Community Calendar-November 2009
EXHIBITS FOR:
Old Depot Museum:
September 26 – November 26, “From Cheese Factories to Dilly Bars: Dairy Capital of Kansas”
SUNDAY 1
If interested in participating in a class called “Freedom’s Frontier Sites in Franklin County” contact
Deb Barker, Fr. Co. Historical Society at 242-1232, Class is FREE, Classes will meet Nov 8 & 22 at 1pm at the Franklin County Records & Research Center, 1140 W 7th Terr for a discussion, followed by carpooling to visit all eight of the county sites & one in Cass Co., MO. Pre-registration is required.
Bus Trip Coming this fall to visit the KSU Historic Costume and Textile Museum. Call Deb Barker at
242-1232 if you are interested in going along.
1-5pm Ottawa Art Guild All Member Show “Country Roads And Paths” Art Show, Carnegie Cultural
Center, 501 S Main, Open each Sunday through November 15th
MONDAY 2
12-1pm Personal Actions to Health (PATH) Luncheon, Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1301 S Main
Conference Rooms A, B & C. Dr. Joel Waxman, Ear, Nose & Throat, Call 229-8342 or 229-8459 for
additional information
6-8pm Hidden Marketing Assets, Part 1, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, FREE, Registration is required
by calling 242-3080
TUESDAY 3
WEDNESDAY 4
Early Release, USD 290
1-3pm An afternoon of Bingo Fun at Ottawa Library, City Hall Commission Room, 101 S Hickory,
Program for all ages; Ages 5 and under will need an adult to participate with them, call 242-3080
for additional information
THURSDAY 5
FRiDAY 6
8am Chamber Coffee, Hosted by: Franklin County Chiropractic, 112 E 17th St, Public is Welcome
SATURDAY 7
8-11am Adult Health Fair, Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1301 S Main, FREE
10:45am Veterans Day Parade & Celebration, Ottawa, Contact 242-5419 for additional information
5-7:30pm Beef and Noodles, Trimmings & Dessert, Richmond United Methodist Church, Central Ave,
Cost TBA, Church fundraiser, Call 785-835-6598 for additional information
7pm The Phantoms of The Opry, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S Hickory, Tickets are $13.50 and
can be purchased at OMA, Country Mart, Cottonwood Animal Hospital or by calling Kimberley
Szepski at 785-248-6492. All Proceeds go to benefit Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter
SUNDAY 8
1-5pm Ottawa Art Guild All Member Show “Country Roads And Paths” Art Show, Carnegie Cultural
Center, 501 S Main, Open each Sunday through November 15th
MONDAY 9
2pm TALK Program, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, “Milagro Beanfield War”
6:30pm Frogs, Frogs, Frogs! Ottawa Library, Library Activity Room, 105 S Hickory, Little froggies hop on
down and join us for frog crafts, games and snacks. Program for all ages; Ages 5 and under will need
an adult to participate with them, Registration required by calling 242-3080
TUEsDAY 10
7:30-8:30am Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for breakfast at First Baptist Church, 410 S Hickory.
Learn more about their organization and how they impact the youth in our community. Breakfast
is FREE however you must RSVP by November 3rd by calling Jennifer at 785-448-4755 or Meg at
214-8141
12-1pm Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for lunch at First Baptist Church, 410 S Hickory.
Learn more about their organization and how they impact the youth in our community. Lunch
is FREE however you must RSVP by November 3rd by calling Jennifer at 785-448-4755 or Meg at
214-8141
4-5:30pm Living Will program sponsored by Midland Care Hospice, Ransom Memorial Hospital,
1301 S Main, Call 242-0065 for additional information
WEDNESDAY 11
THURSDAY 12
7:30pm Darryl Burton to Speak at Ottawa University, OU Chapel - 1001 S Cedar, You won’t want to miss
Darryl’s story. He was wrongfully imprisoned for 24 years before having his conviction overturned in
2008. Burton now lives in Kansas City and travels around the country to share his story.
FRIDAY 13
8am Chamber Coffee, Hosted by: Midland Hospice, 635 S Main, Public is Welcome
7pm Ottawa High School Musical, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S Hickory
SATURDAY 14
9am-4pm Homemade Holidays Craft Show, Ottawa Middle School, 13th & Ash, Over 125 vendors
5-8pm Chili & Vegetable Soup Supper, Cinnamon Rolls & Drink, Friends of the Princeton Community
Building, Princeton Community Building, Admission TBA, Proceeds go to building repairs,
Call 785-937-28058 for additional information
7pm Ottawa High School Musical, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S Hickory
SUNDAY 15
1-5pm Ottawa Art Guild All Member Show “Country Roads And Paths” Art Show, Carnegie Cultural
Center, 501 S Main, Open each Sunday through November 15th
2pm Ottawa High School Musical, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S Hickory
MONDAY 16
6pm World Traveler’s Geography Club, Ottawa Library, Library Activity Room, 105 S Hickory, Come
learn all about exciting places around the world! Program for children in 3rd-5th grade. Registration is
required
TUEsDAY 17
8am Ribbon Cutting, Hosted by: Aunt Jenny’s Stitch N Stuff, 204 S Main, Public is Welcome
7pm Ottawa High School Jazz Band Concert, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S Hickory
WEDNESDAY 18
THURSDAY 19
1-2pm Resume Writing, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Call 242-3080 to register
FRIDAY 20
8am Chamber Coffee, Hosted by: Turner Flowers & Country Store, 231 S Main, Public is Welcome
SATURDAY 21
8:30am-12pm Parents University, Washburn Towers Community Room, 506 S Main, How to Recession
Proof your Finances: Does the buzz of current financial news have you concerned? This seminar
offers strategies for controlling cash flow and preparing a smart financial plan when money is tight.
