Oct. 28 — Emporia’s Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
Oct. 28 — Ross Natural History Reservation, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 9 a.m., 343-6555.
Oct. 28 — Emporia State University soccer vs. Southwest Baptist, 6 p.m., Emporia State University, 341-5354.
Oct. 28 — Gala Benefit Concert with Scott Herring, percussion, 7:30 p.m., Heath Recital Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Oct. 28 — Halloween Costume Contest and Live Band M-Theory, 10 p.m., Wagon Wheel, 343-2525.
Oct. 28 — TRYSA Soccer Tournament, TRYSA Soccer Fields.
Oct. 29 — First Christian Church: 150th Anniversary, remembering those that have gone before us, box lunch following morning service, 10:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 342-1582.
Oct. 29 — Trick or Treat at the Library, 2 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Oct. 29 — 4-H Achievement, Lyon County Fairgrounds, 341-3220.
Oct. 31 — Boo in the Zoo, Trick-or-Treat and play games for candy and prizes, 4 p.m., David Traylor Zoo of Emporia, 342-6558.
Oct. 31 — Family Night at the Library, this week’s theme is “Treats and Tales,” 5:30 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 1 — Main Street Auction, 5 p.m., Emporia Country Club, 340-6430.
Nov. 1-3 — Glath Exhibit, Student exhibit by Shem Campbell, Gilson Room Gallery, Emporia State University, 341-5246.
Nov. 2 — Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Albert Taylor Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Nov. 2 — Bead Bangle Bracelet, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 6 p.m., Dayton’s, 343-6555.
Nov. 4 — Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 10 a.m., Prairie Pieces Quilt Shop, 343-6555.
Nov. 4 — SOS 30th Anniversary, 6 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom, Emporia State University, 343-8799.
Nov. 4 — Woodwind Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Heath Recital Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Nov. 5-Dec. 10 — Emeritus ESU Faculty Exhibition, Gilson Room Gallery, Emporia State University, 341-5246.
Nov. 5-13 — All Veterans Tribute, Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 342-1803.
Nov. 6 — World War II Tuskegee Airmen & Medics, 6 p.m., Trusler Business Center.
Nov. 8 — Student Essay & Poster Contest Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m., Emporia Middle School.
Nov. 9 — World War II Roundtable Discussion, 7:30 p.m., Emporia State University.
Nov. 10 — Veterans Luncheon, advanced registration required, cost $8.50, 11:45 a.m., American Legion, 342-1803.
Nov. 10 — Veterans Recognition & USO Show, advanced tickets required., 7:30 p.m., Albert Taylor Hall, Emporia State University, 342-1803.
Nov. 11 — Veterans Breakfast, guest speaker is Lt. Col. Lee Hoskins, advanced reservations requested, 7:15 a.m., Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 343-2613.
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Parade, 9:30 a.m. downtown Emporia.
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Memorial Service, 11 a.m., All Veterans Memorial.
Nov. 11 — Ham & Bean Feeds, noon, American Legion and VFW Post 1980.
Nov. 11 — Military exhibits, 2-5 p.m., Kansas Army National Guard Armory, 342-1803.
Nov. 11 — BBQ Dinner, Balloon Glow & Dance, advanced tickets required, 6-10 p.m., American Legion, 342-1803.
Nov. 12 — Freedom Run/Walk, 8 a.m., downtown Emporia, 340-6430.
Nov. 12 — “How the Atomic Bomb Changed Our Lives,” 2 p.m., Emporia Public Library.
Nov. 13 — Veterans Dinner, 4-9 p.m., Golden Corral.
Nov. 5-Dec. 10 — Emporia State University Faculty Exhibition, Eppink Gallery, Emporia State University, 341-5246.
Nov. 6-9 — Children’s Fall Storytime, this week’s theme “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 6 — B.T.K., bizarre world of Dennis Rader, advanced tickets required, Lyon County Crime Stoppers, Flint HIlls Technical College, 343-2232.
Nov. 6 — Soft Pastel Painting, Part 1, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 6:30 p.m., Emporia State University, 343-6555.
Nov. 6 — White to Black-Weddings to Mourning: The Victorian Women’s Wardrobe, The Learning Connection, 7 p.m., King Hall, Emporia State University, 343-6555.
Nov. 6 — Simple Gifts Concert: A Cappella & Community Choir, 7:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 341-5431.
Nov. 7 — Neosho Rapids PTO Taco Supper, 5 p.m., Elementary School, Neosho Rapids, 342-7783.
Nov. 7 — Pizza With Pierre, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 6 p.m., Lyon County Extension Office, 343-6555.
Nov. 7 — Family Night at the Library, this week’s theme is “Big and Bad,” 6:30 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 8 — Opera Scenes, 7:30 p.m., Heath Recital Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Nov. 9 — Real World Resume, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 1 p.m., Emporia State University, 343-6555.
Nov. 9 — Business After Hours, advanced reservations required, Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 5 p.m., The White Rose Inn, 342-1600.
