News & N
otes At the Library
Below are the upcoming events at the Parsons Public Library.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: 10:00 a.m.: Sensory Story Hour for ages birth – 3; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Veterans Benefit Assistance; 4:00 p.m.: Anime Club for ages 10-18.
Wednesday, Dec. 3: 10:00 a.m.: Story Hour for ages 2-6; 4:00 p.m.: Afternoon Story Hour for ages 2-6.
Thursday, Dec. 4: 1:00 p.m.: Let’s Color! For adults and teens; 4:00 p.m.: Switch Freeplay for teens.
Friday, Dec. 5: 4:00 p.m.: Let’s Cook! for teens.
Audubon Society
The Southeast Kansas Audubon Society will have the annual Christmas pot luck dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. The meetings are held at the Parsons Arboretum, at 2004 Briggs Ave., at the corner of 21st and Briggs in Glenwood Park in Parsons. Those attending are asked to bring covered dishes of food to share and your own table service. Drinks will be provided. The dinner will be followed by a trivia quiz featuring Southeast Kansas Flora and Fauna. Please note the earlier time for this special meeting. All persons interested in learning more about our natural world are invited to our meetings. For more information call 620-779-0830, 620-778-1877, or 620-331-6847.
SKIL Resource Center Annual meeting
SKIL is pleased to announce our inclusive and accessible holiday party and annual meeting designed to bring joy and connection throughout the holiday season. This years theme, “Hands that serve, Hearts that care” is promoting SKILS commitment to inclusion and community. Our holiday party and annual meeting will be held Friday, Dec. 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the Parsons VFW, 105 Main St. Activities will include holiday bingo, gift baskets, raffles and our annual awards honoring individuals within our agency, as well as our community. For more information about our annual meeting please contact Jamie at 620-421-5502 or [email protected]. You can also stay updated by visiting our Facebook page, SKIL Resource Center.
Coat Drive
The Southeast Kansas Democratic Socialists of America will be holding a coat drive in Parsons on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers office, 1929 Crawford Ave., Unit 3, in Parsons.
Sunday Country Breakfast
The Bartlett Community Church will host a Sunday Country Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 7. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9:30 a.m. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet menu will feature homemade sausage gravy served with biscuits, hash browns, scrambled eggs, egg casseroles, ham, sausage, fresh fruit, breakfast sweets, donuts, homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee, juice, and milk. Donations will be accepted to support the ministry and mission work of the church. The public is invited to attend.
Carryout will be available for those that do not want to dine in. The church is located at 712 Main on the south side of Bartlett. In case of severe weather conditions, you can call 620-4231789 or 620-778-4635 to check for cancellation.
Mound Valley Tree Lighting
Sunday, Dec. 7 will be the annual Mound Valley Tree Lighting. Booth set up will be from 4:15-4:45 in the post office parking lot in Mound Valley. The parade lineup will occur from 4:45-5:15 in the Mound Valley Grade School parking lot. Event festivities for attendees begins at 5 p.m. in downtown Mound Valley. The parade will start marching at 5:30 p.m., traveling from Walnut and 4th Street, east to Hickory, then north on Hickory to 6th Street. The tree-lighting will occur at 6 p.m., with the event wrapping up at 7 p.m. Attendees can expect food, music, photo opportunities, games, and to visit with Santa.
Saint Paul Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 1–6 p.m at Saint Francis Hall, 47 Highway and First Street, Saint Paul
Parsons Blood Drive
The Shared Faith Community Church is hosting a blood drive at 1500 S. 29th St. in Parsons. The drive will run from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, and then from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. To schedule a blood donation with the American Red Cross, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org
Wreaths Across America
Oakwood Cemetery and Memorial Lawn Cemetery are continuing as Wreaths Across America sites for 2025. National Wreath Day will be Dec.13, 2025. A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at noon that day to honor the veterans whose final resting place is Oakwood.
The Parsons Historical Society & Museum Complex and Friends of the Parsons Historical Society are the local sponsors for Wreaths Across America. To set up an appointment or for more information, call or email the Parsons Historical Society & Museum Complex, 620-450-6060 or [email protected].
Christmas Concert
Labette Community College will present a Christmas Concert featuring the Parsons Community Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. in the Parsons High School Auditorium
Altamont Senior Citizens
The Altamont Senior Citizens will have Breakfast and Bingo at 9 a.m. on Dec. 19 at 414 Huston Ave., Altamont.
Community National Bank Toy Drive
Community National Bank and Trust is accepting toy donations for Labette County Toys for Tots through Dec. 23. Donations can be brought to the bank during business hours; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, visit www. labettecounty.toysfortots.org.
Community Christmas Dinner
The Parsons Ministerial Association and the Brown-Bishop Post 704 of the VFW are providing a free Christmas Day dinner at the VFW, 105 Main Street. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. Dinners will also be delivered to Parsons area homes. If you wish to volunteer to help with serving, cleaning, or delivering, call Janet Basler at 405-229-3041. If you desire meals delivered, please call before noon on Monday, Dec. 22. Call First Baptist Church, 620-421-6100 and press extension 3. Leave your name, address, phone number and number of meals requested. Wishing all a Merry Christmas.
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