Events calendar

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Feb. 27

5:30 p.m. — Bunco, Newton Area Senior Center,122 E. Sixth.

Feb. 28

10 a.m. — Family Make and Take Event: African Violets, Newton Public Library, 223 E, Seventh. Do you need more green in your life? This hands-on, family event will teach you how to grow and propagate your own African violets. Register: https://newtonplks.libcal.com/event/16201402.

10 a.m. — Newton Food Drive Disc Golf Tournament, 1801 SW 36th.

March 1

2:30 p.m. — Newton Community Children’s Choir talent show and dessert auction, Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton.

Mar. 4

9:30 a.m. — “Giving Garden Donates Produce to Salvation Army,” Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension horticulture agent and master gardener, Newton; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “’Voices Not Forgotten’: MMIP (Missing/ Murdered Indigenous People) Community Awareness and Action,” Sharon Fischer, Newton, and Laurie Dove, Valley Center, indigenous advocates; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

March 7

8 a.m. — First Saturday Bird Walk, Kauffman Museum, 2801 N. Main St. in North Newton. The guided outing lasts about an hour and covers roughly 1.5 miles through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail.

8:30 a.m. — Dragon’s Vault, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. AAU Gymnastics competition hosted by Dynasty Gymnastics Club.

10 a.m. to Noon — Community Acoustic Music Session, Prairy, 601 N. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Acoustic instruments encouraged; focus on easy-to-learn, familiar tunes. Non-musicians invited to listen. Sessions continue the first and third Saturday of each month. Free / Public event

Mar. 11

9:30 a.m. — “The Historical Roots of Putin’s Russia,” Matt Cotton, adjunct professor, McPherson College; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “How to Protect Earth’s Biodiversity Forever: Lessons from Maitreya Buddha, Pharma Bros, and Yucca Mountain,” Dr. Adam Smith, global change conservation scientist, Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

5 p.m. — “The Great World Race” with Jake Dunne, Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th Street.

March 13

Registration Deadline — Pastel Landscape Painting Workshop with Diane Pavelka, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Learn pastel landscape techniques using Pavelka’s “Shapes, Value, Color” method. Open to beginning and intermediate artists. Some supplies provided; bring a lunch or enjoy local food. Cost: $135 per person. Register at https://carriagefactoryartgallery.com/events/

March 14

2 p.m. — Grow Your Own Herbs and Wine Pairing Clas, Grace Hill Winery, 6310 S Grace Hill Rd, Whitewater. Details: Learn to grow herbs and use them in cooking with guided wine pairings. Includes small bites, wine samples, and two herbs to take home. Tickets: $45 per person, https://gracehillwinery.square.site/

6 to 8 p.m. — Opening reception for The Age of Imagination, Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth Street. Artist talk at 7 p.m. Exhibit features artwork by members of the Kansas Art Guild. The exhibit will remain on display and works will be available for purchase through May 8.

March 15

4 p.m. — Live Music: Cyrille Aimée Duo, Prairie Window Concert Series, Dyck Arboretum, 177 W. Hickory Street Hesston. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 children, https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

March 18

10 a.m. – Caregiver Support Group for Dementia, Garden Path Community Center at Kansas Christian Home, 1035 SE 3rd St. Free.

March 19

5 to 8 p.m. — Third Thursday, Downtown. Theme: Spring.

March 20-21

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Pastel Landscape Painting Workshop with Diane Pavelka, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Learn pastel landscape techniques using Pavelka’s “Shapes, Value, Color” method. Open to beginning and intermediate artists. Some supplies provided; bring a lunch or enjoy local food. Cost: $135 per person. By March 13 at https://carriagefactoryartgallery.com/events/

March 20

6 to 9 p.m. — Library After Hours, Newton Public Library, 223 E. 7th Street. Stop by Newton Public Library for an adults-only gathering featuring new books, quiet reading, socializing, board games, Nintendo Switch gaming, and light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

March 21

Registration deadline: Pysanky with EB Schmidt, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St., Newton. Event: 1 to 3 p.m. March 28.

