Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston will provide the setting for the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Concert “Prairie Winds” at 4 p.m. June 14.

The outdoor concert brings the sounds of woodwind chamber music by Mozart, DuBois, Schickele and Gounod to the prairie gardens.

Whitewater Memorial Library will offer a three-part book discussion series in October and November, exploring the theme “Hispanic Heritage: Mothers, Sisters and Daughters.” Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs at the library, 118 E. Topeka.

Halstead played host Saturday to the annual master’s track and field meet.

ABATE of Harvey County organized a fund-raising event Saturday at the Halstead Park in Halstead to help fund the toy run scheduled for September.

The day was filled with activities from a dunk tank to motorcycle games.

Those who have been working on the project have a location in mind — a building which will need some renovation if the museum is to become a reality.

Susan High, math teacher at Remington Middle School of Whitewater, was one of 40 educators who attended the Mississippi State University Industry-Education Partnerships program interning in industries learning workplace skills needed in today’s technology oriented and changing work environment

The University of Kansas’ Learning Communities program has selected 25 peer educators for fall 2008, including Melissa Morris of Burrton.

Friday through Sunday was the 121st annual Old Settler’s Festival in Halstead, while rainy weather postposed some events, people were still on hand for a variety of activities.

The Halstead City Council will meet at 7 p.m. today at the city administration building.