Opening Reception for "Crafted by Hand: Art Exhibition & Textile Show"
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and connection at the opening reception! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art and textiles, where stunning paintings meet intricate quilts. Meet the talented artists behind the works and explore their unique inspirations. Enjoy refreshments as you soak in this celebration of artistic expression. See Facebook Event See Event Flyer Read About the Companions Artist Read About the Quilters’ Paradise Artists
Wellness Sip & Athletic Gear Swap
Join us for our first athletic gear swap and let’s make ‘new to you’ yoga or athletic gear sustainable, affordable, and fun. Here’s the details: Uncover those pieces of lightly worn athletic gear that you can’t just break up with… you know the vibe … you want to love it, but it’s just not working out? Give it and you a fresh start in this new year as you sip some wellness beverages and ‘shop’ offerings from other like minded individuals. View Flyer
Underground Railroad Hand-Quilting with Angie & Ruthie
Youth Textile Classes. Free with registration. Underground Railroad Hand-Quilting with Angie & Ruthie. For youth in 6th through 12th grades. View Flyer Register Here
Tacos and Tequila
Tickets now on sale! Get your tickets now for a fun night supporting the Baldwin Education Foundation’s Teacher Assistance Grant (TAG) program, helping teachers enrich their classrooms! Enjoy tacos, margaritas, tequila tastings, live music, and a Tequila Pull for a chance to win select bottles. Join us Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Baldwin City Community Center—tickets are just $40 and include food, drinks, and entertainment!
Paws to Serve
On this National Day of Service, join Baker University and USD 348 as CATS and DOGS of all ages are invited to “PAWS” TO SERVE! 9am-Noon! Meet at the Baldwin First UMC parking lot for service opportunity assignment.
T-shirt giveaway courtesty of BEF and Baldwin City Made.
Food Pantry Donation Drive! Items requested: Meaty soups, laundry detergent, and kid friendly snacks. View Flyer
Chamber Luncheon
Please note the date change from January 9 to January 23.
Join us at the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon for an insider’s look at the exciting developments shaping our community! Representatives from 5 of our community partners will share brief updates on their newest initiatives, achievements, and future plans. You’ll walk away with valuable insights, fresh connections, and a deeper appreciation for the progress happening right here in Baldwin City. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed, collaborate with fellow community members, and be part of the conversation driving our city forward. We can’t wait to see you there! View Flyer
Please RSVP at this link: https://www.baldwincitychamber.com/
Bonus: Each attendee will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a Miniature Quilt created by Florence Miliman.
This square, red heart quilt is made by Florence Milliman, measuring 8.5”x8.5”. Florence Milliman has been making miniature quilts for over 30 years through a process called paper piecing. A year ago, she showed over 100 of these miniature quilts in our gallery. We are raffling this quilt in honor of Baldwin City’s designation of Quilt Capital of Kansas during January’s “Textile Arts Month” at the Lumberyard Arts Center. See Picture
BookTALK with Rachel Goossen
BookTALK is back with spring reads!
The stories in this series make direct connections to how people are shaped and sometimes burdened by their connection to land. When the land has made us into who we are today, these authors also look to how we have also shaped the land in return.
First up is Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains by Lucas Bessire. Guided by his grandmother Fern’s diaries, Bessire takes the long view as he explores the possible future of the endangered Ogallala Aquifer. Come in and pick up a book (no library card required). Large print is also available. Audio and ebook are available any time on Hoopla.
Community Impact Giving
Join the Douglas County Community Foundation and the Lumberyard Arts Center for an evening of inspiration and community.
