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FIREWORKS! PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 18:47
fireworksAwesome Fireworks Display at Dark on July 3, 2009 at Swope Park! Just a reminder...the proceeds from the Emergency Service Fireworks Stands go towards this display. Their stands are open June 27 through July 5 and are at Clark Farm & Home in Strong City and Croy's in Cottonwood Falls.
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:58
 
Special 4th of July Music & Picnic Dinner PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 17:31


picnic_dinnerThe Emma Chase Cafe will feature a Special Picnic Dinner on the 4th of July from 5 to 8 pm.  As a special treat Jeff Pritchard and Jake Tanner will be appearing on the Broadway stage at 7:30 pm.

Jeff started fiddlin' at 13. He began entering National Fiddling Competitions at age 15 and has won the Fiddle contest at the Winfield National Bluegrass Festival a RECORD SIX times.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 July 2009 17:03
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Rock-A Thon 2009 PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 19:05
For 24 hours of Rocking Fun join us at Historic Downtown Cottonwood Falls on Broadway on July 10-11. This 24 hour event will pit individual against individual and team again team. All proceeds will benefit the Chase County Historical Society & Museum to provide building restoration and basic maintenance. The event begins on Friday, July 10th at 7 pm and concludes on Saturday, July 11th at 7 pm. Entry forms are available at the Chase County Chamber of Commerce office and at the Chase County Historical Museum. For more information please contact Carla Gallmeister, Museum Director at 620.273.8500.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 July 2009 19:28
 
Old-Fashioned Barn Dance and Holiday Activities at the Preserve PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 18:34

Enjoy the special activities scheduled for the July 4th holiday weekend at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve!

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On Friday July 3rd, enjoy a day of music and clogging in the historic barn. Clogging demonstrations will be given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with visitor participation.  In the evening, experience an old-fashioned barn dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Tallgrass Express String Band.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 July 2009 17:12
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Prairie PastTimes - Antiques & Crafts PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 01 May 2009 17:57

prairie_craftsMiss Emma is please to announce the opening of Prairie PastTimes, a cooperative of Flint Hills Craft Persons.

Hours during the month of May: Fridays & Saturdays 11 am to 8 pm. Sundays Noon to 4 pm. Beginning June 1 through Christmas Eve: Tuesday through Thursdays 11 am. to 5 pm; and Sundays Noon to 4 pm. For additional information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the Emma Chase Cafe - (620) 273-6020

Last Updated on Friday, 01 May 2009 18:13
 
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