 In 2017 on the Friday night after Thanksgiving, a team of smiling workers descended on downtown Lindsborg. As effective as it was unannounced, this volunteer team made its mark and quickly left the scene.
Target: Scooping up dead leaves. Reason: Acknowledging small businesses. The leaf team later said it wanted to cheer on small local businesses that generate local sales tax as well as donate time and resources to local events and causes. The team said it wanted the area to look especially spiffy for the next day’s Small Business Saturday. This unexpected kindness *did* warm some hearts. The Lindsborg Leaf Team is returning in 2018, folks — this time announced. Anyone may take part. Please gather at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in front of First Bank Kansas, receive instructions, then be dispersed to locations to begin leaf removal — doorways and gutters alike. Please bring rakes, brooms and blowers if possible. Leaf bags will be provided, as will trailers to haul them away. It’s a burst of teamwork, good humor and exercise. New this year: Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee drinks afterward at The White Peacock for anyone who joins with the Leaf Team! That’s Friday night, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. with drinks at The Pea by about 8 p.m. _____________________ About Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .... From 1-3 p.m., complimentary horse drawn wagon rides for families and visits with Mrs. Claus will be offered in front of the Bank of Tescott at 202 N. Main St. This year, instead of arranging a drawing for two large children’s prize packages, we have opted to encourage multiple drawings across town, as well as attractive food and drink specials and retail sales for the day. Bright blue balloons will be tied in front of locations with Small Business Saturday-related offerings. How can you help? 1.) share the news, 2.) bring family and friends to stroll, eat and have coffee, 3.) display Small Business Saturday paraphernalia if you have a location suited to it, and 4.) wear your Shop Small tee-shirts from last year. Small Business Saturday paraphernalia (signs, shopping bags, pens, banners, pendants and other) will be distributed at the Monday, Nov. 19, Ad Hoc gathering and thereafter at Bank of Tescott and The Ivory Thimble by pickup. Now looking further ahead: December 1 Artists Studio Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with maps to participating galleries and local artists studios in the Lindsborg area; demonstrations, refreshments and new projects 1 Snowflake Parade 11 a.m. downtown, a friendly little parade for children and other imaginative people 1 Pulled pork meal 11:30-2 at Trinity Methodist, by donation 2 Jultide at Bethany College, afternoon performance of beautiful holiday music 8 Lucia Festival, check the schedule of offerings at www.visitlindsborg.org for this beautiful and popular Swedish-American celebration of light 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the McPherson County Old Mill 15 Cookies and Mrs. Claus, morning, First Bank Kansas; visit Mrs. Claus and decorate your own cookies 31 Roaring ‘20s-themed NYE party to launch the celebration of Lindsborg’s 150th year; costumes encouraged, see www.lindsborg150th.com
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• We encourage you to drop by the Sundstrom Center between 3 and 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, to congratulate outgoing city clerk Jerry Sperling and utility clerk Gaylene Butler. Both have devoted many years to making Lindsborg work. These were jobs for both Gaylene and Jerry, but they did their work in a special way -- as neighbors and committed friends of the community. Thanks for everything, Jerry and Gaylene, and best wishes in your next acts. • From 11-1 Saturday, Nov. 17, the Lindsborg Community Library will offer a "We Are Thankful" meal of soup, chili, cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. The meal is by cash donation or by bringing canned/packaged food for later distribution by TACOL. ____________________ Even on an overcast day, there’s cheer in the twinkling white lights in downtown Lindsborg trees and on the Old Mill Bridge. On a dark, cold night? The light adds true delight for residents and visitors alike. It takes many hands to create Lindsborg’s pair of Great Bright Ways. Downtown building owner Merle Larson again hung many of the estimated 30,000 lights in downtown trees. This year Merle was aided by Lindsborg resident Mike Bray. Their work was done over more than two weeks when weather and schedules permitted along Main and Lincoln streets. On the Old Mill Bridge, devoted Lindsborg volunteer Karmon Almquist worked with Lindsborg's Ken Sjogren and David Hay of First Bank Kansas, installing strands and replacing bulbs that line the large structure. The City of Lindsborg devoted nearly a day of employee time and use of one of its utility bucket trucks to