NEWS & NOTES
INDEPENDENCE — The Montgomery County Beekeepers Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Independence Community College West, 2615 W. Main St., in Independence. Many potential new beekeepers and newish beekeepers have questions about how to begin beekeeping, how to get bees and what they should be doing at this time of year.
This program will address some of those subjects and provide answers to those questions. It should be an informative meeting. The beginning beekeeper class date will be scheduled and published later. There will be time for discussion as many beekeepers come with questions. The public is welcome.
LCC board meets Jan. 9
The Labette Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Cardinal Event Center. This is a public meeting.
Audubon to meet Jan. 7
The Southeast Kansas Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Parsons Arboretum, 21st and Briggs.
Rob Riggin is public lands manager of Grand Osage Wildlife Area, located three miles southeast of Parsons. Riggin has been preserving the area’s natural beauty and wildlife habitat. He will give information on what can be seen by those wishing to get out to explore this habitat and learn of the opportunities this area offers. The public is invited and refreshments will be served following the program.
Sunday country breakfast
BARTLETT — The Bartlett Community Church will host a country breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5. The all-you-caneat 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 who 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, call 620-423-1789 or 620-778-4635 to check for cancellation.
