Sept. 5
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. — FloraKansas members only in-person shopping, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 Hickory, Hesston.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Palette Knife Workshop with Jay Holobach, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street. $75 per student. Register calling the gallery, 316-284-2749, on or before August 31.
7 to 8 pm. — Author Games: Procrastination Edition, Faith & Life Bookstore, 606 N Main Street. Join authors Melissa Jagears, Heidi Chiavaroli and Karin Beery for book signings, book-themed games, snacks and prizes.
Sept. 6
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. — FloraKansas plant sale, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 Hickory, Hesston.
Sept. 7
7 to 8 a.m. — First Saturday Bird Walk, Kauffman Museum, 27th and North Main. Depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and early fall weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be able to remain quiet so they don’t scare away the birds!
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — FloraKansas plant sale, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 Hickory, Hesston.
8 a.m. to noon — Harvey County Farmer’s Market, 301 N. Main (Behind the Breadbasket Restaurant)
8 a.m. to noon — Newton Farm & Art Market, 121 E. Sixth.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Shred day, Union State Bank, 527 N Main Street. Drop off up to five bags/boxes per household of personal information for free shredding.
Sept. 8
1 to 5 p.m. — FloraKansas plant sale, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 Hickory, Hesston.
Sept. 9
Noon to 1 p.m. — Eating Well: A Fresh Perspective on Peace with Food, Newton Recreation Commission, 415 N. Poplar St. This course is taught by Paula Miller, the food peace dietitian, from Sunrise Nutrition Consulting LLC. Fee: $25. Register by Sept. 4
Sept. 11
9:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Climate Change and Health: Harms and Opportunities,” Dwight Krehbiel, North Newton
10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “STRATACA: One of the Eight Wonders of Kansas,” Rachel Terry, Strataca operation manager, Hutchinson.
Sept. 14
8 a.m. to noon — Harvey County Farmer’s Market, 301 N. Main (Behind the Breadbasket Restaurant)
8 a.m. to noon — Newton Farm & Art Market, 121 E. Sixth.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Newton Fiesta, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 421 S. Ash Street. Food and Craft Vendors, Dance Troupes, Kids Activities, Yard Games, Music
6 p.m. — Patio Night: Oldies and Drive-In Diners, Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE 3rd St. Theme is 1950s. Music by King Midas. Tickets are $5 at the gate, free entry with a 1950’s costume. https://www.wildprairieeventcenter.com/events
Sept. 18
9:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “The Death Penalty: Failed Public Policy and Doubtful Morality,” Ron Wurtz, retired public defender, Topeka
10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Line Dancing for Life,” Lois Palmer, assistant at Newton Area Senior Center
Sept. 21
8 a.m. to noon — Harvey County Farmer’s Market, 301 N. Main (Behind the Breadbasket Restaurant)
8 a.m. to noon — Newton Farm & Art Market, 121 E. Sixth.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — United Way Chili Cook Off, 100 block of W. Sixth.
Sept. 25
9:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Bluegrass and Flint Hills music by the Tallgrass Express, Annie Wilson, singer, guitar player and lyrical storyteller, Elmdale
10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Why I Paint,” Virgil Penner, North Newton
Oct. 3
5 to 9 p.m. — Taste of Newton, Downtown.
Oct. 19
6 p.m. — “Terror in Transylvania,” Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE 3rd St. A vampire inspired murder mystery dinner. https://www.wildprairieeventcenter.com/events
Have something to add? Email news@thekansan.com