Childcare will be provided for children ages 5-12. Children 12 and up will attend the seminar with
parents. Call Kristina at 242-7450 ext 502 or Anita at 229-8010 ext 1011 for additional information.
Event is sponsored by Franklin County Children’s Coalition, www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org
12:30-2pm (New) Toys For Kids Ride, This is the 23rd Annual event to donate new toys to ECKAN.
Toys can be dropped off at Orscheln Farm & Home parking lot, 2008 Princeton Road. At 2pm
join the parade/ride down Main Street to Forest Park as the donation of toys are presented to
ECKAN. Call Gloria & Allen Crane at 242-1745 for additional information
4-7pm Chili & Vegetable Soup Supper, Ottawa First United Methodist Church, 203 E 4th St, $5 Adults,
$3 age 10 & under, age 2 and under free, Call 242-1419 for additional information
SUNDAY 22
MONDAY 23
6pm “New Moon” Movie Release Party, Ottawa Library, City Hall Commission Room, 101 S Hickory, For
grades 6th – 9th, Watch “Twilight”, Eat snacks, Answer trivia questions and Win prizes. Registration is
required. Call 242-3080. Children under 13 MUST have parental consent form signed.
6-8pm Hidden Marketing Assets Part 1, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, FREE, Register by calling
242-3080 or for additional information
TUESDAY 24
10am Thanksgiving Story time, Ottawa Library, Library Activity Room, 105 S Hickory, Hear Thanksgiving
stories, sing songs and make a Thanksgiving craft. Program is for all ages
7pm Thanksgiving Story time, Ottawa Library, Library Activity Room, 105 S Hickory, Hear Thanksgiving
stories, sing songs and make a Thanksgiving craft. Program is for all ages
WEDNESDAY 25
Thanksgiving Vacation, No School, USD 288, USD 287, USD 290, USD 289
THURSDAY 26
Thanksgiving Vacation, No School, USD 288, USD 287, USD 290, USD 289
5:30-10pm Memory Lane Drive Through Light Display, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road,
Rantoul, Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
FRIDAY 27
Thanksgiving Vacation, No School, USD 288, USD 287, USD 290, USD 289
9:30am-5pm Annual Holiday Sale, Chris’ Corner Quilt Shop & Brenda’s Machine Quilting,
3593 N Hwy 59, In store specials, Call 785-242-1922 for additional information
10am-5pm Memory Lane Christmas Tree Farm, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road, Rantoul
Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
5:30-10pm Memory Lane Drive Through Light Display, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road,
Rantoul, Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
6pm Downtown Lighting Ceremony, Haley Park, 2nd & Main. Downtown stores will be open late. There
will be Entertainment, Drawings for Chamber Currency, Reading of the Christmas Story, Tractor pulled
rides through downtown and an opportunity for children to sit on Santa’s lap. So parents bring your
cameras! Also an opportunity to help the less fortunate by bringing non perishable food items and or
a new toy. We will be excepting these donations for ECKAN
SATURDAY 28
9:30am-3pm Annual Holiday Sale, Chris’ Corner Quilt Shop & Brenda’s Machine Quilting,
3593 N Hwy 59, In store specials, Call 785-242-1922 for additional information
10am-5pm Memory Lane Christmas Tree Farm, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road, Rantoul
Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
11am Chris’ Corner Quilt Shop & Brenda’s Machine Quilting, 3593 N Hwy 59, There will be a FREE
WILL Donation Lunch to benefit Women’s Transitional Care Service. A local agency that helps and
support victims of domestic violence. Free patterns & books while supply lasts.
5:30-10pm Memory Lane Drive Through Light Display, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road,
Rantoul, Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
SUNDAY 29
12-5pm Memory Lane Christmas Tree Farm, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road, Rantoul
Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
5:30-10pm Memory Lane Drive Through Light Display, Pleasant Ridge Inc., 2710 Vermont Road,
Rantoul, Call 785-878-3793 for additional information
MONDAY 30
9:30am-3pm Annual Holiday Sale, Chris’ Corner Quilt Shop & Brenda’s Machine Quilting,
3593 N Hwy 59, In store specials, Call 785-242-1922 for additional information
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.