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Head to the Great Bend Zoo to enjoy an evening of Wine in the Wild!

Location: Lake Barton Golf Club, 673 US-281 Details: Looking for a great way to meet new people or maybe just an excuse to get out of the office early on a Friday? Make plans to join us for the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament will be held Friday, September 22nd at Lake Barton Golf Club with a 10 am shotgun start.

Location: 916 Williams Street Details: This event is every 4th Friday of the month and provides childcare for Military and First Responders, so that you can have a night out on the town without the worry of finding a sitter. This is FREE for all Military and First Responders, available for children ages 6-10 years old. Provides snacks and games/activities. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER: just shoot an email to Dropping22ks@gmail.com. More information at https://dropping22.org/

Time: 7pm Location: Great Bend High School Memorial Stadium, 2027 Morton

Location: Mind Sculpt Games, 4908 10th St. Details: Draft 3 round event for Magic: the Gathering - usually the newest standard sets, but sometimes auxiliary sets, throwbacks or chaos drafts. Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/112431362753954/ for more information, inside loop or to make format requests or meet local players.

Location: 592 NE K-156 Highway at the southeast side of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area. Details: Butterflies, bees, and bugs, oh my! All will be in residence at KWEC’s annual Butterfly Festival from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. In addition to everyone’s favorite activities, “The Instars” will present their “Butterfly Magic” show.

Location: 4908 10th St. Time: 6:00pm Join us for free board games nights with a game experienced host. We will have a feature game ready and look for a group to play, but also you can arrange beforehand to get help learning a board game bought from here, or bring your own game bought from Mind Sculpt to see if you can find a game with attendees.

Location: 4908 10th St. Time: 3:00pm Join us on Mondays for casual commander fun. League Entry is $15 with $1 game table fees per game. Guests can play for $2 per game. End of season has prizing with rank weighted lottery picks for order. Casual league has point peer ranking system to keep games fun. this is a drop in event with players arriving sometimes as early as 3pm and tables closing at 9:45 pm

Location: 4908 10th St. Time: 3:30pm Free chess club get togethers at Mind Sculpt Games with an experienced chess player to help guide players in learning - join us for some fun and learning! And look out for monthly weekend tournaments.

Commission meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in their Chambers, 1400 Main - Room 106, Great Bend, Kansas, each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise announced.

Location: Great Bend Public Library Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Every Tuesday learn how to use your computer, E-mail, and social media. We can even help you get access to our free E-books!

Details: See what is in and new in the worlds of fashion and beauty, health and fitness, personal and work life. There are exhibits, demonstrations, services, and wares from area businesses as well as tons of door prizes, giveaways provided by vendors and so much more

Time: 6:30pm Location: Cavanaugh Soccer Complex, 3200 Washington St.

Location: Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin & Stone, Downtown Details: A mixture of rock, country and Broadway performed by Branden James, a finalist from America’s Got Talent, and powerhouse cellist James Clark with dazzling tenor vocals and soaring cello accompaniment, plus guest singer/songwriter Effie Passero of American Idol fame.

Location: 4908 10th St. Time: 5:30pm $5 casual tournament with light and balanced prize support meant for fun gatherings, usually 3 rounds.

Time: 4 pm -7 pm Location: Jack Kilby Square Details: Summer Street stroll happens each third Thursday night. Shoppers can get local grown fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, and honey.

Location: Great Bend High School Gymnasium, 2027 Morton

Location: American Legion Argonne Post 180,1011 Kansas Details: The last Friday of each month we will have Fried Chicken for the Dinner Special! Doors open at 5:00 PM. Take Out is Available! This will include Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, & Coffee, or Iced Tea. Call the Legion at 620-793-5912 for more information.

Location: Forest Avenue Details: Hosted by GB Economic Development, gather with your friends, family or coworkers and sit outside with beverage in your hand and enjoy some great food and music on Forest Avenue!

Location: Great Bend High School Memorial Stadium, 2027 Morton

Location: Mind Sculpt Games, 4908 10th St. Details: Draft 3 round event for Magic: the Gathering - usually the newest standard sets, but sometimes auxiliary sets, throwbacks or chaos drafts. Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/112431362753954/ for more information, inside loop or to make format requests or meet local players.

Location: Great Bend High School Gymnasium, 2027 Morton

Long Pumpkin Patch officially opens for the season!

Location: 163 NE 30Rd. Details: Family owned and operated U Pick Pumpkin Patch. Open the last Saturday in September and runs through Halloween. A must experience fall tradition.

Location: Columbus Club Details : Join the fun at Sunflower Diversified Services, Inc. 18th Annual Charity Gala! Live music, delicious food, silent/live auction, and more fun surprises!