Breezy Start to the Week

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Decision Weather
December 9th:

Closer to average temperatures are expected the next few days. Today, we'll have highs in the lower to mid 40's for the listening area along with wind - with gusts as high as 35 mph. The wind should die down in the overnight to 10 to 15 mph, with lows in the upper teens. Looking ahead this week, temperatures are supposed to stay in the mid to upper 40's with overnight lows mainly in the lower 20's and possibly into the teens. Tuesday may be breezy as well with gusts as high as 35 mph, mainly in the afternoon.

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

Events Around the Colby Area

In Gem:

Pancake Day on Wednesday, December 11th

The community is invited to attend the 70th Annual Gem Lions Club Pancake Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Gem Community Building. Serving pancakes, eggs, sausage and pie. Free will donation for the meal. For more information, contact Sandy Johnson at (785) 443-2297.

In Goodland: 

Annual Hoop Shoot

The Goodland Elks Lodge is having our annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday, January 11 at 2:00 (mtn) in the Max Jones Fieldhouse.  Youth are invited to compete in three age groups, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13, with girls and boys competing separately. For more information call 785-728-7246.

In Colby:

Santa City Hours

Santa Claus is coming to town! Come out and see him at Santa City, located at Fike Park. Hours are:

December 14, 15: 3:00-5:00 PM

December 16-23: 4:00-6:30 PM

December 24: 2:00-5:00 PM

Blood Drive in the Colby Community

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Bird City:

Annual Christmas Dinner

Annual Christmas Dinner for the Senior Citizens and grandparents of the Cheylin school district to be held at noon on Monday, December 16th in the high school gym in Bird City. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, Nov. 26 by calling 785-734-2351.

Santa Claus Day in McDonald 

is December 21 at the McDonald Legion Hall, sponsored by M.A.D. Times will be announced as the date approaches.

In Atwood:

Annual Cookie Exchange

All denominations welcome! December 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church - just show up! Bring two dozen cookies and help us treat deserving people in our community.

Lions Club Vouchers 

The Atwood Lions Club is accepting names of persons or families in need of assistance during the Christmas season. The voucher program is redeemable at Jamboree Foods. Submit a name, phone number and household size to 503 N. Third St. Atwood, KS 67730 or to beamgardj@gmail.com

County Christmas Music 

CCC Events and Notices

Holiday Band Concert on Dec. 6

The Colby Community College Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band will perform the annual free holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center.

According to Band Director Michelle Meyer, the event is expected to last about an hour.

"It will feature a collection of holiday music and other genres by our concert band and jazz ensemble," she said.

For more information, contact Meyer at 460-5519. 

Colby Community College Trojans Booster Club 

 

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

 

Veteran's Day Events

Veterans Day Parade

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Colby American Legion Family invites you to join the celebration parade at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9th. All vehicles/modes of transportation welcome to participate in the parade! Transportation provided for Veterans (Meet at Fike Park at 10:30 AM). Short program following the parade at the Thomas County Courthouse.

Veterans Day Breakfast

Celebrating Spooky Season

Annual Halloween 'N Horses Set for Oct. 29
The Colby Community College equestrian team, horse production program, and ag programs are hosting the annual Halloween 'N Horses event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the college farm three miles east and one mile north of Colby.
The free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and will feature horses dressed in costumes. Children can enjoy treats and play games. No outside pets are allowed.
For more information or to donate wrapped candy, contact Shanda Mattix at (785) 460-5464. 

Boo at the Mu'

Come down to the Prairie Museum from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th for their annual "Boo at the Mu"! The Museum invites all children and their parents to come trick or treat in costume at this free family event. The Brewster Lions Club will be there handing out treats, and the Grinch himself will make a special appearance before returning to Whoville to get ready for the Christmas season.

Boo Bash at Colby Event Center

WPAA Upcoming Shows

2024 Fall Schedule Released

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.        

Sunday, Sept. 13. 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Blackwater Draw, a new cutting edge group of young musicians/singers from Texas, will open the season with a bang! Sunday, Sept. 29. 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby Nashville-based male a cappella quintet, Street Corner Symphony will do a hip show of music from gospel to rock & pop. Sunday, October 6. 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Legendary Grammy award winning country artists Suzy Bogguss will do a concert

Free Matinees in Atwood

Free Movies at the Jayhawk!  
Starting every Thursday, July 11th 
Sponsored by Summer Recreation
Admission begins at 2:00 p.m.
First-come, first-served.

Lineup:

July 11: Hotel Transylvania 3

July 18: The Croods, A New Age

July 4th Celebrations

Celebrate July 4th at Lake Atwood

Plan a day of fun at Lake Atwood the Fourth of July. There will be races, live music, patriotic program and fireworks at dark! Fun for everyone!

McDonald/Bird City Celebrations

There will be a celebration the evening of July 3rd with festivities beginning at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th with a parade in Bird City. Fireworks at dark from the Thresher Grounds!

Hot Dog and Watermelon Feed July 4th in Colby

Red Cross 8th Annual Blood Drive

8th Annual Blood Drive In Memory of Luke Schemm will be on March 6th at the Wallace County High School Gym

[SHARON SPRINGS, FEB. 19, 2024] — Luke Schemm loved competing on the football field but knew there was more to life than sports. The Wallace County High senior had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others.

In 2015, Luke’s life was tragically cut short at 17 years old after he collapsed during a football playoff game. His giving spirit is greatly missed, and we encourage you to commemorate it by donating at the 8th annual American Red Cross Sharon Springs Community Blood Drive in Memory of Luke Schemm.

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 6

"The Ellis Trail to Nicodemus" Event

Documentary Coming February 17th and 24th:     

    In the early fall of 1877, a group of black settlers departed from central
Kentucky en route to a new promise of freedom in the lands of Western 
Kansas.  The journey included a trek on the Ellis Trail to their ultimate 
destination of Nicodemus, Kansas.  You are invited to share in a reenactment of 
this historical time and join us for the premier of the documentary that features 
the actual descendants of the original settlers portraying their ancestors and