help get lights around the very tallest of downtown trees. The City also pays the utility bill for nearly four months of illumination both on the bridge and downtown. Bob McCall at Lindsborg Hardware has been a great help, too. Again, Bob set an attractive price for the community's bulk lighting purchases -- and he allows us to run a tab, to boot. Each year Lindsborg citizens — residents and businesses alike — are asked to donate toward a fund to buy lighting strands and replacement bulbs. This year, we need at least $1,800 — maybe a tad more. Thus far, only half of that $1,800 is in the fund. Each year trees grow taller and require more strands for coverage. Strands fray in moisture and wind, requiring replacement. Bulbs break in vandalism or accidents. So far Lindsborg is fortunate to have knowledgeable and physically able volunteers. What would it cost to hire a private firm to decorate downtown trees in the same lighting scheme? One area vendor quoted $11,000. Many business owners and residents have expressed appreciation for the seasonal brightness that “appeared” last weekend. That’s why we hope you that will be moved to kick in a few bucks toward this project if you have not already done so. Checks can go to the Lindsborg At Work Association in care of David Hay at First Bank Kansas. Cash can go in collection containers at Scott's Hometown Foods, Hairymolarys, Yes Way and Casey's. Thanks for helping lighting up Lindsborg.  One story, then six reminders.
* * * About 12 years ago, Jim Prugh of Colorado, a successful engineer thinking about his next act, purchased a downtown Lindsborg building. At that time, Jim did not — could not — know that he would become a noted developer of beautiful historic vacation and executive-stay properties. Neither did he know that his purchase of 105 N. Main would only be the first of several properties in this community, both in the downtown area and in residential neighborhoods. Nor did Jim know how much his work would so significantly steer the story of Lindsborg. Still, back then Jim and spouse Diane Fatheree *did* sense something remarkable here. They asked themselves, “Why is this town here? Why is it different?” This sense made them want to stay plugged in and pursue a path that was not at all clear at the beginning. Meanwhile, thanks to a lot of work from a lot of people, Lindsborg built its capacities and possibilities over 12 years. Today Jim and Diane — and Lindsborg — find themselves celebrating the grand opening of an innovative “co-living” corporate executive stay lodging. Five bedrooms and baths with shared kitchen, living and dining areas. In a 100+ year-old farmhouse moved whole onto a new foundation at 204 W. Grant St. Restored with research, honed skills and creativity by a local team led by Brian and Victoria Freeman of Lindsborg. When walking into the executive stay housing called Akerhuset, it’s difficult to miss a massive chunk of wood beam suspended as a light fixture over a gleaming central kitchen island. That chunk was salvaged from the recent Coronado Heights castle restoration and purchased from the Smoky Valley Historic Association. The beam-light fixture was held firmly with custom metal work by Dauer Welding and wired by local professionals. It is a symbol for much of what Jim and Diane, Brian and Vicki, the numerous local artisans and professionals have done in 12 years — show us how redevelopment can succeed on a national playing field using local history, resources and talents. That’s why a can of the Lindsborg Ad Hoc Roundtable's elbow grease found its way into new hands this morning. The can was filled with house-made lemon shortbread cookies from the artisans at Lindsborg’s Courtyard Bakery — and our thanks for, well, umm, everything. ___________________ • Tonight, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in Pearson Swedish Chapel at Bethany College is a screening of a film called “Eating Animals.” The film features several national farmers, including Lindsborg’s own Frank Reese Jr. of Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch. Q&A with Frank to follow. • Keep a good thought for Smoky Valley’s gridiron team, which remains undefeated in regular season play and also so far in post-season play. On Friday night, Nov. 9, at Anderson Field, the Vikings are slated to play undefeated Pratt. Go Vikes! • Also on Friday night, Nov. 9, a whopping 16 locations will be open late for Lindsborg's regular 2nd Friday Makers Street Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. If you make a purchase that night, find complimentary gift wrapping from by our friends at Nee-Tech Wireless. • Lindsborg’s seasonal lighting, both in the downtown area and at the Old Mill Bridge, will be turned on at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. So many local people request and enjoy these lighting treatments, and everyone’s help is needed to pay for new and replacement bulbs and strands. If you haven’t chipped in to the