2018 Discover Summer Fun

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YO U R 2 0 1 8 G U I D E TO F U N EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a comprehensive list of the majority of summer activities in and around Emporia this summer. Never let it be said there's nothing to do! Watch the daily Gazette for additions or changes to the many wonderful activities for all ages in our regional community.

PETERSON PLANETARIUM Peterson Planetarium, on the campus of Emporia State University, is a great way to beat the heat of summer while learning a little something.

Groups can schedule the planetarium’s many shows in July and August just by visiting the website at emporia.edu/planetarium.

The public is invited to specially scheduled, full dome showings at 5 p.m. the week of July 16.

The schedule: JULY 16 — We Are Stars JULY 18 — Super Volcanoes JULY 21 — Earth, Moon, and Sun JULY 17 — Hot & Energetic JULY 19 — Cell! Cell! Cell!

JULY 22 — Sunstruck JULY 20 — Seeing!

Attendance is free, but there are only so many seats. Call ahead at 341-5636 to reserve a space.

There will be a big star party at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Aug. 11, which is open to the public. Solar viewing will begin at 7:45 p.m., with star viewing beginning at 8:45 p.m. All ages are welcome.

Peterson Planetarium is located in the Science Hall, Room 31, 1320 Merchant St. Public parking is allowed in the lots for free after 4:30 p.m. Learn more about the planetarium at emporia.edu/planetarium.

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FARMERS MARKET

Farmers market feeds the county It’s easy for omnivores, carnivores and vegetarians to eat locally. The Emporia Farmers Market has everything needed, from salad greens to grass-fed beef, yard eggs to gluten-free bread.

The Farmers Market is held in the parking lot on Merchant Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues. There is free parking in the lot and on the streets.

“We’re moving back to the parking lot!” reports Emporia Farmers Market Manager Jessica Hopkins. “After many discussions with city officials, our board of directors, customers, local merchants, and many others, the city has supported our board’s recommendation to move back to our previous home in the parking lot at 7th & Merchant. This agreement will allow us to have access to the market kiosk, additional space, and a convenient downtown location for the 2018 season.”

Vendors bring vegetables, flower bouquets, baked goods, crafts, bedding plants, hot food fundraisers, live music and other great stuff each Saturday morning, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. through the summer, and each Wednesday afternoon at 5 – 6:30 p.m. starting June 1.

“Overall, the market is a true benefit to Emporia, bringing hundreds of people to our downtown sector to purchase the freshest produce in town,” Hopkins said. “Our market provides the primary outlet for 60+ area farmers, backyard gardeners, and local artisans to share their hard work and talents with our community. We pride ourselves on our long-standing commitment to bringing fresh, local, and affordable foods to families, low-income shoppers, seniors, and customers of all ages.”

Vendors are always welcome. Contact a market volunteer at the kiosk, email emporiafm@gmail.com, or call 620-343-6555. Learn more at emporiafarmersmarket.org.

KANSAS FREE FOR ARTS: Summer Concert Series Don’t forget your lawn chair! Bell rings at 5pm, Music begins at 5:30pm JUNE 6 - Split Lip Rayfield with Brody Buster AUG. 1- Ha Ha Tonka with The Big Sky

DK WEEKEND

Emporia loves to get dirty The Dirty Kanza 200 is a 200-mile, ultra-endurance bicycling challenge held on the gravel roads through the Flint Hills near Emporia. Racers from all over the world converge downtown to start at 6 a.m. and ride throughout the day to see who comes in first.

In addition to shorter races, this year is the premiere of the invitation-only 350 mile DKXL race. Riders leave at 4 p.m. Friday from Seventh Avenue and Commercial St. The public is invited to line the sidewalk and cheer them on for their overnight biking adventure.

There are all kinds of interesting talks, demonstrations and familyfriendly events attached to the event, so finding something to do is not a problem.

Through the weekend, art by cyclists about cycling will be on display in the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial St. Artists and authors will be in the garden at Red Rocks, 927 Exchange St., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., rain or shine on Saturday.

Friday begins with a GU Stroopwafel and Coffee Ride with Granada Coffee and Gravel City Roasters at 9 a.m. at 815 Commercial St. At 10 a.m. is an “All Things Gravel” outdoor expo at Seventh Avenue and Commercial St. along with rider sign-in at 711 Commercial St. The expo will contain over 40 top cycling industry brands, many of which are unveiling new gravel-specific products. A complete list can be found at dirtykanza.com/2018-exhibitors.

The afternoon includes riders meetings and roundtables at 807 Commercial St. “A Seat at the Table: Women in Cycling” is at 1 p.m. and “Adventure Iceland” with Lauf Forks is at 2 p.m. “Adventure by Bike,” a short film, will be screened at 5:30.

The town turns out about 5 a.m. Saturday to cheer the over 1,200 competitors at the starting line in front of the Granada Theatre, 815 Commercial St. Those competing in the 200-mile race leave at 6 a.m. with staggered starts for 100 miles at 6:20 a.m., 50 miles at 6:40 a.m. and a DK25 Community Fun Ride at 7 a.m.

At 10 a.m. is a DK High School race beginning from the All Veterans Memorial across from Soden’s Grove and at 1 p.m. is a bike parade for children 10 and younger at Seventh Avenue and Commercial Street. Watch Facebook for the Kids Zone Block Party.

