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Free developmental screening for children
A free screening clinic for children from birth to 5 years of age will be held in Greensburg to help parents determine if their child’s development is age-appropriate on Friday, September 13, at the Greensburg Mennonite Church, 310 W. Pennsylvania Av. Appointments required; call (620) 672-7500 so we can accomplish an appropriate screening.
End of Summer Beach Party Night – Rolla-Rena Skate Center
September 14 – Adult end of summer beach party night fundraiser in Pratt, 9 p.m., on Saturday, September 14. This is for those aged 21 & older only, beach attire optional. Adult beverages allowed plus live music by SPACE MADNESS from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Rolla Rena Skate Center.
Trivia Night at Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library
September 17 – Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Trivia Night begins at 7 p.m. Bring your family, friends, neighbors etc. Prizes will be given to the top three teams. Held at 406 N. Monroe, St. John. Call 620-549-3227 to reserve a spot.
Business grant workshop
Sept. 18 – Stafford County EcoDevo’s Ryan Russell will go over the Heartland Regional Food Business Center’s business builder grant at 21 Central Extension office at the Stafford County Annex. Supply chain businesses can apply to receive $5,000 – $50,000. Come Wednesday, Sept. 18 at noon to hear about the grant.
Grief help in Medicine Lodge
Sept. 19 – GriefShare: Grieving a loss? Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one in this faith based weekly support group. Sign-up and orientation, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 7 p.m., in the Fireside Room at the Medicine Lodge Methodist Church, 108 E. Second in Medicine Lodge. Sessions begin October 24 for 13 weeks. Call the church 620-886-3903 or Judy Phipps 316-640-5994 for more information.
7th Annual Pratt Oktoberfest
Sept. 21 – Pratt Oktoberfest is in September on Saturday the 21st, from 5-10 p.m. at Lemon Park with yard games, polka band, stein holding contest, food trucks and cold beverages. This event is for people age 21 & over only; all the proceeds go to local philanthropic causes.
Pratt commodities to be distributed
Sept. 25 – Commodities (Dept. of Child and Family Services) Pratt County residents may come to the Pratt Community Center, 619 N. Main to pick up commodities from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 (4th Wed. every other month). Government income guidelines apply.
Save the date for Stafford Oktoberfest
Oct. 4, 5 – Stafford County celebrates 35th Annual Oktoberfest with a parade, beer garden, magic show, street dance, carnival games, inflatables and arcade trailer, traditional games, cornhole, duck race, music, dancing, bingo and more. www.oktoberfeststaffordks.com.
SCCF Gala to take place October 5
Oct. 5 – The South Central Community Foundation will celebrate their 30th Anniversary Gala with a Kentucky Derby theme and special fundraising baskets. Contact Hannah Brummer for more information at hannah@sccfks.org or 620-672-7929.
Get ready for Fall FUNdraiser
Oct. 10 – Come one, come all to the Fall Festival FUNdraiser, 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 at the Pratt Public Library. Games and treats, fun for all ages.
