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Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

This Wednesday, September 17th it’s time for the 47th annual pit-roasted beef barbecue dinner hosted by the United Methodist Church in Marquette. It’s well worth the short drive from Lindsborg. Food is served from 5-8pm, and again, that’s at the Methodist Church in Marquette. A freewill offering is requested, and carry-out orders are available.

Eleanor Scott Meyers, a California artist who loves to paint while visiting the great plains, is the next Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio. She begins her tenure on September 15th, and will be in residence through the end of the month. Next Saturday, September 20th, she will be teaching her popular plein air painting workshop at the Red Barn; call 227-2217 for more information. Plein air painting means painting while outdoors, and was popular with French impressionists (yes, I had to look it up).

Now showing in the Bethany Home Hall Gallery are water color paintings by Julie Baldwin of McPherson. Paintings include landscapes showing the various seasons, as well as floral and other still-life works.

The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg is hosting a new show, Views of the Flint Hills, featuring oils and acrylics by Mary Binford Miller. The show runs through October 26th.

Congratulations are in order for both the Red Barn Studio and the Birger Sandzen Gallery. They are 2 of the 24 finalists in the Kansas Samplers 8 Art Wonders of Kansas. To vote for your favorite 8 Art Wonders of Kansas visit KansasSampler.org. There you will find full details about all 24 candidates as well as information on how to vote, whether it’s online or via paper ballot.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 13th of September 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

We start with a public safety announcement: school has started again, so please be extra careful when driving and keep an eye open for the little ones who are walking to school and back.

Bethany College is offering the community a chance to meet the fall sports athletes and hear from the coaches on Sunday August 31st at the Stroble-Gibson center on the Bethany campus. The event starts at 4pm, and in addition, there will be plenty of watermelon available. The event is free and is open to the public.

Be sure to check out the Farmer’s Market in the back of the Old Blacksmith shop on Main Street in Lindsborg. The Lindsborg Farmer’s Market has new hours, and they are now open from 1-4pm on Wednesdays, and from 8 till 5 on Saturdays. They have a nice selection of local produce, meat, eggs, honey and more!

Next Friday, the Smoky Valley High School football team plays the first game on the newly renovated Anderson Field. Be sure to come out and support our team as they play their first home game on a new field.

The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg is pleased to announce a new show, Views of the Flint Hills, featuring oils and acrylics by Mary Binford Miller. The show begins September 2nd and runs through October 26th.

Next week, starting September 5th, Max Penner will be the artist in residence at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg. Max is a retired Hallmark illustrator and in addition to his work in graphic design and communication he now does drawings and paintings. During his time at the Redbarn he will be working in pastels and acrylics, concentrating on landscapes.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

We start with a public safety announcement: school has started again, so please be extra careful when driving and keep an eye open for the little ones who are walking to school and back.

If you love fresh, juicy Colorado peaches, you’re in luck! The Methodist Church on south Main in Lindsborg is selling Colorado peaches today from 1-3 pm in the church parking lot.

Speaking of fresh fruit, be sure to check out the Farmer’s Market in the back of the Old Blacksmith shop on Main Street in Lindsborg. The Lindsborg Farmer’s Market has new hours, and they are now open from 1-4pm on Wednesdays, and from 8 till 5 on Saturdays. They have a nice selection of local produce, meat, eggs, honey and more!

The Red Barn Studio has announced that Sonja Brase-Martin is the artist-in-residence through August 29th. Tomorrow, Sunday August 24th, there will be a reception at the Red Barn from 2-4pm. In addition, Sonja will be holding a pair of drawing workshops during her stay; contact the Red Barn Studio for details.

And Bethany Home is continuing its tradition of hosting works by local artists. During the month of August, paintings by Gloria Zachgo will be on display for your viewing pleasure.

Finally, tonight’s the night of the big street dance in downtown Lindsborg. Lindsborg Live is hosting King Midas and the Mufflers for your listening and dancing pleasure. But that’s not all!

Main street will be blocked off starting at 5pm. Local restaurants are serving special street dance menus. Then, at 6, the children’s tricycle and wagon decorating begins. At 6:30, there will be a parade featuring the freshly decorated wagons and trikes. Around 8pm, King Midas and the Mufflers take the stage and will perform until 11pm.

That’s tonight, at the Lindsborg Street Dance. Food and fun starts at 6pm and the dance runs from 8 until 11pm. The whole evening should be lots of fun! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a cool evening in downtown Lindsborg.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 23rd of August 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

Swimmers, today and tomorrow are the last two days the Lindsborg pool will be open for the season; it will be drained on Monday, August 18th.

If you love fresh, juicy Colorado peaches, you’re in luck! The Methodist Church on south Main in Lindsborg is selling Colorado peaches today from 1-3 pm in the church parking lot. They will also be available next Saturday, August 23rd, same time, same location.

Imagine being on a boat that was attacked and sunk by enemy fire. Further imagine that you then had to spend a month as a prisoner of war before being released! Well, this really happened to the Danielson family, back in 1941. This Sunday you’re invited to hear a presentation about their experiences, starting at 1pm at the Messiah Church in Lindsborg.

