9/19/2008

19 Friday

Entry deadline for participation in Salina's 150th birthday parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. 309-5776.

American Red Cross class, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 115 S. Broadway. $55.

Salina Public Library free computer lab, Computer Basics. 9-11 a.m., 301 W. Elm. 825-4624.

Prairieland Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m., 138 S. Fourth. 827-5877.

Art a la Carte. Southeast of Saline High School Madrigal Choir. 12:20 p.m., Robert Caldwell Plaza between the City-County Building and the Salina Public Library.

Eagles Auxiliary bingo. 1 p.m., 146 N. Seventh.

Salina Public Library free computer class, Microsoft Access Workshop. Third of three sessions. 2-3:30 p.m., 301 W. Elm. Registration required. 825-4624, ext. 248.

Salina Public Library children's program, Tales from Far Away, story time with Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. 4 p.m., 301 W. Elm. 825-4624.

Minimal Mass/Salina Bikes, meet at Bike Tek, 645 E. Crawford, 5:30 p.m. Information: Call Marty, 643-5334.

"Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience," 7 p.m., Salina Unitarian Universalist Church, 901 Beatrice.

Salina Community Theatre musical, Mel Brooks' "The Producers." 8 p.m., 303 E. Iron. 827-3033 or online at www.salina theatre.com.

CONCORDIA: Annual National Orphan Train Celebration, through Saturday. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ophan Train Museum and Research Center. $30 for each day. (785) 243-4471. www.orphantraindepot.com.

HAYS: Public hearing, Kansas Energy Council's energy policy recommendations, 9 a.m.-noon, Robbins Center, Fort Hays State University. Information: http://kec.kansas.gov, (785) 271-3264.

KANOPOLIS LAKE: Saddle Up for Wishes trail ride through Sunday to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas. Registration: 6-9 p.m. today and 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Horsethief Canyon. $25. 9:30 a.m.-noon ride Sunday. (785) 546-2565.

MINNEAPOLIS: Minneapolis Public Library free community coffee. 10:30 a.m., 519 Delia. Program: Geneaology, by Judy Lilly. (785) 392-3205.

20 Saturday

Registration deadline for volunteerism workshops by Rick Lynch, scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Development Center conference room, 120 W. Ash. $40 for Sept. 30 workshop, "Valuable Volunteers: Keys to Retention," and $50 for Oct. 1 workshop, "Failure Proofing: Staying Positive in Challenging Times." $80 for both. 823-3128.

Salina Farmers' Market. 7:30-11 a.m., Earth Care parking lot, 470 S. Ohio. (785) 568-2777.

Salina Regional Health Center Service Auxiliary Fall Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 4-H Building. 452-7000 after 3 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church's aluminum can recycling drive. 9-11 a.m., 702 S. Ninth. 823-7151.

Love, Chloe Foundation's Love, Chloe Kickball Jam. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., East Crawford Playing Fields.

Prairieland Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 138 S. Fourth. 827-5877.

Salina People for Peace. 10 a.m., Riverside Plaza, 600 E. Elm. 577-9116.

Saline County Democratic Women. 10:30 a.m., Prescott Room, Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm. Program: 6th District Kansas Board of Education candidate Christopher Renner, D-Manhattan. 820-8245.

Salina Community Theatre musical, Mel Brooks' "The Producers." 8 p.m., 303 E. Iron. 827-3033 or online at www.salina theatre.com.

ABILENE: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 1-888-426-6687 or (785) 263-1077.

ATWOOD: John Hamlin in concert. 8 p.m., Aberdeen Steakhouse, 503 Main. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (785) 626-3740.

CLAY CENTER: Konza Dance. 8-11 p.m., Clay Center Elks Lodge. Music by Will. (785) 545-6817.

COLBY: World's Largest Truck Convoy benefit for Kansas Special Olympics. 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. convoy departs from Mitten TA Travel Plaza in Oakley and ends at Truck Town in Colby. $100. (785) 443-1682.

CONCORDIA: North Central Kansas Teens for Christ rally, featuring New Life Drama Company. 7 p.m., Brown Grand Theatre, 310 W. Sixth. (785) 243-1154.

ELLSWORTH: Farmers' market. 8-10 a.m., Historic Plaza.

