Flint Hills Calendar
Originally published 09:34 a.m., July 5, 2008
Updated 09:34 a.m., July 5, 2008
July 1 — Ocean In A Bottle, ages 2 through 5-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 1-31 — Daily Bus Tours, 90-minute prairie tours, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8950.
July 1-31 — Backcountry Day Hiking Trails, open daily, 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. permits are required for the backcountry trails, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8950.
July 2 — Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles!, ages 2 through 5-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 2 — Brown Bag Concert, noon, Emporia Public Library Courtyard, 620-342-6524.
July 2 — Emporia Farmers’ Market, 5 p.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 620-343-6555.
July 2 — The Thirteenth Tale, book discussion series, 7 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 620-340-6451.
July 2-30 — Linoleum Prints, advanced registration required, 4 p.m., Emporia Arts Council, 620-343-6473.
July 3 — Prairie Seed Harvesting, 9 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
July 3 — Shape Up!, Shapes, shapes, everywhere!, ages 2 through 5-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 3 — Fun For The Fourth!, ages 6 through 11-year-olds, advanced registration required, 2 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 3 — Emporia Municipal Band Concert, 8 p.m., Fremont Park.
July 4 — Independence Day Music at the Ranch, clogging demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
July 4-6 — Ranching Weekends, programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
July 5 — Cooking, Clanging, Clogging and Wagon Rides, 10 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
July 5 — Lebo Firecracker Fun Run, Race 2 or 5K walk or run, benefits Boy Scout Troop 149 of Lebo, 7 a.m., Lebo City Pond, Lebo, 620-256-6669.
July 5 — Emporia Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 620-343-6555.
July 5 — Breakfast Burrito Fundraiser, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 620-343-6555.
July 5 — Old-Time Music and Wool Spinning, 10 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620- 273-8494.
July 5-6 — Emporia Men’s City Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 620-342-7666.
July 6 — Children’s Games & Refreshments, 2-4 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City , 620-273-8494.
July 6-10 — Views Camp, Kansas State School for the Blind, 8 a.m., Emporia State University, 800-752-5463.
July 7-8 — KGA Jr. 2-Man Championship, 8 a.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 620-342-7666.
July 7-10 — KSHSAA Cheer Camp #2, 8 a.m., Emporia State University, 785-640-9932.
July 7-11 — Wild Water Camp, 7:30 a.m., Camp Alexander, 620-342-1386.
July 7-28 — Knitting Class, advanced registration required, 6 p.m., Flint Hills Technical College, 620-343-4600.
July 7-28 — Mono Prints, ages 6 through 11-year-olds, advanced registration required, 4 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, Emporia, 620-343-6473.
July 8 — Beginners Wheel Throwing, ages 6 through 11-year-olds, advanced registration required, 1 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 8-9 — The Emporia Gazette “Boxes” show, 9 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 8-10 — Seasons of Art, ages 6 through 11-year-olds, advanced registration required, 11 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 8-11 — Passport To The Arts, ages 6 through 11-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 8-17 — Ceramics Hand Building Level-1, ages 6 through 11-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 8-24 — Wheel Throwing Techniques, ages 12 through 16-year-olds, advanced registration required, 3 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 9 — Brown Bag Concert, noon, Emporia Public Library Courtyard, 620-342-6524.
July 9 — Live in the Lot, come enjoy music and a movie, 7:30 p.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street
July 10 — Tour Emporia Daytrip, 12:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church Group Tour, 620-342-1803.
July 10 — Roll Your Own: Vegetarian Sushi, advanced registration required, 5:30 p.m., Flint Hills Technical College, 620-343-4600.
July 10 — Emporia Municipal Band Concert, 8 p.m., Fremont Park.
July 11 — Worm Races and Activities, bring your worms, open to all ages, 10 a.m., Emporia Public Library, 620-342-6524.
July 11 — Friday Afternoon Movies, open to all ages, 3 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 620-340-6462.
July 11-12 — Scrapbooking Your Faith, advanced registration required, 7 p.m., Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center, Matfield Green, 620-753-3465.
July 12 — Flower Arranging Demo, Designs by Sharon, 8:30 a.m., Farmers’ Market Kiosk, Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
July 12 — Flint Hills Optimists Benefit Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 620-342-7666.
July 12 — Basic Woodcarving Class, advanced registration required, 9 a.m., Flint Hills Technical College, 620-343-4600.
