CALENDAR OF
COMMUNITY EVENTS
To be included in the Calendar of Community Events and for more info contact the
McPherson Chamber of Commerce 241-3303
TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, AND AT THE TIME OF THIS CALENDAR PUBLICATION, THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE AS SCHEDULED:
2020 Events Calendar
Every Saturday Through October 31st
McPherson County Farmer’s Market- Every Saturday morning through October 31st from 7:30 a.m.-12 noon. The market will take place in the Blue Roundtop, 710 W. Woodside. Eggs, flowers, produce, baked goods, meat, and more!
Every Sunday in September
Bingo at the McPherson American Legion, 401 N. Main. The Early Bird Session start at 2:30 p.m. Regular Games begin at 3:15 p.m.
Now Through Saturday, October 31st
First Annual Fossil 5K Virtual Run– hosted by the McPherson Museum. Registration fee: $35 per person. Participants will receive a one-of-a kind medal and T-shirt. Run or walk
5K, take a picture or screenshot of your miles ran and time, then send it to the McPherson Museum. The two fastest times will receive a free annual family membership!! For more information go to www.mcphersonmuseum.com/fundraisers or call (620) 241-8464
Friday, September 25th
McPherson Chamber of Commerce Classic: “Par-Tee On” Golf Tournament– at Turkey Creek Golf Course, 1000 Fox Run. Registration/Lunch will start at 11:30 a.m. Tee off at 12:30 p.m. For information contact the McPherson Chamber of Commerce at 241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org.
Friday, September 25th – Sunday, September 27th
We Serve Weekend- hosted by McPherson First United Methodist Church. An opportunity to help others in the McPherson community. For more information on how you can help, to
see a list of suggested projects, or to sign-up to be a part of the We Serve Weekend go to
www.mcphersonfumc.com/weserveweekend
Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th
Canton Heritage Days- Downtown Canton. Community Breakfast at Canton American
Legion, 5K Run/Walk, Flea & Craft Market, Poker Run, Car Show, Corn Hole Tournament, Street Dance, Live Music, ATV Rodeo. Details and event times can be found on the Canton Heritage Days Facebook page.
Saturday, September 26th
Santa Fe Days and Car Show- in downtown Inman. Car Show Registration available from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. the day of the show. Trophies at 3 p.m. Other Santa Fe Days events include a Fun Run, Basket Auction, Fishing Derby at 3 p.m., Kid’s Games, Tractor Pull, and live music by Saltcity Cowboy Church Band.
Joy Walk/Run– 9 a.m. at Lakeside Park, 500 W. Lakeside Drive. Hosted by the McPherson Free Methodist Church. For more information call 620-241-7176 or sign up on their website at https://macfmc.org.
16th Annual Thunder on the Smoky Motorcycle Rally– 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Marquette, hosted by the Kansas Motorcycle Museum. Visit the Kansas Motorcycle Museum website or the Thunder on the Smoky Motorcycle Rally Facebook page for updates on times and events.
Canton Fall Market– 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the McPherson County Fairgrounds, 1514 27th Ave. in Canton. Free admission! A fabulous variety of vendors, plus the Canton Days Medallion Hunt and the Treasure in the Haystack Hunt for Kids, with many more activities being planned around town!
Monday, September 28th
TED Circle Program: Chronic Illness Conversation- 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. via zoom. Facilitated by the McPherson Public Library. Ideal session for individuals who live with chronic illness, caregivers who support loved ones, or anyone interested in learning more about how to care and support those affected. For more information or for a zoom invitation to this event email [email protected].
Cancer Support Group- 6:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm – west entrance. First meeting for an informal support group starting up in McPherson, sponsored by Victory in the Valley. Group is for those who have cancer, are cancer survivors, and for caregivers. The group will be meeting the 4th Monday of each month in the church library.
Tuesday, September 29th
Taco Tuesday- at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm. Fundraiser hosted by Mt. Hope Sanctuary. The Taco Truck will be open for two serving times: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Or you can pre-order online at www.mthopesanctuary.org for quicker carryout or delivery. Catered by Knackies. Free will donation. All proceeds go directly to support Mt.
Hope Sanctuary women and children.
Friday, October 2nd
Growth and Development Screening– 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in Galva. Birth to age 5. Due to COVID-19, screening might be cancelled and/or change depending on state recommendations. Call the Early Childhood Office for an appointment, 620-241-9590.
Friday, October 2nd – Sunday, October 4th
CANCELLED – Mountain Men Rendezvous and Festival- at the Maxwell Wildlife
Refuge, 2565 Pueblo Road in Canton.
Friday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 3rd
CANCELLED – Kansas Barn Sale- Lakeside Park in McPherson.
Saturday, October 3rd
2020 Coronado Heights VIRTUAL Run. 5K Virtual, 15K Virtual, 1-Mile Youth Virtual Fun Run, or 2-Mile Virtual Walk. Run or walk your race from any location you choose. Register at www.active.com. Registration ends October 3rd. Run your race October 3-10. For more information go to the 2020 Coronado Heights VIRTUAL Run Facebook page. 3rd Annual 2020 Bluestem PACE Virtual Walk/Run 5K Race– 9 a.m. Registration fee: $35 (includes a t-shirt) Race registration fees will benefit the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund. For more information or to register go to bluestempace.org/events.
