City of Washington, Kansas--Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events Washington, Kansas

2008

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January 1 -- Happy New Year!

January 21 -- City Office Closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday

February 14 -- St. Valentine's Day

February 18 -- City Office closed in honor of President's Day

March 9 -- Daylight Savings time begins. (Set your clocks ahead one hour!)

March 16 -- Palm Sunday.

March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day.

March 20 -- Spring begins.

March 22 -- Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m. Washington County Courthouse Lawn. Sponsored by Washington Chamber of Commerce.

March 23 -- Easter Sunday.

March 29 -- Washington County Health Fair. Washington High School. 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Washington County Health Department. Free admission. For more information contact the Health Department at 785.325.2600.

April 1 -- April Fool's Day

April -- Spring Thaw. Haddam.

April 23 -- Administrative Professionals Day

April 24-25 -- City of Washington Clean-up days. Washington County Landfill will be accepting trash free of charge these three days.
CITY OF WASHINGTON CREWS WILL ONLY MAKE ONE PICKUP BEGINNING April 24-25th! ANYTHING NOT OUT AT THE CURB WHEN THE CREWS GO BY WILL NOT BE PICKED UP!

City crews will pick up appliances, furniture, mattresses, box springs, computers, etc. that are placed at the curb free of charge. These items may also be taken to the County Landfill free of charge on these three days. This pickup DOES NOT INCLUDE normal household trash, tires, and construction and demolition material. Household hazardous waste must be taken to Washington County Solid Waste at 812 B Street. City Crews will make only one pickup starting at the south end of town at 6:30 am working their way north. Residents in need of special arrangements must call City Hall at 325.2284 PRIOR to Wednesday, April 23rd AT NOON so arrangements can be made.

NOTICE: City of Washington residents may take tree limbs, brush, and yard waste to the Washington County Landfill at any time during normal business hours FREE OF CHARGE!

April 26 -- Washington City Wide Garage Sale. For more information contact Washington County News at 785.325.2219.

April 26 -- Firemen's Annual Yard Sale. 7am-1pm at the Emergency Services Building located at 900 D Street, across from the big ball diamond. If you wish to donate please call 325.2625 or 325.3187 by April 20th. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of fire and rescue equipment.

May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo

May 10 -- Mother's Day

May 24 -- Washington Pool opens.

May 26 -- City Office Closed in honor of Memorial Day.

May 31 -- Jayhusker Races, Washington Speedway. 7 p.m.

June 5-7 -- Hanover Days of '49. Parade, dance, entertainment and food. For more information call 785.337.2224.

June 20-23 -- 4-H camp.

June 13-14 -- 7:30 p.m. Washington County Rodeo. Washington County Fairgrounds. Check back for more details. For more information call 785.325.2370.

June 14 -- Greenleaf Fun Day. For more information contact Jennifer Hiltgen at 785.747.2266.

June 15 -- Father's Day.

June 14-15 -- Annual Washington County Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. Cedar Hills Golf Course. Women's tournament on Saturday, Men's on Sunday. For registration information contact Lynn Schneider at 785.325.3130.

June 21 -- Summer begins.

June -- Hanover Independence Day Celebration.

June 28 -- Jayhusker Races. Washington Speedway. 7 p.m.

July 4 -- Washington Fourth of July Celebration. Events will take place in Washington’s City Park and include , food stand with lunch served from 11 am-1 pm and ice cream from 7pm until the fireworks start, children's fishing contest at the dam, sand volleyball tournament, and fireworks at dark. Pre-registration required for volleyball. Washington Swimming Pool will offer FREE SWIMMING from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Jerry Alldredge at 785. 325.3187.

The Washington Fire Department is currently seeking donations for their annual fireworks display. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to: RFD # 9, and donations may be sent to either Don Alldredge, 301 F Street, Washington, KS 66968 or to Jerry Alldredge, 312 W. 5th Street, Washington, KS 66968. Your contributions are appreciated.

They are also selling 1000 raffle tickets for a chance to win $1000 cash! Tickets may be purchased for $5 per ticket from any fire department member or any Chamber of Commerce member. For more information contact Don at 785-325-2625 or Jerry at 785-325-3187. Only 1000 tickets are available, so get yours now! Drawing will take place July 4, 2008 at the Washington annual Fourth of July celebration.

July 4 -- Haddam Fourth of July celebration. Begins at 8 p.m. Homemade Ice cream, ball games, fireworks.

July 4 -- Mahaska Fourth of July Celebration. Games begin at 6 p.m., ice cream social at 7 p.m., Fireworks begin at dark. For more information contact Barb Livingston at 785-245-3291.

