Home Products Committee Invites All To Attend Dinner

The Home Products Dinner Committee was host for last week's Grant County Chamber Coffee at the Oasis Church in Ulysses.

This year's committee members Kristi Breese, Andy McMillan, Sean McKown, Casey Caldwell, Kiley Long, Alba Marina Alvarado, and Marcia Swann, were in attendance to talk about the event, which took place on Tuesday evening.

Caldwell and Breese encouraged everyone to come out for the annual event.

"It's the 62nd annual (dinner) that we are doing this year," Caldwell said. "It should be pretty good for our community."

Caldwell explained that tickets for the event were $12 each and could be purchased at a number of local businesses including American Implement, all of the banks, Grant County Senior Center, The Ulysses News, and the chamber office.

"It will be two hours of entertainment," Caldwell said. "The food is delicious."

Breese asked that everyone come and support the event.

"This is a scholarship fundraiser that we do to give back to the kids," Breese explained.

According to Breese last Saturday, volunteers would begin "produce picking".

"Monday we will start setting up," she added. "(Do some tear down), rearrange - tons of stuff. We will be cutting watermelon on Monday at 9 a.m., if anyone has free time and wants to come help cut watermelon - we will be at the civic center. We have guys that show up at 7 a.m., to help us with set up. If you want to volunteer for something just get a hold of one of us and we will put you to work."

Breese said if anyone wants to volunteer for the committee, to get in touch with them.

"Everybody is always saying that takes so long - it is a lot of work," she said. "But, it's not when you have a good team with you. When we all work together no one person is stuck doing one thing. (The dinner) is something good that we need to keep continuing so we really need men to step up.

Grant County Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Robin Leonard commended the committee on their work.

"They have worked really hard this year," she said. "I have gotten to see a lot more this year of what actually goes on and you guys are awesome."

Leonard noted that those wanting to attend could also purchase their dinner "buttons" at the door.

The dinner took place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 16 at the Civic Center. Entertainment that night was by Dennis Gaxiola, a funny, clean comedian.

Announcements made at the coffee last week by the Chamber were:

Ulysses News is hosting a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, Seasons of Change from September 22-26, from 9 a.m. - 6 pm. Cost is $5 per entry. Cash and Prizes will be awarded. There are five different age groups. Contact Ulysses News for an entry form or for more information.

Ulysses News will be hosting their Treasure Hunt again this fall. Winners have the chance for $100 in Chamber bucks. Be watching the paper or their Facebook page for more information or contact them at their office.

Grant County Chamber and Tourism is putting together their very first annual Wine Walk downtown from 5-7:30 p.m., October 18. Thus far, there are 18 businesses signed up to participated. Participants purchase a "passport" and take it to the various participating businesses and they will give them a little taste of wine and then you go on to the next business. Those who visit every business have each location marked off on their passport - they will then be eligible for a grand prize. The Adam Mathis band will play at 8 p.m.

Core Community has job openings for a Community Liaison, and a Resource Coordinator. Please contact Sheila Koop if you are interested in any of these positions.

Core Community is hosting award winning singer, comedian and motivational speaker, Timothy Lovelace, Saturday, September 20, at 6 p.m., at Kepley Middle School Auditorium. Cost is $20 for an individual, $50 for a family of three and $60 for a family of four or more. Check their Facebook page to find a link to purchase tickets. Grant County Gives Event.

There will be a Free Car Seat Check Up at Grant County Fire Department Friday, September 19, from 1-4 p.m. When you arrive, please know the weight and height of your child. National Child Passenger Safety Certified Technicians will perform the check ups. For more information, contact Monica Walker at the Extension office. This is brought to you by the Extension office, Kansas Children’s Service League, Grant County Health Department and Women of Purpose.

Grant County Health Department reminds you to schedule your mammogram today because early detection saves lives.

Fall Fest will be October 4. Kicking off with Safety fest at 9 a.m., and lasting the entire day into the evening. We will be having Jimmy Dee and The Fabulous Destinations back again for the evening concert. We are looking for non-profit groups and businesses to be vendors. If you are interested please call the chamber. Grant County Recreation Commission will be hosting a corn hole tournament during Fall Fest, as well as an adult tricycle race and a baking contest - Fall Layers.

Grant County Bank is hosting a

Furever Friends is hosting a Cause for Paws Gala complete with steak dinner, cash bar and auction with live music $65 per person $120 for couple. The event is planned for 5:30-10:30 p.m.,  Saturday, October 11, at the Delgado venue.

Grant County Chamber and Tourism are hosting the first ever "Wine Walk", October 15. Those participating will purchase a "passport" to be taken to all of the participating businesses. Once they have visited each of those businesses and gotten their passport "checked" they will be eligible for a grand prize. Businesses who do not fill comfortable serving alcohol can serve tea, coffee, etc. Call the chamber for more information.

Ulysses Rotary's 19th Annual Duck Race is planned for 5:30 p.m., October 2 at the Joyce Street Canal. Ducks can be adopted for $10 each, three for $25 and six for $50.

Grant County Library is hosting their annual Fairy Tale Fair, September 30. If anyone wants to help read to the kids or if any club, organization, or business wants to set up a booth, contact the library at 620-356-1433.

Chamber Coffees take place at 10 a.m., on Fridays. If you would like to host an upcoming Coffee, contact the Chamber today.