Events calendar
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May 15
7:15 a.m. — Breakfast with the Chamber, Meridian Center, 1420 E. Broadway Ct., Newton. Register online or by calling 316-283-2560; $15 for members6:30 p.m. — Live music by Color Green, The Hub Brick Oven & Brewery, 100 S. Christian Ave., Moundridge. Public event
5:30 p.m. — Touch-a-Truck event, Centennial Park, 1500 S. Kansas Ave., Newton. Family event featuring community vehicles and equipment displays
7 p.m. — “Music and Memories” concert honoring Ken Rodgers, Hesston Mennonite Church, 309 S. Main, Hesston. Performances, reflections and reception celebrating Rodgers’ decades at Hesston College
May 16
10 a.m. — Newton Acoustic Jam Session, Prairy, 601 N. Main St., Newton. Open acoustic music gathering.
5 p.m. — Parents Night Out, Newton YMCA, 701 E. Wheatridge Drive, Newton. Activities for ages 2-10; registration required
6 p.m. — Opening reception for “Shared Spaces, Sacred Places,” Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St., Newton. Artist talk at 7 p.m.; exhibit on display through July 2
7:30 p.m. — Newton High School graduation ceremony, Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City. Commencement for the USD 373 Class of 2026
May 21
5 to 8 p.m. — Third Thursday, Downtown.
6:30 and 7:30 p.m. — “Movie Magic,” Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble, PRAIRY Market, 601 N Main St. Public event
May 20
10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.
5:30 to 7 p.m. — The Table Community Meal, First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Main St., Newton. Free meal; held weekly
7 to 10 p.m. — Boozy Bingo, Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St., Newton. Weekly event
May 23
1 to 4 p.m. — Sewing Workshop: Make a Bag, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St., Newton. $50 fee; materials included; registration required by May 16
May 27
10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.
5:30 to 7 p.m. — The Table Community Meal, First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Main St., Newton. Free meal; held weekly
7 to 10 p.m. — Boozy Bingo, Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St., Newton. Weekly event
May 28
7 p.m. — “Movie Magic,” Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble, 177 W Hickory St, Hesston, Dyck Arboretum, Hesston. Public event
May 30
12 p.m. — Ignite Hope Fest, EmberHope, Hesston High School, 500 W. Grand Ave., Hesston. Tickets and registration: [email protected]
6 to 8 p.m. — Big Fat Fun Concert, 723 N. Oak St. (Military Park), Newton. Free outdoor concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets<n>
May 31
3 p.m. — “Movie Magic,” Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble, First Presbyterian Church, 900 Columbus Ave. Public event
June 3
10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.
5:30 to 7 p.m. — The Table Community Meal, First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Main St., Newton. Free meal; held weekly
7 to 10 p.m. — Boozy Bingo, Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St., Newton. Weekly event
June 6
10 a.m. — Newton Acoustic Jam Session, Prairy, 601 N. Main St., Newton. Open acoustic music gathering
1 to 3:30 p.m. — Zentangle Art Class, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St., Newton. $45 fee; supplies included; registration required by May 30
June 10
10 a.m. to noon — Newton Chess Club, Salt and Light Confections, 1011 Washington Road.
5:30 to 7 p.m. — The Table Community Meal, First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Main St., Newton. Free meal; held weekly
7 to 10 p.m. — Boozy Bingo, Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St., Newton. Weekly event
June 13
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Newton Open Streets, Downtown Newton (Oak Street and E. Sixth St.). Public event
June 20
7:30 a.m. — Cookie Daze 5K, Athletic Park, Athletic Park Dr., Newton. Race-day registration $35; proceeds will benefit Caring Hands Humane Society and Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center
10 a.m. — Newton Acoustic Jam Session, Prairy, 601 N. Main St., Newton. Open acoustic music gathering