Hello everyone!
This week is going to be crazy busy and I have a few more things to add to your list of to-do’s. Let’s just jump right in!
Today (Monday, for those who are already lost) you can catch the EHS JV Football game right here at home. The Railers will take on LaCrosse with a 6pm start time. At 3:30 today, the WGS Site Council will meet in the WGS Library.
This week is National 4-H week and our Ellis Sunflower 4-H Club is celebrating by showcasing some of their projects at Equity Bank and Golden Belt Bank. Stop in and check out the accomplishments of these area youths. Also, be on the look-out for Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat on Sunday. This awesome program is organized by your Ellis Sunflower 4-H Club! If you would like to explore 4-H, the Ellis Sunflower 4-H Club meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Ellis United Methodist Church. New members are always welcome!
Tuesday-The EJH Railer Volleyball team will travel to Phillipsburg for regular season play, with the match to begin at 4:30pm. The EHS Girls will play host to TMP at 5pm. It will be Senior Night at EHS, so make it up to the High School to support your Railers and congratulate the Senior Girls, as their HS Volleyball run nears an end. The Foundation will meet at 5:30pm at the Alliance Office.
Wednesday-The FCCLA kids will travel to Hoisington at 9am for a conference.
Thursday-At 10:30am, the Alliance will treat a group of individuals from Norton to the fun of the Storybook Walk. If anyone has an hour or so and would like to help with the fun, please let me know! Thanks in advance! The Cross Country Team will be in Phillipsburg for a meet beginning at 4:30pm and the EHS Volleyball team will take on Plainville and Norton in Plainville. The Junior High Volleyball ladies will host Norton beginning at 4:30pm and the Football boys will take the field against the Blue Jays at 6pm.
Friday is Homecoming and the EHS Railers are going to Trash the Tribe! Get your floats and parade entries all dolled up for the EHS Homecoming Parade at 2:30pm. The band will be marching and the King & Queen candidates will be waving to the crowds! At 5pm, the Ellis FFA Chapter will host their annual BBQ. Burgers and Country Sausage Sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks just waiting for you to dig in to! Crowning Ceremonies are set for 6:30pm and the big game kicks off at 7pm. Get there early to get a good seat and settle in for some Railer Football action! Later after the game, all EHS Students are invited to 5th Quarter at the EUMC.
Saturday-There’s no stopping in the activities around town! The EHS JV & C-Team Volleyball ladies will be in action at Hays at 8am, and the Junior High girls will be traveling to Phillipsburg to the MCEL tournament beginning at 9am. The Milestone Dinner, honoring our 80, 90, and 100 year old community members, starts at Noon with a group picture, followed by a delicious meal prepared by the D of I Ladies. The Milestone Dinner is held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. If you need tickets or need to reserve a spot for your loved one, please call Dena at the Alliance office or Opal Flinn at 726-4432. At 4:00pm, your Jr. Railers (4th, 5th, & 6th grade) Football boys will be opening their tournament play, at home, against Plainville. If the boys win on Saturday, they will play again at 4:30pm on Sunday for the Championship, if It’s a loss, then they will play at 2pm. Announcements will be made on Saturday. The Homecoming Dance will culminate the evening from 8-11pm.
On Saturday, the AHSGR (American Historical Society of Germans from Russia) Kansas Round-Up of Chapters will -take place at Whiskey Creek in Hays. There will be great presenters beginning at 9am, with registration starting at 8am. The Keynote Banquet will begin at 6pm. If you would like more information call Kevin Rupp at 785-656-0329.
Sunday-Jr. Railer Football, time to be announced on Saturday following their first game. At 4pm, volunteers with Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat will be canvasing town collecting non-perishable food donations for the Ellis Food Pantry. ALL DONATIONS WILL STAY IN ELLIS!!! If you are not going to be home but would still like to participate, please leave your donations on your porch for pick up. Thank you in advance for your donations!
Monday-The Ellis County Health Department will be giving flu shots at the K of C Hall from 9-10am.
Well, like I said, no shortage of things to do! If you are a football fan, Ellis is the place to be this week-5 games all here in Ellis within 7 days! As always, if I’ve missed something, please let me know. Please also see the attached flyer for the Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch. Head out there to get your pumpkins and get in the fall spirit!
Have a great rest of your day!
Dena