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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 June:
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 is our 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 25th at 8:00AM
DID YOU KNOW the Rex Theatre shows movies each week? Showing at 7:00PM, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and also at 2:00PM Saturday is “KUNG FU PANDA 2” Rated PG As the legendary Dragon Warrior, Po (Jack Black), the kung fu panda, dutifully guards the Valley of Peace alongside his allies the Furious Five. When a frightful new enemy emerges, Po and company embark on a perilous journey to save China and the art of kung fu. Directed by Jennifer Yuh, this animated action adventure sequel also features the vocal talents of Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman and Seth Rogen.
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
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 “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 632-5301. Children ages 3-going into 6th grade are welcome to come!
DID YOU KNOW The Clay Center Masonic Lodge #134 is holding a Child Identification Program at the Clay Center Carnegie Library 706 6th street in Clay Center, Kansas on June 4, 2011from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM? .The child identification kit will include a photo of the child and their digital fingerprints. There is no ink involved with the fingerprints. The law enforcement can use the photo with their equipment and be able to do an age enhancement of the photo, if the need arrives. There is a short movie clip with the child being interviewed. This can be used by law enforcement for voice comparison, etc. The parent will be supplied a cotton swab that they can use to capture a DNA sample. The kit also includes a place to report scars, birthmarks, health concerns, etc. All of this can be important should law enforcement have to use the disc to find a missing child. Law enforcement may need to know if the child needs medication while waiting to be returned to the parents. All this is placed on a CD that can be taken to the police station. The parents should be able to contact the child’s dentist and have them make a cd of dental x-rays for the kit as well. The kit can be downloaded on a computer flash drive and the parents could have the kit with them to take on a trip. For more information go to www.kschip.org
DID YOU KNOW Clay County Medical Center's Stroke Support 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!