The Red Barn Studio has announced that Sonja Brase-Martin will be the artist-in-residence from August 18th through 29th. On August 24th, there will be a reception at the Red Barn from 2-4pm. In addition, Sonja will be holding a pair of drawing workshops during her stay; contact the Red Barn Studio for details.

And Bethany Home is continuing its tradition of hosting works by local artists. During the month of August, paintings by Gloria Zachgo will be on display for your viewing pleasure.

Finally, it’s only one week till the Lindsborg Street Dance on August 23rd. Lindsborg Live hosts King Midas and the Mufflers for a street dance in downtown Lindsborg. Food and fun starts at 5pm and the dance runs from 8 until 11pm. At 6pm, there is a children’s tricycle and wagon decorating activity followed by a parade of the decorated vehicles. The whole evening should be lots of fun! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a cool evening in downtown Lindsborg.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 16th of August 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

At the Red Barn Studio, Linda Wisely is the artist-in-residence through August 17th, working in acrylic and pastel. Tomorrow, August 10th, the Red Barn Studio will host a reception for Linda at 2pm. On August 11th and 12th she will be teaching a 2 day pastel workshop; contact the Red Barn for more information.

Today is the day motorcycle enthusiasts from across the midwest will be gathering in Lindsborg for the 2nd annual Thor’s Roar Motorcycle Rally. If any of you are listening, welcome to Lindsborg!

Tomorrow, Sunday August 10th, the Bethany Home is hosting an ice cream social from 6:30 until 8:30 pm. This is the 20th ice cream social, and there will be great entertainment featuring the Flatland String Band from Wichita. There will be plenty of good cake and cold ice cream, as well as plenty of shade, so come spend an enjoyable evening at the Bethany Home Ice Cream Social.

Today and tomorrow are the last 2 days of the Bethany Blitz. No, it’s not football related, but working together as a team volunteers will be painting various Bethany buildings. If you’d like to participate, call 227-3380, ext 8270.

And Bethany Home is continuing its tradition of hosting works by local artists. During the month of August, paintings by Gloria Zachgo will be on display for your viewing pleasure.

One last note, mark your calendars for August 23rd! That’s when Lindsborg Live hosts King Midas and the Mufflers for a street dance in downtown Lindsborg. Food and fun starts at 5pm and the dance runs from 8 until 11pm. At 6pm, there is a children’s tricycle and wagon decorating activity followed by a parade of the decorated vehicles. The whole evening should be lots of fun!

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 9th of August 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.

Irv Gordon and his multi-million mile Volvo were in Lindsborg recently as the Volvo Car Club held its annual gathering in conjunction with Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s celebration last June. Juliana found this press release and I wanted to pass it along; Lindsborg is in some good company in this listing! Here’s the quote about Lindsborg; the full article follows below the fold:

Lindsborg, Kan. (a.k.a. Little Sweden) “Lindsborg is a real taste of Sweden hidden 150 miles west of Kansas City. The town is beautiful, neat as a pin and the townsfolk are just as friendly as can be. Swedish pancakes and other specialties are served in almost every restaurant in town. Swedish Midsommer celebrations with Swedish folk dancing take place in June each year. Don’t forget to stop by the bison ranch nearby and check out the wildlife.”

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Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

August is known as one of the hottest months of the year, and in Lindsborg that doesn’t just mean the weather. Today is the Lindsborg Classic Car Show, next weekend is the Thor’s Roar motorcyle rally and August 23rd is the date of the Lindsborg Live street dance featuring King Midas and the Mufflers.

Of course, the arts scene is always happening in Lindsborg. The Red Barn Studio is pleased that artist Shin-hee Chin of McPherson has returned as the artist-in-residence through tomorrow, August 3rd. Shin-hee will be continuing her work on portrait quilts during her stay at the Red Barn. And then, starting August 4th, Linda Wisely will be in residence through August 17th, working in acrylic and pastel. On August 10th, the Red Barn Studio will host a reception for Linda at 2pm. On August 11th and 12th she will be teaching a 2 day pastel workshop; contact the Red Barn for more information.

If you are interested in classic cars, you’ll want to attend the Lindsborg Classic Car show today, August 2nd. Held in beautiful (and shady!) Swensson Park, this is a great chance to see a great selection of classic cars. Judges will select winners in a wide variety of categories, including the humorous, “most likely to be stopped” category.

Next Saturday, August 9th, motorcycle enthusiasts from across the midwest will be gathering in Lindsborg for the 2nd annual Thor’s Roar Motorcycle Rally. This is an all day affair starting with special biker breakfasts at many local restaurants, a vending area in the BofA south parking lot, a Wild Dala scavenger hunt, a bike show at the Lindsborg State Bank’s parking lot, a Poker Run through the beautiful Smoky Valley and finishing with a dance from 7 to 9:30 at the Hemslojd, featuring the band Nostalgia. And that’s only a quick overview of everything that’s happening on August 9th!

One last note, mark your calendars for August 23rd! That’s when Lindsborg Live hosts King Midas and the Mufflers for a street dance in downtown Lindsborg. Food and fun starts at 5pm and the dance runs from 8 until 11pm.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 2nd of August 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.”