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Soup Supper and Bazaar, Macksville: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Chili, vegetable beef soup, chicken and noodle, relish tray, drinks, desserts and a bazaar! The Macksville Christian Church is sponsoring this donation only event - it’s a great way to eat and shop so put this on your calendar.
2nd Annual Macksville Open House, Macksville: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 am to 2 pm, Macksville grade school gym
Gentlemen - and Ladies - start your Christmas shopping engines! Over 20 vendors will be displaying items you must have on your shopping list. Shop Stafford County!
Turnip Festival, Hudson: Saturday, Nov. 5, 11:30 am
Turnip gathering starts at 11:30 am as well as the turnip cook-off contest. Soups by Wheatland Cafe luncheon at noon, $6 11 yrs and up, $3 ages 4-10, 3 and under free.
Turnip head decorating at 12:30 with a child and adult category in which to compete. The Open Mic is back at the turnip poets corner and of course, the ever popular collector Hudson Turnip shirts and turnip recipe books are for sale. All proceeds will be used to sponsor Hudson’s 125th Anniversary Celebration in 2012. Call Barb at 620-458-4001 or Marilyn at 620-458-4411 by Nov. 3 for reservations or email alpersbk@gmail.com
Pelican Pete Pig Out, Quivira: Saturday, Nov. 5, 5:30 pm
Elias Pelton, better known to us as Pelican Pete, was a resident of Stafford, who lived a reclusive life on the banks of the salt marsh that is now the Quivira Wildlife Refuge. Stories and tales have been told of him and of his insights of philosophy, debating skills, scripture, mathematics and about his voracious appetite. This is an annual celebration to honor him and create awareness.
5:30 p.m., Nov. 5 will be dinner at the Stafford Senior Center and entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. with the band “Crossing the Water” on stage at the Ritz Theater. Following will be the main program and perform with country western singing sensation direction from Nashville: Brent Ronen, with Chris Ronen and Dennis Teichman.
The program also features a film highlighting famous Kansas and a remembrance and tribute to Pelican Pete himself. Door prize drawings will wrap up the evening.
$25 tickets are available at American State Bank in St. John; Freunds Crafts and Flowers, Quivira Insurance, Farmers National Bank and the city offices in Stafford.
Victorian Tea, St. John: Sunday, Nov. 6, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, Lucille M. Hall Museum
Only two seatings are available for the luxuriously elegant and traditional Victorian Tea in St. John. Held at the Lucille M. Hall Museum, a feast for the eyes itself, this year brings back the true Victorian Christmas era as you are waited upon by gentlemen and ladies dressed in the era’s finery. You’ll enjoy soothing cups of tea accompanied by handcrafted Christmas savories and sweets.
Soup Supper and Bazaar, Macksville: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Chili, vegetable beef soup, chicken and noodle, relish tray, drinks, desserts and a bazaar! The Macksville Christian Church is sponsoring this donation only event - it’s a great way to eat and shop so put this on your calendar.
2nd Annual Macksville Open House, Macksville: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 am to 2 pm, Macksville grade school gym
Gentlemen - and Ladies - start your Christmas shopping engines! Over 20 vendors will be displaying items you must have on your shopping list. Shop Stafford County!
Turnip Festival, Hudson: Saturday, Nov. 5, 11:30 am
Turnip gathering starts at 11:30 am as well as the turnip cook-off contest. Soups by Wheatland Cafe luncheon at noon, $6 11 yrs and up, $3 ages 4-10, 3 and under free.
Turnip head decorating at 12:30 with a child and adult category in which to compete. The Open Mic is back at the turnip poets corner and of course, the ever popular collector Hudson Turnip shirts and turnip recipe books are for sale. All proceeds will be used to sponsor Hudson’s 125th Anniversary Celebration in 2012. Call Barb at 620-458-4001 or Marilyn at 620-458-4411 by Nov. 3 for reservations or email alpersbk@gmail.com
Pelican Pete Pig Out, Quivira: Saturday, Nov. 5, 5:30 pm
Elias Pelton, better known to us as Pelican Pete, was a resident of Stafford, who lived a reclusive life on the banks of the salt marsh that is now the Quivira Wildlife Refuge. Stories and tales have been told of him and of his insights of philosophy, debating skills, scripture, mathematics and about his voracious appetite. This is an annual celebration to honor him and create awareness.
5:30 p.m., Nov. 5 will be dinner at the Stafford Senior Center and entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. with the band “Crossing the Water” on stage at the Ritz Theater. Following will be the main program and perform with country western singing sensation direction from Nashville: Brent Ronen, with Chris Ronen and Dennis Teichman.
The program also features a film highlighting famous Kansas and a remembrance and tribute to Pelican Pete himself. Door prize drawings will wrap up the evening.
$25 tickets are available at American State Bank in St. John; Freunds Crafts and Flowers, Quivira Insurance, Farmers National Bank and the city offices in Stafford.
Victorian Tea, St. John: Sunday, Nov. 6, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, Lucille M. Hall Museum
Only two seatings are available for the luxuriously elegant and traditional Victorian Tea in St. John. Held at the Lucille M. Hall Museum, a feast for the eyes itself, this year brings back the true Victorian Christmas era as you are waited upon by gentlemen and ladies dressed in the era’s finery. You’ll enjoy soothing cups of tea accompanied by handcrafted Christmas savories and sweets.
The Events don’t start and stop with the Tea: American State Bank will present the Hazel Thomas Hat Pin Collection. From Stafford, Ms. Thomas has an amazing array of Victorian hat pins, holders, purses and other fine items.
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Nativity Display and there will be a varied display of Nativity Scenes at the Ida Long Goodman Library.
Tickets are $18 per person, $9 for 12 yrs and under and one ticket is good for all events. Call 620-549-6391 or 620-549-3813 for more information.
Supper and Bazaar, Trousdale: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4 pm, corner of Schultz and Cooper
The Trousdale Church invites you to shop at 4 pm and to enjoy a donation supper at 4:30 pm. You’ve got three kinds of soup and an assortment of home-made pies to choose from or if you’re like us, you make a double donation and eat twice as much because it’s so good. All funds are used for missions and church upkeep.
Kenwood Plaza Annual Soup Supper, St. John: Friday, Nov. 11, 5 pm to 7 pm
If you’ve never had the opportunity to eat at Kenwood Plaza, you don’t know what you’re missing. They are offering up an array of soup that will warm your bones - as well as warm your heart as you share your meal with some of the nicest folks around. For only $5, you’ll not only have a hearty meal, you’ll be contributing to the Kenwood Christmas Fund which goes directly to the residents for their Christmas gifts and holiday decorations. ‘Tis the season to share, so share yourself and have a great time!
Freund’s Holiday Open House, Stafford: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 am-5pm, Sat. Nov. 12, 9 am-3 pm
Get ready for special discounts, door prizes and refreshments as you shop the premier craft and flower market in Stafford. Lots of unique and specialty items for gift giving and yourself.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, isn’t it!
Pamper Your Passion, St. John: Saturday, Nov. 12, Stafford County Annex , 9 am to 2 pm
It’s back! This is the chance to “pause” and “pause”itively have a fun day by shopping the many vendors set up in the Annex.
You can start your spree with some fresh goodies for sale and shop retailers and crafters and artisans of the area. Last year we picked up a pretty cool assortment of gifts like some bakeware, some wooden wick candles, a few unique pieces of jewelry, some salsa and the ever popular sandhill plum jelly, some crocheted kitchen towels and a quilt. Then we shopped for ourselves and got some hairbows and some beauty items and wreaths.
Don’t miss this event!