6:00: Welcome and refreshments
6:15: Presentation followed by mingling
Learn about Estate Planning, Legacy Giving, and Growing Baldwin City Arts. We hope to see you there! View Facebook Event View Flyer
Crochet for Beginners with Becky
Youth Textile Classes. Free with registration. Learn how to read a crochet pattern, how to hold a hook and chain stitch, plus learn several basic stitches to get you ready to create! For youth in 6th through 12th grades. View Flyer Register Here
Denim Jacket Sashiko with Sharon
Join Sharon Vesecky as she introduces youth to the art of Sashiko, a Japanese needle art that goes back centuries. Bring a denim jacket or jeans and add Sashiko stitches to make it your own unique creation. It is very easy to do and the resulting project are striking! View Flyer Register Here
Heifer Replacement Meeting
Dinner at 6 p.m. (free will donation). Program at 6:30 p.m. Topics: Heifer Development, Heat Synchronization, and Cost Comparison. Speakers: Jason Warner, KSRE Cow/Calf Specialist; Sandy Johnson, KSRE NW Beef Specialist. Please RSVP by calling Frontier District - Lyndon office at 785-828-4438 by Feb. 11th. View Flyer with More Details
Denim Jacket Sashiko with Sharon
Join Sharon Vesecky as she introduces youth to the art of Sashiko, a Japanese needle art that goes back centuries. Bring a denim jacket or jeans and add Sashiko stitches to make it your own unique creation. It is very easy to do and the resulting project are striking! View Flyer Register Here
Welt Felting Demonstration
Lumberyard Arts Center gallery artist, Theresa Shetler, will be offering a demonstration on Welt Felting. Everyone is invited.
Welt felting most likely began in Central Asia in the first century CE. It was used in clothing and in the creation of yurts or tent-like structures that were warm and waterproof because of the qualities of wool. These items were often decorated and embellished. The structure of lambs wool allows for the fibers to create beautiful pieces for the home, art, or wearable. I will demonstrate how to create a wall piece using the wet felting technique along with how to embellish details with the technique of needle felting. Come and enjoy a fun and informative demonstration. There will be some opportunity to participate, touch and feel the processes that I use to create some of my artworks.
Underground Railroad Hand-Quilting with Angie & Ruthie
Youth Textile Classes. Free with registration. Underground Railroad Hand-Quilting with Angie & Ruthie. For youth in 6th through 12th grades. View Flyer Register Here
Daddy Daughter Dance
Dive into an enchanting evening at BCRC’s Daddy Daughter “Enchantment Under the Sea” Dance! Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, lively music, dancing, games, and unforgettable memories. Choose between two sessions: Dinner + Dance (5:00–7:00 PM, $55/couple) or Dance Only (7:30–9:00 PM, $40/couple). Registration opened January 10 and runs through February 14, but we have limited spots, so don’t wait—secure your spot today!
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
Spring Be a BU Student for the Day
Open to all high school Juniors and Seniors. Experience a day in the life of a Baker student by attending a Baker Core class, exploring student life, discovering campus, and enjoying lunch in the cafeteria with current students. We suggest attending either fall (Wednesday, October 16) or spring Be a BU Student Day, but not both. Register by February 27
BU Theatre presents: The Vampire Cowboy Trilogy
Do you like Comic Books? Cowboys? Cheerleaders? Superheroes? Samurai fights? Zombies? How about Vampires? If any of that sounds like your thing, then our March show is right up your alley. From the same playwright that brought you She Kills Monsters, Baker Theatre is thrilled to present The Vampire Cowboy Trilogy by Qui Nguyen and Robert Ross Parker. (March 6-9, 2025- Rice Auditorium). This live comic book anthology contains three irreverent comedies that hilariously skewer well-beloved genres. Hard-boiled paranormal detective Jake Misco takes on the case of a mysterious stranger who is haunted by her dead husband; a Cold War-era crime-fighting duo struggles to save America from the throes of Communism while questioning their own principles; and a teenage warrior princess named Tina must fight evil Zombie cheerleaders and the tedium of French class. It promises to be a hilarious night of entertainment!
Macramé Wall Hanging with Becky and Angie
Youth Textile Classes. Free with registration. Macramé plant hanger with Angie & Becky. Make this plant hanger by using the macramé technique of knotting cord with intent to create the "cradle" to hold a pot. For youth 6th-12th grades. View Flyer Register Here
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
Musical Theatre Workshop
Baker Music and Theatre are once again collaborating to bring a traditional program staple. But this time, with a bigger presentation, and brand new shine. Moving from McKibben Recital Hall, to the Rice Auditorium stage is our new and improved Musical Theatre Workshop. (April 25-27th , 2025). This musical revue promises to be an eclectic night of not only musical theatre songs, but anecdotal history about the genre of musical theatre. This production will almost entirely be rehearsed during class time and promises to be a fun night of seeing Baker students, new and familiar, show off their musical chops!
