|  Chamber Weekly Update June 23rd, 2017 Contact us with your news, specials, and events so they can be included next week. Visit our website for a complete calendar & roster www.osawatomiechamber.org and like us on Facebook as a way to stay up to date with news and events. Think Local, Shop Local, Keep it Local! |
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 All Are Invited to Hear KC Zoo Presentation! -
Sean W. Putney, Senior Director of Zooalogical Operations for Kansas City Zoo will be the guest speaker at Rotary on June 26th. He is originally from western Pennsylvania and has a degree from Bowling Green State University. He has worked at Catalina Island Marine Institute in Los Angeles and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.
Sean will go over the history of the KC Zoo, as well as current events and what lies ahead and is willing to answer questions.
Everyone is invited to attend at the Osawatomie Rotary Club meeting Monday, June 26th at
noon at Whistle Stop.
Please join us to hear our guest speaker and feel free to purchase lunch - order from the menu or enjoy the buffet
at Whistle Stop - or simply come for the meeting! We
would love to have you attend. Just show up.
The back
room is reserved!
Monday, June 26th - Noon
Whistle Stop Cafe
901 6th St., Osawatomie
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 Osawatomie 4th of July Fireworks Display -
It's time for our annual 4th of July display. Our team of volunteers have been working hard to put together another AMAZING show just for you. We encourage you to come and spend the day at the Osawatomie City Lake. Bring your fishing license and grab some bait at Osawatomie Bait and Tackle located at 6th and Pacific to do some fishing or play some golf at our Golf Course and have some lunch. The Golf Course will also be serving dinner! If that is not your thing...pack a picnic and enjoy some family time! Although admission is free, the Osawatomie Rotary will be accepting donations to continue in their efforts in rennovating the lake. Their current project is a paver patio. So be sure to "Leave Your Legacy"!! More info and door prizes will be given at the gate, so come early (while supplies last). Hope to see you there!!
The annual Osawatomie fireworks display is planned for Tuesday, July 4th, at Osawatomie City Lake. The show is expected to start at about 9:40 p.m. Dan Macek, an Osawatomie City Council member who heads up the event, said the fireworks will again be shot from the lake dam. For the safety of those attending the event, and for pyrotechnicians in charge of the display, no personal fireworks will be allowed. For updates and additional information, visit Osawatomie's 4th of July Fireworks page on Facebook.
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Osawatomie Fireworks Regulations - Fireworks can be discharged in the Osawatomie city limits from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. on June 29-July 3, and from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks offered for sale and discharged within the city limits should be a type that has been tested and approved for sale and use by the state fire marshal. Permitted fireworks include: firecrackers, torpedoes, sparklers, Roman candles and sky rockets. Fireworks can be purchased from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., beginning June 29 and continuing through July 4. Bottle rockets and other similar fireworks shall not be sold or discharged in the city. Don't light or shoot fireworks in a public street, alley, park or on any other public property within the Osawatomie city limits. Don't throw or shoot fireworks of any kind in the direction or path of any animal, person or group of persons. The same goes for vehicles.
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 Osawatomie Golf Course 4th of July Special - The Osawatomie Golf Course is offering a special of a hot dog, chips and soft drink or water for $2.00 on July 4th beginning at 2 pm. You must pick up a card that is available at area businesses or the golf course and present that card for the special. Limit four per card - while supplies last.
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 Elks 4 Person Golf Scramble -
Join us at Osawatomie Golf Course on July 22nd beginning with a shotgun start at 9am. $65 per person includes green fees, cart, and lunch. Hole prizes, door prizes and 50/50 pot available. Sign up at the golf course (913-755-4769 or call Tom Troutman (913-909-0700). Proceeds go to our local charities. Open to the public. Get a team together and join us!
