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1/15/10 Chamber Coffee at Hope House for United Way of Franklin County.
1/22/10 Chamber Coffee at the new location for Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL).
1/29/10. New Member Coffee for Farmers Insurance. James Wacker, Agent & Deloris Barnhart, Administrative Assistant.
2/5/10 Chamber Coffee at Franklin County Extension Office to introduce Healthy Relationships Seminars and other services.
2/19/10 New Member Coffee for Imagine Photography, Stephanie Williamson, owner.

 Ottawa/Franklin County This Month

 

Calendar of Events and Activities

 

A Publication of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

 

 

 MARCH 2010 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SPRING TEA- Sponsored by: Bethel Christian Academy, March 13, 2pm held at Faith Lutheran Church, 1320 West 15th St. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 242-1226 by March 8th. Limited seating. 

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE- Sponsored by: Big Brothers Big Sisters Anderson and Franklin Counties. Contact Meg Pearson at 785-214-8141 or Jenni Keith at 785-448-4755 for additional information

MONDAY 8

                11am-1pm  Free Tax Preparation at Ottawa University Library, 1001 S Cedar.

                 Forms included in the service are federal forms 1040A, 1040-EZ and

                 Kansas associated forms, including Homestead Tax and Food and Sales

                 tax forms. Tax preparation is NOT available for individual returns requiring

                 a Schedule C, D, E or F; for small business returns; or for partnership or

                 corporation returns.       

TUESDAY 9

                11am-1pm  Free Tax Preparation at Ottawa University Library, 1001 S Cedar.

                 Forms included in the service are federal forms 1040A, 1040-EZ and

                 Kansas associated forms, including Homestead Tax and Food and Sales

                 tax forms. Tax preparation is NOT available for individual returns requiring

     a Schedule C, D, E or F; for small business returns; or for partnership or

     corporation returns

4-6pm    Free Tax Preparation at Ottawa University Library, 1001 S Cedar.

     Forms included in the service are federal forms 1040A, 1040-EZ and

     Kansas associated forms, including Homestead Tax and Food and Sales

     tax forms. Tax preparation is NOT available for individual returns requiring

                 a Schedule C, D, E or F; for small business returns; or for partnership or

                 corporation returns

WEDNESDAY 10

                6pm  14th Annual Prairie Spirit Trail Celebration Spring Fling, Community

                 Building-North Park, Garnett, Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the

                 door, Archer Insurance or Garnett City Hall. Silent Auction is at 6pm with

                 Buffet Dinner following at 6:30pm

THURSDAY 11

                USD 287, No school

            11am-1pm  Free Tax Preparation at Ottawa University Library, 1001 S Cedar.

                 Forms included in the service are federal forms 1040A, 1040-EZ and

                 Kansas associated forms, including Homestead Tax and Food and Sales

                 tax forms. Tax preparation is NOT available for individual returns requiring

     a Schedule C, D, E or F; for small business returns; or for partnership or

     corporation returns

2pm  Talk program, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory Rm 103, FREE

4-6pm  Free Tax Preparation at Ottawa University Library, 1001 S Cedar.

     Forms included in the service are federal forms 1040A, 1040-EZ and

     Kansas associated forms, including Homestead Tax and Food and Sales

     tax forms. Tax preparation is NOT available for individual returns requiring

                 a Schedule C, D, E or F; for small business returns; or for partnership or

                 corporation returns

FRIDAY 12

                USD 287, 288, 290, No school

8am  Chamber Coffee at Green & Finch, 101 W 2nd St. Welcome Attorney Dan

     Covington to their Law Firm. FREE and open to the public.

            11am-1pm  Free Tax Preparation at Ottawa University Library, 1001 S Cedar.

                 Forms included in the service are federal forms 1040A, 1040-EZ and

                 Kansas associated forms, including Homestead Tax and Food and Sales

                 tax forms. Tax preparation is NOT available for individual returns requiring

                 a Schedule C, D, E or F; for small business returns; or for partnership or

                 corporation returns.

            11:15am  USD 289 Early Dismissal, Middle & High School

            11:25am  USD 289 Early Dismissal, Elementary

SATURDAY 13

                Spring Fling 2010, Contact Ottawa Library, 242-3080 or ORC, 242-1939 for

                 additional information, or visit www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org for

                 a schedule of events

            Ottawa University Spring Break through March 21st                

                8-10am  All you can eat pancakes at Applebee’s, 2340 S Oak, Ottawa,  

                     $5 Adults & $3 Children. Sponsored by OHS After Prom Flapjack Fundraiser. 

