Speaker: John Burchill. John is an author and criminal justice historian who teaches at Kansas Wesleyan University In the days when Wild Bill Hickok might ride his horse into your church service—it happened in Junction City—the life of a minister… Read More Lifelong Learning: Cowboys and Clerics
Speaker: Jane Rhoads, Jane is an author and a 2009 Notable Kansas Book award winner! Frontier Kansas was not a cultural desert. Opera houses were homes to important community events such as dramatic productions, commencements, and traveling theater performances. This… Read More Lifelong Learning: Opera House Culture on the Kansas Frontier
Speaker: Jim Hoy, Jim teaches folklore and literature at Emporia State University. Grasshoppers so big that cowboys can ride them to herd cattle. Summers so hot that corn pops in the field. Rancher Henry Mudge wrecking pianos, shooting sheep, and… Read More Lifelong Learning: Kansas Legends and Folktales
“Thailand and Scotland” Presented by: Caleb and Cayleigh Phillips Join us as Caleb (Former Tabor student) and Cayleigh Phillips share about their lives living and growing up Thailand and Scotland respectively and how their lives intersected. Learn about their countries,… Read More Lifelong Learning: “Thailand and Scotland”
Presented by: Connie Newcome Connie grew up in rural Kansas, is a Christian, and is involved in her church in Hutchinson KS. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. In the early years of her marriage… Read More Lifelong Learning- Herb House Natural Medicine and Protecting Our Rights
Presented By: Jim Gray The early days of ranching and trail driving required stamina and determination. The drover of yesteryear had little choice but to face the elements placed before him if he was to get his wild cattle to… Read More Lifelong Learning- Head 'Em Up & Move 'Em Out
Presented By: Hillsboro Community Hospital Come learn about the newest techniques of easy exercises and motions to keep your body moving! These are simple things that can be done safely from your favorite chair in your home. We will also… Read More Lifelong Learning- Keeping Fit and Avoiding Falls
Presented by: Analisa and Mitch Defiesta Wok and Rolls Catering Learn to prepare a delicious and simple Asian meal! Mitch and Analisa Defiesta from Wok and Rolls Catering will teach you about common Asian ingredients and how to use them.… Read More CANCELED- Lifelong Learning- Asian Cooking
Presented by: Fred Silhan General Manager Morton Salt – Hutchinson, KS Fred was raised in Pilsen, KS by parents Terry and Kathy Silhan. He graduated from Centre High School in 1998 and from Kansas State with a BS in Mechanical… Read More CANCELED- Lifelong Learning- Kansas Salt Mines
Presented By: Dr. MICHAELINE CHANCE-REAY Author and historian who teaches at Kansas State University The Harvey House chain of restaurants got its start in Topeka, Kansas, when Fred Harvey opened a café geared to those traveling on the Atchison, Topeka,… Read More CANCELED-Lifelong Learning- The Harvey Girls (Free Program: Co-Sponsored by Humanities Kansas)
Presented by Wok and Rolls – Ukulele Performance and Hula – Studio 23 Dance Come out and experience the Aloha Spirit right here in Hillsboro Kansas! We will enjoy traditional Hawaiian Foods enjoyed at most Luau’s in Hawaii! We will… Read More CANCELED- Lifelong Learning- Luau