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 Elizabeth Layton Grief Support Group -
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Grief Support Group is starting at Elizabeth Layton Center. This is a monthly group that will meet the first Wednesday of each month starting on July 5th from 7-8 pm. This will be facilitated by Lisa Cannady at our Paola location - 25955 W. 327th St. The group is for adults who have been through a loss and need some support. We are not focusing on any certain type of grief; as Lisa says, "we are letting them define their grief."
This is a FREE group, and participants do not have to be a client of ELC. You must be 18 years old to participate. Call 913-557-9096 for more information.
Click here for a printable flyer
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Summer Fun Youth Painting Party sponsored by Friends of the Library - Join us on Sunday, June 25th at the Osawatomie City Auditorium (439 Main St.) at 2:00pm for our painting party for boys and girls, 3rd grade and up. Cost is $15. Registration and payment must be made prior to the event at the Osawatomie Public
Library, 527 Brown Ave., 755-2136 or TEXT Tammy Filipin at 913-731-2987. Registration ends Tuesday, June 20th.
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Osawatomie Public Library - Join us for lots of youth activities this summer! Presenting our summer reading program - Build a Better World!
Back by popular demand - summer camps!!
Grades K-2 and 3-5 -
Food Festival Camp
June 27-29! Building Better Meals
Out of this World Camp July 11-13! Explore the planets and the stars close up in a mobile Planetarium!
Grades 6 and Up -
Cooking Camp
June 27-29! Drop the Hammer and Build a Healthy Snack! Cooking Competition!
Out of this World Camp July 11-13! Explore the planets and the stars close up in a mobile Planetarium!
In Addition:
Free lunches served every day for all students.
Monday Swim Days at the new pool!
Family Fun Nights!
Story Hours Friday at 10:00!
Family Field Trip to The Bay Water Park on June 26th!
Teen Movie Days - 3-5 pm
Friday
Popcorn will be provided - just bring yourself and a drink!
June 30 - Rogue One
July 14 - The Space Between Us
For more information, call the library at 755-2136 or r
egister at the Library - 527 Brown Ave.
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Friends of the Mentally Ill Foundation -
The Foundation is planning to hold a fundraising Garage Sale on Saturday, August 5th at 401 Main, Osawatomie. If anyone has items they would like to donate to us for our garage sale (no clothing items please), we would appreciate the help.
We continue to collect aluminum cans & Best Choice Codes.
Membership in the foundation is $5 for an individual membership.
For more information, contact Sherie Cole - 913-731-2441.
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Business of the Month - Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory
Grandfather (Louis), father (Walt), and now son (Craig), the Dengel family
has served families in the funeral profession since 1947. Louis Dengel, the founder of our family funeral home, purchased the McVey Mortuary in Ottawa, Kansas. He had the occasion to rename the funeral home in 1961
to Dengel and Son Mortuary, when his son, Walter, graduated from college and joined
him in the business. The name remains appropriate today since Walter's son, Craig, joined his father in business after graduating from
college in 1983.
Louis had died 10 years earlier.
Today, Dengel and Son Mortuary is owned and operated by third generation, Craig Dengel. Craig took over the reins when his father, Walter, stepped
down in 1998 to enjoy semi-retirement. A crematorium was added to the Ottawa location in 2005. In March of 2017, Craig purchased the
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Homes in Osawatomie, Paola, and Louisburg.
All employees of Penwell-Gabel remained on staff with the change of ownership to Dengel & Son Mortuary. The Osawatomie location came to
be in 2011 with Debby Stout as the funeral director in charge under the Penwell-Gabel ownership. Debby Stout remains the funeral director at the Osawatomie location under the Dengel ownership. Debby has been in the funeral profession for 25 years. Debby is also a licensed pre-need insurance agent. In addition to seeing Craig, Walt, and Debby working at the funeral home, you will oftentimes see Donna Powell and Cindy Lewis who are employed as support staff at the Osawatomie location.