Nov. 10 — Friday Afternoon Film Festival, all ages, 4:15 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 10 — Hawaii The Big Island: Visiting Worthwhile Sights, What’s Worth the Time and/or Money? advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 7 p.m., Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 343-6555.
Nov. 11-12 — “Holiday Show,” Flint Hills Arts & Crafts Association, SAT 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; SUN 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Lyon County Fairgrounds, 342-0767.
Nov. 11 — Emporia State University football vs. Missouri Southern, 1 p.m., Welch Stadium, Emporia State University, 341-5354.
Nov. 11 — William Allen White House State Historic Site, open free to Veterans, 342-2800.
Nov. 12 — Sacred Heart Church Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p., Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 342-1061.
Nov. 13 — Hide, Startle, Stink & Deceive: Survival in the Insect World, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 3:15 p.m., Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 343-6555.
Nov. 13 — Soft Pastel Painting: Part 2, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 6:30 p.m., Emporia State University, 343-6555.
Nov. 13-16 — Children’s Fall Storytime, week’s theme, “Read to Your Bunny,” Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 14 — Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Albert Taylor Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Nov. 14 — Family Night at the Library, week’s theme, “Meet Max” from the Max & Ruby books by Rosemary Wells, 6:30 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 14 — Taste of Home Cooking Show, advanced tickets required, 7 p.m., White Auditorium, 342-4800.
Nov. 14-19 — National Children’s Book Week, “Bunny Cake” by author/illustrator Rosemary Wells, 9 a.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6466.
Nov. 15-18 — “Five Women Wearing The Same Dress,” a contemporary comedy, 7:30 p.m., Bruder Theatre, Emporia State University, 342-5374.
Nov. 16 — “Dona Rosita’s Jalapeno Kitchen,” 7:30 p.m., Albert Taylor Hall, Emporia State University, 343-6473.
Nov. 16 — Ruby Nelda Perez, Emporia Arts Council, 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 343-6473.
Nov. 16 — Olympic Bronze Fencing Medallist Diana Major, Emporia State University, 341-5443.
Nov. 17-18 — Emporia High School Fall Drama Production, 7 p.m., Emporia High School Auditorium, 341-2365.
Nov. 17-18 — Candlewood Suites Classic womens basketball, W. L. White Auditorium, 343-4295.
Nov. 18 — Messiah Lutheran Church Fall Festival, Lyon County Fairgrounds, 342-8181.
Nov. 18 — Guest Artist & Piano Concert, Dr. David Harp & Dr. Cuellar, 7:30 p.m., Heath Recital Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Nov. 18 — Chocolate Teasers for Those Book Pleasers, 10 a.m., Emporia Public Library, 340-6462.
Nov. 18-Dec. 30 — Art Gifts, Emporia Arts Council, 343-6473.
Nov. 20 — Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Albert Taylor Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Nov. 20 — Speed Dating: A New Form of Matchmaking, advanced registration required, The Learning Connection, 7 p.m., Java Cat-5, 343-6555.
Nov. 21 — Emporia High School Jazz Band & Viva Voce Concert, 6 p.m., Emporia High School Commons Area, 341-2365.
Nov. 22 — Day Camp, advanced registration required, grades K-8., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Camp Alexander, 342-1386.
Nov. 21-Jan. 1 — Holiday Lights at the David Traylor Zoo of Emporia, 342-6558.
Nov. 24-25 — Greg Rahe Classic mens basketball tournament, W. L. White Auditorium. 343-4295.
Nov. 25 — Day Camp, advanced registration required, grades K-8., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Camp Alexander, 342-1386.
Nov. 25 — KSHSAA State Football Championship, 1 p.m., Welch Stadium, Emporia State Univeristy, 341-5526
Nov. 26 — Chase County Country Christmas, Cottonwood Falls, 273-6020.
Nov. 28 — 29th Annual Christmas Parade, Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau, 6:30 ceremony, 7 p.m. parade, downtown Emporia, 342-1600.
Nov. 29 — TFI Farm Services 16th Annual Emporia Holiday Auction, 5:30 p.m., Best Western Hospitality House, 343-6111.
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 — Paul Terry Tip-Off Classic girls basketball, W. L. White Auditorium, 343-4295.
Nov. 30 — Amphion Concert, 7:30 p.m., Heath Recital Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
Meetings & Conventions
Nov. 1-2 — KAHPERD Convention, Emporia State University, 341-5946.
Nov. 3-4 — Lions International, Travelodge Inn & Conference Center, 343-2200.
Nov. 5 — Sew Great Tours, Travelodge Inn & Conference Center.
Nov. 9-10 — ACHCK, Emporia State University, 341-5443.
Nov. 15-16 — Jones Institute Meetings, Travelodge Inn & Conference Center, 342-1803.
F For more information or to have your event included on the Community Calendar, contact the Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau at 620-342-1803, 800-279-3730, or www.emporiakschamber.org. Listing deadline is the 5th of the month before the event month.