July 12 — Girl Scout Magic of Chemistry: Fun with Polymers!, 10 a.m., Emporia State University Kramer Science Hall, 620-342-4532.
July 12 — Campfire Program Series, 7 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
July 12-13 — Red House Discovery Hikes, 10 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City 620-273-8494.
July 12-13 — Mall Magic Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m., Flint Hills Mall, 620-342-1985.
July 13-16 — Track and Field Camp, 8 a.m., Emporia State University, 620-341-5182.
July 14 — Finding Space for Grace, 9:30 a.m., Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center, Matfield Green 620-753-3465.
July 14 — Family Pool Party, open all ages, 6:30 p.m., Jones Aquatic Center, 620-340-6400.
July 14-17 — KSHSAA Cheer Camp #3, 8 a.m., Emporia State University, 785-640-9932.
July 14-18 — Survivor Camp, 7:30 a.m., Camp Alexander, 620-342-1386.
July 14-Aug. 1 — Leadership Program Session, 7:30 a.m., Camp Alexander, 620-342-1386.
July 15 — Clay Time, ages 2 through 5-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 15 — Mixed Media, ages 12 through 16-year-olds, advanced registration required, 4 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 15-18 — Jazz And Hip Hop Dance, ages 17-year-olds through adults, advanced registration required, 6 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 16 — Brown Bag Concert Series, noon, Emporia Public Library, 620-340-6462.
July 16 — Live in the Lot, come and enjoy music & a movie, 7:30 p.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street
July 16-20 — Summer Sidewalk Sale, Flint Hills Mall, 620-342-1985.
July 16-25 — Ceramics Hand-Building Level 2, ages 12 through 16-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center , 620-343-6473.
July 16-Aug. 1 — Beginners Wheel Throwing, ages 12 through 16-year-olds, advanced registration required, 2 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 16-Aug. 1 — Wheel Throwing Techniques, ages 17 through adults, advanced registration required, 3 p.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 17 — Emporia Municipal Band Concert, 8 p.m., Fremont Park.
July 17 — “Honey In a Hive” 3:30 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 620-340-6466.
July 17 — Yarn, Buttons, And Beads Oh My!, ages 2 through 5-year-olds, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 17-Aug. 1 — Girl Scout Christmas in July, advanced registration required, 10 a.m., Prairie Pieces Quilt Shop, 620-342-4532.
July 18 — Friday Afternoon Movies, open to all ages, 3 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 620-340-6466.
July 18-20 — Girls Class “C” State Softball Tournament, 10 a.m., Whittier Park, 620-340-6300.
July 18-25 — KSHSAA Stuco Workshop, 8 a.m., Emporia State University, 785-273-5329.
July 18-26 — Shrine East Team Football Camp, 8 a.m., Emporia State University, 785-456-7773.
July 18-19 — Gather the Women, 7 p.m., Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center, Matfield Green, 620-753-3465.
July 19 — Home Grown Celebration, fun for the whole family, 8 p.m., Emporia Farmers’ Market, 7th & Merchant, 620 343-6555.
July 19 — Atmos Energy Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 620-342-7666.
July 19-20 — Ranching Weekends, 10 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620 273-8494.
July 19-20 — Emporia Aquatic Club “Last Chance” Meet, 9 a.m., Jones Aquatic Center, 620-342-7550.
July 19 — Dads, Donuts & Tie Dye, SShhhhh. Let mom sleep!, ages 12 through 16-year-olds, 9 a.m., Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 19 — Murphys’ Menu Jam/Jelly Contest, 8 a.m., Emporia Farmers’ Market, 7th& Merchant St., 343-6555.
July 19-26 — Introduction to Heart Rhythm, advanced registration required, 1 p.m., Flint Hills Technical College, 620-343-4600.
July 20 — Girl Scout Dad-Daughter Bowling, for Daisies, Brownies & Juniors, advanced registration required, 1 p.m., Flint Hills Lanes, 620-342-4532.
July 20 — Sick Plant Clinic, Lyon County Extension Master Gardeners, Flint Hills Mall, 620-342-1985.
July 21 — Quiet Day Away, 9 a.m., Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center, Matfield Green, 620-753-3465.
July 22-24 — Messy Me Art, ages 2 through 5-year-olds, advanced registration required, 11 a.m. Emporia Arts Center, 620-343-6473.
July 21-25 — Wild West Week Camp, 7:30 a.m., Camp Alexander, 620-342-1386.