3/28/2010

28 Sunday

nAmerican Legion Auxiliary Bingo, 1:40 p.m., 142 S. Seventh; 825-5610.

n Tenor Bryan Pinkall performance, 2 p.m., University United Methodist Church, 1509 S. Santa Fe.

nBook signing, author Jerry Jones, “What it Meant to be a Coyote,” 2-4 p.m., Cafe Choices Gallery of the Salina Public Library; 825-4624, ext. 249.

n Sacred Heart Junior High School production, “Amy Goes Army,” 2:30 p.m., Sacred Heart gymnasium; free.

nVFW Post 1432 Bingo, 6 p.m., 1108 W. Crawford; 825-4909.

nArtist reception, “Photo Finish,” photography by seniors Kyla Holland, of Herington, and Tanner Colvin and Jamie Winters, of Salina, 7 p.m., The Gallery at Kansas Wesleyan University.

nEaster Cantata, 7 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 743 E. Magnolia; Ellsworth County Community Choir and Redeemer Lutheran Choir present “Once Upon a Tree”; 827-5087.

n ABILENE: Sunflower Journey Quilt Show, noon-4 p.m., Sterl Hall, 619 N. Rogers, Eisenhower Park; $4 for adults, free for children younger than 10; (785) 263-0304.

n CONCORDIA: The Les Gilliam Show, 2 p.m., Brown Grand Theatre; tickets $10 at the door; (785) 243-2553.

n CULVER: Crystal Creek in concert, 7 p.m., Culver United Methodist Church; 827-7165.

n GYPSUM: “The Joys of Easter,” 7:30 p.m., Gypsum United Methodist Church, 524 King; performed by Gypsum Community Choir; (785) 577-5741.

n HAYS: Family Carnival, 1-6 p.m., Sternberg Museum of Natural History; (785) 628-5517.

n HERINGTON: “The Pilgrimage of the Light,” 7-8:30 p.m., downtown Herington; Scripture readings, music, live animals and costumed biblical characters depicting scenes from the life of Christ; (785) 258-2442; 258-3122; 258-2270.

n HILL CITY: Easter Cantata, “He’s Alive,” 4 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; (785) 421-2017.

n LINDSBORG: Bethany Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception and Award Ceremony, 1-3 p.m., Mingenback Art Center; (785) 227-3311.

n LINDSBORG: Silent auction, poker tournament to benefit Vicki DuMars-Heter, 1-5 p.m., Ol Stuga; $20 minimum entry fee, prizes for first, second and third place; (785) 227-8762; profits will go to DuMars-Heter, who was diagnosed with cancer in September and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

n LINDSBORG: Handel’s “Messiah,” 3 p.m., Presser Hall; (785) 227-3311, ext. 8132.

29 Monday

nSalina Senior Center program, painting classes with Barb Culley, 9 a.m., 1 and 6:45 p.m., 245 N. Ninth; $8 fee; 827-9818.

nEmergency Aid-Food Bank adult cooking class, BBQ Balls, 10 a.m., 255 S. Chicago; 827-7111.

nSalina Senior Center program, Crystal Creek band, 10:15 a.m., 245 N. Ninth; 827-9818.

nSalina Senior Center program, RSVP Mixed Chorus, 10:30 a.m., 245 N. Ninth; 827-9818.

nSOS! Help for Parents, a free, three-week parenting class offered by CAPS, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth; call 825-4493 to reserve free care for children ages 12 and younger.

nEagles Auxiliary No. 765 Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 146 N. Seventh.

nOne-act plays, 7 p.m., Salina South High School Auditorium; short comedies presented by drama students; admission by donation; 309-3675.

nCrystal Creek in concert, 7 p.m., McCall Manor, 626 S. Third; 827-7165.

n BELOIT: National Weather Service storm spotter training, 6:30 p.m., North Central Kansas Technical College student union.

n ELLSWORTH: VFW Post 6485 Bingo, 7 p.m., VFW Hall; (785) 472-3964.

n LINDSBORG: Community Blood Drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 401 N. First; 1-800-448-3543 for appointments, walk-ins welcome.

n LINDSBORG: Bethany College Symphonic Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Presser Hall; (785) 227-3311.

