5-10-11
INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC….FOR THE PUBLIC!!
Deadline for submitting information for this weekly distribution is Monday at 5 PM!
NEW ITEMS for May:
DID YOU KNOW you can still purchase Pickets for the Dexter Park? Stop in the Information Center at 517 Court to fill out the form. Pickets are $55.
DID YOU KNOW Pinsetters Bowling Center will be open two more Saturdays and then closed for the summer for lane reconditioning and machine maintenance. Come out and join us Saturday, May 14th and May 21st, anytime between noon and midnight. Contact us at (785) 632-5400 or (785) 447-1785.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Living With Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, May 11 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. in the hospital's education centers. For more information call Sally Chestnut at 785-632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center area residents are being asked to help the hungry and donate to the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive across America on Sat., May 14th. City & Rural Carriers alike will be picking up food items for this drive. All the food collected goes to The Lighthouse for Christ which provides meals for the needy throughout the year. Postal customers wishing to donate food items should put them in a plastic bag and leave the bag of food items by your mailbox, before mail delivery on Saturday, May 14th. Food items should be non-perishable such as dried, canned and packaged products. Items most needed by food banks are canned meats, soup, fruits and vegetables; and packaged non-perishables with lots of protein/carbohydrates such as pasta, cereal, powdered milk and vegetables. Every 1.3 lbs. of food donated equates to one meal according to food bank officials. “With the continued difficult economy, many more people are hungry and struggling to feed their families. The food drive is a great opportunity for us all to give something so important to those who most need it,” said Morris Weyant, Postmaster. The Clay Center Post Office will also have a food drive bin set up in its lobby on Sat., May 14th, and every day of that week before, so customers can drop off their canned and non-perishable food items throughout the week beforehand.
DID YOU KNOW The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) of Clay Center will be sponsoring a walk or bike to school and work day on Friday, May 13, weather permitting. We are doing this in an effort to conserve energy during these difficult economic times. If you live three miles or less from your place of work and/or school join us on this endeavor. From those who could not walk or bike, we ask them to consider other ways to save energy such as car pooling, combining trips, turning their cars off when stopping for longer than one minute, removing extra weight from their cars, and driving at no more than 60 mph on the highway. According to the Department of Energy, driving at 55 mph could improve gas mileage by up to 23%. (www.fueleconomy.gov)
Simple measures like this, by all of us will go a long way in reducing our energy consumption, our carbon foot print, and keeping gas prices under control. Thank you for your support as we all enjoy healthy walks and bike rides.Geri Meals on behalf of all Clay Center GFWC members.
DID YOU KNOW THE GFWC would like to remind everyone who purchased the flower pots outside their businesses, to water the pots daily.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, May 18 at noon in the hospital's education centers. Come hear about Project Lifesaver. A public safety program designed to locate and protect missing persons due to wandering (Alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, Developmental Disorders). Lunch is $5 and reservations are required by calling the Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center at 785-632- 3929, ext. 427.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Farmers Market is back on Saturday’s from 8:00AM-11:00AM on the West Side of the Courthouse. The Market will be every Saturday from May 7th- October 29th. We will also have a Wednesday market from 5:00PM-7:00PM, starting in June and July, on the East side of Dexter Park. We are a producer only market, what this means isour vendors can only sell what they grow. Come out and get the freshest produce in Clay County! For more information, contact Jay Sleichter, 785-632-5711 or at claycenterfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, May 11th at 8:00AM
DID YOU KNOW Parents as Teachers Play Group meet every Wednesday 9:30AM-11:00 at the District Gym on Prospect, behind CCCHS. All play groups are open to any family that has a child between 0-3 years old. Older siblings are also welcome. There will be no Play Group when school is not in session.
DID YOU KNOW the Rex Theatre shows movies each week? Showing at 7:00PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is “THOR” Rated PG 13 Kenneth Branagh directs this Marvel Comics-inspired action flick about the thunder god Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful warrior whose father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins) -- the king of Asgard -- forces him to live among humans on Earth and learn humility. Once there, he finds a friend (Natalie Portman), along with unexpected enemies sent from his world from his world. Kat Dennings, Stellan Skarsgård and Rene Russo co-star. Coming on May 26th with be “KUNG FU PANDA 2” More details will follow. Call 630-2160 for information regarding rental of the theater for special occasions and events.
DID YOU KNOW Rotary meets every Thursday at Noon? If you are interested in joining Rotary, contact any Rotarian.
DID YOU KNOW the Clay County Commission meets every Monday at 8:30AM?
DID YOU KNOW the Clay Center Lion’s Club meets every Tuesday at Noon? Lions will meet on Tuesday, May 10thth.
DID YOU KNOW Weight Watchers meets every Tuesday at the Evangelical Covenant Church 1330 15th Street? Weigh in is between 5:30 – 6:00PM, the meeting starts at 6:00 and goes to 6:30. For new members there will be a short Getting Started session after the meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/UPCOMING EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW May 22nd Riders for the VN Wall, about 300 will be coming from Goodland, KS and arrive @ KS Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial about 4:45PM @ Heritage Park 6th & Washington St, Junction City. Memorial service 5:30 PM. We need 300 volunteers to hold the flags furnished, to line Washington St on both sides of the the street...........As the riders come into town. The volunteers will pick up their flags from the white trailer @ 4 pm at Heritage Park . The bikers will be feed by the American Legion and will be camping in the camp ground. If any of you can stand and hold a flag. Please let Linda Olson know.......461-5591 or minnielo5@eaglecom.net.
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Breastfeeding Education class will meet on Monday, May 30 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. in the hospital's education centers. It is open to all mothers and family members interested in learning more about breastfeeding. There is no charge for this class. For more information call Kelly Otott at 785-632-2144.
DID YOU KNOW “PandaMania,” VBS at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 816 9th St., Clay Center, will be held May 31-June 3. Register either through the link posted on the church website www.claycenterlutheran.com or by calling the church office at 632-53013. Children ages 3-going into 6th grade are welcome to come!
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Stroke Support Group will not meet in May. The group will meet on Tuesday, June 21. Survivors of stroke, family members and friends are welcomed to attend along with all interested persons. For more information call Brenda Bohnenblust at 785-632-2144.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS APPEARED IN PRIOR EDITIONS
DID YOU KNOW the KCLY Radio Mall can help save you money at many of your favorite businesses? Log onto www.kclyradio.com and click on the shopping bag icon that say “Radio Mall”. You can save money at local businesses, for both the practical needs and the splurges. At the KCLY Radio Mall you buy certificates at a discount. Purchase your cash certificates on line and they will be mailed directly to you whether its restaurants, auto parts, or a bouquet of flowers – the Radio Mall is simply saving you money!
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Crime Stoppers now has a website? You can check out Clay County Crime Stoppers website at www.claycountycs.org to find out the crime of the week or to post a tip. You can also call 800-222-8477 or text CLAYTIP plus your message to CRIMES (274637). You can make your tips anonymously and still be eligible for up to $1,000 if the case is solved.
DID YOU KNOW this is a weekly newsletter? Please share this newsletter with friends, family & co-workers (forward to your email groups) and if they would like to be added to the newsgroup list – they can email Robyn at clayksrobyn@eaglecom.net. If you would like to submit information for this newsletter, please send your requests to the same email address listed above or call 632-5974 by 5:00 PM on the Monday before you want the information sent out (newsletters go out every Tuesday). Let’s keep Clay County residents informed about what is happening in our communities, so they will THINK CLAY COUNTY FIRST!