Community EventJune Jaunt Fun Fly

June 2nd

1:00 PM – Dusk

Roger Brining Model Airport

The Model Association of Central Kansas (MACK) is an organization providing a safe, family-oriented environment to promote education and wholesome recreation for its members and the community as a whole through modeling activities. Join MACK during this free come and go event. This program is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be held at the Roger Brining Model Airport (114 SW 20^th Ave.) located south of the intersection of Patton Road and Railroad Ave. The event will be cancelled if the wind is 30 mph or greater or if it’s raining. If the event is postponed due to weather, the rescheduled date will be Sunday, June 2^nd, from 1:00 pm til dusk.

Community EventJammin' Randy

July 1, 2024

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Activity Center

Randy Sauer/Jammin’ Randy is a multi-award-winning children’s performer, singer/songwriter and music educator from Hays, Kansas. A Jammin’ Randy show will have the audience smiling, singing, and dancing as he takes you on a musical journey. Randy draws children into the musical journey with songs that range from educational to instruments. Musical genres include rock, classic children’s, jazz, folk, country, hip-hop, and blues.

Each of the following free drop-in sessions will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and guardians are required to attend with the children.

5 & Under at 9:00 am

Jammin’ Randy will perform fun interactive music that will include dancing, singing and lots of fun actions. An unforgettable musical experience that will help inspire a lifelong love of music while creating lasting memories with the whole family.

Kindergarten – 1^st Grades at 10:00 am

Jammin’ Randy will lead the audience in an active sing-along and clap-along event. He’ll be playing the guitar while the audience claps, jumps, spins, and dances with upbeat fun music. Audience members may be asked to join in playing instruments with the Jammin’ Randy Jam Band.

2^nd – 3^rd Grades at 11:00 am

Jammin’ Randy will lead the audience in a fun interactive music concert. He’ll be playing the guitar while the audience claps, jumps, spins, and dances with upbeat fun music. Audience members may be asked to join in playing instruments and singing with the Jammin’ Randy Band!

Community EventPitch Hit & Run

July 3, 2024

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Great Bend Sports Complex

Pepsi Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run provides youngsters across the country the opportunity to participate in an exciting baseball skills competition. This is a free national program that gives boys and girls ages 7 to 14 the chance to showcase their baseball abilities. Go to: www.pitchhitrun.com for more information. You have an opportunity to compete at a Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Hosts: GBRC and Optimist Club

Community EventOozefest Mud Volleyball

August 10, 2024

AM Start

Veteran’s Memorial Park

Bump, Set, Spike and Get Muddy! It’s time to “get down and dirty” for our Annual OozeFest Mud Volleyball Tournament during Party in the Park. 8 players max per roster with 6 players playing at a time.

Fee: $80.00 per team

Registration: 7/1/24 – 7/21/24 (t-shirts)

Late Registration: 7/22/24 – 8/07/24 (no t-shirts)

75th Anniversary!

It’s been 75 years of FUN & PLAY at the Rec! Spearheading events, creating innovative recreation programs and services, tournaments, the development of new recreation and park facilities and playgrounds, including the Great Bend Activity Center, My Backyard Playground, Fitness Trail, & Veteran’s Toddler Playground.

We love getting to LIVE, PLAY, & EXPLORE here in our community and we can’t wait to see what the next 75 years bring.

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