July 2007
3rd Annual WildBlue Bar Be Que Cook-off & Expo, July 20th at Kelly Park Coffey County Fairgrounds, Burlington, KS
This annual event, in its third year, is organized by the Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative (Burlington). Arts & Craft vendors and Bar-be-que competitors make this an all-around event for the family. Booths are set-up indoors and outdoors; rain or shine.
BBQ Registration & Vendor Registration Details are explained on the registration forms. Please contact Kristy Reeves at 620.364.5121 for more information.
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American Red Cross Coffey County Office
Contact Teri Seaton (620.364.5547 or e-mail) for registration and course information. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
Adult/Child/Infant CPR - Blended Learning Mon, July 2nd, 6-8:30p $40. Registration ends June 13th. Blended learning program combines online (web-based) lessons with instructor-led training. Students complete the knowledge portion online at their own pace and convenience then participate in an abbreviated instructor-led skills session to practice and demonstrate skills. Participants learn aid for conscious and unconscious victims, breathing, choking and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants until advanced medical personel arrival. Register via e-mail or call 620.364.5547
First Aid for the Childcare Provider Mon, July 16 6:30-8:30p $20. Registration ends July 9th. Two-hour presentation covers the skills needed to recognize and provide basic first aid care in a child care setting. This presentation does not result in a First Aid certification but does meet state daycare worker licensing requirements. Register via e-mail or call 620.364.5547
Pet First Aid Wed, July 25 9a-1p $30. Registration ends July 18th. Learn how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies, including rescue breathing, for our four-legged loved ones. Register via e-mail or call 620.364.5547
Disaster Services Training--Disaster Assessment Sat, July 28 9a-1p Free. Registration ends one week prior to class; prerequisite: Fulfilling Our Mission (April 11th). Learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions. This is a blended learning course. The online compnent must be completed piror to in-class instructor-led component. Register via e-mail or call 620.364.5547 |
Bob Ellis Memorial Antique Tractor Pull AND Truck and Tractor Pull, July 1st, Lebo. This annual event occurs the weekend before the Fourth of July. See info and schedule.
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Coffey County Fair See Fair Schedule
The Coffey County fair is the longest consecutively-running fair in the State of Kansas at 127 years. All events take place in the 4-H buildings and at the fairgrounds at Kelley Park, 3rd and Allegheny, Burlington, Kansas, (off Highway 75 south) unless otherwise noted on the schedule.
The carnival coincides with the fair and runs from July 26th-29th with wristband nights on the 26th and 29th 6-10 p.m. Please see the Member Directory and Recreation pages for lodging, dining, and other county information.
Interested vendors please contact Cynthia Rogers at 620.203.0197.
Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is back for another season (May-October) beginning the first Friday in May. The market is open 4-7 p.m. Fridays in the Municipal Parking Lot north of the red caboose on 4th Street in Burlington. New vendors are always welcome. Call the Chamber for market or vendor information 620.364.2002 or 877.364.2002.
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Fireworks Shows & Community Celebrations
- Burlington Fireworks in Kelley Park light up the night sky in celebration of the fourth. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Call 620-364-5334 for more information.
- Gridley celebration features a parade, outhouse and bathtub races, children's games in the park, all day food and beverages from a wide variety of vendors, a car show, a children's fishing derby and at the end of the day, fireworks at the lake. Call 620-364-3145 for more information.
- Lebo celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, a parade, softball tournament, antique car and tractor show, a 2K/5K fun run, and the Annual Bob Ellis Antique Tractor Pull. Call 620-256-6622 for more information.
- LeRoy celebrates Independence Day with an ice cream social and fireworks display. Call 620-964-2245 for more information.
- New Strawn boasts the finest fireworks display in Coffey County, choreographed to music, centered on the city lake located in the city park. Call 620-364-8283 for more information.
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