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
Experiential Anatomy Playshops
Wanting to know more how the body works? Bring greater awareness to the physical body? Our Experiential Anatomy playshops will offer education on the basic anatomy and physiology of specific areas of the body and their application to yoga. As well as, how these areas are affected by our daily life activities and common physical patterns that can cause pain and/or injury. This will be taught through verbal and physical instruction providing an applied learning experience. View Flyer
Not Your Typical Book Club & Cook a Book
We will share our recommendations and something we made from one of Dee Drummond’s cookbooks. Come in and check out one of Dee’s Cookbooks now. Ask me, Angie, for one of her cookbooks. I have some of them held back. You can pick one recipe, make it, and bring it to our Book Club. We will eat and discuss books - always a fun combination! As always, join us even if you don’t have a book recommendation or a recipe to share. View Facebook Event
Tech Time
Bring in your Tech Questions and we will do the best we can to help answer them. See Facebook Post
Reflection for New Year Intentions
This workshop is designed to use the practices of yoga and ayurveda to put yourself on the ‘map’ of your life. A sacred pause to reflect, take ‘measure’, celebrate, and gather knowledge from the past. In this pause, we form a jumping off point and set direction for the new year. Walk away with an intention, affirmation, and word to guide you through the next year. View Flyer
Crochet for Beginners with Becky
Youth Textile Classes. Free with registration. Learn how to read a crochet pattern, how to hold a hook and chain stitch, plus learn several basic stitches to get you ready to create! For youth in 6th through 12th grades. View Flyer Register Here
Craft Your Stress Away
We will make an Easy Hexagon fabric piece for under items on a table. We will make hexagons from circles made from fabric using only 6 stitches. This technique uses simple stitching. Everything will be provided but you can bring fabric too. This would be a nice gift for someone special.
Heifer Replacement Meeting
Backyard Poultry 101. Speaker: Dr. Scott Beyer, KSU Extenstion Poultry Specialist. View Flyer with More Details
Pictures With Santa
Santa is coming to town!
Meet Santa and grab a photo
Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa
Get creative with holiday coloring
This FREE community event is the perfect way to add a little extra holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on the magic!
Location: The Wooden Spoke - 309 Ames
Bring a friend and make plans to stop by! View Facebook Event
Free Christmas Donuts + Cookies + Muffins + Coffee
Friday will be extra sweet! One food item and coffee per customer, while supplies last. Sponsored by our friends at Clearwave Fiber. See Facebook Post
BES PTO Presents: Home Alone Movie Night
Join us for a family movie night! We are so excited for the next chapter in our Movie Night Series. Entry is free! We'll be hosting monthly movie nights for the rest of the school year, so please watch for communication on future dates and features!
Parents must accompany all children
Snacks and drinks for sale
Please bring blankets and pillows for a picnic-style viewing
No Drop Offs
No Lawn Chairs
No outside food or drinks due to safety and severe allergies See Facebook Event
KanCare
Free or low-cost health insurance for kids and teens. Maria Castillo-Vazquez, Community Outreach Representative.
Heritage Holiday Event
You’re invited to our Heritage Holiday Event on Tuesday, December 17!
Join us for hot cocoa, candy canes and photos with Santa! Wrap up your holiday shopping and save big on toys and apparel with our holiday sale. See Facebook Event
Bones Midwest Trombone Choir Christmas Concert
Celebrate Christmas with the sounds of Bones Midwest!
They will be performing Christmas favorites. This concert is FREE and family friendly! View Facebook Event View Flyer
Jingle Bell Rock!
Get Ready for the Jingle Bell Rock Hunt!
Adventure Awaits, brought to you by Rodrock Chiropractic!
Let’s deck the halls and have some fun,
With cameras in hand, let's get this hunt done!