lighting fund yet, please do so. We need you now. Drop cash or checks to David Hay at First Bank Kansas. • On Saturday, Nov. 10, it’s the annual Lindsborg Open House from 10-4. Get involved in the Tomte Scramble game to win a giant Lindsborg shopping spree or baskets of gifts. Or just stroll and enjoy what visitors often tell us is some of the juiciest independent shopping, dining and positive community atmosphere in the state. • On Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Art Gallery, we are being offered a hybrid visual and performing arts experience called "Pictures At An Exhibition." Several performers in varying music styles will counterpoint with visual arts on display. As are all the Lindsborg Landmark Concert Series performances, this one is sure to be amazing. Free admission to all, thanks to the series' sponsors, including the Lindsborg Arts Council. Two big reminders: • At 6:30 tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 30, we have a chance to talk as a community about results of a survey about a possible new recreation center in Lindsborg. Now it's your time to chime in again. Please, take time to be at Lindquist Hall on the Bethany College campus tonight. • SVHS football is now in post-season bracket play, so if you're available to cheer, get a seat at the first playoff game against Hesston on Friday, Nov. 2, at Anderson Field. Go Vikings! Five to cheer: • your useful responses to last week's questions about Maker's Street. Thanks, Jan Cambridge-Lewis, for your willingness to help Tayla Mace. We appreciate you both. • SVHS post-season athletic accomplishments. Hats off our talented student-athletes and their coaches! • Salemsborg Lutheran Church for its super-successful area attraction, the Haunted Forest. Over three days, the church entertained more than 4,000 people. • the healthy balance between community wants and needs with community willingness to step forward to help. • our friends in Marquette who are acting, singing and making merry in the 30th Annual Melodrama and Olio. Showtimes 7:30 on Friday and Saturday nights, with Sunday showtime at 2 p.m. It's one of the best things, truly. ___________ October 31 Halloween trick or treat parade downtown by Sprout House, 10 a.m. Plan for 18 if giving treats 31 Soderstrom Elementary trick or treat parade downtown 2:45 p.m. start; all are welcome; 300 treats can be individually dispensed if you wish to participate 31 Witches Wail at American Legion Post 140, a community classic event wrapping up with the sounding of city sirens to signal the end of trick or treating, 6-8 p.m. 31 Trick or Treat at Bethany Home starting at 6:30 p.m. Please use the Chestnut Street door. November 1 Cover display windows for Nov. 9 unveiling 2 KU visits Lindsborg: Sandzen, Crown, Hemslojd and at large roaming 10-4 2 reception for internationally known artist Anne Austin Pearce and her exhibit at Mingenback Gallery on the Bethany College campus, 5-7 p.m. 3 Lindsborg Community Hospital Auxiliary's "extravaganza" of warming chili and chicken noodle soup, bake sale and gift shop, 10-1:30 at Trinity Church with carryout lunches available 3 Sandzen Gallery's members preview of its annual Holiday Gift Show featuring the work of 50 artists; also an exhibit by Kansan Chuck Bonner and well-known Bethany College alum Ray Troll of Alaska 4 Open house for Akerhuset (The Farmhouse), a historic house transformed into its next life as executive stay lodging, 2-4 p.m. at 204 W. Grant 9 Makers Street Art Walk 5-8 p.m. featuring many artists and makers goods for holiday season giving; also 5 p.m. lighting of trees and Old Mill Bridge and unveiling of decorated shop windows 10 Lindsborg Holiday Open House 10-4 p.m. with Tomte Scrambler game, gift certificate/gift item baskets as prizes; also a large slate of "make and take" ornament opportunities for adults and kids, many free or low cost 24 Small Business Saturday 10-4 p.m. with multiple in-store raffles, horse-drawn wagon rides and treats for children December 1 Artists Studio Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with maps to participating galleries and local artists studios in the Lindsborg area; demonstrations, refreshments and new projects 1 Snowflake Parade 11 a.m. downtown, a friendly little parade for children and other imaginative people 1 Pulled pork meal 11:30-2 at Trinity Methodist, by donation 2 Jultide at Bethany College, afternoon performance of beautiful holiday music 8 Lucia Festival, check the schedule of offerings at www.visitlindsborg.org for this beautiful and popular Swedish-American celebration of light 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the McPherson County Old Mill 15 Cookies and Mrs. Claus, morning, First Bank Kansas; visit Mrs. Claus and decorate your own cookies 31 Roaring ‘20s-themed NYE party to launch the celebration of Lindsborg’s 150th year; costumes encouraged, see www.lindsborg150th.com  This week, we could use your thoughts on a particular subject.
