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American Red Cross blood drive

January 24 – Give blood in Pratt at the Community Center on North Main this week Friday! The need is great.

Refined Women’s Conference

January 25 – Refined, a women’s faith conference will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, in Pratt. Take the time now to register before January 15 in order to get a special conference t-shirt. Tickets are $25 and include lunch, t-shirt, and a take home project. Location is Abundant Harvest Church of the Nazarene, 1120 N. Glenarm, Pratt. Email walkbyfaithprattks@gmail.com for more information.

Stafford County food distribution is Saturday

January 28 – The Emergency Food Assistance Plan commodity distribution is scheduled for January 28 in St. John, from 9-10 a.m., at the Witt Community Center, 215 E 3rd Ave. The commodities are available to any age low-income household.

Commodities distribution day (Dept. of Child and Family Services)

January 29 – DATE CORRECTION Pratt County residents may come to the Pratt Community Center, 619 N. Main, to pick up Commodities from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 (fourth Wednesday every other month). Government income guidelines apply.

21 Central District Agriculture & Natural Resources hosts workshops

January 30 – We are hosting a Winter Agronomy Series on January 30, starting at 12 noon, at the Stafford County Extension Office, 210 E. 3rd, St. John, Kansas. Discussion will cover marketing opportunities for canola and camelina, among other topics. To register, call Baley at 620.549.3502 or email baley@ksu.edu.

Almost time for the Chamber Gala

January 30 – The Annual Chamber Awards Gala & Fundraiser is just around the corner, set for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 30. Attendance by registration for Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests, this event celebrates the hard work and achievements of local businesses.