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Nativities on Display, St. John: Ongoing thru Sunday, Nov. 13, Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library
In conjunction with the recent Victorian Tea, the Library has a fabulous display of Christmas Nativities amassed from community residents. This is a varied display and highlights the artistry and interpretation and perspectives of the different creators. This will surely get you geared up for the holiday season and keep in the forefront the reason why we celebrate Christmas.
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.
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!
It’s a SALE and Open House, Sunflower Senior Center, St. John: Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-12, across the street from the Stafford County Annex
They’re serving up hot coffee, hot cocoa, brownies (our favorite!) and cookies with you shop their fabulous array of seasonal greeting cards, Rada Cutlery, jewelry and much more. And it’s an opportunity to visit with the Center and find out more what they have to offer. They’re right in the hub of Saturday morning’s activities in the area so put this at the top of your calendar!
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.
Nativities on Display, St. John: Ongoing thru Sunday, Nov. 13, Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library
In conjunction with the recent Victorian Tea, the Library has a fabulous display of Christmas Nativities amassed from community residents. This is a varied display and highlights the artistry and interpretation and perspectives of the different creators. This will surely get you geared up for the holiday season and keep in the forefront the reason why we celebrate Christmas.
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.
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!
It’s a SALE and Open House, Sunflower Senior Center, St. John: Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-12, across the street from the Stafford County Annex
They’re serving up hot coffee, hot cocoa, brownies (our favorite!) and cookies with you shop their fabulous array of seasonal greeting cards, Rada Cutlery, jewelry and much more. And it’s an opportunity to visit with the Center and find out more what they have to offer. They’re right in the hub of Saturday morning’s activities in the area so put this at the top of your calendar!
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!
Annual Bazaar, Stafford UMW Methodist Church, Stafford: Sat. Nov. 12, 9 am to 2 pm, 218 W. Stafford Rd - in the basement
The Annual Bazaar by the Stafford United Methodist Women kicks off with a Food Bar offering homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee cakes; lunch served includes chicken and noodles, ham and beans, vegetable soup, sandwiches and homemade pies.
Many items available for purchase include frozen apple pies, perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, UMW cinnamon apple butter, packaged goods such as cookies, quick breads, yeast breads and snack mixes as well as other items are available.
The annual Quilt raffle features a quilt named “Rosa’s Stash” because it features fabrics from the “stash” of Rosa Gerdes Knoche, which has been donated by daughter and grandaughter, Vernadene Claybom and Linda Westfahl.
This annual event raises money which goes to support mission projects within the community as well as beyond.
Roast beef and taters and pie, Oh My!, Macksville: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 5 pm at Grace United Methodist Church
We’re not really betting folks but we would bet you that there’s no one that doesn’t love roast beef - especially when it comes with cheese potatos, green beans, bread, a drink and pie. The meal begins at 5 pm and goes until there’s no one left to feed. Bring your friends and family and your free will donation which will be taken for the church missions.
NOTE DATE CHANGE! Kenwood Plaza Annual Soup Supper, St. John: Saturday, Nov. 19, 4 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!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library and Parents as Teachers, invites all preschool children and their families to celebrate Kansas Reads to a Preschooler, a statewide initiative brought to you by the Kansas State Library’s Center for the Book.
The event is on Monday, Nov. 14 will begin at 7 p.m. in the library storywell.
This year’s book selection is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom written by the late Bill Martin, Jr., a former English Teacher at St. John High School. Each preschool child will be gifted a hardback copy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom as a result of many generous benefactors of the library.
Gather up your preschooler, get your chicka chicka boom boom ready to join the fun of fingerplays and songs that compliment this classic alphabet book.
For more information, call the library at 549-3227.
St. John Recreation Commission:
Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:30-4:30 pm - Craft time at the Witt Center with a craft especially geared for Thanksgiving and enjoy a snack, too. $1.00 fee
Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 pm - 2 pm - What? A POTATO DROP? Come to Cherry Lane Apartments parking lot - bring your container that will hold up to 5 lbs of potatoes and they’ll drop the potatoes right into it! 200 pounds are available for distribution on a first come, first served basis. Thank you to the First United Methodist Church and the community food bank, Second Mile. So, anyone have a good potato soup recipe they’d like to share with us?