LINDSBORG: Book signing. Dr. Avis D. Garrett-Baptist will sign copies of her book, "My Indian in Me," from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courtyard Gallery, 125 N. Main.

LOGAN: 35th annual Hansen Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m., Plaza lawn, (785) 689-4846.

21 Sunday

Salina Regional Health Center Service Auxiliary Fall Rummage Sale. 1-6 p.m., 4-H Building. 452-7000 after 3 p.m.

Salina Community Theatre musical, Mel Brooks' "The Producers." 2 p.m., 303 E. Iron. 827-3033 or online at www.salina theatre.com.

Smoky Hills Audubon Society annual picnic. 2 p.m.-dusk, Audubon Sanctuary, West Stimmel, one-eighth mile east of North Halstead. 827-8990.

Pound Plunge weigh-in. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Salina Family YMCA. 452-9081. www.poundplunge salina.com.

Taste of Adventure: Antarctica, 6 p.m., Rolling Hills Conference Center. Cost, $25 a person. 827-9488, ext. 117.

ABILENE: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train. 2 p.m. 1-888-426-6687 or (785) 263-1077.

HOXIE: Western Plains Arts Association's "Go for Baroque." 3 p.m., Hoxie High School auditorium. $10 adults, $5 students.

McPHERSON: McPherson Arts & Leisure Series program, An Afternoon of Jazz, with Kirchner & Harrison. 3 p.m., Mingenback Theatre, McPherson College, 1600 E. Euclid. $8 for general admission, $7 for seniors 60 and older, free students.

Listing events

Items for the Calendar of Events should be sent to: Calendar of Events, Salina Journal, P.O. Box 740, Salina 67402, or e-mailed to calendar@salina.com. Be sure to include name, address and telephone number.

Harley owners plan benefit poker run

The Salina Harley Owners Group is sponsoring a poker run Sunday, with registration from 10 a.m. to noon at Kenwood Park Shelter No. 1.

Money raised in the poker run will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Cost is $15 a hand or three hands for $25.

First-place prize is a five-night stay at Fairfield Inn in Spearfish, S.D., for the 2009 Sturgis Rally. Second-place prize is a leather jacket and chaps donated by Harley-Davidson/Honda of Salina. Third-place prize is $250 in cash donated by Salina Harley Owners Group.

For more information, call 827-2680.

Kickball tournament set for Saturday

The Love, Chloe Foundation is sponsoring a Love, Chloe Kickball Jam from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the East Crawford Recreation Area, Fields 1 and 2.

Prizes, drawings, food and entertainment will be offered. The games will begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day, with the championship game at 5:30 p.m.

The Love, Chloe Foundation is a volunteer organization set up to provide financial assistance to families with children battling brain tumors. The foundation also provides funds for pediatric brain tumor research.

AACP Block Party to be Saturday

The annual NAACP Block Party will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Carver Center, 315 N. Second.

There will be drawings for cash and prizes, and food and entertainment will be offered. Bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m.

People who have not yet registered to vote in the Nov. 4 presidential election may do so at the party.

For more information, call Cora Williams, 827-6955.

McPherson Scottish Festival Sept. 26-28

McPHERSON -- The McPherson Scottish Festival, set for Sept. 26 to 28 in Lakeside Park, features activities for both children and adults.

The weekend begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the bandshell with a free clan fire ceremony and concert by balladeer Alex Beaton.

Festivities Sept. 27 begin with Highland dance, athletics, and a pipe and drum competition at 9 a.m. The massed bands and Parade of Tartans will be at noon, and athletic awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. A rugby demonstration match between the Wichita Barbarians and the Salina Crusaders will start at 2 p.m.

Activities Sept. 28 begin with a nondenominational Kirking of the Tartan church service at 9:30 a.m.

Sheepdog herding, Renaissance-style fencing and musical entertainment by Ellis Island and Tairis and the Shortleaf Band will be featured Sept. 27 and 28.

Children's activities and games, as well as Celtic product vendors, British car displays and clan tents, will be featured both days. Evening concerts also are planned.

A free shuttle will operate from the McPherson High School parking lot from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28.

Adult festival tickets cost $11 for Sept. 27 and $9 for Sept. 28. A $1-off coupon is available by visiting www.macfestival.org.

For more information, call (620) 241-8507.