomorrow. Chances for rain are sprinkled throughout the forecast this week, including Tuesday, Thursday night and Friday, though chances remain low. Temperatures will gradually rise hitting mid 70's by Thursday before dropping again into the upper 50's on Friday. This evening some patchy fog may develop in the early morning hours for the listening area. Overnight lows range in the 30's over the next few days 

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

Events Around the Atwood Area

In McDonald:

Senior Citizens Potluck

Monthly event starting at noon on March 2nd at The McDonald Senior Center. Games and Bingo will follow! 

In Ludell:

Lamb and Fish Fry at The Lucky 11 Club

Saturday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. Public is welcome! All you can eat!

In Atwood:

World Day of Prayer   World Day of Prayer will be observed at 1:30 p.m. Friday March 6 at Atwood United Methodist Church. Everyone welcome to the short service of music and prayers.

E-Fair Competition The RCHS E-Fair is slated for Wednesday, March 4 at the Shirley Opera House. Public viewing will be at 11:15 to 12:30 with the awards ceremony to follow.

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:

Brown Bags and Bibles

Wednesday, Feb. 25th - Pastor Philip Hoppe will be speaking at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the message "The Good Shepherd." Doors open at 12, opening prayer at 12:10 p.m. Locations provide tables, chairs, coffee and water. Bring your lunch!

Joyful Blessings Dinner

Saturday, February 28th - Everyone is invited to this Free dinner, serving from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Colby (615 W. Webster). All are invited, please bring a friend. For more information, call Pastor Matt at (432) 466-1633.

Free Pickleball Class on Sunday, March 1

There will be a free class for anyone wanting to join in the fun of playing Pickleball. The class will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the CCC Tennis/Pickleball Courts. The class is sponsored by the Colby

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

2/25 - Softball vs. Clarendon College, 1:00 p.m.

2/25 - Men and Women Basketball vs. Fort Hays Tech, 5:30 p.m.

2/28 - Softball vs. Otero College, 1:00 p.m.

2/28 - Men and Women Basketball vs. Garden City, 5:30 p.m.

CCC Pet Wash on Saturday, Feb. 21

Vet Nursing Students at CCC will host a pet wash from 8 to 3 in the Ag Building on campus. Wash

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.