Lindsborg has under its belt nearly two years of monthly Makers Street Art Walks. Have you participated in one? For those who have not: Makers Street is an every-second-Friday-night collection of creative fun for all ages at multiple locations usually numbering 10 or 12. Optional monthly themes are set in advance to guide th locations' offerings (among the most popular in the last year were busking and pie). It's an art walk -- but Lindsborg doesn't do it like anyone else in our area. It is very accessible and features hands-on experiences. Makers Street is meant to celebrate fine visual art and craft, music and literature in all forms, creative activities and interactions, and Lindsborg’s heritage and long-standing creative spirit. Artists from outside the community are recruited to participate alongside local artists. The event is even able to coax out some Smoky Valley residents who may be hiding their lights under bushels. Makers Street is volunteer-led. The Ad Hoc Roundtable pays for printing each month’s free event maps. Ad Hoc’s “Let’s Get Out There” promotional fund boosts Facebook posts to raise awareness and attract new visitors. So, questions for you: Is Makers Street worth continuing? Strengths? Opportunities for improvement? Suggestions for themes? Any feedback is useful. If you’re receiving News and Notes via email, please respond, if so moved, to smallworldgallery@mac.com. If you are reading on the Ad Hoc Roundtable’s Facebook page, please feel free to comment there. In addition: Is there someone out there who could devote five to six hours a month to brainstorming with Makers Street sites (galleries, retail businesses, restaurants, library, others) about coming attractions? This would involve some door-to-door visiting and touching base. Contact Tayla Mace at The White Peacock for more info, taylamace16@gmail.com. Later this week, we'll send our working calendar. In the meantime, cheers to you. Let's keep it working. As we go into the weekend, here an updated calendar -- and a reminder that *your* good word continues as Lindsborg's most valuable asset. When it seems right, please tell your stories of our hopping' place -- events you love and people who make a difference. Conversations, originating and sharing posts Facebook, and emails. Your recommendations matter.
October 20 Kasino Royale benefit for Svensk Hyllningsfest 6-10 p.m. at the Sundstrom Center 21 Bethany College Music Department with community orchestra and chorus presents Gabriel Faure' Requiem, 4 p.m. Presser Hall 28 Trunk or Treat @ Trinity Methodist parking lot, 5-6:30 p.m. and soup supper by donation; businesses/organizations invited to participate by bringing a decorated vehicle and treats; register by calling the church at 227- 3326 29 Deadline to sign up to be a Tomte Stop for the Nov. 10 Holiday Open House 31 Halloween trick or treat parade downtown by Sprout House, 10 a.m. Plan for 18 if giving treats 31 Soderstrom Elementary trick or treat parade downtown 2:45 p.m. start; all are welcome; 300 treats can be individually dispensed if you wish to participate 31 Witches Wail at American Legion Post 140, a community classic eventwrapping up with the sounding of city sirens to signal the end of trick or treating, 6-8 p.m. November 1 Cover display windows for Nov. 9 unveiling 3 Lindsborg Community Hospital Auxiliary's "extravaganza" of warming chili and chicken noodle soup, bake sale, and gift shop, 10-1:30 at Trinity Church with carryout lunches available 3 Sandzen Gallery's members preview of its annual Holiday Gift Show featuring the work of 50 artists; also a two-person exhibit by Kansan Chuck Bonner and well-known Bethany College alum Ray Troll of Alaska 4 Open house for Akerhuset (The Farmhouse), a historic house transformed into its next life as a large vacation rental, 2-4 p.m. 204 W. Grant 9 Makers Street Art Walk 5-8 p.m. featuring many artists and makers goods for holiday season giving; also 5 p.m. lighting of trees and Old Mill Bridge and unveiling of decorated shop