2012 Calendar of Events

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January 1 -- Happy New Year! January 16 - City Office Closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day January 27 - PTO Soup Supper. Washington County High School
February 14 -- St. Valentine's Day February 20-- City Office closed in honor of President's Day
March 11 -- Daylight Savings time begins. (Set your clocks ahead one hour!) March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day. March 20 -- Spring begins. March 31 - 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 -- City of Washington Clean-up days. Washington County Landfill will be accepting trash free of charge April . City crews will pick up April ONLY! *CITY OF WASHINGTON CREWS WILL ONLY MAKE ONE PICKUP BEGINNING April ! 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 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 April 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! Apri -- Washington City Wide Garage Sale. For more information contact Washington County News at 785.325.2219. April -- 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 541-0267 by April . Proceeds will be used for the purchase of fire and rescue equipment. April 24 -- Easter Sunday. April 27 -- Administrative Professionals Day
May -- 5:30pm-6:30 pm. Rabies clinic @ 4-H Building. Rabies & Distemper vaccinations may be obtained as well as City dog/cat licenses. Rabies shots will be $10.00; Distemper shots will be $20.00; city licenses will be $5.00 per male/female animal and $2.50 for unsexed animals. Licenses are required for all dogs/cats in the city limits, and due June 1. Any licenses purchased after June 1 are subject to late charge of $15.00. May 4 - 7 pm. May Fete. Washington County High School. May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo May 13 -- Mother's Day. May -- Limb/brush clean-up. City crews will pick up limbs/brush. All debris must be placed parallel and as close to the curb as possible. Limbs must be less than 12' long. City crews will make ONE trip through town, beginning at the south end and working north. May 26 -- Washington Pool opens. May 28 -- City Office Closed in honor of Memorial Day.
June 3-6th -- 4-H camp. June -- Hanover Days of '49. Parade, dance, entertainment and food. For more information call 785.337.2224. June -- Jayhusker Races, Washington Speedway. 7 p.m. June - Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. 9am-11am. June 8-9 -- 7:30 p.m. Washington County Rodeo. Washington County Fairgrounds. Check back for more details. For more information call 785.325.2370. June -- Greenleaf Fun Day. For more information contact Jennifer Hiltgen at 785.747.2266. Free Will Donation Pancake Breakfast 7a-10 at the Greenleaf Clubhouse, hosted by the Boy Scouts. June 17 -- Father's Day. June 20 -- Summer begins. June -- 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 -- Relay for Life. The Washington County Relay for Life will be held at the Hanover 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. June-- Swimming Lessons.
July 4 -- Washington Fourth of July Celebration. Events will take place in Washington’s City Park and fireworks at dark. Washington Swimming Pool will offer FREE SWIMMING from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Jerry Alldredge at 785. 541-0267. 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 -- Linn Picnic. Parade, Figure 8 races, Demo Derby, Dance. For more information call 785.348.5547. July 18-22 -- 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. July -- Jayhusker Races, Washington Speedway. 7 p.m. July -- Hanover Fireworks.
August -- 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 - Pony Express Festival. Pony Express Station on Highway 36 just south of Hanover, KS
September -- Jayhusker Races. Washington Speedway. 7 p.m. September 3 -- Washington City Office closed in honor of Labor Day. September -- Palmer Labor Day celebration. September 21-23 -- The 4th Annual Great US 36 Hwy Treasure Hunt (Garage Sale). From the Missouri Border to the Colorado Border. September - Sixth Annual Fall Fest . Sponsored by First National Bank. Events include kids' games, bike rodeo, car show, food, drinks, Mud Drags, and many more. All day event. September 22 -- First Day of Autumn
October - 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 16 -- National Boss Day October -- Methodist Church Soup Supper and Bazaar. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Free will donation. October 31 -- Halloween
November 4 - Daylight Savings. Set your clocks back 1 hour. 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 11 -- Veteran's Day Parade, Downtown Clifton 2:00 p.m. November -- EMS Continuing Education seminar. Emergency Services Building. 8am-5pm. 8 hours FREE continuing education! Various instructors and topics! For more info email Caroline. November -- St. Augustine Catholic Church Soup Supper 4:30pm-7:30pm November -- Community Thanksgiving service 7:00 p.m. St. Augustine's Catholic Church November 22 -- Thanksgiving Day November --- Christmas Around the Square. Sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce. November - 9th Annual Barnes Lighted Horse Parade. Downtown Barnes 7:00 p.m. Individual Riders, Teams, Saddle Clubs, Wagons and any horse drawn conveyance are welcome to participate. 785-763-4310 for more information – www.barnesks.net
December 1 – Santa’s Gifts & Goodies 8:30am. to 3pm. 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 Sharon Pierce at 785-325-2404. December 1 -- Hearts N Things Open House. 9am-4pm. 1st house east of hospital. December -- Hollenberg Station Christmas Open House. 6-8pm. December -- Christmas Program. 7pm. Washington County High School. December - High School Band Concert. 7:30 pm. Washington County High School. December 21 -- Winter begins. December 25 -- Christmas Day!

