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Abilene did it again! Three Abilene icons are semi-finalists in the 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs. Greyhound Racing, C. W. Parker Carousel, and Banke's Drug along with 21 other Kansas "customs" were announced September 10 at the Kansas Sampler Foundation.
Online votes can be cast at www.8wonders.org. You can vote three times per each e-mail address. You have to vote for eight of the 24 semi-finalists for your vote to be counted. Voting ends October 20, so vote now. Other Abilene entities who claim 8 Wonders designation are: The Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum as an original 8 Wonder; Lebold Mansion and Seelye Mansion for 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture; Brookville Hotel as an 8 Wonder of Kansas Cuisine.
I've always known Abilene is just a "wonder"full community!
I'm looking forward to this weekend in Abilene and the Chisholm Trail Festival. There are lots of activities, food, and fun! Check out the following article.
See you on the excursion train! |
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| CHISHOLM TRAIL FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
The 31st Annual Chisholm Trail Festival is Saturday, October 3 in Abilene. Festival events are held at the Heritage Center with gates opening at 9 a.m. Living history demonstrations include blacksmithing, wheat weaving, bread baking, cane squeezing, cider pressing, corn shelling and grinding, molasses cooking, rope making, saw mill operation, chair caning, spinning and weaving.
The Antique Farm Show will open at 10 a.m. with tractor games at 11 a.m. and the Parade of Power at 1 p.m. There will be an Antique Tractor Pull at 2 p.m.
The Heritage Center will offer carousel rides on the C. W. Parker Carousel for only $1. There will be arts and craft booths, Farmers Market, and Antique Car Show and much more.
On site food vendors include Erika's Brats & Bierocks, Roll "n" Smoke BBQ, Dickinson County Historical Society. |
| OCTOBER IS IKE'S MONTH
Several events are planned in October to celebrate Eisenhower's 119th birthday. He was born October 14, 1890.
On October 7th, Bruce Hoff will present "Meet Mr. Eisenhower", at 7 p.m. in the Visitors Center of the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum.
October 10, Eisenhower biographer, Carlos D'Este, will speak on the influence of Abilene and the Eisenhower family on Eisenhower's outstanding career of public service.
The Annual Eisenhower Legacy Dinner will be October 16 in the Library Courtyard. Tickets are required and may be purchased by calling 785-263-6700. Special guests are The Honorable Collister "Terry" Johnson, Jr, Administrator, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, U.S. Department of Transportation and crewmembers from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Grand Finale of Ike's Abilene is October 17. There will be a Presidential Wreath-laying ceremony at 10 a.m., American Legion Pilgrimage begins at 11 a.m., a concert by the Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m., and a fabulous fireworks show at 8 p.m. |
Sale to Benefit NonProfits
Louise and J. M. Frey are hosting a charity benefit Friday and Saturday, October 2, 3, in the Abilene Civic Center. Hours Friday will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Signature cosmetics provided by their daughter Nancy Jarecki, who lives in New York City, will be offered at hugely discounted rates. Revenue from the products purchased will go to the charity of the purchasers choice. Nonprofits benefitting are Art's Council of Dickinson County, Food 4 Kids, Heritage Center, Old Abilene Town, Great Plains Theatre, and Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad.
Products featured are Betty, Lola, Philosophy, Covergirl and more. |
| Oktoberfest in Abilene
The Abilene Downtown Association will sponsor Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 17. Children's games begin at 10 a.m. in Little Ike Park. There will be a corn eating contest, bicycle decorating contest, miniature train rides, Farmers Market, and lots of food.
At 2 p.m., at Biergarten (beer garden) will open at Kirby House. They will be serving Bierocks, Schnitzesl, and Bratwurst along with their regular menu of items.
The Festhaus Musikanten Polka Band will perform beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Kirby House gardens.
A children's Halloween costume contest and parade will begin at 6 p.m.. |
National Greyhound Association Holds Fall Meet 
The National Greyhound Association will hold its annual fall meet October 12-17 in Abilene. Schooling will begin Sunday October 4th and run throughout the week.
Round 1 races will be Monday and Tuesday, October 12, 13, beginning at 9 a.m.
The Hall of Fame Banquet will be Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. The Hall of Fame Scholarship Golf Tournament is Thursday, October 15.
The week will conclude with the Racing Stock Auction at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, in Sterl Hall. Over 500 greyhound producers and enthusiasts are expected to attend.
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Calendar of Events
October
1-31
Special Exhibit "Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing", Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum
3 Chisholm Trail Festival, Heritage Center
3 Chisholm Trail Stampede, 10K
run, 2 mile
walk & run
7 "Meet Mr.
Eisenhower"
Visitor Center
Auditorium
8 Abilene
Eisenhower Day
10 Ike's Abilene "Abilene and the Shaping od Dwight D. Eisenhower", 6:30 p.m., Visitor Center Auditorium
10 Dinner Train, 6 p.m.
12-17 National Greyhound Assoc.
meet in Abilene
16 Annual Eisenhower Vigil & Legacy Dinner
Eisenhower Chapel & Library Courtyard
17 Ike's Abilene Grand Finale "Celebrating Ike and his hometown, all-day activities, fireworks at 8 p.m.
17 Oktoberfest
downtown Abilene
20 St. Andrew's Fall Dinner & Bake Sale/Bazaar
23-Nov 1
"Arsenic & Old Lace", Great Plains Theatre
24 Dinner Train, 6 p.m.
27 " American Blacklist" book lecture & signing, Robert J. Goldstein, Eisenhower Visitor Center Auditorium 7 p.m.
30 Mark Selby Concert with Tia Sillers, Arts Council, Elks Club, 8 p.m.
31 Fanfare Halloween Party,
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A Classic Comedy that everyone will enjoy will be presented at the Great Plains Theatre October 23 through November 1. (Rated G)
The only professional live theatre between Kansas City and Denver! | |