Clues will drop at 8 AM, as each new day begins.
Snap with glee, each hidden rock you find,
Leave it behind, for the next in line!
Keep the hunt alive, for all to explore,
More festive surprises await, let’s find even more!
Crack the code, gather letters one by one,
Submit your word when the week is done.
Keep an eye out for a lump of coal, a clever decoy,
If you find it, bring it in with holiday joy.
Or find the RodROCK, a prize to behold,
Exchange it for wellness treasures untold!
Will holiday luck be yours when the week is through?
Join the hunt, for festive fun and prizes too!
Holiday Market
View Flyer with More Information Opportunity Quilt Flyer Lumberyard Arts Center is hosting Shop Local Art for the Holidays this year. Come by to explore the Itty Bitty Art gallery show, shop local goods at Lucy’s Corner, and have fun glazing in the art room. All ages are welcomed! Don’t forget to check out our Opportunity Quilt to raise money for the Baldwin Emergency Fund and Arts Center.
Veterans Sweatlodge
Join in this community of support for your journey
with Lakota Chief Leroy StandingCloud
Gather at 10 AM...Earlier if you can. Join a shared meal after the ceremony-
bring food to share.
There is no set fee for ceremony but TLC appreciates your contributions to offset expenses for the lodge and use of the Barn. Gifts for the Chief are also encouraged.
Open to all but please RSVP to save your spot. Space limited. info@lightcenter.info View Facebook Event
Holiday Hustle: The Shopping Event for Last Minute Shoppers
We’re dedicated to making your holiday shopping experience stress-free and enjoyable! Designed for last-minute shoppers, this event will help you check off your gift lists without the hassle. View list of vendors
The BJHS cheerleaders will be on hand, selling snacks and drinks to keep your energy up while you shop. They will provide childcare and help your kiddos create gifts, so you can shop with ease.
PLUS!! There will be a FREE Gift Wrapping Station—no last-minute panic this year! Buy your gifts there and/or bring them from home!
(Leave a tip to support the BJHS Cheerleaders for their amazing assistance at the Kids Zone & Gift-Making Station). Facebook Event
Active Adults 50+ Holiday Brunch
Join us for a free Holiday Brunch Gathering hosted by BCRC to celebrate the season together. Enjoy delicious food, great company, and a fun $10 gift exchange. Our Holiday Brunch will take place on Friday, December 13, starting at 10:00 AM. Preregistration is required, so don’t miss out—sign up today!
Holiday Open House
Please join us for the Baldwin State Bank Holiday Open House. Stop by for refreshments as we celebrate the season. We hope to see you there! View Flyer
Holiday Open House
Bring yourself and a friend to the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House hosted by Kansas State Bank! Join the Baldwin City community for tasty appetizers and drinks. Winners of the Holiday Business Window Decorating Contest will be announced this evening. An RSVP is appreciated.
Want to make a difference in your community just by showing up? For each guest attending, Kansas State Bank will donate $5 to Baldwin Education Foundation in support of their Giving for Good Campaign. View Facebook Event
Photos With Santa
Santa is here! Join us for free photo's with Santa. We will also have Hot Chocolate and Cookies and Coloring for the family. Santa is excited to see everyone and hopes to see new and familiar faces this year! View Flyer View Facebook Event
Baldwin City Creative Arts Holiday Performance
Nutcracker Land of Sweets Selections featuring BCCA Ballet and Tumbling Students.
Cookie Reception fundraiser for BCCA Club Nonprofit
Holiday Spectacular featuring All Star Team, BCCA choir, and more! View Flyer
Christmas Candlelight Vespers
A production of the Department of Music and Theatre. Admission is Free. After the performance, join us for refreshments in the lobby of Rice Auditorium. Santa will stop by for festive photos! If you aren’t able to attend in person, watch the performance via Zoom.
Baldwin City Creative Arts Open House
Pictures with Nutcracker’s Maple Sugar Fairy, crafts, Winter Wonderland obstacle course, and hot cider. View Flyer
Become A Volunteer
Would you like to get involved, help the community, and have some fun while you’re at it? Connect with us now! No membership required.