The Finish Line Party is from noon to midnight. People with cowbells in hand will flank the finish line along Commercial Street north of Sixth Avenue. There will be music, food vendors and a beer garden. Winners of the DK100 are expected at noon and the DK200 are anticipated around 4 p.m.

Sunday is the Rock Star award ceremony at 8 a.m. Learn more about the DK200 and the Lunar Kanza ride in July at dirtykanza200.com.

WASHUNGA DAYS Council Grove’s summer festival, Washunga Days, is June 15 - 17 in Riverwalk Park. Washunga Days is an annual festival which celebrates the culture — both past and present — of Council Grove, showcasing the city and all of its amenities. The weekend celebration offers activities and entertainment for everyone of all ages, with two stages, arts and crafts, petting zoo, food and more.

The Josh Abbott Band performs Friday and Jon Wolfe Saturday The festival takes place each year on the third weekend in June. The three-day celebration is packed with music, entertainment, a parade, car show, arts and crafts, food vendors, kid’s games and fun, a 5K run/walk, Kaw Nation Intertribal powwow, fireworks, and much more.

Information: washungadays.com.

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CAMPS

Camps of all Kinds Area summer camps provide fun for people of all ages and abilities. Get the children out of doors and sign them up for one or more.

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CAMP WOOD YMCA Camp Wood in Chase County serves youth and families by providing fun-filled summer camps and year-round outdoor experiences. They serve the local commuCAMP WILSON nity and beyond by being a year-round retreat center and corporate getaway site.

Camp Wilson is the Emporia Recreation Commission’s longest running program, Located in the heart of the Flint Hills in Elmdale, just west of Strong City, Camp beginning in 1960.

Wood is accredited by the American Camp Association with a caring and dediCamp Wilson, a fun-filled, week-long day camp, is sponsored by the Emporia Reccated staff serving as positive role models while creating an experience campers reation Commission and held at Wilson Park on the Emporia State University campus. will never forget.

There are eight weekly sessions for campers ages 7 to 10 to choose from beginning June 4; the cost per week is $50 for residents of the Emporia School District and $55 INFORMATION: Camp Wood YMCA, 1101 Camp Wood Road, Elmdale; 620-2738641; campwood.org. for non-residents.

Several experiences are offered: Camp activities range from tours to fishing to arts, crafts, science and concerts.

Campers will need to bring a sack lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday; camp counselors • Traditional Resident Camp will cook lunch on Monday and Friday. A “bring your own” evening meal for campers • Campers v. Wild and family members is held Thursday evening followed by that week’s camp program. • Horse Camps Information: Lee Beran Recreation Center, 313 W. Fourth Ave. 340-6300, emporiarec. • Drama Camp org.

• Top Camp Chef V V V • Leadership Camps (multi-week sessions) • Specialty Camps (construction, biking, media, paintball, skateboarding, rope and CAMP ALEXANDER rock) Located east of Emporia, Camp Alexander is 90 acres of woods, ponds and roll• Wranglers in Training (multi-week sessions) ing meadows with fitness and biking trails, a nine-hole golf course and water sports.

Edward Jones Alexander, a freed slave who settled in the area after the Civil War, left • Counselors in Training (multi-week sessions) all of his savings and forty acres to the orphaned and needy children of Emporia, Lyon • Family Camp County and the State of Kansas.

• Mini-Camp Camp Alexander offers ten consecutive weekly camps for children ages 6-14. AddiMini-Camp is a four-day, three-night session for children ages 5 - 8 and is detionally the Youth Leadership Program offers teens ages 13-14 the opportunity to enjoy signed to meet the unique needs of the youngest campers Camp Wood’s friendly, all camp activities while also building upon their levels of responsibility and leadership. well-trained staff will take good care of each child while also giving them a chance Families could be eligible for multi-child discounts or scholarships. Register early as to use their boundless energy and enthusiasm outdoors every day. some camps are prone to selling out.

A shortened stay and increased staff-to-camper ratios in each cabin will help Information: Camp Alexander, 1783 Road P5, Emporia; 794-1830; campalexan- make the child’s first summer camp experience a safe one while easing them into time away from home. In addition, the daily schedule has been modified so that der66801@yahoo.com; CampAlexander.org. mini-campers can sample a wide range of camp activities during the day and still Themes for this summer are: get to bed early enough to recharge their energy at night.

MAY 29 – JUNE 1: Mr. Alexander’s Summer Classics New this year are two gender-specific camps. Just for Boys is for ages 10 – 17, Come see it all! Nature, swimming, arts & crafts, this is an action packed week full July 15 – 21 and Just for Girls, same ages, is July 22 – 28. These new camp opporof all your favorite “classic” activities to fill your summer. (No camp May 28, Memorial tunities continues the Camp Wood YMCA tradition to help youth grow in confiDay). dence and character, empowering them to become leaders in their schools and communities. Children will explore new skills, adventures and friendships with JUNE 4 – 8: Sports Mania Join us as we endure a week full of sports! Do you have what it takes to be a Camp the support and encouragement of the staff. Each will return home with a sound Olympian? From wacky to wonderful, all campers will fill their days with more fun than understanding of what it means to be healthy in spirit, mind and body in today’s world. they knew could be had.

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The name explains it all! That’s right, a full week dedicated to water balloon fights, water guns and an epic skirmish between campers and counselors. Come join the battle.

