Ottawa/Franklin County This Month
Calendar of Events and Activities
A Publication of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce EXHIBITS FOR: Old Depot Museum, 135 W Tecumseh: May 14 – September 30 “Main Street Through Time”
AUGUST 2010 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SATURDAY 28
Antique Hop of Franklin County, Visit at least 6 of the 10 Antique
Stores in Franklin Co. and you could be the winner of a $20 Gift
Card. Visit www.visitottawakansas.com for a complete list of
participating Antique Stores and Store Hours or call 785-242-1411
for additional information
7-10am Breakfast served at Masonic Temple, 422 S Main. Open
to the public. Wonderful breakfast for a $5 donation per person
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
6pm Ottawa University to take on Baker University for the 1st time in
17 years as part of the Victory Sports Network First Down Classic.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.ottawabraves.com or
on game day at the gate. For additional information visit the Alumni
and Friends page of the OU website, www.ottawa.edu
SUNDAY 29
MONDAY 30
TUESDAY 31
SEPTEMBER 2010 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
EXCLUSIVE 3rd STREET SPA, 110 W 3rd
is holding “Back To School” Specials during the month of September.
1 Hour Massage: $40, ½ Hour $25, Spa pedicure $27, Brow Waxing $5,
Any Hair Color Service $5 off
Call 242-5719 for additional information or to schedule an appointment
OTTAWA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL, Fall 2010 Art Classes
Call Stephanie Williamson at 785-418-5576 to sign up for
Classes, or for additional information.
BRIDGE THE ARTS EXHIBIT,
CARNEGIE CULTURAL CENTER 5th & Main
Each Wednesday thru Friday in September, Noon – 5pm
WEDNESDAY 1
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
THURSDAY 2
FRIDAY 3
USD 289, Elementary Early Dismissal 11:25am
Class of 1950, Ottawa, 60th Re-union at the The Girls Club, 111 W 4th.
Contact Charles Gillette at 242-4448 for additional information.
SATURDAY 4
Class of 1950, Ottawa, 60th Re-union at the The Girls Club, 111 W 4th.
Contact Charles Gillette at 242-4448 for additional information
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
9pm-12am Jason Price Memorial Benefit at Driver’s Sports Cafe’, 222 East
Logan. Music is provided by Road Rash. Memorial Contributions may
be made to the Jason Price Memorial Fund at the benefit or in care of
Dengel & Son Mortuary.
SUNDAY 5
MONDAY 6
USD 287, 288, 289 & 290 No School
Labor Day, Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Office is Closed
TUESDAY 7
WEDNESDAY 8
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
7-8:30pm Learn to speak English. Ottawa University Administration
Building Room 104, 1001 S Cedar. Call Paula at 242-5200 ext. 5642 or
come to the first class. Free
THURSDAY 9
9am-3pm East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging is holding a
Conference for family and professional caregivers. Faith Lutheran
Church, 1320 W 15th St. Reservations are necessary and can be made
by calling 242-7200
7pm A Financial Education seminar brought to you by SOFA, the Society
for Financial Awareness. Feel free to ask plenty of questions, Ottawa
Library, 105 S Hickory Rm 103. Free Program
FRIDAY 10
16th Annual Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Forest
Park. Call 242-2686 or visit www.powerofthepast.net for additional
information
8am Chamber Coffee, ABC 123 Learning Center, 1250 Commercial Street.
Public is invited
SATURDAY 11
16th Annual Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Forest
Park. Call 242-2686 or visit www.powerofthepast.net for additional
information
7-10am Homewood Christian & Community Church, 1795 Idaho Rd,
Williamsburg, Pancake Feed, Fundraiser for New Church, Free will
offering
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
SUNDAY 12
16th Annual Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Forest
Park. Call 242-2686 or visit www.powerofthepast.net for additional
information
MONDAY 13
TUESDAY 14
10am Chamber Coffee to celebrate 15 years, Ottawa Wal-Mart DC,
3300 Hwy K-68
WEDNESDAY 15
USD 287, Early Dismissal at 12:30pm
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
5-6pm Neosho County Community College invite you to a reception for
their new President, Dr. Brian Inbody. 226 Beech St
THURSDAY 16
FRIDAY 17
12pm Join VVA Chapter 912 for a POW Ceremony at the Franklin County
Veterans Memorial, 315 S Main with Guest speaker John Musgrave.
For additional information contact Harvey Nicholson at 785-550-4215
or by email at harveynicholson@yahoo.com
SATURDAY 18
24th Annual Ol’Marais River Run, Sponsored by Over the Road Gang,
Forest Park rain or shine. 1972 vehicles or older only. Visit
www.olmarais.com for additional information
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
SUNDAY 19
24th Annual Ol’Marais River Run, Sponsored by Over the Road Gang,
Forest Park rain or shine. 1972 vehicles or older only. Visit
www.olmarais.com for additional information
11am-2pm St. Therese Catholic Church at Hwy 59 and Central Avenue,
Richmond will be hosting a Community Dinner. Adults $8,
Children 10 & under $4, $9 for Carry-Out
MONDAY 20
5pm Chamber Ground Breaking for Ottawa Recreation Commission (ORC)
15th & Ash
6:30pm The German Heritage of Kansas, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory.
Call 242-3080 for additional information.
TUESDAY 21
WEDNESDAY 22
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
5pm Chamber After Hours, Allegiance Communications, 118 W 15th St
THURSDAY 23
FRIDAY 24
USD 289 & 290, No School
SATURDAY 25
Wellsville Days, Wellsville. visit www.wellsvilledays.com for additional
information or call 785-883-2296
Louisburg Cider Mill, Ciderfest. Call 913-837-5202 for additional information
7-10am Breakfast at Masonic Temple, 422 S Main, Open to the public.
Wonderful breakfast for a $5 donation
10am-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul,
Admission $5 per person age 4 and over
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
10am-12pm Mainstreet Association is hosting a Streetscape &
Landscape forum at City Hall, 101 S Hickory. Community is invited
to attend
SUNDAY 26
Louisburg Cider Mill, Ciderfest. Call 913-837-5202 for additional information
12-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul,
Admission $5 per person age 4 and over
10:30am-2pm St. Johns Hall Catholic Church in Greeley will be hosting a
Community Dinner. Admission TBD.
MONDAY 27
USD 288, No School
7pm Pageturners Book discussions: Three Cups of Tea, Ottawa Library,
105 S Hickory. Call 242-3080 for additional information.
TUESDAY 28
WEDNESDAY 29
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
THURSDAY 30