When asked about the longevity and success of the family business, Craig's reply was, "Our family funeral business, Dengel and Son Mortuary, has
grown and thrived because it has been nurtured by the same family for three generations, a family who believes the families we serve deserve the very
best in funeral service at a fair cost. The Dengel family, and the entire staff, understands it takes dedication and hard work to uphold our reputation for
excellence. Luck has nothing to do with our success, good old fashion hard work, a respect for the people we serve, and pride in our profession, does.
If you want the very best in funeral service, you can count on
Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory."
Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory
605 O'Neal Ave.
Osawatomie, KS 66064
913-755-6500
Office Hours
Monday-Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
or by appointment
Visit our website:
We are pleased to have Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory in Osawatomie!
Think Local. Shop Local. Keep it Local.
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 The American Legion Rider's Post 156 will be hosting a Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. The Wall will be accessible to all visitors 24 hours daily starting Friday, July 15th at 12:00 pm until Sunday, July 16th at 5:00 pm.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 13th
5:00 pm - American Legion Riders will travel from Fort Scott, KS to Wallace Park Drive, Paola, KS.
Friday, July 14th
12:00 pm - Prayer with reading of the 639 inscribed Kansas names.
1:00 pm - Marais des Cygnes Chapter of DAR Distribution of Commemorative Gift
Saturday July 15th
10:00 am - Opening Ceremony with keynote speakers and live entertainment.
1:00 Commemorative Gift
Sunday July 16th
1:00 Commemorative Gift.
5:00 pm Closing Ceremory.
No food, alcoholic beverages or pets allowed in the Event Area. For more information, call 913-259-9477 or 913-244-1257. |
Palace Hardware Now Open in Osawatomie!
Hours are: M-F - 8am-8pm; Saturday 8am-5pm; Sunday 10am-2pm. Palace Hardware,
Payday Loans & Property Management,
432 Main Street,
Osawatomie, KS 66064 -
913-755-2513
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 Back Home Nursery & Garden Center -
We are open and still have lots of plants! We are having sales on everything! Come check us out! Our hours are:
Thursday and Friday 9-6,
Saturday 9-4 and
Sunday 11-4.
We have many gift ideas, seeds, vegetables, flowers and a few hanging baskets. Stop by
36545 W 347th St, Osawatomie (just west on John Brown Hwy).
913-755-4300.
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Thank you to those who have taken the time to do the Broadband Survey! We encourage each business to take the survey soon as the participation rate in the survey is crucial to attracting a fiber or high-speed provider.
The City of Osawatomie and Project 17 are teaming up to improve broadband, or high-speed, Internet access to the area, and we need your help in gaining a better understanding of your high-speed Internet needs.
We're looking for feedback from local businesses, schools, healthcare, safety and private residential users in the Osawatomie area.
The installation of a high-speed Internet network in Osawatomie will provide opportunities for growth and economic development for the city and its residents, and by completing this survey, you can help us in:
- Determining which areas lack Internet access
- Assisting us in identifying and prioritizing infrastructure investments
- Gathering data for project-related funding requests and grant proposals
- Developing programs to enhance broadband adoption
Your input is appreciated, and will be used solely for determining high-speed Internet needs.
During this survey, we will ask you to go to a third-party website to obtain your Internet speed. For this reason, we ask that you take the survey from a device at the location you are reporting. For example, if you are answering questions about your residential Internet needs, please complete the survey from a computer, tablet or other device connected to your household network. Otherwise, the results we receive will not be as precise.
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Businesses: Take advantage of this opportunity - Miami County Mini Grant Program! - Miami County has a limited amount of funds to assist with tuition, training or technical assistance for businesses. Call Janet McRae, Director of Economic Development, for more information 913-294-4045. |
The Osawatomie Ministerial Association is leading an fundraising effort to replace the curbing in John Brown Memorial Park. It costs 20.00 a foot to replace the curbing. Donations can be sent to the John Brown Museum State Historic Site or Osawatomie City Hall. If you wish to mail a check noted with Curb Project, please send it to John Brown Museum State Historic Site, Box 37, 1000 Main Street, Osawatomie, Kansas 66064.