JUNE 18 – 22: Fit-Tastic Fit-Tastic is the name, fitness is the game. Obstacle course, capture the flag, and much more! A week full of fun activities that all help keep us Fit-Tastic!

JUNE 25 – JUNE 29: Nature Adventure Enjoy the outdoors? Then this is the week for you! Help your team build a tree fort and capture SASQUATCH! We’ll spend the whole week in the woods and the beautiful wilderness that makes up Camp Alexander. The annual summer Fish Fry will be on Friday of this week!

JULY 2 – 5: Midsummer Mahem The summer is heating up, we’re half way through, and there is lots of fun left to be had! Come out for some good, old-fashioned fun! Watermelon? Hot dogs? S’mores?

It will be a week of fun in the sun!

CAMP DOUBLE E From the backyard to the campground, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland has a storied tradition of getting girls outdoors. Our camps ensure girls are building leadership skills, developing lifelong friendships, and challenging themselves to try new things – all with the support of a team of trained staff members and leaders.

Girl Scout camp is for every girl! No experience is required. At our camps, girls are empowered to step outside their comfort zone, take risks and grow as leaders.

All programs and activities are tailored to the personalities and interests of girls entering first through 12th grade. Girls will have plenty of opportunities to create their own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and the great outdoors, becoming the best they can be and feeling proud to be part of their camp community – a village for girls!

Camp Double E, an 8.3-acre camp just northwest of Emporia on the banks of the Neosho River, complete with a rope course and archery range.

JULY 9 – 13: TEAMWORK makes the DREAMWORK INFORMATION: Camp Double E - 794 Road 200, Emporia. Contact the Emporia Join us in a fun-filled week of games that can’t be done alone. Make new friends. Amend Girl Scout Center at 342-4532. www.kansasgirlscouts.org.

Challenge yourself and enjoy the accomplishments of a team environment.

MYSTERY AT CAMP DOUBLE E JULY 16 – 20: Tidal Wave June 22 – 23 is “Camp Scene Investigation - Take 3!” Put your detective skills to One week of water games won’t cut it. Join us for round two as we build our own work to solve a new mystery at Camp Double E! Discover clues, feel the thrill of boats steer our self-constructed watercraft to open water! deciphering codes, finding clues, and solving a good mystery. Join us and learn the tricks of crime scene investigators or master those skills you already have. Be a JULY 23 – 27: Sports Mania Round Two Let the games begin – Again! An entire week filled with team sports. Challenge go-getter and bring the suspect to justice! This crime solving adventure promises to be another journey through Camp Double E that you’ll never forget! Please yourself, challenge others and score one for team Camp Alexander. bring a sack lunch on Friday; all other meals provided.

JULY 30 – AUG. 3: Summer Highlights Register by June 11; the fee is $41.

Wrap up the summer with your Camp favorites.

UNDER THE SEA AT CAMP DOUBLE E V V V Come joins us June 28 – 30 at Camp Double E for summer camp “Under the Sea.” We will be crafting, cooking over campfires, shooting bows and arrows, and WHITE MEMORIAL CAMP camping for two nights. Please eat dinner prior to attending the camp; all other Join us for a summer of adventure in the Flint Hills! meals will be provided. For questions, please contact Gwen Harris at 341-7301 or We offer camps for grades K-12, Family Camps, and retreats for adults with intel- harrisgwen1976@gmail.com. lectual disabilities and developmental disabilities.

Register by June 14. The fee per girl is $30; per adult is $20.

This summer we are offering a Cross Country Camp for Kansas athletes who will get ZOMBIE SURVIVAL CAMP the chance to interact with olympic and professional runners! We are also offering an Could you survive a zombie apocalypse? Get back to nature with your troop interfaith camp to encourage youth from all backgrounds to come together at camp.

July 13 – 15! What do you need to do to survive in a world without technology and We are also promoting one of our long time camp grounds from Augusta Kansas who the comforts of modern life? Archery, hiking, campfire cooking and survival skills! have opened registration for anyone interested in attending their event.

Get your patrol teams together and safeguard your camp! Bring your troop and There is still time to get the early registration price. Ask us about scholarship opportents and master your outdoor skills. Will you be a zombie or a human? This is a tunities. We still have cabin rentals available for family reunions, weekend get-aways call to all troops, come survive like a Girl Scout! and group events.

Register by July 2. The fee per girl is $45; per adult is $45.

Information: White Memorial Camp & Retreat Center, 1271 S. 1050 Road, Council Grove; 620-767-5165; www.whitememorialcamp.com. E-mail: office@whitememorialcamp.com JUNE 11 – 15 Arrowhead Camp (ID/DD) JUNE 17 – 23 JULY 1: Prairie Run Cross Country Camp (schools, teams, coaches in 7-12 grade, all are welcome) JULY 9 –13: Cottonwood Camp (ID/DD) JULY 16 – 20: Saturate Camp (Augusta Baptist Church) JULY 27 – JULY 29: Family Camp (For kids. adults and everyone in between!)

JULY 29 – AUG 1: Young Adventurer’s Camp! (partnering with United Church of Christ, grades K - 3) JULY 29 – AUG 4: Last Blast! (partnering with United Church of Christ, grades 4 - 12) TBA: Peace Camp: Jr. High and High school

Inspired By Math is a math enrichment program for middle school students. The summer camp is a way for students to get a taste of what this after-school program will be like next school year. It offers exciting and different ways of learning math and is a good way to keep up math skills during the summer.

