City Events: November 5 – 12, 2018
Community Events
November 5, 2018
Monday, November 5:
- Airport Advisory Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, at City Hall, 201 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Public Works Director Cameron Alden: (620) 231-4170. Visit pittks.org.
- New Session PM Zumba, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310. Visit https://pprd.pittks.org/.
- New Session of Baton Instructional Classes, 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St., Pittsburg, KS. For children ages five – 12. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310. Visit https://pprd.pittks.org/.
- Story Time Begins, 6:30 pm, at Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. After a short break, Story Time returns Monday, November 5. Children of all ages are invited to listen to a story and make a craft. Story Time sessions continue Mondays at 6:30 pm, Tuesdays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
Tuesday, November 6:
- Story Time, 10:00 am, at Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. Children of all ages are invited to listen to a story and make a craft. Story Time sessions continue Mondays at 6:30 pm, Tuesdays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
- Active Transportation Advisory Board Meeting, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, at City Hall, 201 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Public Works Director Cameron Alden: (620) 231-4170. Visit pittks.org.
- Tech Tuesday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. Tech Tuesdays are open to kids and young adults ages 10 – 18. No registration is required for this free program. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
Wednesday, November 7:
- Tickets on sale for Pittsburg High School Theatre’s AIDA, the Musical at the Memorial Auditorium, 503 N Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. Tickets available online at memorialauditorium.org or at the box office: (620) 231-7827.
- Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting, 8:00 am, at City Hall, 201 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce President Blake Benson: (620) 231-1000. Visit pittks.org.
- Story Time, 10:00 am, at Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. Children of all ages are invited to listen to a story and make a craft. Story Time sessions continue Mondays at 6:30 pm, Tuesdays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
- Walking Wednesday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, at the PSU Robert W. Plaster Center, 1701 S. Homer St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Kim Vogel at the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310. Visit pittks.org.
- Defense Against the Dark Arts: Digital Privacy Presentation, 2:00 pm, at Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. Straight from the Kansas Library Association (KLA) conference, this presentation will show you how to wave your magic wand and protect your online privacy. Firm up your own digital security and protect yourself online with helpful resources and information. No registration is required for this free presentation. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
- New Session of Wednesday Dance Class, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Wednesdays, at Westside Elementary School Gymnasium, 430 W. 5th St., Pittsburg, KS. Wednesday classes include Jr. Star Squad (5 years and older), Sr. Star Squad, Technique and Elite Star Squad. Instructors: Beth Bradshaw and Summer Warren. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310. Visit https://pprd.pittks.org/.
Thursday, November 8:
- Electricity Safety Training, 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, at Pittsburg Fire Station 1, 911 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS. City of Pittsburg will be hosting two electricity safety training demonstrations on electricity safety. Westar Energy will provide a demonstration about the hazards associated with high voltage overhead and underground power lines. Cost: FREE. Contact Pittsburg Fire Chief Mike Simons at (620) 231-1870. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1049217091947662/.
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 1:00 pm, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Parks & Recreation Department Director Kim Vogel at (620) 231-8310. Visit pittks.org.
- “The Basement Comedy Series” presents Nick Griffin, 8:00 pm, at Memorial Auditorium lower level, 503 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. Tickets on sale at memorialauditorium.org: $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Limited number of VIP tables available. Ages 18 and older always welcome. Contact Chris Patterson at (620) 231-7827.
- LEGO BuilderSpace, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, at Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. No registration is required. Children under the age of eight years must be accompanied by an adult. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
Friday, November 9:
- Talking Heads Discussion Group at Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. Two sessions: 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the library: (620) 231-8110. Visit pplonline.org.
- Senior Citizens Club – Veterans Day Celebration, 1:00 pm, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St., Pittsburg, KS. Open to those 55 years and older. Cost: $0.50 per member, $0.25 per bingo card. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310.
Saturday, November 10:
- Burn Site Open, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, at the City of Pittsburg burn site, 1.5 miles east of Rouse St. on Quincy St., Pittsburg, KS. Cost: free. For questions, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310. In the event of inclement weather, call (620) 232-PARK (7275) for an update on the site. Visit pittks.org.
- Pittsburg Holiday Sip & Shop, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, in downtown Pittsburg. Sponsoring organizations include the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg, Kiwanis Circle K of PSU and local downtown merchants. Starting location and packet pick-up: Jock’s Nitch, 523 N. Broadway St., Pittsburg, KS. Cost: $20. Contact Angela Radell at (620) 704-3727 or angela1dawn@gmail.com. Visit www.pittks.org/events/pittsburg-holiday-sip-shop.
VETERANS DAY CLOSURES:
- Sunday, November 11: Pittsburg Public Library closed in observance of Veterans Day
- Monday, November 12: City Administrative offices and Pittsburg Public Library closed in observance of Veterans Day