| January 2012 |
| 12th | Museum Annual Meeting
The Lane County Historical Society will host their annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 12th beginning at 6 p.m. |
| 21st | Lane County Health Fair
Held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Lane County Health Department. Everyone welcome. No appointment necessary. |
| November 2011 |
| 4th | Youth Trap Shoot
Trap Range located @ Lane County Fairgrounds @ 7 p.m. |
| October 2011 |
| 15th | 33rd Annual Oktoberfest @ St.Theresa Catholic church
German meal served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Altar Society Bake Sale starting @ 5 p.m. |
| August 2011 |
| 27th | Dighton Recreation Golf
Dighton Recreation will hold a four person scramble on Saturday, August 27th. $20 per person includes lunch and hole prizes. Tournament starts at 9 a.m. Lane County Country Club. Must pre-register by August 24th. Contact Logan Campbell @ 620-397-3464 or 620-397-2782. |
| July 2011 |
| 13th-17th | Lane County Fair
July 13-Kid's Night; July 14-Baker's Delight Night;July 15-Country Pride Night; July 16-Merchant's Night |
| June 2011 |
| 13th | Senior Health & Wellness Fair
Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fun activites, door prizes, lunch and loads of information |
| April 2011 |
| 9th | Lane County Health Fair
Held from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Lane County 4-H Building at Fairgrounds |
| 11th-15th | Scholastic Book Fair
Held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on 11th, 12th, & 13th. On April 14th from 5:05 7:55 p.m. and on 15th from 11:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. |
| 18th & 19th | Spring clean-Up
City employees will haul off old appliances (none with Freon) and other items too big to place in your trash container.
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| December 2010 |
| 10th | Kids Only Christmas Shoppe
Kids Only Christmas Shoppe will be open from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.@ United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. All proceeds go to the Lane County Food Bank |
| 11th | Kids Only Christmas Shoppe
The Kids Only Shoppe will be open on Saturday, December 11th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. @ United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. All proceeds go to the Lane County Food Bank. |
| 11th | Christmas Movie
Movie will start at 1:30 p.m. in the Lane County Community Room. |
| November 2010 |
| 10th | St. Theresa's Religious Education Youth Group will be collecting food for the Lane County Food Bank.
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| 11th & 12th |
DHS Choir & Drama Musical-"Aladdin and His Wonderful, magiacal Lamp" @ 7:00 P.M. Advance tickets $10 only .Dinner will be served @ 6 p.m. Matinee, November 12th @ 2:00 p.m. adults-$5 Students K-12-$3.Call High School for tickets @397-5333 |
| 16th | Dighton Elementary All Season Craft Fair @ 5:30 p.m. in gym
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| 26th | Old Fashioned Christmas
5:30 p.m.-Roast hotdogs & Marshmallows outside of Calico Apron.5:45 p.m.-Santa arrives. 6:00 p.m.-Caroling to begin by local volunteers. Decorate a t-shirt @ MJ's Stitching & Screening.Local businesses will be open late for your shopping convenience. |
| October 2010 |
| 2nd | Hank's Pumpkin Patch 1/4 mile east of Dighton on Hwy 96 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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| 3rd | Tumbleweed Chorus @ 3 p.m. at the Dighton High School Auditorium
Celebrating Owen Herdon being named Internationl Bulletin Editor of the Year for the second time by the Barbership Harmony Society.Celebration co-sponsored by the Lane County Historical Museum. Free Will donation will go to building fund. Reception will follow. |
| 4th | American Legion Veterans Affairs Tours
A meeting will be held for all veterans and their families who wish to learn more about their earned VA Benefits on Monday, @ 12:45 p.m. |
| September 2010 |
| August 2010 |
| 4th | Bake Sale @ Lane County Hospital LTC Lobby
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| 6th, 7th, & 8th | All School Reunion
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| 6th | Class Get-togethers
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| 7th | Saturday Events
7:30 a.m.-Golf Tournament;9:00-4:00 p.m. Open House @ Dighton Junior Senior High School Commons Area;9:00-11:00 p.m. Open House @ Joy Center; 10:00 Parade @ DHS; 10:00-5:00 p.m. Open House @ Lane County Museum; 11:00-5:00 p.m. Mini carnival by Lane County Amusement Associatio;noon-Hamburger Feed by Dighton Lions Club;1:30 p.m.-Golf Tournament; 2:00-4:00 p.m.-Retirement Celebration for Roger Timken @ First Baptist Church; 5:00 p.m.-Music by "Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations"; 6:30 p.m.-BBQ @ Scout House;8:00 p.m.-Campsite Judging Contest @ Dighton City Park; 8:00-Mustic by "RetroActive" @ Dighton City Park |
| 8th | Sunday Events
9:30 a.m.-Worship Service @ Martin Auditorium; 11:00 a.m.-Brunch @ Dighton City Park |