10 a.m. to Noon — Community Acoustic Music Session, Prairy, 601 N. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Acoustic instruments encouraged; focus on easy-to-learn, familiar tunes. Non-musicians invited to listen. Sessions continue the first and third Saturday of each month. Free / Public event

March 25

9:30 a.m. — “Hippie, Inc: The Misunderstood Subculture that Changed the Way We Live,” Dr. Michael Klassen, author, professor emeritus of marketing, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “Mennonite Disaster Service Cabinet Shop Operation,” Cleo Koop, project director of the MDS Cabinet Shop, Goessel; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

March 29

4 p.m. — Live Music: House of Hamill, Prairie Window Concert Series, Dyck Arboretum, 177 W. Hickory Street Hesston. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 children, https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

March 31

11:30 a.m. — Senior Care network meeting, Newton Presbyterian Manor, 1200 E. 7th.

Apr. 1

9:30 a.m. — “RAILEROBOTICS: Inspiration of Today, Technology of Tomorrow,” Newton High School robotics team; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “Looking Through the Lens of a Photographer,” Jim Stucky and Nola Stucky, retired professional photographers, Newton ; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

April 3

9:30 a.m. to noon — Prairie View Community Easter Egg Hunt, 1901 E. First Street. Hunt at 10:30 a.m.

April 4

8 a.m. — First Saturday Bird Walk, Kauffman Museum, 2801 N. Main, North Newton.

Apr. 8

9:30 a.m. — “Monarch Butterfly Conservation: Photo Highlights from Michoacan, Mexico,” Jim Mason, retired biologist, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Wichita; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “Walking Through Greece on Paul’s Journeys,” Marcia Zuercher, history teacher, Central Christian Academy, Wichita; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

Apr. 15

9:30 a.m. — “KIPCOR: C. Henry Smith Peace Oratory Contest,” Bethel College student entries; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “Railroaded: The Industry that Shaped Kansas,” Leo Oliva, historian, Woodston (Humanities Kansas speaker); Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

April 17

6 p.m. — Live music: John Rowdy Live, Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main Street.

April 18

4:30 p.m. — Pulled Pork Fundraiser, Trinity Heights Respite Care, 1200 Boyd Ave. Tickets: Suggested Donation of $15 per meal at pick-up. Reservations due April 13: https://tinyurl.com/4e78pf68

Apr. 22

9:30 a.m. — “Expedition Cruise to Greenland & Canadian High Arctic NW Passageway,” Carol and Donley Duerksen, Hillsboro; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “Be Useful: The Tricky Ethics of a Mennonite Showgirl,” Rachel Kasper Fitzsimons, Broadway performer, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

April 25

8 a.m. — Emma Creek Classic, Hesston High School, 200 N. Ridge Road, Hesston. One mile run, 5K run. Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Hesston/EmmaCreekClassic

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Spring Farmer’s Market, 303 Park Road, Hesston.

April 26

9 a.m. — 5K Wine Run, Grace Hill Winery, 6310 Grace Hill Road, Whitewater. Chip-timed 5K trail run/walk through the Kansas countryside. Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Whitewater/GraceHill5KWineRun

Apr. 29

9:30 a.m. — “Cars That Drove Me,” Mark Janzen, author, lifelong car enthusiast and self-taught mechanic, North Newton; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.

10:50 a.m. — “A Hint of Jazz,” Dr. Christina Liu, associate professor of music and piano and chair of the Bethel College music department, and Dr. Brett Janssen, instructor of music at Central Christian College, McPherson, and adjunct instructor of piano at McPherson College; Bethel College Life Enrichment series, Fine Arts Center, 300 E. 27th St., North Newton. Cost: $4 per week, $40 per semester. Lunch available.

May 9

Noon to 3 p.m. — Unity in the Community Festival by Latinos Unidos, Athletic Park, 700 W. First. Events include a free hot dog feed (1 to 2 p.m. or out of hot dogs), low rider car show, live band, DJ, food vendors and local social service booths. <n>