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Pratt USD 382 Summer Food Program

May 27-July 11 – Summer meals are available to any child age 18 and younger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Pratt High School cafeteria, 400 S. Hamilton, Pratt, Kansas. These meals are free. To eat, just show up. The cafeteria will be closed on July 3 and 4 for the holiday.

Summer Food! Breakfast & Lunch to go in St. John

June 3-27, 12-12:30 p.m. Come to the St. John school cafeteria for free summer meals available to all kids age 18 and younger. Friday meals will be given out on Thursday. To eat, just show up. Summer meals give you energy needed for fun in the sun.

Miss Kansas Competition schedule of events

June 1 – Miss Kansas contestants arrive in Pratt; Bingo night at the Elks Lodge by reservation.

June 5 – 7 p.m. – Preliminary Competition at Pratt Community College.

June 6 – 7 p.m. – Preliminary Competition at Pratt Community College.

June 7 – 9 a.m. – Autograph Session at Pratt Municipal Building.

June 7 – 10 a.m. – Show Me Your Shoes Parade in Downtown Pratt.

June 7 – 2 p.m. – Final Competition – Teen – at Pratt Community College

June 7 – 7 p.m. – Final Competition – Miss – at Pratt Community College

Get your tickets at misskansas.org.

Greensburg Community Garage Sale

June 14 – Registration forms are now available for pick-up and drop-off at the Kiowa County Pharmacy! $10 for advertising your sale. Turn-In deadline to be on the map is Monday, June 9th. Maps will be available Wednesday, June 11th. SALES are Saturday, June 14th

Coming soon – Youth and Sprint Triathlon

June 22 – Phoenix Fitness and Massage is hosting a Swim, Bike, Run Youth & Sprint Triathlon. Register now for this whole family event, start time 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 22. This is a benefit for the Family Crisis Center. Call Kyra for more information 316-670-7331.

Darren Parker Watercolor Class

August 13, 5-7 p.m. – $30 per participant. $5 to reserve your spot. Traditional watercolors will be provided. For 9th grade and up. Hosted by the Pratt Public Library.

Bob Ross Landscape Painting Workshop

August 27, 5-8 p.m. – $60 per participant. Must pay $5 to reserve your spot. All supplies provided. Hosted by the Pratt Public Library.