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Creativity can happen at any age and members of �鶹����’s Dancing for Mobility class will showcase that during a performance titled “Love Letters in Motion,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Shafer Gallery, which will include uplifting music, live artwork and an interactive portion for the audience. Admission is free and the event is sponsored by the Shafer Gallery. ��

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, August 16, indicates more severe drought conditions are moving eastward and into �鶹���� County with little hope for significant rain in the forecasts.��

Retired WNBA Basketball legend Jackie Stiles will speak at �鶹���� at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Fine Arts Auditorium to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.

New business owners or those wanting to start a business can learn about key components of running a business from area experts on a variety of topics at �鶹����’s “Start, Run and Grow: Business Ownership Basics” seminar from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings from Sept. 22 to Nov. 10 at the Great Bend Events Center.

The �鶹���� Library’s Cohen Center for Kansas History holds a wealth of preserved historical documents, books, as well as other resources and is celebrating a grand reopening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the �鶹���� Library located in the center of campus.

The �鶹���� Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall production of the bone-chilling thriller “The Thin Place,” by Lucas Hnath August 24-26 from 5-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, August 2, indicates he same conditions as we continue to see severe and extreme drought.�� The recent rains helped the extreme western counties a bit.��

The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) is recruiting singers for the fall 2022 season. Rehearsals will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday evenings starting Sept. 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, August 2, indicates he same conditions as we continue to see severe and extreme drought.�� The recent rains helped the extreme western counties a bit.��

The �鶹���� Foundation Board has chosen to recognize Brad and Sarah Shirer with the “Old Bill Honorarium” at its 43rd Annual Big Benefit Auction, which is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Great Bend Columbus Club and is themed “Boots and Brews.”