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Wednesday, May 31
Building Strong Readers
Children up to age 5 are invited to Girard Public Library, 128 W. Prairie St. In Girard, for stories and a craft from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Program for …
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5/31/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, May 31
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, at Zion …
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5/31/23
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Pittsburg Pride Fest fundraiser held Friday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The organizers of Pittsburg Pride Fest held their second annual fundraiser last Friday night at TJ Lelands in downtown Pittsburg for the community festival which will take place June 16-17.
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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5/25/23
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Cameron Smith will be in concert at the Worship Center at Forest Park Church in Joplin 7 p.m. June 17, where he wll be sharing songs from his newly released album “Faith Will Bring You Through” with the City of Prague Philharmonic.
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5/25/23
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Traveling photo exhibit, activities to call attention to dementia
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A traveling photo exhibit, public reception, and photo walk fundraiser being planned for June by a graduate of Pittsburg State University will highlight perspectives and insights of individuals and families impacted by dementia.
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5/25/23
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Rotary 'rocks out' for a cause
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Six area bands performed during Rotary Rocks Out Hunger Saturday, May 20 at The Pitt. All proceeds will go to The Lord's Diner.
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5/25/23
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Plaster hosts 2023 Four States' Farm Show
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Four States' Farm Show returns to Pittsburg this weekend at the Plaster Center on the Pittsburg State University campus. Equipment and vendors are spread out, ranging from the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/20/23
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TOPEKA, Kan. – Get ready for a Smokey and the Bandit style reunion at the Topeka Zoo. Eastbound and Down: The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May …
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5/20/23
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Saturday, May 20
Mirza Dinner and Auction
Mirza Shrine is hosting dinner and auction on May 20, at 6 p.m. Admission fee is $10; children under 5 are free. Menu includes all you can eat …
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5/20/23
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Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, there will be an explosion of live music in downtown Pittsburg. Six area bands will perform during …
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By Jim Henry / jhenry@morningsun.net
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5/19/23
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Thursday, May 18
Frontenac American Legion Bingo
Held the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Frontenac Senior Citizen Center. Open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins …
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5/18/23
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LCC announces 2023 Latzer Art Award recipient
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PARSONS, Kan. – The Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation and the LCC Hendershot Gallery Committee have selected a winner for the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for the Spring 2023 …
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5/18/23
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils partners with Springfield Symphony Orchestra
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BRANSON, Mo. – The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a collaboration between the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. On Saturday, August 19, the …
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5/18/23
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Niceness: A lost art?
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If you follow the news much at all, you might think that people are at odds with each other. It sure seems that way. Newscasts often end with segments that showcase stories of friends, neighbors, or …
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Carol Ann Robb / Adult Services Librarian, Pittsburg Public Library
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5/17/23
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Tickets for Osage Ballet at Fort Scott now on sale
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet. This moving story of the Osage people is coming to Fort Scott, Kansas for three performances July 21-22, 2023. Adult …
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5/17/23
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Tuesday, May 16
Art Exploration Instruction
Join Gallery artists Pat Glick and Laura Wright every Tuesday afternoon for a fun time working on citizens’ own projects or art from 12:30 to 2 …
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5/16/23
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Bands jam out Saturday night
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Riverside Current, an all-girl band from Joplin, played TJ Leland's Saturday night. They brought an edgy 90s grunge sound to an intimate audience. Sunset Circle played TJ Leland's Saturday. The John …
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5/16/23
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Big Brutus celebrates 60 years
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Big Brutus' 60th Birthday celebration is planned for May 19-20, West Mineral, KS.
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5/15/23
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Pittsburg Ballet presents Peter and the Wolf
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Ballet will be performing "Peter and the Wolf" at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 13, at 2:30 p.m. Yana …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/12/23
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Pitt State media production students win 12 statewide awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Media Production students at Pittsburg State University captured 12 awards in this year’s state competition by the Kansas Association …
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By Andra Stefanoni / Special to The Morning Sun
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5/11/23
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