Flint Hills photo for sale
A print of a Jim Richardson photo is for sale for $15 at the Emporia Arts Council’s exhibit featuring his photos that appeared in National Geographic Magazine’s April 2007 American Landscapes series: “The Flint Hills.” The exhibit closes Saturday. The EAC gallery, 618 Mechanic St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, call 343-6473.
Senior spelling bee
The first annual Lyon County Senior Spelling Bee, open to seniors age 50 and older, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at HIS Place Activity Center at the First Baptist Church, 807 Constitution St. The deadline to register is Aug. 10. Entrants must be age 50 by Oct. 1 and a resident of Lyon County. There is no entry fee. The winner will represent Lyon County in the Salina Area Agency Spelling Bee on Oct. 11. The spelling bee is based on the local youth spelling bee contests, although easier words will be used. Alex Larson, the current Lyon County champion, will be one of the contest’s three judges. Entry forms are available at any assisted living or nursing home, many local businesses or call Nancy at 342-6119. Sponsors are AARP Local 285, Emporia Area Retired School Personnel and the Lyon County Department on Aging.