Good morning everyone!
Wow! I know it’s only Wednesday, but this week has already been CRAZY and I don’t see anything letting up for a while! I just don’t understand when folks say there’s nothing happening in Ellis, because check out THIS list…
Today: Well at least it’s Hump Day and we can feel like we are making progress. Anywho … I will again be out of the office, but Shauna will be in to take care of anything you need. At 3:30p, the Alliance Board will be meeting, the Good Sam residents will be enjoying Music with Leroy this afternoon at 2;30p along with a Flex & Stretch activity at 4:30p. They will also be savoring a Cheese Tasting this evening at 6:30p. That sounds yummy to me! Don’t forget, if you signed up for the Make and Take Wreath Class tonight through the Ellis Rec, it begins at 7pm at the Library.
Thursday: The EJH will be hosting Smith Center in Basketball at both the Old and New High School Gyms. The Good Sam residents will be creating Christmas Cards at 2pm and tapping their toes to the music of Paul Flax at 6:15. I’m out in the town getting things ready for the Polar Express and Follow the Star, but Shauna will be in the office to help with anything you need.
Friday: Again, I’m out and the office will be closed this day. However, if you need me call me on my cell at 785-635-1957 and I’ll be glad to help you in any way I can. EHS will be having their winter sports Pep Rally at 9:30am to get them fired up for their first basketball game of the season. They will travel to Phillipsburg with game time at 6pm. Good Luck Railers!
Saturday is the big day with Follow the Star Christmas Craft Fair opening from 9-2p. There are 31 spots and they are ALL FILLED!!! We have great variety of products and services offered that day and you will be able to get several things crossed off that Christmas list. Heck, you may find it all! One of our new vendors is a lady bringing custom dog treat and goodies. I’m thinking Junior will have a great Christmas this year! I’m so excited that FTS is FINALLY here and I can’t wait to see that gym floor filled to the gills! Saturday evening at 6pm, bring the kids to the ball field behind the Library for the Ellis Rec’s Candy Cane Hunt! This is a great kick off to Santa’s visit at the Ellis Public Library. Polar Express rides will begin at 6:15 and run to 9-ish or until everyone gets to ride that magical train! Santa will be in the Library to visit with all the kids and Mrs. Claus has been baking up a storm getting all those cookies and hot cocoa ready to go. Penny the Penguin, Reckless the Reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman will be out and about talking with the kids as well.
On Sunday, you can breathe a little to prepare for the next round of “nothing to do in Ellis,” as next week’s list is already extensive! The new LED Sign is taking shape and will soon be delivered. The old sign has been sold and will soon be leaving downtown Ellis. We will have a short transition period without a sign, but never fear, as soon as the new one is up, I’ll be happy to add your events to it! Keep watching downtown for all the new sign excitement!
Have a great day and an awesome week!
Dena Patee is executive director of the Ellis Alliance.