December 1, 2015
Story and photos by Joe Vinduska
All ages can get a dose of the holiday spirit at The Shafer Art Gallery’s “Holiday Open House” reception from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, which will feature a free puppet show from Kansas City’s Clement McCrae Puppet Shows at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Admission is free.
The event is packed with the following attractions:
November 24, 2015
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening for its regular meeting and discussed one of its nine overarching goals, known as ENDs, one of which is “Regional Workforce Needs.”
This END states, “The College’s Workforce Training & Community Education Division utilizes a variety of external resources to respond to regional workforce needs.”
November 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Editors Jamie Oss and Teresa Johnson of Barton Community College’s annual literary publication, Prairie Ink, have begun accepting entries for its seventh edition.
The aim of the publication is to provide a venue for local authors to showcase their creative writing talents.
November 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, located in the Fine Arts Building, F-157. The recital is free.
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton Automotive Technology student Ashley Revel knows full well the tremendous benefits derived from the Barton Foundation. As a scholarship recipient for the 2015-16 school year, her dream to make a living as a certified mechanic is being realized.
November 18, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Friday, Nov. 27. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Nov. 30.
November 17, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College is offering a Horse Science course from 11:30-12:50 on Mondays and Wednesdays starting Jan. 11 through May 12 in the Math and Science Building room S137. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 6.
November 17, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
Barton Community College in conjunction with the National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) will begin offering a 10-day Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program at military installations across the country. The course is geared toward transitioning soldiers, retirees and family members at no cost.
November 16, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College’s Prairie Winds Concert Band and Jazz Band, featuring members of the community, will present their annual fall concert titled “It Is Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
November 16, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The Barton Theatre Department will present “The Santaland Diaries,” starring Barton Theatre and Kansas State University Theatre alumnus, Great Bend resident Grady Bolding at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Donations will be taken at the door and will go toward new equipment and materials for the theatre program. The play was adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello.