windows 10 Lindsborg Holiday Open House 10-4 p.m. with Tomte Scrambler game, gift certificate/gift item baskets as prizes; also a large slate of "make and take" ornament opportunities for adults and kids, many free or low cost 24 Small Business Saturday 10-4 p.m. with multiple in-store raffles, horse-drawn wagon rides and treats for children December 1 Artists Studio Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with maps to participating galleries and local artists studios in the Lindsborg area; demonstrations, refreshments and new projects 1 Snowflake Parade 11 a.m. downtown, a friendly little parade for children and other imaginative people 1 Pulled pork meal 11:30-2 at Trinity Methodist, by donation 2 Jultide at Bethany College, afternoon performance of beautiful holiday music 8 Lucia Festival, check the schedule of offerings at www.visitlindsborg.org for this beautiful and popular Swedish-American celebration of light 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the McPherson County Old Mill 15 Cookies and Mrs. Claus, morning, First Bank Kansas; visit Mrs. Claus and decorate your own cookies 31 Roaring ‘20s-themed NYE party to launch the celebration of Lindsborg’s 150th year; costumes encouraged, see www.lindsborg150th.com Our little place has much to cheer — especially now. A successful Bethany homecoming weekend including alums celebrated and a gridiron win. Smoky Valley Schools' triumph as district football champs. The community having rallied around Marsha and Ron Rolander’s successful efforts to bring a national doll collector meeting to town over the weekend. Last weekend's debut of a much-buzzed-about KPTS broadcast story about Lindsborg’s dala horses. Hats off to everyone who helped. (This means you.)
i Three scheduling items of note: • You’ve read about it. Now it’s almost here. Kasino Royale, the Svensk Hyllningsfest benefit, is on this coming Saturday night. Spin the wheel, throw the dice, and our Hyllningsfest legacy wins. • This coming Sunday, Oct. 21, we’ll be offered a rare choral experience in the performance of the requiem by French composer Gabriel Faure’. Requiems mark death; however, many reviewers find Faure's melodies to be soulful and freeing. Experience the Faure' compositions as interpreted by blended college and community voices and instruments, as well as guest vocal soloists Kalyn Powers and Les Flannigan. That’s Presser Hall, 4 p.m. Thank you, Bethany Music Department and community musicians, for creating this event. • Erroneously reported here has been the start time of the Dec. 1 Snowflake Parade. It is 11 a.m., not 10. Note that, please. Volunteers are starting to gather the parade lineup and are inviting everyone to get in the spirit. Organizers also plan to apply for a sidewalk permit that will allow vending tables on downtown storefront sidewalks. Making a popular return: "make and take ornaments” to be available at several local businesses. Learn more? Contact Carla Wilson at wilflipper@gmail.com. October 20 Kasino Royale benefit for Svensk Hyllningsfest 6-10 p.m. at the Sundstrom Center 28 Trunk or Treat @ Trinity Methodist parking lot, 5-6:30 p.m. and soup supper by donation; businesses/organizations invited to participate by bringing a decorated vehicle and treats to give out; register by calling the church at 227- 3326 29 Deadline to sign up to be a Tomte Stop for the Nov. 10 Holiday Open House 31 Soderstrom Elementary costume parade and trick or treat downtown; starts at 2:45; prepare for 300 treats to be individually dispensed November 1 Cover display windows for Nov. 9 unveiling 9 Makers Street Art Walk 5-8 p.m.; at 5 p.m. lighting of trees and Old Mill Bridge and unveiling of decorated shop windows with theme “Unwrap Lindsborg” 10 Lindsborg Holiday Open House 10-4 p.m. with Tomte Scrambler game, gift certificate/gift item baskets as prizes; shopper rewards also will be given 24 Small Business Saturday 10-4 p.m. with multiple in-store raffles, horse-drawn wagon rides and treats for children December 1 