| July 2010 |
| 7th | Women's Clinic
Women's clinic at the Lane County Health Deptartment. |
| 10th | Lane County Pre Fair
Figure Eight Race and Demo Derby @ 7:30 p.m. Free Dance-Magnum Rock from 8:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| 14th-17th | Lane County Fair
Lane County Amusement Rides open @ 7 p.m.during the fair. Showdeo by Lane County Saddle Club @ 6:30 p.m. on July 15th. Parade on the 16th starting at 6 p.m. also a free dance under the grandstand from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. and on the 17th @ 7:30 p.m. Brian Wendline-Juggler/Comedian will give a free performance in the grandstand. |
| 30th & 31st | Backyard bash BBQ Contest
Contact Joe Wood for info @ 913-212-8383 or thewoodshedbbq@yahoo.com |
| 31st | 10th Annual Lane Co. Cruise-in & Backyard Bash
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| June 2010 |
| 4th & 5th | Bluegrass Festival
Friday @ 7 p.m.-Potluck supper. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the JAM session. Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.- 12 hours of music under the tent (bring your lawn chairs). Featuring Walnut River String Band, The Greenhorn Band, Mike Maddux, House Blend, and The Gospel Truth. Tickets are $10 for 16 years and up under free. Food venders and merchandise on the grounds. |
| 12th | Annual City Wide Garage Sale Day
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| 14-18 | Community Vacation Bible School
9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Dighton United Methodist Church. K-6th Grade (2010-2011 school year). Call church office for more info @ 620-397-2335. |
| May 2010 |
| 8th | Dighton High School Graduation 3:00 p.m. @ High School gymnasium.
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| 10th | Hospital Week
Lane County Hospital will host a week of activities for Hospital Week. |
| 11th | Blood Drive from 2-6 p.m. @ American Legion
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| April 2010 |
| 3rd | Scavenger Hunt & Easter Egg Hunt
Scavenger hunt for kids in grade 4,5, & 6 and begins promptly at 12 noon.Egg hunt is for kids in the 3rd grade & younger and begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. Fire truck rides will be provided after the hunt by the American Legion Post 190. |
| 16th | Dighton Dunkball 2010
Starts Saturday, April 17th @ 8.00 a.m. For more information call Toby Wilson @ 620-397-2117. |
| March 2010 |
| 20th | Pheasants Forever Banquet@ Catholic Hall.
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| 30th | Family Fun Fitness Festivities from 6-8 p.m.@ DHS Commons Area
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| February 2010 |
| 12th | Dighton High School Homecoming
DHS Homcoming king and queen will be crowned Friday Feb. 12, @ 6 p.m. Dighton Booster Club will be sponsoring a pork supper starting @ 5:00 p.m. |
| 14th | Chocolate Buffet @ First Christian Church
Assortment of yummy chocolate desserts, as well as a chocolate fountain with goodies for dipping. 1-3 p.m. |
| 16th | Cake Raffle @ Dighton High school Basketball Game
To "Help Fuel The Bus" Campaign |
| 20th | Texas Hold'em Tournament
Dighton Recreation Commission Texas Hold'em Tournament @ Dighton American Legion starting @ 1:00 p.m. Please register by February 17th by calling Logan @ 397-3464 or Toby @ 397-2117. $25/entry fee. |
| 22th | Legislatvie Town Hall Meeting
Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, Rep. Don Hineman, and Rep. Larry Powell will visit from 8-9 a.m. in the Court House Community Room. |
| January 2010 |
| 23rd | Lane County Health Fair from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Call 620-397-2809 for more information
BNP-$25.00, Cardio CRP-$15.00, Comprehensive Profile-$40.00 PSA-$25.00 and HgbA1c-$20.00
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| 26th | Women's Clinic @ Lane County Health Department conducted by Kristi Schmitt, ARNP
Call 620-397-2809 for an appointment. |
| January 2009 |
| 5th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 8th | Lane County Historical Society Annual Meeting
The Lane County Historical Society will be holding their annual meeting on January 8, 2009 at the Calico Apron beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by January 6 from any committee or board member and the museum or the Calico Apron. The cost is $9.00 ($9.50 with dessert). Mary Waugh is the speaker and the program will be on the Main Street (Long Street) changes over the years. |
| 12th | Dighton City Council Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
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| 12th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 15th | Knights of Columbus (Stag) Steak Supper @ 6:00 p.m. held at the Catholic Church Hall
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| 15th | ASB Karate Lessons
For location, pricing, signup or more info call 620.397.8046 |
| 17th | Lane County Health Fair @ office
Fair will be held from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Fast for 12 hours prior to lab work done. |
