2/3
*Park Lane Nursing Home Open House (Scott City) 2pm-4pm. Park Lane Nursing Home, 210 E. Park Lane. Come and go. Come see the new addition and renovated rooms.
*Exploring Machine Applique Workshop (Liberal) 6:30pm-8:30pm Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, two weeks. Baker Arts Center, 624 N. Pershing. More info at 620-624-2810.
2/4
*St. Mary Catholic School Fun Night (Garden City) 5pm-8pm. St. Mary's Center, 503 St. John. Mexican dinner in the cafeteria, followed by a family night of games, prizes, and silent auction. All proceeds go to St. Mary's P.S.O.
*Kansas Concealed Carry Course (Garden City) 7:30am-6pm. Garden City Community College, John Collins Vocational Building. Information at 620-276-9629.
*2nd Annual Sweet Indulgence (Garden City) 6pm. Clarion Inn, 1911 E. Kansas Avenue. Silent auction, live auction, live music from Ask Vinnie, hors d'oeuvres and chocolate fountain served throughout the evening. A benefit for Spirit of the Plains CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Tickets available in Garden City, Scott City, Leoti, Tribune, Lakin. Information at 620-271-6197, or CASA office, 310 E. Walnut, Suite 208 in Garden City.
*A Chocolate Affair 2012 (Kinsley) 1pm-3pm. Kinsley United Methodist Church, 803 Marsh St. Hosted by Kinsley PEO Chapter CQ. Information at 620-338-0742.
*Archie Oliver Painting Exhibition (Garden City) 2pm-4pm. Garden City Community College, Mercer Gallery. Opening Reception. Exhibit continues through February 25. Free admission.
*Southwest Kansas 6th Grade Honor Band Concert (Garden City) 3pm. Garden City Community College, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Free admission.
*St. Nicholas Chili Supper (Kinsley) 5pm. St. Nicholas School Gym, 720 E. 6th. Supper, live auction, bingo, kids games. Carry-out orders call 620-659-2521.
2/6
*USD 457 Board of Education Meeting (Garden City) 6pm. Educational Support Center, 1205 Fleming.
*GCHS Modern Show Choir Valentine's Dinner Show (Garden City) 6:30pm. St. Dominic's Activity Center, 615 J.C. Street. Call for info/reservations at 805-8179.
*GCCC Honors Banquet (Garden City) 7pm. GCCC campus, Beth Tedrow Student Center.
2/7
*Corn and Grain Sorghum Production School (Ness City) 6:30pm. Ness County Fairgrounds. Presented by Walnut Creek Extension District. No cost, but register at 877-798-3921.
2/8
*Extension Master Gardener Training (Ulysses) Begins February 8, 2012. Civic Center. Transportation for Finney County residents available. More info through Finney County Extension Office, 620-272-3670.
2/9
*Valentine Concert (Garden City) 7:30pm. Garden City Community College, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Free admission.
*Marriage for Keeps (Garden City) Classes for couples will start February 9, 5:30pm-8pm, for 6 weeks. Individual classes start February 1, 12pm-2pm, for 6 weeks. Meals and child care provided. Presented by Catholic Charities, Inc. More info at 620-272-0010.
*Relay for Life Kickoff Event (Dodge City) 6pm. Dodge City Community College, Humanities Building, Room 2112. Preparations for 2012 Relay for Life. Open to everyone interested in helping the American Cancer Society.
2/10
*Adoption Education Workshop (Dodge City) 1:30pm-4:30pm. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3231 N. 14th. Topic: What is Open Adoption. Presented by Catholic Social Service. Info at 620-272-0010.
2/11
*Chili and Soup Supper (Plymell) 5pm. Plymell School, 11 miles south of Garden City on US83. Supper and silent auction. Proceeds will go to help youth go to a Christian winter youth retreat. Presented by Pierceville Federated Church Youth Group.
*Pizza & Movie Night (Garden City) 6:30pm. Garden City Church of the Brethren, 505 N. 8th Street. Movie, popcorn, and beverages are free; donations for the pizza will be accepted. Movie: "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry". Open to everyone. More info at 276-7391.
2/12
*Steps to Startup Workshop (Garden City) 1:30pm-4pm. Garden City Community College, Student and Community Services Center. Free workshop for info on starting/operating a small business. Info at 620-276-9632. Presented by the Kansas Small Business Development Center.
*College Goal Sunday (Garden City) 2pm-4pm. GCHS cafeteria. Offering SWKS students and families help in applying for financial assistance for any accredited college or vocational-technical school. Free admission. More info at 620-276-9519.
2/14
*Southwest Kansas Live on Stage (Garden City) 7:30pm. Clifford Hope Auditorium, GCHS. Featuring: Guy Penrod.
2/15
*Ground Hog Supper (Plains) 5:30pm. Plains United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Main Street in Plains. Sausage with biscuits and gravy; sale of packaged pork items. Free will offering for the meal. Funds going to update the parsonage kitchen.