Artists Studio Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with maps to participating galleries and local artists studios in the Lindsborg area; demonstrations, refreshments and new projects 1 Snowflake Parade 11 a.m. downtown, a friendly little parade for children and other imaginative people 1 Pulled pork meal 11:30-2 at Trinity Methodist, by donation 2 Jultide at Bethany College, afternoon performance of beautiful holiday music 8 Lucia Festival, check the schedule of offerings at www.visitlindsborg.org for this beautiful and popular Swedish-American celebration of light 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the McPherson County Old Mill 15 Cookies and Mrs. Claus, morning, First Bank Kansas; visit Mrs. Claus and decorate your own cookies 31 Roaring ‘20s-themed NYE party to launch the celebration of Lindsborg’s 150th year; see www.lindsborg150th.com Stephen Klaassen, student president of Bethany College's Swede Government Association, dropped by Ad Hoc’s Monday gathering to thank everyone for donations to its student emergency fund. The fund help students get home quickly when medical, personal or family emergencies arise. Thanks, Stephen, for being with us.
Lindsborg CVB director Holly Lofton gave a shout out to Lindsborg's flexibility with guests. This past weekend, a large visiting group didn’t miss a beat, in spite of some very last-minute changes in schedule and because of locals willing to respond. Holly said the visitors seemed delighted with everything about Lindsborg and its people — and even made a donation to the community’s 2018 holiday lighting fund. Hey, now! Congratulations to the ongoing teamwork of the Dog Park Committee and City of Lindsborg. Thanks to their efforts, Lindsborg is *this* close to beginning fencing the first segment of three segments of the dog park, called Scentral Bark. Here’s a cheer for Dog Park advocates Elaine Schmidt, Angel Andrewson, Danyel Patterson, Mika Hopp, Cynthia Woodard, Barb Losik, Hayley Morrical Samford, and others who are making good things happen. Thankfully, the City got the dog park ball rolling with a small plot of land and some seed dollars. It will take about $15,000 to open each of the next two dog park segments. The last two of our Monday discussions have focused on ideas for 2019 and beyond. These discussions will continue next Monday and probably the Monday after. So feel to drop by, free to pop in ideas and hear others’ interests. You never know when a potential ally will be at the roundtable. Finally, a reminder to please plan now for Lindsborg's 2018 fall and winter theme, “Unwrap Lindsborg.” Key dates: • Oct. 29 deadline for signing up to be an official Tomte Stop during Holiday Open House. • Nov. 1 for covering your display windows and tagging with a "unwrapping on Nov. 9" tag • Nov. 9 for unveiling newly decorated windows at 5 p.m. • Nov. 10 Holiday Open House. If there are questions, please tag Molly Johnson, Julie Bodenhamer, Tere Deckard, Erica Kruckenberg and Dawn Sherwood. If you’d like help decorating your window, please be in touch with creative coordinator Tayla Mace. • • • So much going on. A partial listing: 11 discussion of possibilities for people with disabilities in Lindsborg, 1-2 p.m. Bethany Church. Contact: Michael Martinez, michael.martinez.mosaicinfo.org 12 Makers Street Art Walk 5-8 pm with emphasis on Bethany College students and alums 12 SVHS home game at 7 p.m. vs. Halstead 12-14 Bethany College homecoming events and reunions including student talent show 7 p.m. Friday at Presser Hall, 1:30 p.m Saturday football game against Sterling College, Alumni Award Dinner 6-8 p.m. Saturday by pre-registration in Lindquist Hall, and the Athletic Hall of Honor Luncheon by invitation at noon Sunday. 