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Who: Students entering 6 th -9 th grade in the 2018-2019 academic year.

When: July 23-26, 8:30am-11:00am CoSt: $20, due by July 16, 2018 (includes breakfast) Where: Science hall room 246, emporia State University To regisTer: go to www.emporia.edu/mathecon/outreach/inspiredbymath. Download the registration form on the brochure link. Fill out the form and mail it along with payment to the address provided. ContaCt: Laura albertson (laura.albertson@usd.253.net) or Qiang Shi (qshi@emporia.edu).

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SYMPHONY IN THE FLINT HILLS

EMPORIA RECREATION COMMISSION

The Flint Hills really are alive with music June 9 as the Kansas City Symphony performs at the end of a day-long festival for Symphony in the Flint Hills, a Cottonwood Falls-based event.

This year’s location is at Rosalia Ranch in Butler County. and features special guest Aoife O’Donovan followed by Austin’s legendary swing trio, Hot Club of Cowtown. The theme for 2017 is “water” and includes a Smithsonian traveling exhibit in the topic. The gallery is located at 331 Broadway St., Cottonwood Falls.

There will be educational talks all day on regional flora, fauna, environmental issues and even stargazing.

Learn more at www.symphonyintheflinthills.org or 620-273-8955.

There are sports, trips, lawn games and more this summer organized by the Emporia Recreation Commission. Register for golf, basketball, soccer or tennis. Learn more about swimming lessons, Couch to 5K, Splash Days, lifeguard training, discounts to Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun and trips to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Royals game, Mackinac Island or Albuquerque and Santa Fe at the Lee Beran Recreation Center, 313 W. Fourth Ave. 340-6300, emporiarec.org.

EMPORIA ARTS CENTER Summer Arts

Get out and active with ERC

CORPORATE CHALLENGE The Emporia Recreation Commission’s Corporate Challenge pits 15-member teams of co-workers, business v. business, for a fun and educational two-week event Aug. 12 - 24.

Compete in a variety of physical and mental events such as Putt-Putt, Bolo, Bocce, Darts, wacky races, trivia contests and more. Earn points as your team strives for the final win and a trophy.

The team roster form, schedule of events and registration information can be found at emporiarec.org. The deadline to register is mid-July.

STAY COOL AT THE POOL Jones Aquatic Center opens today at 4202 W. 18th Ave., just west of the turnpike.

The center is open noon - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday, and noon - 8 p.m. Friday - Sunday. The final swim day is Aug. 19.

All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Children 3 and younger are free with an adult; children 4 - 15 are $3 and anyone over 15 pays $5. College students with valid ID are 2-for-1 each Tuesday.

There are discount punch cards available and LCAT has a stop at the JAC. A variety of morning swim lessons and toddler activities are available. Lap swimming is available Monday – Thursday.

SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE:

The Emporia Arts Center’s Summer Arts classes have begun.

There are many classes to choose from for students in grades pre-K through high school and adult. Painting, clay, crafts, food and more are on the list. Classes have minimum and maximum enrollments and pre-registration is required.

Scholarships are available thanks to Mitchell-Markowitz Construction.

The public is welcome to pick up a Summer Booklet at the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial St., view the booklet electronically by accessing the link at emporiaksarts.org, or find it on the Facebook page at Emporia Arts Council.

V V V ANY AGE OR ABILITY Children in Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten can enjoy individual classes such as “Sticky Window Art,” “Monster Truck Painting” and “Life-size Self-portrait” or an entire week each of dinosaurs and princesses.

Children in Kindergarten – second grade can try making “Recycled Robots” or “Wacky Plaster Masks” along with coiled clay art, butterfly wings and their own dinosaur and princess weeks.

Those in grades 3 – 5 may try tie dye, creating their own comic book, macrame bracelets, knitting and paper art. There are almost 30 different art classes to pick, from “Agamograph” to “Viking Voyage.”

Children in grades 6 – 8 can try several two-part art classes: color theory, paper mache animals, plaster face masks, macrame plant hangers and popsicle stick wall art are all available, in addition to sewing, working with paper, 3-D landscapes, mandalas and wind chimes.

Those in the ninth grade through adult can try a three-day stained glass class, a three-day beginning oil painting or pastel class, a two-part watercolor study, pet portraiture or printmaking study, or single sessions in crochet, knitting, glass mosaics, paper quilling and more.

Two sketch clubs are offered – youth and adult. Participants can choose individual sessions, or save $10 by signing up for all 10.

Specialty classes are one-time or by session. This includes culinary arts, painting and clay (hand or wheel).

A sample of cooking classes is mini cake decorating, sugar cookie decorating, pizza, gluten free baking, mini-pies and candy making.

Paint-a-Pot moves to 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday nights, with a base admission of $5 plus the cost of however many pieces are chosen to paint. Staff will fire the glazed ceramic and notify attendees when the work is ready to pick up.

There are five each of the popular, guided painting classes “Design With ...” on the summer schedule.

For children (or all ages), Design with a Splash of Juice offers juice and all the materials needed to create and take home a painting. Sessions are 1 - 2 p.m. Saturdays, with three dates in June and two in July. Themes include “Mermaid Dreams,” “Fire-breathing Dragon,” and a personalized name sign.