July 4 -- Hanover Fourth of July Celebration.

July 7-18 -- Swimming lessons. Washington City Pool.

July -- Jayhusker Races. Washington Speedway. 7 p.m.

July 10-12 -- Linn Picnic Carnival, food, ball tournament, dances and free entertainment. For more information call 785.348.5547.

July 19 -- Relay for Life. The Washington County Relay for Life will be held on July 19, 2008 at the Washington County High School Track. The event will start at 7 p.m. and run until 7 a.m. the next day. For more information contact Amy Coufal at 337-2206 or Rita Becker at 337-2798.

July 28-Aug 2 -- Washington County Fair. The fair is county 4-H fair and features lots of exhibits, livestock shows, carnival, parade and more. For more information contact the Washington County Extension Office, 785.325.2121.

August 1 -- Jayhusker Races. Washington Speedway. 7 p.m.

August 15-16 -- Haddam Frontier Days. Parade Saturday, open theme; co-ed sand volley ball tournament all day; kids games begin at 10 a.m. at the platform; entertainment at 7:30 p.m., pork supper a la carte; and dance from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday morning church services begin at 10:45 a.m. at Methodist Church. Golf tournament on Sunday. For more information call 785.778.2818.

August 10 -- Friends of Washington Library Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Cedar Hills Golf Course. For more information contact Celeste Edgar at 785.325.3273.

August - Pony Express Festival. Pony Express Station on Highway 36 just south of Hanover, KS.

August 30 -- Jayhusker Races. Washington Speedway. 7 p.m.

September 1 -- Washington City Office closed in honor of Labor Day.

September 1 -- Palmer Labor Day celebration.

September 5-6 -- Flying F Bucking Bulls Bull Riding. Washington County Fairgrounds. 7 pm both nights. Registration Sept. 1st 6-10pm. Call 417-683-3057 for information. Entry fee $85.00 with a $500 jackpot both nights. Belt Buckle to be awarded to winner.

September 19-21 -- The 3rd Annual Great US 36 Hwy Treasure Hunt (Garage Sale). From the Missouri Border to the Colorado Border.

September 20 -- Third Annual Fall Fest. Sponsored by First National Bank. Events include kids' games, bike rodeo, car show, food, drinks, poker walk, quilts how, free dance, beer garden, and many more. All day event.

September 22 -- First Day of Autumn

September 27 - Health Fair. 7:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Washington High School. For more information contact Washington County Health Department at 785.325.2600.

October 13 -- Columbus Day. City office closed.

October 16 -- National Boss Day

October -- Methodist Church Soup Supper and Bazaar. Bazaar begins at 3 pm, supper begins at 4:30 p.m. Free will donation.

October 31 -- Halloween

.November – Hearts ‘N Things Bazaar & Auction. The bazaar begins at 1 p.m. with the auction at 2 p.m. at Washington Grade School gymnasium. All proceeds benefit the Washington County Hospital. For more information contact B.J Smart at 325.2925.

November -- Veteran's Day Parade, Downtown Clifton 2:00 p.m.

November -- Lord's Acre Day, Haddam. Haddam City Hall. Worship 9:00 a.m. Crafts 3:00 p.m. Meal 7:00 p.m.

November -- Community Thanksgiving service 4:00 p.m. Washington Presbyterian Church.

November 27 -- Thanksgiving Day

November 28 -- Washington Christmas Festival. Begins at 5:30p.m. with the lighting of the Christmas lights and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Holiday festivities, drawings, Festival of Trees.

December – Santa’s Gifts & Goodies 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features a craft fair and baked goods at Washington Grade School gymnasium. Other events include merchant Christmas open houses and a toy train display. For booth space contact Margaret Maxwell at 325-2130.

December -- Santa arrives at KSDS.

December -- Annual Washington Lions Club Pancake Feed. Mayberry's, Washington, KS 10:30 am-1:00pm. $3.50 per person. Children under 6 $2.00.

December -- Hearts N Things Open House. 9am-4pm. 1st house east of hospital.

December -- Christmas Program. 7:30 pm. Washington High School.

December --- Nanniga's Christmas Joyland. Nanninga's Christmas Joyland Light Display, Morrowville, KS. Nightly 6-10 p.m. Call (785) 265-3538 for directions and for more information and also to check on dates and times as they are subject to change. Come and enjoy the lights, wooden figures, animated figures and displays, and more. Also, listen for the sounds of the holiday season. Donations are accepted.

December -- Winter begins.

December 25 -- Christmas Day!

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