| 20th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 21st | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| 23rd | United Methodist Church Baked Potato Bar serving 5:30 ~ 7:30 p.m. @ High School Commons Area
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| 26th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 29th | Kansas Day Activities @ Lane County Historical Society (snowdate Feb. 5th)
Activities will start @ 8 a.m. The theme this year is the Wild West Show. Karen and W.R.Duncan will be talking about their days as a trick rider and rodeo clown. Buffalo Bill Cody (Kirk Shapland) will be taking the students on a tour of the museum. |
| 31st | Lane County Saddle Club Annual Carry-In Dinner and Meeting
Located at the Lane County 4-H Building @ 6:30 p.m. |
| February 2009 |
| 2nd | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 8th | Lane County Library Book Discussion
Dodge City Community College Professor Jane Holwerda will lead a discussion of the "The Virgin of Small Plains" by Nancy Pickard @ 2:00 p.m. in the Lane County Community Room |
| 9th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 12th | Video Conferencing Class @ Lane County Library
The class will cover PC security, maintenance and repair for beginners @ 10-11:45 a.m. If interested please contact Lane County Library @ 397-2808 |
| 14th | 3rd Annual Valentine's Spaghetti Banquet
Tickets $12 singles $20 couple from 5-7:30 p.m. Free movie "Fireproof" @ 7:45 p.m. available from Karen Clummpp @ Biblefellowship Church by calling 397-8083.
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| 17th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 18th | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| 23rd | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 27th | Video Conferencing Class @ Lane County Libary
The class will cover understanding free software @ 10-11:15 a.m.If interested please contact Lane County Library @ 397-2808 |
| March 2009 |
| 2nd | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 9th | Dighton City Council Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
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| 15th | Calvary Echoes in Concert
The First Baptist Church will host a concert featuring Calvary Echoes located @ 130 W. Annabella St. |
| 13th | Lady Hornet State Basketball Tournament @ 3 p.m. @ Fort Hays State University
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| 16th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 18th | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| 26th | Storm identification/spotter training in Community Room @ 7 p.m.
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| April 2009 |
| 6th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 9th | Lane County Historical Society will host Robert Collins, author of "Jim Lane: Scoundrel, Statesman, Kansas"
Robert Collins will be giving a presentation about Jim Lane at the museum the evening of April 9th @ 7 pm. Door prizes will be given and refreshments served. Don't forget to view the new temporary exhibit called Spring Makeover. The exhibit will contain items that beauty and barber shops used to use. Open House will be on april 7th from 2-4 and refreshments will be served. |
| 11th | Annual Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger Hunt is for kids in grades 4, 5, & 6 and begins promptly @ noon in the City Park. Egg Hunt is for kids in the 3rd grade & younger and begins promptly @ 1:30 p.m.Fire Truck Rides will be provided after the hunt by the American Legion Post 190. Anyone wishing to donate filled eggs, please drop off at the City Office. |
| 15th | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| 20th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 26th | Dighton High All School Reunion Meeting @ 1:30 p.m.
Meeting will be held in the DHS Library. Alumni welcome. For questions or suggestions, contact Bonnie Venters @ 620-397-2654. All School Reunion will be held on August 6, 7 & 8, 2010. |
| 29th | Babysitting clinic
The clinic will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. taking place once again at Little People's Daycare. Any child 11 years and older are eligible to participate. The cost for this activity is $5.00 |
| May 2009 |
| 4th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 4TH & 5TH | Spring Clean-up
City employees will haul off old appliances (none with freon) and other items too big to place in your trash container. No trees, yard waste, houshold trash or tires. Items must be placed curbside by 8 am Mon., May 4 for south of K96 pickup & by 8 am Tues., May 5 for north of K96 pickup. |
| 8TH | Dighton Dunkball Tourney
Tourney will be held @ Dighton High School Gym. Entree deadline is May 2,2009. Contact Toby Wilson @ 620-397-2117 or email: dightondunkball@hotmail.com |
| 11th | Dighton City Council Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
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| 18th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 21st | Lane County Historical Museum Roadshow & Silent Auction @ 6:30 p.m.
