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May 2019
Denim & Diamonds Kick-Off BBQ
Help us kick off Denim & Diamonds season with the annual BBQ! Enjoy a BBQ sandwich, sides and a drink all for $7! Call-ahead delivery orders are available. Contact Kathryn Martin for more details at [email protected] or 620-343-6800 x 1920. A minimum order of 5 is required for delivery. The event is at Newman Regional Health in the parking lot off 12th Ave. Proceeds will support the 2019 Denim & Diamonds benefit to purchase new anesthesia machines for the Anesthesia…
Find out more »Exposing the Dirt Artists’ Reception
Please join us in celebrating a collection of amazing photos of the DK 200 Gravel Race in our "Exposing the Dirt: Photos from The Ride" exhibition in the Trusler Gallery. The exhibition will be up May 1 through June 2. EAC will have special 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. hours on Sunday June 2nd. Don't miss it! Artists' Reception will be held in the Trusler Gallery, 815 Commercial St., from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019.…
Find out more »Denim & Diamonds Day at Gravel City Roasters
Support Denim & Diamonds by going to Gravel City Roasters on Friday, May 31! 10% of Sales will be donated to the 2019 Denim & Diamonds benefit to purchase new anesthesia machines for the Anesthesia Department at Newman Regional Health!
Find out more »Magician Jeff Quinn!
The Emporia Public Library invites you to witness the magical moments of Jeff Quin in a special showing at the Little Theater at the Civic Auditorium (across the street from the library). This is sure to be a stellar performance!
Find out more »June 2019
Dirty Kanza
The signature event of the Dirty Kanza is a 200-mile ultra-endurance bicycling challenge, held on the gravel roads through the Flint Hills region of east-central Kansas. Participants leave the starting line under police escort at 6:00 am. Additional races include 100-mile, 50-mile, 25-mile fun ride, High School ride, and the DKXL a 350-mile ultra-endurance challenge. This extreme challenge is reserved solely for the hardiest of gravel enthusiasts. Participation is limited and by application only.
Find out more »Brickhorse @BC4DK Party
Brickhorse takes the stage at 10pm! Wrap up your pedal power weekend with the two steppers and race fans. And never never miss the third set!
Find out more »Pat-A-Cake Club
The Emporia Public Library holds weekly storytimes for toddlers (up to 18 months). Stop in for fun songs, great stories, and a good time in the Children’s Storytime room!
Find out more »Mother Goose Time
The Emporia Public Library holds weekly storytimes for toddlers (Toddlers up to 36 months). Stop in for fun songs, great stories, and a good time in the Children’s Storytime room!
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
The Emporia Public Library holds weekly storytimes for toddlers (ages 3-5). Stop in for fun songs, great stories, and a good time in the Children’s Storytime room!
Find out more »To Infinity and Beyond: Robots in Space
Join the ESU elementary majors on a journey to space. Robots and coding will assist us in our travels. This event is designed for children in Grades K–5 and registration is required. To register, please call the children’s department at (620) 340-6466. Meet in the Large Meeting Room.
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