30 Tuesday

nBoy Scout Venture Crew 7 Day at Papa Murphy’s, 2000 S. Ninth, Boy Scouts receive 20 percent of sale with flyer, which is available from any Venture Crew 7 member; 822-2632.

nSouth Middle School PTA Day at Bogey’s, 1417 S. Ninth; SMS PTA gets 15 percent of sales to help with activities; 822-2632.

nSalina Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Committee, 7 a.m., Room 105, City-County Building; 309-5700.

nSalina Senior Center program, painting classes with Barb Culley, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., 245 N. Ninth; $8 fee; 827-9818.

nSalina Senior Center program, bingo, 9:30 a.m., 245 N. Ninth; 827-9818.

nSalina Senior Center program, Strong People Exercise Class, 10:30 a.m., 245 N. Ninth; $10 for 12-week class; 827-9818.

nSalina Senior Center program, Bible study with George Easter, 10:30 a.m., 245 N. Ninth; 827-9818.

nSalina Tree Advisory Board, 11:30 a.m., Lakewood Discovery Center.

nAmerican Legion Auxiliary Bingo, 1 p.m., 142 S. Seventh; 825-5610.

nSalina Senior Center program, Cards: Pitch, pinochle and Joker Board (marbles), 1 p.m., 245 N. Ninth; 827-9818.

nFree income tax preparation by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and AARP-sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly, 1-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., University United Methodist Church, 1509 S. Santa Fe; 823-3128 or 309-5850.

nPrairieland Market, 2-6 p.m., 138 S. Fourth; 827-5877.

nEmergency Aid-Food Bank children’s cooking class, 4 p.m., 255 S. Chicago; 827-7111.

n”Last Tuesday,” Saline County Democrats potluck/social, 6:30 p.m., Labor Building, 2055 S. Ohio; speaker Gerrett Morris, candidate for 69th District Kansas House; 823-2676.

nSt. Mary’s Grade School Kindergarten Information Meeting, 7 p.m., Library Media Center, 304 E. Cloud; for parents interested in kindergarten for 2010-11; 827-4200.

n ABILENE: Ground breaking for Victory Garden on west side of Eisenhower Boyhood Home, 4 p.m., Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, 200 S.E. Fourth; (785) 263-6700.

n ABILENE: Kansas Town Hall program hosted by Kansas State University president Kirk H. Schulz, 7 p.m., Visitors Center at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum; (785) 263-6700.

n CONCORDIA: Poverty 101 Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nazareth Motherhouse auditorium; $20, which includes lunch; reservations and payment required by March 22 at (785) 243-2149.

n CONCORDIA: Dr. Donna Beegle, “Interrupting Generational Poverty,” 7 p.m., Brown Grand Theatre; (785) 729-5101, ext. 236.

n LINDSBORG: Messiah Festival Soloists Recital, 7:30 p.m, Presser Hall; (785) 227-3311.

Pitch, Hit and Run Contest to be held

The Pitch, Hit and Run Contest for boys and girls ages 7 to 14, sponsored by Salina Parks and Recreation, will be April 10 at Bill Burke Park Diamonds 4 and 6.

There is no registration fee.

Start times are 10 a.m. for ages 7 and 8, 10:30 a.m. for ages 9 and 10, 11 a.m. for ages 11 and 12 and 11:30 a.m. for ages 13 and 14.

The first place all-around pitching, hitting and running champions in each age group will advance to the sectional competition. More information about the sectional competition will be available at the local meet.

For more information, call 309-5765.

Rescue mission sale to be at Stutzmans

The annual Salina Rescue Mission Flower Sale will be April 14 to 17 at Stutzmans Garden Center, Ninth and Cloud streets.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Proceeds go to feed, shelter and clothe homeless men at the mission.

For more information, call the Rescue Mission, 823-2610.

Walk MS Salina to be at Kenwood Park

The National MS Society Mid America Chapter will have its annual Walk MS Salina at 10 a.m. April 17 at Kenwood Park. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.

In 2009, more than 50 walkers raised close to $13,000 through the walk.

Three-mile and six-mile routes are planned, complete with rest stops, snacks and encouragement from volunteers. There also is a route that is accessible to people with handicaps.

To register, go to www.msmidamerica.org or call 1-800-FIGHT MS. For more information, call (913) 906-7707.