January 1 -- Happy New Year!

January 16 - City Office Closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day

January 27 - PTO Soup Supper. Washington County High School

February 14 -- St. Valentine's Day

February 20-- City Office closed in honor of President's Day

March 11 -- Daylight Savings time begins. (Set your clocks ahead one hour!)

March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day.

March 20 -- Spring begins.

March 31 - 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 -- City of Washington Clean-up days. Washington County Landfill will be accepting trash free of charge April . City crews will pick up April ONLY!

CITY OF WASHINGTON CREWS WILL ONLY MAKE ONE PICKUP BEGINNING April ! 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 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 April 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!

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

April -- 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 541-0267 by April . Proceeds will be used for the purchase of fire and rescue equipment.

April 24 -- Easter Sunday.

April 27 -- Administrative Professionals Day

May -- 5:30pm-6:30 pm. Rabies clinic @ 4-H Building. Rabies & Distemper vaccinations may be obtained as well as City dog/cat licenses. Rabies shots will be $10.00; Distemper shots will be $20.00; city licenses will be $5.00 per male/female animal and $2.50 for unsexed animals. Licenses are required for all dogs/cats in the city limits, and due June 1. Any licenses purchased after June 1 are subject to late charge of $15.00.

May 4 - 7 pm. May Fete. Washington County High School.

May 5 -- Cinco de Mayo

May 13 -- Mother's Day.

May -- Limb/brush clean-up. City crews will pick up limbs/brush. All debris must be placed parallel and as close to the curb as possible. Limbs must be less than 12' long. City crews will make ONE trip through town, beginning at the south end and working north.

May 26 -- Washington Pool opens.

May 28 -- City Office Closed in honor of Memorial Day.

June 3-6th -- 4-H camp.

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

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

June - Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. 9am-11am.

June 8-9 -- 7:30 p.m. Washington County Rodeo. Washington County Fairgrounds. Check back for more details. For more information call 785.325.2370.

June -- Greenleaf Fun Day. For more information contact Jennifer Hiltgen at 785.747.2266. Free Will Donation Pancake Breakfast 7a-10 at the Greenleaf Clubhouse, hosted by the Boy Scouts.

June 17 -- Father's Day.

June 20 -- Summer begins.

June -- 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 -- Relay for Life. The Washington County Relay for Life will be held at the Hanover 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.

June-- Swimming Lessons.

July 4 -- Washington Fourth of July Celebration. Events will take place in Washington’s City Park and fireworks at dark. Washington Swimming Pool will offer FREE SWIMMING from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Jerry Alldredge at 785. 541-0267.

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 -- Linn Picnic. Parade, Figure 8 races, Demo Derby, Dance. For more information call 785.348.5547.

July 18-22 -- 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.

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

July -- Hanover Fireworks.

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

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

September 3 -- Washington City Office closed in honor of Labor Day.

September -- Palmer Labor Day celebration.

September 21-23 -- The 4th Annual Great US 36 Hwy Treasure Hunt (Garage Sale). From the Missouri Border to the Colorado Border.

September - Sixth Annual Fall Fest . Sponsored by First National Bank. Events include kids' games, bike rodeo, car show, food, drinks, Mud Drags, and many more. All day event.

September 22 -- First Day of Autumn

October - 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 16 -- National Boss Day

October -- Methodist Church Soup Supper and Bazaar. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Free will donation.

October 31 -- Halloween

November 4 - Daylight Savings. Set your clocks back 1 hour.

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

November -- EMS Continuing Education seminar. Emergency Services Building. 8am-5pm. 8 hours FREE continuing education! Various instructors and topics! For more info email Caroline.

November -- St. Augustine Catholic Church Soup Supper 4:30pm-7:30pm

November -- Community Thanksgiving service 7:00 p.m. St. Augustine's Catholic Church

November 22 -- Thanksgiving Day

November --- Christmas Around the Square. Sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce.

November - 9th Annual Barnes Lighted Horse Parade. Downtown Barnes
7:00 p.m. Individual Riders, Teams, Saddle Clubs, Wagons and any horse drawn conveyance are welcome to participate. 785-763-4310 for more information – www.barnesks.net

December 1 – Santa’s Gifts & Goodies 8:30am. to 3pm. 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 Sharon Pierce at 785-325-2404.

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

December -- Hollenberg Station Christmas Open House. 6-8pm.

December -- Christmas Program. 7pm. Washington County High School.

December - High School Band Concert. 7:30 pm. Washington County High School.

December 21 -- Winter begins.

December 25 -- Christmas Day!