What else is going on in the area this weekend

Here is what I found. Please feel free to add to the list if I missed something. And remember, changes to the schedule are out of my control.


Cottonwood Festival Final Concert
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Cottonwood Festival Final Concert - Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center - 600 Park - 8 pm - 785-628-5362


FHSU Softball vs. Central Missouri (Double Header) - Tiger Field - 1 & 3 pm - 785-628-4050


FHSU Annual Student Honors Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, April 04, 2008
FHSU Annual Student Honors Exhibition Opening Reception - Moss Thorns Gallery of Art - Rarrick Hall Room 102 - 7-9 pm - 785-628-4247 - Fall Gallery hours are M-F 8:30 am-4 pm. This exhibit runs through April 18, 2008.


Mikayla Lewis Performs @ Coffee Rules
Friday, April 04, 2008
Mikayla Lewis Performs @ Coffee Rules - 1011 Elm - 8-10 pm - 785-621-4755 - You'll relate to the stories in song as you listen to the country/rock sound & debut of Mikayla Lewis. The Wichita native is a broadcast journalism major at FHSU, was influenced by the likes of Sheryl Crow and John Mayer, and is self-taught on the acoustic guitar. Lewis' performance includes originals as well as cover selections. Come enjoy the times of her life and have the time of yours!



Hays Medical Center Volunteers Community Blood Screening
Saturday, April 05, 2008


Hays Medical Center Volunteers Community Blood Screening - HMC Miller Pavilion Lobby - 2220 Canterbury Dr - 6:30-10 am - 785-623-5000 - Cost = $24 for complete chemical profile and $15 for PSA - 10-12 hours fasting prior to screening is preferred.


Fashion Show
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Fashion show at the Fox Pavilion- 1202 Main St- 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon- 785-628-1100 or 785-625-7476- Ticket Price: $12.00. Ticket includes fahion show, brunch, raffle prizes, silent acution and coupons for Bildschon Haus, Bildschon Baby and Simply Charmed. This will be the grand opening event for Bildschon Baby and will have both women's and children's fashion sizes 0-6x modeled. All proceeds from the event will go to assist the community assistance center.



KSHSAA Regional Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Saturday, April 05, 2008
KSHSAA Regional Solo/Small Ensemble Festival - FHSU Malloy Hall - 8 am-5 pm - 785-628-4533



International Edible Book Festival
Saturday, April 05, 2008

Edible Book Display – Hays Public Library – 1205 Main – 785-625-9014 – 9 am-5 pm - www.hayspublib.org

Local lovers of art, books, and food are joining forces and talents to mount Hays' 2nd edible book display as part of the International Edible Book Festival, which takes place annually on April 1. Participants create edible books that are exhibited, documented and then consumed. View www.books2eat.com for ideas. Since 2000 the International Edible Book Festival has taken place in countries around the world. Participants create edible books that are exhibited, documented, then consumed. The only rule is to make edible art that has something to do with books as shapes and/or content. Participants should deliver their edible book entries to the Hays Public Library Gallery on Friday, April 4th from 3-5 pm and Saturday April 5th from 9-11 am. There is no entry fee.

Judging will take place Saturday from 11:30 to 12:30. The exhibit will be open for public viewing from 1-4 pm. There will be a Taster's Choice Award and also an Eye Candy award given in both the adult and youth categories. Prizes range from Hays Area Chamber bucks gift certificates to Amazon.com gift certificates.Awards will presented at 4 pm and eating of the books will take place after the awards are presented until 5 pm. Free admission. Contact Eric Norris enorris@fhsu.edu or 785-625-9014.



VFW Auxiliary Craft Fair
Saturday, April 05, 2008
VFW Auxiliary Craft Fair - VFW Hall - 22nd & Vine - 9 am-3 pm - 785-625-6006 - $1 Admission Fee - Crafters will be exhibiting a wide variety of decorative items, clothing, arts and crafts, jewelry, seasonal items, wood, small quilts, bath products, kitchen items & natural products. Other items include: herbs & spices, smelly jellies, wind chimes, The Tin Man, gemstone jewelry, wire bracelets, crochet, T-towels, Enchanted Charms, low-carb/healthy coffees & much more. The Auxiliary ladies will serve traditional German foods, sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, dessert, coffiee and tea. New craft exhibitors are expected and a bake sale by the Auxiliary will include: kuchen, pies, cakes, breads and many other goodies. Door prizes given away. Proceeds help veterans programs and local charities.


Families Together Mini Conference
Saturday, April 05, 2008
This is a FREE Mini Conference but preregistration is required! Call toll free 888-820-6364 to register.
9:45 AM - Registration begins
10am - 2pm - Meeting

Families Together, Inc. presents valuable information on Special Education Law/IDEA 2004 to help parents learn how to help their child gain an appropriate education and become participating members of their child's team. Breakout sessions will be on IEP development and behavior. Gain knowledge and get the picture of the possibilities. Families of children with special needs, educators, service providers and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.



FHSU Softball vs. Truman State (Double Header)
Saturday, April 05, 2008


FHSU Softball vs. Truman State (Double Header) - Tiger Field - 12 & 2 pm - 785-628-4050



All American Breakfast to Benefit the Western Kansas Deaf & Hard of Hearing Resource & Referral Agency
Sunday, April 06, 2008
All American Breakfast to Benefit the Western Kansas Deaf & Hard of Hearing Resource & Referral Agency - American Legion - 13th & Canterbury - 7:30 am-12:30 pm - All You Can Eat Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, toast, coffee and juice. Sponsored by the American Legion & Sons of the American Legion.



Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament - Ellis County Fairgrounds - Schenk Building - 785-625-6672 - 12 pm with play beginning at 1 pm - Consolation Tournament begins at approximately at 4 pm - Join us for Western Kansas' Largest Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament with over $2000 in cash prizes. Registration donation is $25 and Consolation registration donation is $15. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County.



FHSU Encore Series: BLAST!
Sunday, April 06, 2008
FHSU Encore Series: BLAST! - Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center - 600 Park - 7:30 pm - 785-628-5308 - Enjoy the extreme Marching Band Musical comprised of 35 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theatre. Born on athletic fields across the nation, BLAST! is a novel art form evolved from the showmanship of outdoor pageantry.

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