Sunday, October 4th
Independent Team Kansas Fall State Softball Tournament- at Wall Park, 450 S. Maxwell. Girls: all ages. Deadline to register a team is September 27th. For more information
go to https://gfp.tournamentusasoftball.com/67/
Saturday, October 10th
Oktoberfest- a fundraiser for St. Joseph Catholic School, 520 E. Northview Ave. Not an “in person” event. Preorder bierocks, German sausage, ham & dumpling soup, cinnamon rolls and more. DEADLINE TO ORDER: October 2nd. Food pickup times: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in the south parking lot of the school. $1 raffle tickets also available for various prizes OR purchase a $50 raffle ticket for the Reverse Raffle Drawing for a $10,000 grand prize. Food orders and & raffle tickets can be purchased at the school or from a St. Joseph Catholic School family. Visit the St. Joseph Catholic School Facebook page for more detail. Questions call 620-241-3913.
Sunday, October 11th
Falun Classic Bike Ride- 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Hosted by the McPherson Amateur Radio Club. The ride will start and end at Swensson Park, 400 block of North Main in Lindsborg. A 32-mile loop through Smoky Valley and the town of Falun on paved roads. Register at www.bikereg.com and enter in Falun Classic to find 2020 ride registration. For updates go to the McPherson Amateur Radio Club. Facebook page.
Monday, October 12th
Elyria Christian School BBQ Dinner- 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the 4-H Building, 710 W. Woodside, in McPherson. Hosted by Elyria Christian School. There will be NO DINE IN this year. Two ordering options will be available: Call Ahead Ordering and Carside Ordering. More information to come.
Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th
Haunted House- 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Located next door to the McPherson Museum, 1111 E.
Kansas. Advanced tickets: $13. Tickets at the door: $15.
Saturday, October 17th
2nd Annual Teuton 5K Run/Walk & 2-Mile Color Dash- at 101 N. Main in Inman. Registration is at 7 a.m. Race will start at 8 a.m. Hosted by the Inman Elementary PTO. Strollers & wagons are welcome! For more information and to register online go to https://runsignup. com/inman5kandcolordash. Online registration closes October 11th.
First Annual Painting with Hope Fundraiser- 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at the McPherson Opera
House, 219 S. Main. Create a fun canvas artwork to take home. Event will be limited to 20 people. Precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of those participating. For more information or to register go to the Mt. Hope Sanctuary website. Proceeds will benefit Mt.
Hope Sanctuary.
Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th
Haunted House- 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Located next door to the McPherson Museum, 1111 E.
Kansas. Advanced tickets: $13. Tickets at the door: $15.
Saturday, October 24th
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back– 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Law Enforcement
Center, 1177 W. Woodside. Hosted by the McPherson Police Department and County Sheriff’s Office. Visit the McPherson KS Police Department Facebook page for specifics concerning what can and cannot be taken during the Take-Back Event.
Thursday, October 29th
Trick or Treat Main Street- 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. (or until candy runs out!) In Downtown McPherson. Trick or Treat with McPherson merchants up and down Main Street.
Friday, October 30th and Saturday October 31st
Haunted House- 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Located next door to the McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas. Advanced tickets: $13. Tickets at the door: $15.
Sunday, November 1st – Thursday, December 31st
Candy Cane Cash! Shop local to check off your Christmas lists and get registered to win! Shop at participating stores November 1st through December 31st, 2020 and earn points to enter for the Candy Cane Cash. You could win a $1,000 OR $500 in Candy Cane Cash just for shopping locally! A McPherson Chamber of Commerce & McPherson Main Street Holiday Promotion.
McPHERSON EXHIBITS
McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Ave. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-12 noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 620-2418464.
McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin, 620-245-2570. Library hours are: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. / Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. / Saturday: 1 p.m.- 5
p.m. / Sunday: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit through October 27th is “My Kansas: Mixed Media by
Debbie Wagner.”
Heritage Gallery, 219 S. Main St. (located in the McPherson Opera House), 620-2416131. www.mcphersonartsalliance.com.
One Door North, The Gallery of The Clayworks, 107 N. Main. 620-504-6550.
OTHER AREA EXHIBITS
Canton Military Museum, 135 N. Main, in Canton. Open for all Military and Patriotic Holidays or by appointment. 620-628-4484.
Galva Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, in Galva. Hours: 1st Sunday: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; 2nd Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon; 3rd Thursday: 7 p.m.-9 p.m., or by appointment. 620-654-3343.
Inman Museum, 101 N. Main, in Inman. Sunday 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., or by appointment. 620-585-6756 or 620-585-6477.
Kansas Motorcycle Museum, 120 N. Washington, in Marquette. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.785-546-2449 or www.ksmotorcyclemuseum.org.
McPherson County Old Mill Museum, 120 Mill St., in Lindsborg. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays and County holidays. 785-227-3595. Birger Sandzén Art Gallery- 401 N. First St., in Lindsborg. 785-227-2220 or fineart@ sandzen.org. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The Gallery will be maintaining the suggested guidelines of the State’s Reopening Plan.