13 2018 Coronado Heights Run, registration 6:30 a.m, 2 mile walk, 5K and 15K, 1 mile fun run starts 7:15-8:30 14 2018 Falun Classic Bike Ride, 1 p.m. 400 block of N. Main 20 Kasino Royale benefit for Svensk Hyllningsfest 6-10 p.m. at the Sundstrom Center 28 Trunk or Treat @ Trinity Methodist parking lot, 5-6:30 p.m. and soup supper by donation; businesses/organizations invited to participate by bringing a decorated vehicle and treats to give out; register by calling the church at 227- 3326 29 Deadline to sign up to be a Tomte Stop for the Nov. 10 Holiday Open House 31 Soderstrom Elementary costume parade and trick or treat downtown; starts at 2:45; prepare for 300 treats to be individually dispensed November 1 Cover display windows for Nov. 9 unveiling 9 Makers Street Art Walk 5-8 p.m.; at 5 p.m. lighting of trees and Old Mill Bridge and unveiling of decorated shop windows with theme “Unwrap Lindsborg” 10 Lindsborg Holiday Open House 10-4 p.m. with Tomte Scrambler game, gift certificate/gift item baskets as prizes; shopper rewards also will be given 24 Small Business Saturday 10-4 p.m. with multiple in-store raffles, horse-drawn wagon rides and treats for children December 1 Artists Studio Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with maps to participating galleries and local artists studios in the Lindsborg area; demonstrations, refreshments and new projects 1 Snowflake Parade 10 a.m. downtown, a friendly little parade for children and other imaginative people 1 Pulled pork meal 11:30-2 at Trinity Methodist, by donation 2 Jultide at Bethany College, afternoon performance of beautiful holiday music 8 Lucia Festival, check the schedule of offerings at www.visitlindsborg.org for this beautiful and popular Swedish-American celebration of light 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas at the McPherson County Old Mill 15 Cookies and Mrs. Claus, morning, First Bank Kansas; visit Mrs. Claus and decorate your own cookies 31 Roaring ‘20s-themed NYE party to launch the celebration of Lindsborg’s 150th year; see www.lindsborg150th.com This is direct from our hard-working volunteers. Thanks, everyone, for spinning up Lindsborg's reputation as an energy- and idea-filled place to live and visit.
____________________ Dear Lindsborg Business Owner or Manager, The holiday season is fast approaching and the Lindsborg Holiday Open House is Saturday, November 10. As we all know, putting on events, festivals, concerts and holiday attractions takes money, but the reward to Lindsborg and its citizens is HUGE! Because of the success of last year, we will once again be doing the Tomte Scramble and shopping spree giveaway during the Holiday Open House event. We are needing your assistance with the following:
Please consider a $50 donation to keep Lindsborg one of the most fun and unique places to be during the holidays. Please return this form below with your donation by Monday, Oct. 29, to any of the committee members listed. You may also mail your monetary donation to David Hay (Lindsborg At Work Assoc. President) at: First Bank Kansas 118 N Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456. Thank you in advance for helping us “Unwrap Lindsborg” during the holiday season! Holiday Open House Committee, part of the Lindsborg AD Hoc Business Roundtable Molly Johnson The Good Merchant Teresita Deckard Designs Dawn Sherwood Hands of Time Gallery Erika Kruckenberg Bethany College Tayla Mace The White Peacock Julie Bodenhamer Rendezvous Adventure Outfitters ___ Yes, I would like my business to be a Tomte Stop (must donate at least $50 or in-kind product to be listed as a stop) ___I will donate merchandise and/or gift cards for prize giveaways ___I would like to make a monetary donation in the amount of $_____ to be used for advertising, supplies, and additional prizes. (Please make checks to Lindsborg At Work Assoc. and include Holiday Open House in the subject line.) Lindsborg was thinking in Instagram Age terms before there *was* an Instagram. Witness the lively and colorful Wild Dala Horse herd. It started to gather in 2002, eight years before Instagram was born. The Wild Dalas were made for photographs, to tell a visual story about this place. So is Instagram — made for photographs that tell a story or convey a feeling.
