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Community

Reservations open until April 17 for Historical Society banquet

Reservations are available until April 17 for the 2024 Finney County Historical Society Annual Banquet and Meeting, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the recently revised Finney County Pioneer Awards Program.

Reservations may be made at the Finney County Historical Museum, 403 S. Fourth Street, 620-272-3664.

The gathering is set for 6 p.m. April 27 in the Christian Life Center of the First Southern Baptist Church, 2708 N. Third Street in Garden City.  

Dinner is $20 per person, payable by cash or check.

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GCCC

Memorial Garden dedication scheduled for April 19 to honor GCCC HALO founder Gonzales

The Garden City Community College Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) announces the dedication of a memorial garden in honor of its esteemed founder, Lydia M. Gonzales.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 19 in the Quad on the GCCC campus. A reception will follow in the Saffell Library vestibule.
https://greatergardencity.org/?p=468

GCCC

GCCC Theatre sets performances of ‘I Hate Hamlet’

Garden City Community College Theatre recently announces performances of Paul Rudnick’s “I Hate Hamlet” at 7 p.m. on April 18-20, and April 25-27 at KCB Bank Auditorium Stage in the Joyce Fine Arts Building.

https://greatergardencity.org/?p=465

Schools

GCHS music students advance to state contest

Garden City High School music students traveled to Dodge City for Regional Solo/Small Ensemble contest on April 6. 

Students who received a “I” rating advanced to the state competition in Topeka on April 27.

https://greatergardencity.org/?p=485
The GCHS band soloists and ensembles that received a “I” rating will advance to state competition in Topeka on April 27th.

Schools

Nelson receives nomination for Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year award

Brian Nelson, Garden City High School English Language Arts Teacher, was recognized at the Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year award ceremony in Salina on April 6 with a nomination for the award, which recognizes excellent teaching in elementary and secondary classrooms across the state.

https://greatergardencity.org/?p=482

Community

WKCF awards grants to 25 area nonprofits

Western Kansas Community Foundation (WKCF) is awarding 25 area nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $89,875.28 from the Community Betterment Fund, the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, and various Field of Interest and Unrestricted funds for its March grant cycle.

https://greatergardencity.org/?p=480

GCCC

GCCC Alumni Spotlight: Audrey Shepherd

Audrey Shepherd, a native of Garden City, chose to enroll at Garden City Community College in the fall of 2017 due to the outstanding reputation of its Criminal Justice program.

https://greatergardencity.org/?p=477

Schools

Distric Art Show winners announced

Garden City Public Schools Visual Art Department recently announced the People’s Choice Award Winners and the Honorable Mention from the Annual District Art Show in March. 
https://greatergardencity.org/?p=471