Foggy Start to Tuesday

Decision Weather

March 3rd:

Dense Fog this morning is expected to reduce visibility down to around 1/4 mile. Patches of freezing fog may lead to slick surfaces. Travel this morning will likely be hazardous. This advisory lasts until Noon (CT). Mostly cloudy today with highs in the upper 40's with slight chances of rain before the afternoon. Tomorrow may start out much like today with patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny skies are expected with highs in the lower to mid 60's. Thursday should be mostly sunny with breezy conditions in the mid 70's before rain chances hit the forecast again bringing highs back down slightly for Friday and the weekend. Overnight lows range from the lower 30's to mid 40's over the next few days. 

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 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.

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.