For those 21 and older, the BYOB Design with a Splash of Wine is 6 - 8 p.m. select Tuesdays with themes such as “Life Is Better at the Lake,” “Sleep Under the Stars” and “Couples’ Coffee Mugs.”

V V V MISSOULA THEATRE RETURNS WITH ‘GULLIVER’S TRAVELS’ The Arts Council presents Missoula Children’s Theatre in June with a production of “Gulliver’s Travels” comprised entirely of local children.

Auditions will be June 25 and the performance June 29. Times will be released at a later date; all rehearsals and the production will be at Emporia High School.

“Gulliver” is conceived and written by Michael McGill, including music and lyrics. The synopsis: “With his ship wrecked and his trusty computer JCN on the fritz, brave explorer Gulliver finds himself lost in space with nothing but an Invisible Force to guide him! While transporting from world to world, under the control of the Maniacal Scientist of Lapunta, Gulliver discovers fighting aliens, arrogant Horse Leaders of the foolish Yahoos, larger-than-life royalty (in more ways than one) and robots — all who need just as much help from Gulliver as Gulliver needs from them! Tune in as this sci-fi spin of the timeless tale of Gulliver’s Travels will take you out-of-this world!”

The Missoula Children’s Theatre (Montana), the nation’s largest touring children’s theater, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years, from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,200 communities this year with 44 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. A tour team arrives in a given town with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play … except the cast. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. MCT’s mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $2 for children and are available at the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial, or at the door.

JUNE 11 - 15 - Aquatics Adventure Camp, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. $50; register by May 31.

Campers will spend the morning at the pool splashing in the water, playing games, learning aquatic skills, and discussing water safety. This is open to ages 4 and older.

JUNE 6 – Color Wars, 6 – 8 p.m. $5; register by June 4. Teams will be formed and then the war will begin. Games and activities will ensure that all will be covered with color. Wear a white shirt and shorts/pants that may get dirty. All activities will be on land, but swimming will be allowed after the war.

JUNE 9 – Family fitness day, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Free lap swimming, river walking, and Aqua Beat for the entire family at the Jones Aquatic Center.

JUNE 17 – Father’s Day Swim, noon - 8p.m. Dads swim free with children. There will be games, contests and concession specials.

JUNE 22 – Summer Carnival, 5 – 8 p.m. Play carnival games and win some fun prizes.

Games will be water and land based so make sure to wear a suit. Portions of the pool will still be available for swimming.

JULY 4 – Picnic at the Pool, noon - 6 p.m Bring a picnic basket for a fun-filled day.

This will be the only day that outside food and beverages will be allowed. Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.

JULY 13 – Spartan Swim. Evening swim and games. 7 – 9 p.m. for middle school students, 9 – 11 p.m. for high school students.

JULY 23 – 27 - Shark Week! Different shark-themed activities each day. Shark bait specials will be available in the concessions stands. Shark sightings may occur.

AUG. 17 – Back to School Blowout. 7 – 9 p.m. for middle school students, 9 – 11 p.m. for high school students.

AUG. 19 – Final Fiesta noon – 3 p.m., free; Pooch Plunge, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

HELPING YOU DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE!

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FLINT HILLS RODEO CELEBRATES RANCHING TRADITIONS

Olpe’s Downhome Days will be July 13 - 14. A youth rodeo opens the festival, then Saturday there is a breakfast, kids’ fishing derby, Fun Run, bike ride, a softball tournament, games, silent auction and a barbecue with the Fire Department.

The 80th-annual Flint Hills Rodeo is May 31, June 1 - 2 in the historic arena on U.S. Highway 50 in Strong City. The main event, of course, is the PRCA sanctioned competition. Cervi Championship Rodeo, celebrating 50 years in 2018, is the stock contractor and Roger Mooney of Ellijay, Georgia, is the announcer.

One of the longest running professional rodeos in the world, with a unique heritage, the Flint Hills Rodeo in Strong City covers three evenings of fun for kids, families and cowpokes of all ages. The parade from Cottonwood Falls up Highway 177 to the arena will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Each evening has a trade show and Kids Stick Horse Rodeo on the dance floor while Friday and Saturday end with a dance. Thursday there are free hotdog tickets to the first 200 kids entering through the east gate.

Other events in June include the Little Britches Rodeo June 9 – 10, Kansas Junior Rodeo Association June 16 – 17 and the Christian Youth Rodeo Association June 23 – 24.

Information: flinthillsrodeo.org

FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL The 2018 Flint Hills FolkLife Festival will be held on the lawn of the historic Chase County Courthouse 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 9. “Contra on the Green” is at 7:30 p.m. on the west Courthouse lawn. (Indoor facilities are available for the dance if necessary.)

Remember, the Friday Night Jam Session — FolkLife Festival edition — is 7:30 p.m. June 8 on the south lawn.

There is no admission fee for any of the events or to the festival grounds. Items produced by historical presenters may be for sale. www.facebook.com/FlintHillsFolkLifeFestival.

LIBRARY There’s no lollygagging at the library The Emporia Public Library has a very active summer, with events geared toward children, youth and adults. The library is at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Mechanic Street, with off–street parking and a small lot behind the building accessed from Market Street.

The library has two stories, with elevator access. A large conference room and the children’s area are on the ground floor.

SUMMER HOURS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

SATURDAY – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SUNDAY – 2 – 5 p.m.

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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC A little Celt The Kilted Man returns to Emporia at 6 p.m. June 15 at the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial St. Come out for night of stirring celtic music and humor from nationally acclaimed Kilted Man, Matthew Gurnsey.

