Sunny Start to the Week

Decision Weather

July 13th:

A dry week is expected ahead of us. We can expect breezy conditions to develop today, lasting through Tuesday before dissipating. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise into the mid 90's by the end of the week, starting in the low 90's today. Overnight lows remain pretty consistent, with temperatures ranging from the low to mid 60's all week long. 

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Picnic in the Park

Every Wednesday through the Summer at Fike Park from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15th: A performance by Maria Baalmann! 

Live Webinar on Wednesday, July 15

A Paleontology Presentation with Dr. Watanabe at 12:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Memorial Library- Live from the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Dr. Watanabe will uncover jaw-dropping dinosaur discoveries from the past year. Get ready to unearth some thrilling tales in line with this summer's CSLP theme, "Unearth a Story!"

2026 Main Street Summer Theater Festival in Colby!

Alice in Wonderland (Jr.) is at the Frahm Theater on the campus of Colby Community College on Friday, July 17th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 18th at 3 p.m. Hosted by the Main Street Arts Council

Living Language Land Inspired Now at Prairie Museum

Independence Day - America's 250th Birthday Festivities

Free Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed! 
Saturday, July 4th at the 4-H Building at the Thomas County Fairgrounds. This event has bingo, music and entertainment! Sponsored by the Colby High Plains Lions Club with assistance from the Colby Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop 140.

Firework Display in Colby
The Kiwanis Club sponsored Fireworks Display is scheduled for 10 p.m. at the Thomas County Fairgrounds!

Colby Community Band to Perform July 5th at Fike Park in Colby at 7 p.m. The free performance will feature patriotic music marking the historic milestone. Those attending are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening in the park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Frahm Theatre at Colby Community College. Updates regarding the location will be posted on social media closer to the event.

The Prairie Museum to Observe Americas 250th
with the community with a "sharing the Spirit of America" celebration on July 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. With a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a flag presentation and a community potluck dinner! This program is part of a nationwide initiative to bring communities together to read the Declaration of Independence simultaneously in recognition of celebrating the nations 250th birthday.

July 3rd and 4th Celebrations in McDonald and Bird City!

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Oberlin:

26th Annual Decatur Health Robin Edgett Memorial Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 18th the Oberlin Country Club (Highway 36). 4 Person Scramble, $400 per team. $10,000 Hole-In-One! A 21+ years or older tournament with dinner provided by The Coppermill held at the clubhouse following the tournament. Contact Decatur Health for more information.

In Atwood:

Matinee at the Jayhawk!

Every Thursday afternoon in the summer at 2 p.m., catch a movie at the Jayhawk. Movies are appropriate for all ages!

2026 Main Street Summer Theater Festival in Atwood!

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Unearth a Story at the Library

It's Genealogy Week! Enjoy activities all week-long starting Monday, July 6th through the 10th! Learn more at: www.colbylibrary.com/summer-learning

Spanish English Class

Ends on August 6th!

Want to practice your Spanish? Want to practice your English? Join Pioneer Memorial Library's free language exchange group to practice in a friendly, relaxed environment. Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Open to all levels! Register with your full name via text 785-380-5900, call 785-460-4472, or email esl@colbylibrary.com

Blowout Booksale July 27 - August 1

During fair week! They will be open during regular business hours. Come explore the book tables and discover your next great read!

Atwood Public Library Events

CCC Events and Notices

Volleyball Camps July 7 - 10

CCC Volleyball program is hosting two youth camps at the Colby Event Center for students entering grades 5 - 12. Instruction will be led by Head Coach Carey Jones and the CCC volleyball players. All campers will receive a Trojan volleyball T-shirt. The middle school camp is for students entering grades 5 through 8 and be held July 7 and 8. The high school overnight skills camp for students entering grades 9 through 12 will be held July 9 and 10. The registration fee is $125 for overnight campers and $100 for commuters, both of which include meals. Camp registration forms can be downloaded at colbytrojans.com. For more information, contact Coach Jones at 785-269-7728

Cross Country Camp July 6 - 10