Blowing Dust for Friday and a Look at Weekend Weather

Decision Weather

April 3rd:

A red flag warning is in place this Friday afternoon until 7(MT)/8(CT) for the entire tri-state area. Expect windy conditions along with patchy blowing dust. Breezy conditions continue tonight and tomorrow, bringing gusts as high as 30 mph. Sunny skies to kick off the weekend with highs in the lower to mid 60's. Warmer on Sunday with highs in the lower 70's and the winds should die down. Overnight lows over the next couple days are expected to stay in the lower to mid 30's. Next chances for precipitation are into next week.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Colby:

Family Resource Center at Livewell

Established for families in the NWKS area to access the things they are in need of. This can include over-the-counter medicine, soaps and essential items. This support insures families live in a happy, well rounded and healthy life. Learn more at livewellnwk.org.

Enrollment/Open House for Puddle Duck

Wednesday, April 1 for the 26-27 school year for Puddle Duck Preschool will be from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Puddle Duck is for 3 to 5 year old children. For more information, call Amy Jennings at 785-460-2603.

Legion Steak Night on Saturday, April 11th

The American post #363 will have a drive-thru Chicken Fried Steak night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Meals are $12. Please use the Experiment Station Road and enter the Legion drive from the South.

Tumbleweed Chorus

Presenting their 44th Annual Show on Saturday, April 11, "Celebrate America in Harmony." Show at 2:00 p.m. at the Frahm Theatre on the campus of CCC. For tickets call: 785-674-3057 or contact a local member.

Special Docket - Kansas Court of Appeals

Buffalo Events This Month!

Buffalo Happenings 

Junior High Track

4/7 - St. Francis, Quad, 3 p.m.

4/14- Decatur Community, Meet, 1 p.m.

4/21- St. Francis, Invitational, 2 p.m.

4/23- (Home at) Decatur Community, Invitational, 1 p.m.

4/27- Hill City, Invitational, 10 a.m.

5/04- Wauneta-Palisade, Invitational, 11 a.m.

5/14- Decatur Community, NWKL Meet, 9:30 a.m.

HS Boys Golf April Events

4/2- Meet-Varsity, Decatur, 2 p.m.

4/7- Meet-Varsity, St. Francis, 3 p.m.

4/9- Junior Varsity, Colby, 1 p.m.

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Bird City:

Bird City Community Club Presents: A Night of Magic

April 11th at Bird City Legion Hall. World renowned illusionist and mentalist Eric Reamer. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Social hour with cash bar at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 6:00 p.m. Entertainment at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $40/ticket or $300 for a table of 8. Contact Cindy Burr for more info and tickets at 785-332-7099

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 Herndon:

Appreciation Chili Feed

Honoring Tim Solko on Saturday, April 11th at the Herndon Senior Citizens Center from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Help us honor Tim and his many years of service to Rawlins County

In Atwood:

Atwood FFA Backers Bake Sale

April 3rd, 10:00 a.m. at Jamboree Foods. All proceeds go back to the Atwood FFA Chapter

 

Benefit Gun Raffle for Josh Kastens

Events This Easter

Around Colby:

Kiwanis Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th

For children 9 years or younger will be held in Fike Park starting at 10:00 a.m. The annual egg hunt is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Colby Thomas County. Over 2,100 plastic eggs will be filled with coins, candy, chocolates and local business coupons. There are three age divisions that gather in this order:

0-3 years old, 4-6 years old, and 7-9 years old. 

Parents are encouraged to assist younger children in finding the eggs. Families are also encouraged to bring their own baskets/bags to collect and take the eggs home. For information, contact Kiwanis member, Deryl Waldren - 303-349-7403.

Easter Bunny Pictures on Thursday, April 2nd

Come out to the Colby Visitors Center for pictures with the Easter Bunny! From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., enjoy games, snacks and fun! Bring your own camera!

Around Atwood: 

Easter Egg Hunt

Rawlins County Courthouse Lawn on April 4th at 11:00 a.m. Birth to 4th Grade. There will be

Surrounding Library Events

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

April 7-9 is National Library Week!

A three day event with special speakers! 

April 7- Sarah Henning, a Kansas Notable author will be speaking on her past books. She writes for middle-grade readers and young adults

April 8- Marc Tyler Nobleman, an award winning author will speak on his journey to rectify the credit line of batman. His picture book led to historical changes, inspiring an emotional TV documentary and more.

April 9- Donna Henry, a Colby, KS local, will speak on her review of a book that centers on the theme of guilt that arises from an AI-related accident, affecting each family member in profound ways. Donna also usually provides a suggested reading list from her favorite reads list.

Murder Mystery on Saturday, April 11

The Library is having its 20th Annual Murder Mystery! "Murder of the Mystery Detective" is the name of this years event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $30, space is limited so reserve your seat by calling 785-460-4470!

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.

Atwood Public Library Events