A little Magic Harry Potter fans of any age will enjoy wizard rock band Tonks and the Aurors at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Little Theater of the Civic Building, 111 E. Sixth Ave. This free concert is preceded at 5 p.m. by a writing workshop for the young adult set in the library’s large meeting room.

Soundmakers Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills, the volunteer organization which produced Pianos on the Pavement, has announced its third and final year of the Secondhand Sounds project.

Individuals and groups applied and accepted for the 2018 event will have their work exhibited in the courtyard of the Emporia Public Library during the month of July, along with entries from the past two years.

More information is available on the Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills Facebook page or by emailing miltonmadgail@yahoo.com.

Kids’ Koncerts The Emporia Public Library’s “Kids’ Koncerts” is a summer series of family–friendly shows at noon on Wednesdays in the Library courtyard, 110 E. Sixth Ave. Bring a lunch and a lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor show. In case of inclement weather, check the library website for a change of venue: emporiakslibrary.org.

MAY 30: Brian Wendling — Juggling and comedy JUNE 6: Brandon Draper’s Drum Safari JUNE 13: Mr. Stinky Feet, aka Jim Cosgrove — High energy music.

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FOR THE WEE ONES Summer story times serve parent–child bonding.

Summer story times are from May 29 – July 19. Pat– A–Cake Club (Birth to 18 months) meets at 9:15 a.m.

Mondays and Thursdays.

Mother Goose Time (Toddlers to 36 months) is 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays while Preschool story time (Ages 3–5) is 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In addition to the all–ages Kids Koncerts, small children will enjoy these special events.

MUSIC MAKERS — For ages 3 – 5, 10:30 a.m. June 1, 8, 22 and 29 and July 6, 13 and 20.

THE SCIENCE OF SOUND — For those in Kindergarten through Grade 5, 3 p.m., June 5. Join an ESU science class to learn how sound changes when it goes through air, water or solids. Pre–registration required at 340–6462.

WORM RACES — Dig up your entry and bring it down to the library at 10 a.m. June 15 to see who has the fastest earthworm in town.

EPL DANCE PARTY — A live DJ will play popular party music at 3 p.m. June 21 for patrons to “get their groove on.”

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO — Hands–on exploration of music instruments lead by Emporia’s Flint Hills Music, 3 p.m. June 26.

MUSIC MAKER SPACE — Create musical instruments from recycled materials at 3 p.m. July 11.

SOUNDS OF THE WILD — Docents from the David Traylor Zoo will present the sounds animal make and why, and how they communicate with each other and humans. “Animals Rock!” at 3 p.m. July 16.

GRAND SUMMER FINALE: Bring the whole family to a Family Pool Party at Jones Aquatic Center 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. July 22. This is a free event with a summer reading program ticket. (Rain date is July 29.)

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TWEENS AND TEENS The Emporia Public Library has offerings for all ages this summer. Young Adults, generally sixth grade through early college, will find these events entertaining and inspiring.

The Coding Club will continue to meet 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, save for June 21 and July 26. The Teen Advisory Board meets 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. June 5 and 26, July 10 and 31 and Aug. 14 and 28.

New this summer is Yoga and Read. Meet 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Soul Ride Yoga Studio for a session, followed by an hour–long book discussion June 6, 13, 20 and 27.

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS HELD 1-3 P.M. INCLUDE: JUNE 5 – Low Key Music Box

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NEVER TOO OLD The Emporia Public Library has plenty of things to offer those who have left school behind: books, ebooks, audio books and opportunities for creativity.

BOARD GAME NIGHT From 5 – 7 p.m. June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10, come play your favorite board games with friends old and new in the large meeting room.

CONTAINER GARDENING Learn how to arrange and care for beautiful container gardens at 1 p.m. June 30.

ROCK N’ READ TRIVIA Test your trivia knowledge, as an individual or part of a team, from 1 – 3 p.m. July 7.

CRAFT CORNERS Three different events are planned 1 – 3 p.m. in the large meeting room. They are Magazine Strip Art June 23, Painted Rock Cactus July 21 and Garden Bird Treats Aug. 18.

There are three book discussion groups. With the support of the Friends of the Library, multiple copies of the book discussion titles are available at the adult services desk of the library for checkout. All interested persons are invited to attend.

TUESDAY PAGETURNERS, 10 a.m.

JUNE 12 – “The Alchemist” by Paolo Coelho JULY 10 – “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy” by Karen Abbott AUG. 14 – “The Excellent Lombards” by Jane Hamilton (special date) SEPT. 11 – “Eruption” by Steve Olson Evening Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m.

JUNE 6 – “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy” by Karen Abbott

JUNE 12 Mix and Match Instruments

JULY 11 – “The Excellent Lombards” by Jane Hamilton (special date)

JUNE 26 – The Most Annoying Sound

AUG. 1 – “Eruption” by Steve Olson

JULY 10 – Long Live cassettes

SEPT. 5 – “The Good Widow” by Liz Fenton

Novel Ideas, 6:30 p.m.

JULY 17 – Move Sing–Along JULY 31 – Summer Wining Program AUG. 7 – Patches and Pins AUG. 8 — Tonks and the Aurors perform at 6 p.m. in the Little Theater of the Civic Building, 111 E. Sixth Ave. This free concert is preceded at 5 p.m. by a writing workshop for the young adult set in the library’s large meeting room.