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| 20th | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| June 2009 |
| 1st | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 6th | 5th Annual Lane County Country Bluegrass Festival
12 hours of music under the tent 10a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 16 years and up and under 15 free. Featuring The Faris Family, The McLemores, The Ozark Alliance, Willis Pracht, House Blend, and Dodge City's Marshal Allen Bailey of High Plains Public Radio (emcee).Sound will be provided by Mike Martin. For more information call Lane County Area Chamber of Commerce @ 620-397-2211 or e-mail lccbluegrass@hotmail.com |
| 13th | Community Garage Sale
Lane County Historical Museum will be having a food sale along with the White Elephant Sale from 9-3. |
| 15th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 17th | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| July 2009 |
| 6th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 6th | Immunization Fair @ Dighton High School Commons Area 9 a.m. to noon
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| 9th | Women's Clinic @ Lane County Health Department from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Call 397-2809 for appointment
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| 13th | Dighton City Council Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
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| 10th | Wilson FCE & Spring Creek FCE
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| 15th-19th | Lane County County Fair
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| 11th | Pre Fair Event Demo Derby @ 7:30 p.m.
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| 15th | Lane County Fair-Dog Show & Carnival Rides @ 7:00 p.m.
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| 16th | Lane County Fair- Showdeo by Lane County Saddle Club @ 6:30. Carnival Rides @ 7:00 p.m. Working Cow Horse (follow Showdeo). Pie Baking contest 7:00 p.m.
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| 17th | Lane County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting @ 7 a.m. held at the Dighton Bowl & Diner.
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| 17th | Lane County Fair- 7 p.m.-Hot Dog Eating Contest, Water Slide and Football Toss "Inflate-o-Fun" and Carnival rides. 9:30-1:30 a.m.-Country Fever Dance (free) under the grandstand.10:00 p.m. Fire works display
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| 18th | Lane County Fair-9:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show. 12 noon Mud Volleyball. 6:30 free supper. 7:00 p.m. Carnival Rides. 7:30 Brian Wendling Juggler/Comedian. Everafter Band @ 8:30 (free)
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| 19th | Lane County Fair 5:30 p.m-6:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Sale. 6:30 p.m. 4-H Fair Supporters Appreciation Supper
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| 20th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 25th | Lane County Cruise-In 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Backyard Bash from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Five live bands.
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| 25th | Lane County Health Fair
7 to 10 a.m. Nothing to eat or drink 12 hours prior. Lab Draw Only. No appointment necessary. |
| 28th | Women's Clinic
Lane County Health Department. Call 620-397-2009 for appointment. |
| August 2009 |
| 1 | Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Double elimination. $100/team entry fee. If interested call Ben Wilkens @ 620-397-3823 or 620-397-2886 |
| 3rd | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 9th | Lane County Bowling Association Meeting and Potluck Supper @ 7:00 p.m.at Dighton City Park
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| 12th | Doris Lewis Auction @ 10 a.m. at American Legion Building south of town
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| 17th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 17th | School Starts
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| September 2009 |
| 8th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 21st | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 29th | Lane County Health Department Women's Clinic
For an appointment call 620-397-2809 |
| 29th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| October 2009 |
| 5th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 6th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 12th | Digital Mammograms @ Lane County Hospital
Contact Radiology Department @ 620-397-5321 for scheduling or with any questions |
| 13th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 15th | "Chris Crossed" Musical
3rd and 4th grade students musical @ 7:p.m.in the High School Auditorium. |
| 17th | St. Theresa Catholic Church 31st Annual Octoberfest
Serving a German Meal 5:30-7:30 p.m |
| 19th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 20th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 24th | Lane County Health Fair
Lab draw only! 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.@ Lane County Health Department. |
| 25th | Lane County Food Bank Benefit Buffet Dinner
A benefit buffet dinner will be served from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. 40% of proceeds will be donated to the local food bank. Cost will be $7.99 per person, children 6-12 -$4.00, and kids under 5-free. Cash donations and non-perishable food items will also be accepted for the food bank |
| 27th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| November 2009 |
| 2nd | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 3rd | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 10th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 16th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 17th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 27th | Old Fashioned Christmas
Roast hotdogs & marshmallows outside of Calico Apron @ 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive north of the City Office & hay rack rides begin @ 5:45 p.m. Caroling by local church choirs @ 6:00 p.m. Decorate a Christmas cookie inside Calico Apron and decorate a t-shirt at MJ's Stitching & Screening @ 6:00 p.m. |
| December 2009 |
| 1st | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 7th | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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| 8th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 12th | Children's Movie & Santa Day sponsored by Lane County Area Chamber of Commerce
Movie will begin @ 1 p.m. with popcorn & pop being served. After the movie (86 minutes), Santa will be there to visit with the children. Popcorn furnished by First National Bank of Dighton. |
| 15th | Players of Dighton (POD)
Children's Theater Group meets every Tuesday after school @ former Lutheran Church. Call Karen Klumpp @ 397-2282 for more info. |
| 21st | Lane County Commissioner's Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
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