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Wellington Sailfish Host Valley Center
The Sailfish had 43 swimmers in the water for their home meet against Valley Center last week. The weather cooperated for this event and the team also had the opportunity to reveal their new “Swimmer Hall of Fame” wall.
Lifeguard Of The Week: Rogan Wetta
Rogan Wetta, a sophomore at WHS, is starting his second year as a lifeguard at the Wellington Family Aquatic Center. His favorite aspect of the job is collaborating with a “great group of guards.” He considers this opportunity the perfect summer experience and a way to strengthen his sense of responsibility.
Monsters, Monkeys and Mice, Oh My!
As preparations continue for the Wellington Community Theater’s upcoming children’s production of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” local puppeteer Bob Brown has been designing and building a host of puppet characters.
Summer Solstice, Sunshine And The Strawberry Moon
Today, June 20th, marks the beginning of summer for Wellington and is known as the Summer Solstice. This day boasts the longest period of sunlight and the shortest night of 2024, a celestial event that has shaped calendars, traditions, and agricultural practices worldwide.
Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award
Kansas has garnered Area Development Magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the 4th year in a row. A first in state history, this latest accolade reflects achievements in economic development across the state.
Vacation Bible Schools
Grace Calvary Fellowship VBS, August 5th - August 9th 4 - 6pm 305 N Jefferson Avenue Call 620-517-0672 to sign-up Wellington Methodist Church VBS, July 22nd - 26th 9 - 11:30 daily 202 West Harvey Call 620-326-7403 to sign-up Church of Christ VBS, July 21th - July 24th 5:30 - 8:30pm 217 West 13th Street Call 620-326-7511, or sign-up online at wellingtonchurchofchrist. org First Christian Church of Wellington VBS, July 22nd - July 24th 5:30 - 8:10pm 123 West 9th Street Call 620-326-2203 to sign-up .
Chamber Calendar
Thursday, June 20 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. This week’s host is Sumner County Community Drug Action Team with NAMI 3:30pm, WRC Balloon Smash Painting: $20, Ages 12+ Saturday, June 22 11am, American Flag Retirement Ceremony, VFW Post 881, HotDogs & Drinks provided Sunday, June 23 2pm, Wellington Christian Academy Open House Tuesday, June 25 7pm, Bingo, VFW Wednesday, June 27 5:30pm, Pool Tournament, American Legion Post 90 Thursday, June 27 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium.
A Fifty State Adventure
How many of the United States of America have you personally traveled to? Landing at an airport doesn’t count, how many states have you spent at least a day exploring? Perhaps traveling isn’t your “thing”, but maybe you still have an innate curiosity about the 50 states and what makes them unique. If that’s the case, consider tackling an armchair adventure through the U.S.