MAY 30 – “When I Am Through With You” by Stephanie Kuehn JUNE 27 – “The Art of Feeling” by Laura Tims JULY 25 – “The Lake Effect” by Erin McCahan AUG. 29 – “Wicked Like a Wildfire” by Lana Popovic SEPT. 27 – “The Rattled Bones” by SM Parker

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LIVE IN THE LOT Live in the Lot, a free summer concert series from Flint Hills Music, will have six live, free, fantastic concerts on the street at Seventh Avenue between Commercial and Merchant streets.

Concerts are on Fridays June 8, 15 and 29 and July 6, 13 and 20. Friday’s food and drinks start at 6:30 p.m. including a beer garden, children’s activities, shade umbrellas and food vendors.

The music starts at 7 p.m. and includes both local and out-of-town performers.

Special guests are the store’s Sunflower Singers and the Flint Hills Music Summer Rock Band.

Summer session in music therapy and lessons are accepting new students now at 715 Commercial St. Bands interested in participating may contact Thomas Silkman, Flint Hills Music, at 620-342-4553.

Summer lecture series, art and authors tfeatured at Red Rocks Red Rocks State Historic Site, the home of the William Allen White family, is the place for a summer series of art and informal talks.

First is Artists & Authors in the garden of Red Rocks. This event mixes writers with painters, sculptors and more 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., rain or shine on Saturday, June 2.

Designed for entertainment during the Dirty Kanza 200 bicycle race, this event featuring local and regional art and books is free and open to the public. Beth Thomas’ Gypsy Wagon will return.

Sunday at the Site — held at 2 p.m. Sundays — was inspired by the White family’s legendary hospitality. If a member of the family was on the porch of their Emporia home, guests were welcome to join them for a visit.

Sunday at the Site 2018 Summer edition explores Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive movement.

JUNE 10 — “What was the Progressive Movement?” with Greg Schneider JUNE 24 — “Theodore Roosevelt, Part 1: Before the Presidency” with John Doan JULY 8 — “Theodore Roosevelt, Part 2: The Presidency and After” with John Doan

ESU THEATRE

64 and going strong

ESU Theatre presents 64th season of summer shows The 64th season of Emporia State University Summer Theatre continues this June and July.

The new season features a lineup of four shows sure to please audiences of all ages,” Theater Chair Jim Bartruff said.

The line-up includes the comedic musical “A Dog’s Life” by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto, classic comedy “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon, the hilarious farce “Suite Surrender” by Michael McKeever, and family-friendly musical “Moo Juice” by Krista “Funky Mama” Eyler.

All performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall, 1301 Market St. on the Emporia State University campus. Tickets are available from the Memorial Union Ticket Office at 341- 6378. There is plenty of parking on Market and in the university lots to the east.

MAN AND MUTT Directed by Jim and Lindy Bartruff, “A Dog’s Life” by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto was originally produced by Kansas City’s Heartland Theatre. This hilarious, warmhearted new musical chronicles the joys and challenges of dog ownership.

But just who owns whom? When Joel adopts Jack the dog at the pound, he soon realizes life will never be the same. Meanwhile, Big Dog wants to be adopted alone, but his only way out includes yippy Little Dog. For both of these pairs, initially hesitant relationships blossom into profound friendships.

A celebration of the inseparable bond between man and mutt, “A Dog’s Life” runs June 13 - 16.

MEN ARE A MESS The second production of the summer season is Neil Simon’s time honored work “The Odd Couple,” directed by ESU Alumnus Fran Opheim. This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him.

Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as “The Odd Couple” is born.

Catch the roommate dram-edy as it runs June 27 – 30.

SWEET ‘SUITE’ “Suite Surrender!” by Michael McKeever is the third production of the season, under the direction of Bob Hart.

It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel — assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance … that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite.

Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

Get your white flags ready when “Suite Surrender” runs July 11 – 14.

RELIVE YOUR PRE-K DAYS Reminisce the days of youth in the final show of the summer theatre season: Krista “Funky Mama” Eyler’s “Moo Juice: The Musical,” directed by Jim and Lindy Bartruff.

It is the summer before kindergarten begins at the Time Out Daycare in Johnson County, Kansas. Ms. Patty is trying to hold things together on parent’s day with mixed success. The show features songs and sketches about life in the kid zone in songs like “Potty Train” and “Ooo, Ahh, Oww” about combing out the tangles in long hair.

The vibrant and charming moments of children’s lives will be told through song when “Moo Juice: The Musical” runs July 25 – 28.

MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN Technical direction for the theatre season is provided by Chris Lohkamp, who will also serve as set designer for “Suite Surrender.” Rick Rasmussen, a KU grad and a professional designer from Seattle returns to ESU Summer Theatre for his 25th season.

Rasmussen will design scenery and costumes for both “A Dog’s Life” and “The Odd Couple ESU grad and KU grad student Lexey Jost will be the scenographer for “Moo Juice: The Musical.”

The costume shop will managed by Amanda Dura, who will also be the costume designer for “Suite Surrender.” She will be assisted by alumna Allison DeMeyer. Tiffany Budke will be the pianist for “A Dog’s Life.”

