VFW celebrates Easter
This past Sunday, the McPherson VFW Auxiliary hosted an Easter celebration at the VFW Post for kids from McPherson and the surrounding communities. Nine kids turned up for the VFW Auxiliary’s inaugural Easter picnic in 2019.
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Inman gets Girl Scout troop
Kim Baldwin and Megan Collins saw a need and desire in the Inman Community and did something about it. Inman hasn’t had a Girl Scout troop for several years. Both Collins and Baldwin were in Girl Scouts as children and both their mothers were Girl Scout leaders. Both recognize the value in providing opportunities for girl led activities where they can learn by doing while working together toward a common goal all while doing it with respect and cooperation.
Independent Bookstores Day Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Annual Day Celebrated on April 29, 2023 Twice Told Tales is happy to announce our participation in the 10th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day (IBD)! Twice Told Tales will celebrate with delicious treats from a local vendor, a pop up shop from Daisy Friesen Art from 11-2, and a special kids’ story time at 11:00! We’ll also have several IBD exclusive items for sale and giveaways, from specialized tote bags, to banned books puzzles, special IBD editions of certain books, and stickers. “Independent Bookstore Day is one of our favorite days.
Choirs and Handbell Concert
Bethany College Music Department proudly presents its Choirs and Handbell Concert on April 23, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the Presser Hall Auditorium. The free concert is open to the public and will feature works that the choir will perform on their upcoming European Tour from May 1-13. They will be traveling to Ireland, England, and Sweden.
Roosevelt Elementary teacher wins History Competition
Congratulations to Maegen Stucky, 5th grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary in McPherson. Maegen has been selected as the Kansas Sons of the American Revolution Elementary History teacher of the year and will have her entry judged at the National level in Orlando, Florida this summer. She has for several years had her class participate in the SAR Elementary School History Poster Contest which highlights individuals and events of the Revolutionary War in a poster. The SAR hopes that doing so at the elementary level will inspire the 5th graders to have a hands on experience with the developments that led to and took place in the war for independence from England and King George.
Fifty years supporting the youth of McPherson
Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley speaks at McPherson Optimist Club’s 50th Anniversary The McPherson Optimist Club has been “Friends of the Youth” of McPherson and McPherson County since 1973. On March 28, past and present McPherson Optimist Club members gathered for a luncheon at the Community Building to celebrate the milestone.
McPherson High School KSHSAA Regional Solo & Small Ensemble Music Contest results
McPherson High School students who received Superior Ratings at the KSHSAA Regional Music Contest this past weekend will go on to State on April 29
“Cabaret: A Musical Revue” As Part Of The Messiah Festival Of The Arts
The Bethany College Theatre Department invites you to an enchanting evening of music and entertainment with their upcoming production, 'Cabaret: A Musical Revue,' on March 30 and April 1 at 7:30 pm. The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kan., will host the production. This event is part of the highly anticipated Messiah Festival of the Arts, which celebrates music, art, and culture in the community.
Presentation at Lindsborg Museum Explores World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas
By Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will host “World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Thomas Prasch on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the 1904 Swedish Pavilion, 120 E. Mill St.
Ladies Reading Circle Update
Ladies Reading Circle met at noon on Tuesday, March 14, at the Senior Center with thirteen members and one guest present. After a luncheon, Doretta Abshire gave the program, “What, I’m Retired.