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
SUNDAY 28
MONDAY 29
Tuesday 30
WEDNESDAY 31