The 2018 Summer Theatre student company members are Lucas Coble, Elizabeth Higbee, Ben Hill, Drew Keller, Miranda Kimble, Tyler Lang, Harriel Mack, Mollie McClanahan, Hewleek McKoy, Weiqi Meng, Isabelle Nelson, Mason Nicks, Yerim Noh, Olivia Nunnelley, Emily Rayson, Zulema Renteria, Dayne Sabatos, Jared Steele, Elizabeth Tate, Abbi Timmermeyer, Cameron Webb and Cameron White.

SUPPORTING THOSE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN This summer also marks the beginning of ESU Theatre’s annual Theatre Guild Membership Drive. Theatre Guild Members receive the benefits of eight shows, two opening night dinners and a scholarship donation — for only $125. Guild Membership also includes a ticket to each of the Summer Theatre 2018 shows, and each of the productions during the 2018-2019 academic year, including “Pippin,” ESU’s 2018 Homecoming Scholarship Musical.

Another way to give is to become an ESU Summer Theatre Angel. Angels’ donations for the Butcher Summer Theatre Endowment help protect and enhance the future of ESU’s cherished entertainment tradition of summer theater. Gifts of any size are welcome.

For more information about Theatre Guild Membership, or becoming a Summer Theatre Angel, please contact Soojin Pearson, at 341- 5704 or sbae1@emporia.edu.

JULY 22 — “Samuel Crumbine in Myth and Memory” with Chris Lovett Programs run from 45 minutes to an hour, usually with time for questions and answers afterward. The visitors center has plenty of seating and air conditioning.

Red Rocks State Historic Site is one of 16 state historic sites operated by the Kansas Historical Society, a state agency. Although Red Rocks is a State Historical Site, it does not receive state funds. All programs, restoration and maintenance are paid for via donations and grants.

Red Rocks events are presented in cooperation with the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. Red Rocks State Historic Site, home of the Pulitzerprize winning editor and owner of The Emporia Gazette, is located at 927 Exchange Street.

For more information, call 342-2800 or visit kshs.org/red_rocks. Through the summer, Red Rocks is open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday.

Sundays on the Porch are free and sponsored by members of the William Allen White Community Partnership.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS 2018

This is the list of area Vacation Bible Schools available at this time: SHIPWRECKED! RESCUED BY JESUS Messiah Lutheran Church June 10 – 14, 6 – 8 p.m.

1101 Neosho St., 342-8181, www.vbspro. events/p/events/ee1943 SHIPWRECKED! RESCUED BY JESUS 12th Avenue Baptist Church June 4 – 8, 9 a.m. - noon 2023 W. 12th Ave., 342-8830, www.12thave.org TIME LAB: DISCOVERING JESUS FROM ETERNITY PAST TO ETERNITY FUTURE Flint Hills Bible Church June 3 - 7, 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Completed Kindergarten 6th grade) 1836 U.S. Highway 50, 342-0081, www.flinthillsbc.org SPLASH CANYON: GOD’S PROMISE ON LIFE’S WILD RIDE Emporia Presbyterian, First Baptist and St. Mark’s Lutheran, New Life Christian Church July 8 – 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Pre-K - 6th grade; older kids welcome to be crew helpers) Register by July 1.

West Campus, 1702 W. 15th Ave., 342-0375.

SPLASH CANYON: GOD’S PROMISE ON LIFE’S WILD RIDE Faith Lutheran Church June 25 – 29, 9 – 11:30 a.m. (3-year-olds - 6th grade) 1348 Trail Ridge Road, 342-3590, www.faithemporia.org AMPED! LIVE FULLY ALIVE First United Methodist Church July 15 – 19, 6 – 8 p.m.

823 Merchant St., 342-6186, www.fumchurch.org TOTUS TUUS Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church June 24 – 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1st - 6th grade) June 23 – 28, 7:15 – 9 p.m. (7th - 12th grade) 102 Exchange St., 342-1061, shemporia.org MINI-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL First Congregational Church July 11, 3:30-7:30pm 313 W. 12th Ave., 342-6854

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YO U R 2 0 1 8 G U I D E TO F U N DAVID TRAYLOR ZOO It’s ‘Zootastic’!

The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia is located at 75 Soden Road, along the southern edge of the city, north of the Cottonwood River and just east of U.S. Highway 99. The zoo has exhibits on mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in a beautifully landscaped setting and is accredited by the National Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

It hosts a zoo camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 9 through 13 for children who have completed the third or fourth grade. This year’s theme is “Endangered Species.” The camp is filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. There will be crafts, games and interaction with the animals. More information and a registration form is available at 341-4365 or zoo.emporia-kansas.gov.

STROLL AND SHOW The annual Stroll and Show will be at 7 p.m. June 1. Enjoy a twilight tour through the zoo, then head over to the Zoo Education Center for children’s activities and an outdoor screening of a family-friendly film at dusk (bring blankets and lawn chairs). Free, and free concessions while they last.

EFOZ OPEN HOUSE A special open house hosted by the Emporia Friends of the Zoo will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 24. The Friends are the fundraising and volunteer recruiting arm of the zoo. The open house includes fascinating tours of off-exhibit areas, quarantine and and the veterinary building.

Visit the Zoo Education Center to interact with animal ambassadors and purchase animal-related souvenirs.

Docents, staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and there will be refreshments.

The Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Many exhibits have a QR code to provide additional information about the animals and their environment. The Zoo Education Center is located at 75 Soden Road. Information: 341-4365, zoo.emporia-kansas.gov.

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