Columbus Comes Together

11/15/2023

With the winter months ahead, do you know of services to help our home bound, sick or elderly provided by churches, businesses or reliable individuals that we can share here? Please PM us so we can help spread the word.
Thank you!

11/15/2023

🎅🌟 Join us for our Visit the North Pole Christmas Festivities 🌟🎅

Event Date: November 29th, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Get ready to experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before in our transformed hometown! We've prepared a magical evening filled with festive activities, joy, and holiday spirit.

🎄 Event Highlights:
🎅🌟 Join us for a spectacular Christmas celebration that will transport you straight to the North Pole! 🌟🎅
🎅5PM-7PM: Christmas Pictures with Santa: Come meet santa and tell him what you wish for! This will be at Labette Bank hosted by the FCCLA.**
🍔The Fire Dept. will be grilling at the corner of Maple & Penn. **
🧝‍♂️ Find the Elves: Keep an eye out for Santa's mischievous elves hiding throughout the event - spot them all for a special surprise! Write them down and turn in at Labette Bank!
💌 Write Letters to Santa: Send your holiday wishes to the big man himself at our special Santa's Mailbox. Hosted at Titan Nutrition!
🎨 Make Christmas Ornaments: Get creative and craft your own festive ornaments to adorn your tree. Hosted at Back Door Chalk Paint, 212 W. Pine (Small $5, & Large $10) **
🛍️Shopping: Shop Vendors booths on the Courthouse Lawn. Check out other shops in town as some may have special promotions going on. **
💃5:45: Natalie's Studio of Dance in front of Courthouse: Enjoy delightful performances that will have you tapping your toes to the beat of the season.
🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony: Witness the magic as we illuminate our stunning Christmas tree and kick off the holiday season in style.
🎶 Christmas Carols by Highland & Park School Music Class: Enjoy as carolers spread the joy of Christmas with their melodic voices.
🎉7PM: Parade: Our grand parade will end night with dazzling floats, Santa Claus, and more!

Bring your family and friends to this heartwarming celebration that captures the spirit of Christmas in every way. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening!

Remember to dress warmly and bring your holiday cheer. This event is sure to create treasured memories for years to come. Share this event with your loved ones and let's make this Christmas season truly magical!

See you on November 29th at 5:30 PM as we embark on this North Pole adventure together! 🎅✨

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04/11/2021

Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event:
Tuesday, April 13th - starting at 10:00 a.m. and going until supply is gone.

Grocery boxes will include meat, fruits, vegetables, milk and other grocery items.

No criteria, no forms, no hassle.

Great opportunity to pick up grocery items for seniors or others who may have difficulty getting to the store.

Distribution starts at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday and goes until supplies are gone.

Columbus- North COOP location on Maple Street

08/04/2020

If you haven't gotten your senior voucher packet yet, do so today. There is a lot of yummy produce coming to the Columbus market this Thursday!

We are set up out side our office to distribute Kansas Senior Farmers Market vouchers. Come out and vote and stop by to get your vouchers!

The KSFM program is for individuals who are 60 years of age and older and meet income guidelines.

07/30/2020

Support this Columbus female-owned business!

07/01/2020

This program provides $35 in checks to low income senior citizens to use to purchase fresh produce, honey, and herbs. The checks can be used at the Columbus Farmers Market starting tomorrow.

You may sign up and receive your checks at the market or beginning today at the K-State Extension office at 124 W. Country Rd.

Please share this post and information with anyone who may be eligible.

07/01/2020

If you are a low income senior citizen, stop by the Extension office to pick up your senior nutrition vouchers starting today. You will receive $35 in checks that can be used to purchase fresh produce, honey, and herbs at the Columbus Farmers Market.

The vouchers will also be available at the Columbus market tomorrow.

Today is the first day of distribution for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Cherokee County. Eligible participants will receive $35 in vouchers to use at farmers markets on fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey.
Vouchers are available at our office at 124 W Country Road in Columbus. Our office is open and we are practicing social distancing. We also have a table outside if anyone would feel more comfortable completing the paperwork process outdoors.
Vouchers can be picked up Monday- Friday 9:00-5:00 (we will be closed on Friday July 3rd), while supplies last.
Call if you have any questions 620-429-3849.

06/30/2020

04/29/2020

Game on - challenge accepted!

Farmers COOP is challenging Cherokee County towns to up their giving game and get local food pantries stocked! If combined donations reach a ton, COOP will match that amount.

Food Fight! Attention Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Riverton, and Weir..... some of our area food pantries are struggling to keep their shelves stocked.
We are issuing a challenge to see which community can donate the most nonperishable food (in pounds) to stock their local food pantries. Food drop-off sites are available in each community and Farmers COOP will weigh the donations at the end of the challenge to determine which community will have county-wide bragging rights and receive a traveling trophy donated by the Columbus News-Report!

Farmers Cooperative Association - Columbus & Baxter Springs, KS is challenging the entire county! If ALL donations combined exceed 2,000 pounds, Farmers COOP will donate an additional 2,000 pounds of food!

**If you want to participate, but for health or transportation issues can’t get out? Rebecca from Riggs Chiropractic Riverton will do food donation porch pickups on Mondays in Columbus. Call her at 620-249-9012.