This year, more than ever, Quails’ Gate Winery is committed to inspiring community and connection by making the winery and estate the perfect place to gather. Exhibit A is its recently launched the Lawn League, an eight-week series of spirited badminton play with a side of the Okanagan lifestyle. League members meet once a week on the winery’s Harvest Gathering site and rally for a chance at victory.
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Healing after loss: 10-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 103-C E. 27th St., Oak Plaza. RSVP to cfle1@eaglecom.net or text 785-625-6078. Bring a mask. Social distancing in effect. A self-help support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Healing after loss: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 103-C E. 27th St., Oak Plaza . RSVP by noon Monday prior to cfle1@eaglecom.net or text 785-625-6078. Bring a mask. Social distancing in effect. A self-help support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Shine Thru Drive Thru Promenade Parade: 4:30 – 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23; downtown Hays. Re-imagined version of the Night To Shine event, sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation to benefit individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. This year a participant parade up and down Main Street. The community is invited to cheer for participants, while practicing safe social distancing, or cruise in their own vehicle.
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Gift wrapping volunteers needed: The Salvation Army serving Ellis County needs volunteers to wrap Angel Tree gifts for 125 children in low-income families. Unwrapped toys and children’s clothing can also be donated. Call the Salvation Army before dropping donations at (785) 621-2794. Volunteers wrap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the Hadley Center Conference Room. Volunteers also needed to hand out gifts to families from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in the same location. Volunteer walk-ins are welcome.
Frostfest Parade: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. 20-year tradition gets a twist this year. Instead of the usual parade, residents and businesses are invited to decorate their vehicles with Christmas decor and drag Main Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Santa’s workshop at 1012 Main, receiving Santa letters, and working. The big tree in Union Pacific Park will have triple the bulbs. Reindeer, a snowman, and a Christmas tree will be strolli