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SUNFLOWER SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SERVICES
are now accepting new clients. Sunflower provides Drug/Alcohol and DUI Assessments. Sunflower provides 8-hour Drug and Alcohol Information Classes. Sunflower provides Level 1 Outpatient Treatment and Level 2 Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services. We accept Medicaid, United Health Care, Sunflower Health Care and Amerigroup Health Care. We also accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. If you have a different health care provider we will contract with them as well. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm. Please call if you or someone you know needs help with substance use/abuse issues or if you need a Drug/Alcohol Assessment, DUI Assessment for court or probation. We are licensed through the State of Kansas. Our counselors are Licensed through the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. If you have questions or concerns PLEASE call our office and we will do everything we can to assist you.
Sunflower Substance Abuse
Recovery Services
223 6th St. Suite B
Osawatomie,Ks 66064
(P) 913-755-2081
(F) 913-755-2083
(C) 913-731-1143
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Kansas Official Travel Guide 2018 -
In case you've not heard, early bird registration has begun for the 2018 Kansas Official Travel Guide. As it was last year, a general listing is $80 and a highlighted listing is $120 through May 31st. From June 1st to August 1st general listings will be $85 and highlighted listings $125.
Now Pay Your Invoice Online! We're thrilled to now offer the option of paying your invoice online, through Extranet, by credit card. It is secure and very user-friendly. A helpful tutorial has been created. If you should have questions, feel free to contact Andrea Etzel (
[email protected]) or Colby Terry (
[email protected]). You can pay invoices also by check mailed to our office. Deadline for payment is August 4th.
Helpful Tool Kit - Did you know over 52% of travelers say they use print publications when planning a trip? This year we will be printing 400,000 copies of the travel guide and they will be ready for distribution in November. I've attached our current media kit and rate card. If you are interested in discussing a display ad, Katy Hildman (
[email protected]) with Meredith will be happy to assist you.
Click here for more information.
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Miami County Fair BBQ Competition -
This is a new event this year in conjunction with the Miami County Fair to be held Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd. Entry fee is $50 with a July 1st registration deadline. Check-In times are 9am-1pm in Building #4 at the fairgrounds. Categories include: chicken, ribs, pork butt and beef brisket. Electricity is NOT available, use of generators is allowed. For more information, contact Brad Kinaman 913-731-3263/[email protected]. Registration forms are available at www.maraisdescygnes.k-state.edu.
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 Rush the Rails -
Dirty Kanza Promotions is excited to announce a new event on the Flint Hills Nature Trail to be held October 7th, 2017. Dirty Kanza Promotions will be working in conjunction with the Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and the many communities that come along the trail between Osawatomie, KS and Council Grove, KS. This event will serve as a grand opening celebration of the Flint Hills Nature Trail as it nears completion. The trail is currently open to trail users, but some sections still require maintenance.
Multiple activities will be offered within this event. Three non-competitive bike rides will be available; a 96 mile ride from Osawatomie; a 54 mile ride from Pomona State Park (Vassar, KS); and a 25 mile ride from Admire, KS. All distances will end in Council Grove.
In addition to the ride, a competitive relay will be held. Teams of 4 and 8 runners can compete over the full 96 mile course departing from Osawatomie. Awards will be awarded to top teams and various team categories.
The event will showcase to outdoor endurance sporting enthusiasts and their families and supporters, the wonderful resource that is the Flint Hills Nature Trail. It will also highlight the wonderful businesses and people that make the Midwest a desirable place to visit.
The festivities will begin in Osawatomie on Friday, October 6th, in John Brown Memorial Park and will conclude with a finish line party in Council Grove on October 7th. It will be an amazing opportunity for families and fans alike to send these participants off and welcome them home. Similar activities will be coordinated along the course in Ottawa, Pomona State Park, Osage City and Admire.
Look for more information coming soon on events Friday night, Oct. 6th, and Saturday morning, Oct. 7th, in our community!
