The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) will hold its annual concert featuring Part One of Handel’s “Messiah” with soloists to celebrate the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the First United Methodist Church Great Bend at 2123 Forest Ave., in Great Bend.

The Barton Community College Library will team up with the English department and Barton’s literary annual “Prairie Ink” staff to host a writing workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Barton Library, Room L111.

Barton Community College recognized employees for years of service at an all-campus forum earlier this semester.

Those looking for an interactive art experience will get a chance when the Shafer Gallery unveils its “Sunlight and Brushstrokes” exhibit with a come-and-go workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Gallery, and a reception at 6:30 p.m. that evening, which will feature light refreshments and a gallery talk from artist Jessie Rasche.

A recent graduate of Barton Community College at Fort Leavenworth, Peter Anderson has had a whole world open up to him thanks to the flexible, military-friendly nature of Barton’s LSEC program, which can be taken at no cost for active-duty soldiers, their dependents, and any Department of Defense employees.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, October 29 shows a continued deterioration in drought conditions for the state.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, October 22 shows a continued deterioration in drought conditions for the state.

Those interested in taking advantage of the Barton Nursing program at the Pratt location will have a chance to visit the facilities and speak with instructors at the “Getting to Know Barton Nursing at Pratt” event from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 13 on the Pratt Community College Campus 348 NE. State Road 61 in Chandler Hall.

Barton Community College has published its annual Community Report, showcasing the institution’s achievements and progress from the past academic year.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, October 15 shows a continued deterioration in drought conditions for the state.