Ellis County Knights of Columbus Councils will join together to help honor the area first responders.

The First Responders Appreciation Barbeque is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Frontier Park East shelterhouse in Hays.

All active and retired responders and their families are invited. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and other refreshments are on the menu.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Ellis County Fairgrounds.