                     Contact Sherry Engelbert, 242-9063 for additional information

                8-11am  Adult and Children’s Health Fair, Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1301 S

                 Main

            2pm  Spring Tea sponsored by: Bethel Christian Academy, Tickets are $10 and

                 can be purchased by calling 242-1226 by March 8th        

SUNDAY 14

MONDAY 15

                USD 287, 288, 289 & 290 Spring Break through March 19th

            Spring Fling 2010, Contact Ottawa Library, 242-3080 or ORC, 242-1939 for

                 additional information, or visit www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org

                 for a schedule of events   

                1-2:30pm  Bingo Day, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Prizes for winners

                 Program for all ages: Space is limited to 50 players at a time, City Hall

                 Commission Room

TUESDAY 16

                Spring Fling 2010, Contact Ottawa Library, 242-3080 or ORC, 242-1939 for

                 additional information, or visit www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org

                 for a schedule of events

            2-3:30pm  Wii Gaming Day, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Program for

                 children in 2nd – 5th grade. Space is limited to 20 participants, City Hall 

                 Commission Room

WEDNESDAY 17

            Dine At Applebee’s all day and 10% of the profits will go towards the

                 OHS After Prom Fundraiser. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce and

                 pick up a coupon or just let your waiter know you're there for the

                 Dining to Donate. (Alcohol is excluded)

            Spring Fling 2010, Contact Ottawa Library, 242-3080 or ORC, 242-1939 for

                 additional information, or visit www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org

                 for a schedule of events  

THURSDAY 18

                Spring Fling 2010, Contact Ottawa Library, 242-3080 or ORC, 242-1939 for

                 additional information, or visit www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org

                 for a schedule of events   

                2-3pm  Sidewalk Chalk Art, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Weather permitting,

                 join us in the Library parking lot to show off your artistic abilities. Will be 

                 cancelled in cases of rain, snow or temperatures below 50 degrees. 

                 Program for all ages             

Friday 19

            Spring Fling 2010, Contact Ottawa Library, 242-3080 or ORC, 242-1939 for

                 additional information, or visit www.franklincountychildrenscoalition.org for a 

                 schedule of events

8am  Chamber Coffee at Farm Bureau, 103 E 1st St. Join us as we celebrate 

     Ag Awareness Week. FREE and open to the public.

            1-2:30pm  Bingo Day, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Prizes for winners

                 Program for all ages: Space is limited to 50 players at a time, City Hall

                 Commission Room   

SATURDAY 20

                6pm  “March for Meals” will hold their 2nd annual dinner and silent auction to

                 benefit Meals on Wheels. Held at Washburn Towers, 506 S Main. Tickets

                 are $20 or table of 6 for $90. Contact Mid America Nutrition 242-8341 to

                 purchase a ticket or for additional information  

SUNDAY 21

MONDAY 22               

            9am-4:30pm  Franklin County Farm Bureau is hosting Stroke Detection Plus, 

                 Call 1-877-732-8258 to schedule your appointment. Farm Bureau Members

                 $90, Community $125

                6:30pm  Franklin County Leadership Graduation, Prairie Star at the Country

                 Club, 1001 E Logan

                6:30-7:30pm  Ottawa Library is hosting a class on Website Building using

                 Wordpress, 105 S Hickory, Call 242-3080 to register and for additional

                 information, FREE              

Tuesday 23

WEDNESDAY 24

                6pm  American Cancer Society Relay for Life is holding a Team Captain

                 Meeting at Neosho County Community College Library. Contact Paula

                 Willford 242-8386 or email RelayForLifeTeamD(at)Yahoo.com for additional

                 information        

THURSDAY 25

                6:30pm  Soroptimist International of Ottawa Proudly Presents: Best For

                 Women 2010 Seminars, 1st of 3 Seminars: Resume Building &

                 Interview Skills, Ransom Memorial Hospital, Conference Room,

                 1301 S Main, Door Prizes and Refreshments. Attend all 3 sessions

                 and be entered to win the grand prize which is $100 gift card to

                 Country Mart

                7pm  Ottawa Library invites you to join other Kansans in reading Dreams of My

                 Father, Barack Obama. Then participate in the 3rd and final discussion at

                 Ottawa University. This session will cover the topic of Kenya. FREE and

                 open to the public.  

FRIDAY 26

                Dine At Applebee’s all day and 10% of the profits will go towards the

                 OHS After Prom Fundraiser. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce and pick

                 up a coupon or just let your waiter know that you’re there for the Dining To

                 Donate. (Alcohol is excluded)

            8am  Chamber Coffee at LifeCare Center, 121 E 2nd St. Join us at their new

     location and hear about what LifeCare is doing in our community. FREE and

     open to the public                  

SATURDAY 27

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