Old Settlers’ Day will be Sunday, August 25th at the Beecher Bible & Rifle Church in Wabaunsee. Church Service: 9:45am-10:45 am. Basket Dinner: 12:00 Noon. Program: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Guest Speaker will be Ron Wilson, Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, KSU “Now That’s Rural”. For more information: 785-456-9591.
Bring your friends and family to the Friends of the K-State Gardens September Stroll on Friday, September 6th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Stroll through the various garden beds and collections. Chat with Friends of the Gardens board members and The Gardens’ volunteers. Master gardeners and a few K-State horticulture students will be available to answer questions. Enjoy the music, play a game of cornhole, or try a scavenger hunt to top off the evening. The event and nearby parking are free. For more information call 785-532-3271.
Manhattan Aglow Lighthouse welcomes you to the meeting on Saturday, September 7th. 9:30 am Refreshments and 10:00 am Speaker Kathy Marcotte. Everyone welcome!
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, September 14th, at the Manhattan City Park. Registration will start at 8:00 am. The fundraiser works to raise awareness and funds for a cure for a disease that currently has none. Patients, caregivers and those who know someone or have lost someone to Alzheimer’s will be raising money by walking a lap around City Park. Teams are forming now! Register and learn more at www.alzwalkmanhattan.org.
Calling all Wildcats!! The Wildcat Wellness Coalition is excited to invite you to participate in the 6th Annual Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K! This event will be on Saturday, September 14th at 8:00 am. Cost is $15 for students and $20 for non-students. Price increases on August 30th. Register early to win tickets to the K-State Football game on October 5th against Baylor. This event is open to the public. Walkers are welcome!!