Thursday, November 5, 2026 is the monthly meeting of the Abilene Christian Women’s Connection, operating under the guidelines of Stonecroft Ministries. November is the annual BAZAAR and fundraising event. Special Feature is “What Will You Bid”. A silent and Live Auction with many beautiful and useful items and some “wonderfully delicious home baked goods” will be on the tables for silent auction as well as a fun and lively auction with local auctioneer Kenny Chamberlin. Gathering Music will be provided by LaDonna Junghans and Mary Jo Miles will be providing some very special music for this month’s gathering. Our Stonecroft Speaker is Mary Walton, from Hutchinson KS. Her title is “POURED OUT”. She shares her life’s journey and has a wonderful sense of humor to go along with her welcoming and interesting story. Emmanuel Church is the location for the monthly meeting. It is located at - 1300 N. Vine Street- Abilene – A little different time for November 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Costs is $6. Reservations are encouraged by calling Nancy Larson at 785-802-9199 or emailing to Lrnelarson@cox.net. And are due by Saturday – October 31, 2026.

Faculty members in the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts will present a recital for the public Nov. 12 at the Alva Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge; however, monetary and food donations for the Northwestern Campus Cabinet food pantry are encouraged. Fine Arts faculty will showcase their expertise in music, theatre and visual arts. Dr. Eduardo Moreira, assistant professor of music, is organizing this faculty recital. He said he is also excited for the performances and for Northwestern students to see their professors in a professional setting as accomplished performers. Additional information about the Northwestern Fine Arts program is available on the Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts webpage: www.nwosu.edu/school-of-arts-and-sciences/fine-arts.

Sponsor a child in foster care in NW Kansas. Stop by Golden Belt Bank in Hays and pick a wish list card, shop, return the unwrapped gifts by Dec 3rd.