Before going on, let’s reach for some definitions. What is Instagram? It is a social media application launched in 2010 for sharing photographs. Instagram helps people communicate what they are doing, where they live, travel, eat and decorate — from gardening and household decor to clothing, accessories and pets. Instagram posts usually appear in a signature square format. Hashtags — words preceded by a # symbol — help Instagrammers search, sort and follow areas of interest to them. #lindsborg #interiordesign #dachshund #Bethany Arise. Photographs and hashtags on Instagram have become a particular language, a shorthand for what’s new or notable, what’s interesting or surprising, what’s creative or funky. Now, back to this morning. We talked of what is, in a word, Instagrammable about the Smoky Valley. CVB director Holly Lofton already has a nice list, prepared for a statewide tourism Instagram event at the J.O. Sundstrom a couple of years ago. We talked about ways to keep Lindsborg's visual conversation fresh and relevant — on Instagram and, even more, for those who live and visit here. Liz Lahodny of Lindsborg Realty referred to "unexpected flair,” and we kept going back to that phrase. How do we create flair — color, humor, whimsy, story, feeling -- in unexpected places? Of course, it’s safer and easier to replicate what can be seen elsewhere. We’re not looking for that. What’s a bit of unexpected flair that is *particular to our place and to your place*? Maybe something possible with the help of friends, family and perhaps a little public interaction? Less costly and more creative? What about the rear of your property as a staging area for unexpected color, humor or movement? What is Instagrammable about our food — plant a little Lindsborg flag on each dish via toothpick, perhaps? How about more creativity in unexpected places — like bathrooms? Just think about photographable places like the Tala Dala phone booth in front of Blacksmith Coffee, the mural on the side of Merle and Lesa Larson’s building at 135 N. Main, our constantly changing sandwich boards and window displays, the large styrofoam holiday tomtes. And the Wild Dalas, too. Even after all these years people are hamming it up photographically with these characters. (And by the way, how is *your* Wild Dala holding up? Looking a little worse for wear? If you own one, please cast a critical eye and spiffy it up in time for the 150th celebration.) This morning Kimi at Hairymolarys came up with a couple of new hashtags: #lindstagram and #findingfriendliness. Nice, yes? Thanks, both Kimi and Liz. Meanwhile, let’s take more steps toward unexpected flair, whether you Instagram or not. ____________________ Returning to Lindsborg this week are nursing students from Marymount College in Salina. Thanks to the service provided by Lindsborg CVB, these retired nurses have spurned locales such as Las Vegas in favor of Lindsborg several years in a row to tour our area and toast each other at the Swedish Country Inn. It’s Bethany College's always-competitive football game against K-Dub at Anderson Field at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The Smoky Valley Viking varsity football team is playing on the road at Clay Center on Friday night. Genealogy researchers will be at the McPherson County Old Mill Museum this weekend. Exhibition starts tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 25, of items that will be up for auction through the Raymer Society/Red Barn Studio on Oct. 27. In other art news, a reception for Bethany College student Grace Peterson will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. This coming Sunday, Sept. 30, please join with friends and family at Bethany Home’s annual dinner and benefit auction starting with cocktails at 5 p.m. at the J.O. Sundstrom Center. Delivering the keynote will be humorist Amy Dee. Catered by Farley’s with vacation home stays among the larger auction items. Tickets $35 per ticket, $60 for two, available here: http://bethanyhome.com/development/donate/ Looking ahead: There’s a new event on Oct. 20 called Kasino Royale, a benefit event for Svensk Hyllningsfest. Games from 7-10 p.m. with prizes, food and good energy. That’s $35 a person; tables are available for sponsorship, too. Tickets at People’s Bank. ______________________ An Ad Hoc group has been working for some time on creating moveable-yet-wind and weather resistant public seating for Lindsborg. Thanks to a wonderful $1,000 donation of proceeds by the Smoky Valley Car Show Committee, the bench project is now on the front burner with heat turned to high. Kelly Dauer at Dauer Welding has kindly helped with a design for a backless, powder coated black metal bench in two lengths plus a wrap-around-a-tree model. The first two benches are being made now, and purchase prices are expected to range from $400 to $1,000. An advantage: These benches may be sponsored as memorials and acknowledgements. More details to come. Thanks, Kelly, for helping us get the most for our money — and a fine appearance, too. |
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