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Junior Golf Camp at Osawatomie Golf Course - is scheduled for July 29th-30th at Osawatomie Golf Course. Age Groups:5-8 yr olds; 9-12 yr olds and 13yrs & up. The cost is $25 and includes snacks, drinks, clubs and golf instruction by PGA Lifetime Member, John Rawdon, Director of Instruction and Lead Instructor for GreatLIFE's Junior Golf Series Program. For more information contact: Osawatomie Golf Course: 913-755-4769; John Rawdon - Phone 715-514-7867 - Email - [email protected] or website - johnrawdongolf.com.
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 Infinite HealthCare -
Offering affordable life-enriching in-home and private duty care to our elderly, we are now located in Osawatomie!
Infinite HealthCare is an in-home service provider that assists individuals and families. We are dedicated to helping our clients lead dignified, independent lifestyles in the comfort and safety of their own homes by carefully assessing and fully understanding their needs and selectively placing trained personnel to meet these needs.
Services we provide include
Home Services,
Personal Care,
Companion Services,
Nursing Services
Private Duty,
Specializes in Alzheimer's Care, Parkinson's Care, MS Care and much more.
Contact us to learn more about our services or arrange for a free consultation!
Infinite HealthCare
429 East Main Street
Osawatomie, KS 66064
913-204-0633
Toll Free Phone - 877-302-2740
LaShonda Miller, Management
Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to conform to clients' needs and preferences.
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Olathe Health Family Medicine Osawatomie - Don't wait until the last minute, August is a busy time for families. Call now to schedule school physicals, with a variety of available appointments with Janet French or Dr. Sara Cobine, as well as our other physicians. We hope you have a safe and happy summer! 100 E. Main St., Osawatomie - 913-755-3044
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Osawatomie Farmers' Market - New Vendors Each Week!
Vendors and Customers Welcome! To be held every Thursday evening
during season from 4:30-7 pm, we are hoping to have a
great community event.
Our vendors will vary each week
. Everyone is invited!
The Farmers' Market registration/welcoming table will be at 554 Main St. on
the open lot area next to La Hacienda. This is in an effort to better serve those in wheelchairs and anyone handicapped. We will still have vendors
operating out of their vehicles in the grassy lot behind this area at 529 Parker Ave. - but move them closer to our Main Street location. Vendors in vehicles need to pull in from the alley. Vendors with tables are welcome to set up on the
cement area at 554 Main St. (next to La Hacienda).
Customers are welcome to enter via Main Street or Parker Ave. Please bear with us as we make adjustments to make
our Farmers' Market beneficial to all!
Sponsors for the Osawatomie Farmers' Market are:
Miami County Medical Center, Osawatomie Rotary Club, Auten Pharmacy, Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce and City of Osawatomie.
We will have our Farmers' Market
reusable bags for sale for $2.00!
Vendor Fees (non-refundable)
Pay Each Week: $5.00 per stall
Full Season: $40.00 (will cover your registration for each week it is open)
Produce Vendors: No charge (if you sell any other items, the fees will apply)
For more information contact
Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 63, 628 Main St.
913-755-4114 or 913-731-1193
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 Osawatomie Golf Course Lakeside Grill - The Lakeside Grill and deck is open and the grill is hot. Stop in and get your meal card! Buy 7, get one Free - with the new Osawatomie Golf Course Meal Card! Pick yours up today in the Lakeside Grill and check out our daily specials!
32942 Lakeside Dr., Osawatomie. 913-755-4769. Visit our website -
www.osawatomiegolf.com
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Chris' Cafe
- 537 Main St. - Stop in for breakfast, lunch or a special sweet treat! Enjoy Chris' cookies, cakes, pies, breads, rolls and all of her delicious creations! Call her for special orders - 913-256-6012.