2/16
*"Almost Maine" Dinner Theater (Garden City) 6:15pm. GCCC campus, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Reservations at 620-276-9540.
*Theatre Auditions (Garden City) 7pm. Auditions for "See How They Run". Roles for men and women spanning from early 20's to "much older." Audition packets available at Garden City Recreation Commission. More info at 276-1200.
2/17
*Family Enrichment Weekend (Garden City) Presented by Families Together, Inc.
*"Almost Maine" Dinner Theater (Garden City) 6:15pm. GCCC campus, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Reservations at 620-276-9540.
*Adoption Education Workshop (Dodge City) 1:30pm-4:30pm. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3231 N. 14th. Topic: Your Adoption Journey. Presented by Catholic Social Service. Info at 620-272-0010.
2/18
*Family Enrichment Weekend (Garden City) Presented by Families Together, Inc.
*"Almost Maine" Dinner Theater (Garden City) 6:15pm. GCCC campus, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Reservations at 620-276-9540.
*Theatre Auditions (Garden City) 2pm. Auditions for "See How They Run". Roles for men and women spanning from early 20's to "much older." Audition packets available at Garden City Recreation Commission. More info at 276-1200.
2/19
*"Almost Maine" Dinner Theater (Garden City) 6:15pm. GCCC campus, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Reservations at 620-276-9540.
2/20
*Veteran Memorial Community Meeting (Scott City) 6pm. Wheatland Broadband Offices. A community meeting to provide information about the project and everyone is encouraged to attend. More info at 872-3790 (Scott Community Foundation)
2/21
*3rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration & Pancake Supper (Garden City) 5:30pm-7pm All you can eat; 3:30pm Bingo; 4:30pm Pancake Games. Finney County Senior Center, 907 North 10th. Meals $5; $3 for 12 and younger. Open to everyone.
2/23
*Severe Weather Spotter Training Session (Liberal) 7pm. Fairgrounds Activity Center. Free to everyone. Presented by the National Weather Service.
2/27
*Severe Weather Spotter Training Session (Montezuma) 7pm. Senior Center on Main Street. Free to everyone. Presented by the National Weather Service.
2/28
*Severe Weather Spotter Training Session (Hugoton) 7pm. EMS Training Center, 428 Jackson Street. Free to everyone. Presented by the National Weather Service.
3/1
*GCCC Concert Band Performance (Garden City) 7:30pm. GCCC campus, Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building. Free admission.
3/2
*45th Annual GCCC Intercollegiate Rodeo (Garden City) 7:30pm. Finney County Fairgrounds.
3/3
*Kansas Concealed Carry Course (Garden City) 7:30am-6pm. Garden City Community College, John Collins Vocational Building. Information at 620-276-9629.
*45th Annual GCCC Intercollegiate Rodeo (Garden City) 7:30pm. Finney County Fairgrounds.
3/4
*45th Annual GCCC Intercollegiate Rodeo (Garden City) 1:30pm. Finney County Fairgrounds.
3/5
*Garden City Jazz Festival Concluding Concert (Garden City) 7:30pm. Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building, GCCC campus. Free admission.
*Severe Weather Spotter Training Session (Johnson) 7pm. 4H Building, East Greenwood South Avenue. Free to everyone. Presented by the National Weather Service.
3/6
*Severe Weather Spotter Training Session (Ulysses) 7pm. Fairgrounds, Lawson Room. Free to everyone. Presented by the National Weather Service.
3/7
*American Red Cross Blood Drive (Garden City) 9:30am-1:30pm. GCCC campus, Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex. More info/appointments at 620-276-9601.
3/8
*Southwest Kansas Live on Stage (Garden City) 7:30pm. Clifford Hope Auditorium, GCHS. Featuring: American Spirit.
3/10
*Adoption Education Workshop (Dodge City) 10am-1pm. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3231 N. 14th. Topic: Open Adoption Panel. Presented by Catholic Social Service. Info at 620-272-0010.
3/11
*The Nature of Dogs: Photographs by Mary Ludington (Montezuma) Stauth Memorial Museum. Exhibit runs March 11-May 20.
4/14
*Kansas Concealed Carry Course (Garden City) 7:30am-6pm. Garden City Community College, John Collins Vocational Building. Information at 620-276-9629.
6/9
*Kansas Concealed Carry Course (Garden City) 7:30am-6pm. Garden City Community College, John Collins Vocational Building. Information at 620-276-9629.
7/8
*The Wartime Escape: Margaret and H.A. Rey's Journey from France (Montezuma) Stauth Memorial Museum. Exhibit runs July 8-August 19.
8/10
*Finney County Relay for Life (Garden City) 7pm. Memorial Stadium. Information at 620-521-0230.
8/11
*Finney County Relay for Life (Garden City) Memorial Stadium. Information at 620-521-0230.
8/26
*New Quilts From an Old Favorite: Orange Peel (Montezuma) Stauth Memorial Museum. Exhibit runs August 26-October 14.