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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 Studio "D" is donating 20% of their retail sales beginning May 2nd through Saturday, May 7th to the Relay for Life. Also Laura Michael's Salon is doing hair cuts on Thursday, May 5th from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. with all the proceeds going to the Relay for Life.
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Farmers Market is starting back up on Saturday May 7th 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.
DID YOU KNOW Clay Center Business and Professional Women will host the 2nd annual Glamour and Glitz for Gals on May 7, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the United Methodist Church Famiy Life Center- in Clay Center. Vendor applications will be taken until April 15. In addition to the vendor booths, BPW members will have breakfast and lunch items for sale as well as baked goods. Questions may be directed to Emma Brownell at 632-2801. The event is open and free to the public. Note location change!!
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center City Wide Garage Sale is May 7th! Contact Andy at the Chamber of Commerce for information -785-632- 5674.
DID YOU KNOW THE GREAT REPUBLICAN RIVER DUCK RACE WILL BE HELD ON MAY 7, 2011 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. THE DUCKS WILL BE RELEASED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY DATON HESS, AND WILL FLOW TO THE SOUTH RIVER BRIDGE. THE FIRST FIVE DUCKS TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A 2011 DODGE CHARGER FROM GREEN TEAM OF CLAY CENTER, INC. DUCKS SELL FOR $5 EACH OR 5 FOR $20. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DUCK RACE GO TO THE CLAY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE. THE PRIZES FOR THIS YEAR'S DUCK RACE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1ST PLACE - $500 CASH 2ND PLACE - 1/2 HOG 3RD PLACE - OVERNIGHT STAY AT PRAIRIE BAND HOTEL & CASINO 4TH PLACE - $50 GAS CERTIFICATE FROM CARVER'S COUNTRYSIDE MARKET 5TH PLACE - MEAL FOR 2 AT DANNY'S GRILL & CATERING .THERE ARE DUCKS AVAILABLE AT GEORGE'S JEWELRY, PAMIDA, AND GREEN TEAM OF CLAY CENTER, INC., OR BY CALLING LINDA UNDERWOOD AT 785-632-0369. PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 1,000 DUCKS TO QUALIFY FOR THE NEW DODGE CHARGER FROM GREEN TEAM OF CLAY CENTER, INC.
DID YOU KNOW May 7 at 7:30AM Wakefield Pride Breakfast will be held @ “Mom’s Hill Top “?. A representative from each organization urged to attend. Volunteers will be receiving certificates if name turned in by an organization.
DID YOU KNOW The 2nd half property taxes are due by May 10th. Due to a computer software issue, the due date that printed on the payment coupon is May 11th. Payments received or postmarked through May 11th will be accepted without penalty. For more efficient processing please return the payment coupon with your payment. Payments may also be made on-line by going to www.kansas.gov/propertytax. If you have any questions call the Clay County Treasurer’s Office at 785-632-3282 or send an e-mail to cytreasurer@claycountykansas.org.
WEEKLY EVENTS/MEETINGS
DID YOU KNOW the Chamber of Commerce has a weekly community coffee? They will meet on Wednesday, May 4th 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, 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.
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 3rdth.
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 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 County Medical Center's Stroke Support Group will not meet in May. The group will meet on Tuesday, June21. 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.
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 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 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.
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!