Specials for upcoming week:
Friday, June 23 - Pork Chops
Monday, June 26 - Mac & Cheese Burger
Tuesday, June 27 - Calzones
Wednesday, June 28 - Meatloaf
Thursday, June 29 - Tenderloin & Fries
Friday, June 30 - Chicken Fried Steak
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Elizabeth Layton Center is excited to offer
Mental Health First Aid Training! This fun and ground-breaking training course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and how to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. See flyer for more information.
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 Loft on Sixth
- Book our Social Hall for your events! Whether you are having a party, shower, reunion, memorial or any event - the Social Hall holds up to 48 people and rents for $25 hour/3 hour minimum.
We are able to host gatherings of all sizes at our beautiful facility. Main events will be weddings and anniversary observances. A wedding chapel is on the ground floor.
Our team is available to help you plan the event of your dreams. Call 913-954-1429 or email us at [email protected]. We are located at 425 6th St., Osawatomie.
For more information, check out our Facebook page! Visit our webpage for rental fees and wedding package information.
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Osawatomie Rotary - has trash bags for sale! 30 gallon trash bags - $12 for a roll of 25. They are available at State Farm Insurance - Marsha Adams, 557 Main St., First Option Bank, 601 Main St. or can be purchased at the Farmers' Market on Thursday evenings.
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Osawatomie Post Office - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9am-noon, 2pm-4:30pm; Saturday 9am-11am. 404 5th St., Osawatomie. |
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This Week's Events
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Playing This Week!
June 23, 24, & 25
Wonder Woman PG13
Everything, Everything PG13
June 30, July 1 & 2
Cars 3 PG13
Pirates of the Caribbean PG13
Movie Line - 913-755-2325
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Summer Fun Youth Painting Party sponsored by Friends of the Library
Sunday, June 25th - 2:00 pm
Osawatomie City Auditorium - 439 Main St.
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All Are Invited to Hear KC Zoo Presentation at Rotary
Monday, June 26th - Noon
Whistle Stop Cafe
901 6th St., Osawatomie
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Osawatomie Public Library S
ummer Camps
Grades K-2 and 3-5 and Grades 6 and Up
June 27-29; July 11-13
Register now at the Library - 527 Brown Ave.
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Osawatomie Farmers' Market
June 29th - 4:30-7:00pm
Every Thursday Evening during season
554 Main St.
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Upcoming Events
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Osawatomie Fireworks Display
Tuesday, July 4th - Beginning at Dusk
Osawatomie City Lake
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Ozone Blood Drive
Wednesday, July 5th - 1-4 pm
300 N. 11th St., Osawatomie
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Summer 2017 Job Fair
Wednesday, July 12th - 9:30am - 1pm
Paola High School Gymnasium, 401 N. Angela Drive
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Elks Golf Tournament at Osawatomie Golf Course
July 22nd
32942 W. Lakeside Dr.
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Junior Golf Camp at Osawatomie Golf Course
July 29th-30th
32942 W. Lakeside Dr.
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Friends of the Mentally Ill Foundation Fundraiser Garage Sale
Saturday, August 5th
401 Main, Osawatomie
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Rush the Rails
Flint Hills Nature Trail Event
October 6th & 7th, 2017
Beginning in Osawatomie, KS and ending in Council Grove, KS
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3rd Annual Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
Saturday, October 14th
Osawatomie Golf Course
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| Area Upcoming Events & Information |
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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
hosted by The American Legion Rider's Post 156
5 Delaware St., Paola
The Wall will be accessible to all visitors 24 hours daily starting Friday, July 15th at 12:00 pm until Sunday, July 16th at 5:00 pm.
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Miami County Fair, Rodeo & Parade
Saturday, July 22nd - Saturday, July 29th
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Miami County Fair BBQ Competition
Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd -
Check-In Time - 9am-1pm
Building #4 - Miami County Fairgrounds at Wallace Park, Paola, KS
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Lakemary Center Barnapalooza
August 12th - 6pm
Ryckert Farms, 29566 Pressonville Rd., Paola
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