City of Pittsburg Events: August 13 – August 20, 2018

Monday, August 13:

• Victory Life Church Back2School Event, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Victory Life Church, 681 S. HWY 69, Pittsburg, KS. Contact Pastor Donnie Talent at Victory Life Church: (620) 232-1150.
• Pittsburg Community Theatre Auditions for The Balcony Scene, 7:00 pm, at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. Directed by Joey Pogue. Performances: October 4 – 6, 2018, at 8:00 pm. Contact Jason Huffman at the Memorial Auditorium: (620) 231-7827.

Tuesday, August 14:

• State of Kansas Health Department Local Restaurant Owner Meeting, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, at Memorial Auditorium, lower level, 503 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. This event is open to anyone seeking more information about Kansas State health and safety inspections. Contact Jenna Spencer at the Memorial Auditorium: (620) 231-7827.
• City Commission Block22 Tour, 4:30 pm, at the NW corner of 4th and Broadway. City Commissioners will be touring Block22. Contact Sarah Runyon: (620) 687-0073.
• Pittsburg City Commission Meeting, 5:30 pm, at the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center, 201 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. To receive a copy of the meeting agenda, contact City Clerk Tammy Nagel: (620) 231-4100.
• Back to School Celebration, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at Kiddieland Amusement Park at Lincoln Park, 813 Memorial Dr., Pittsburg, KS. Kiddieland will offer free games that children can play to win prizes, along with special discounts on tickets and concessions. Contact Sara Vacca at the Parks & Recreation Department: (620) 231-8310.
• Pittsburg Community Theatre Auditions for The Balcony Scene, 7:00 pm, at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. Directed by Joey Pogue. Performances: October 4 – 6, 2018, at 8:00 pm. Contact Jason Huffman at the Memorial Auditorium: (620) 231-7827.

Wednesday, August 15:

• Walking Wednesday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, at Pinamonti Wellness Center, 1014 Mt. Carmel Pl., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Kim Vogel at the Parks & Recreation Department at (620) 231-8310.
• Pittsburg Farmers Market sponsored by Live Well Crawford County, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, at the Farmers Market Pavilion, East 11th Street Pittsburg, KS. Contact Adam Vickery at the Parks & Recreation Department: (620) 687-9492.

Thursday, August 16:

• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 1:00 pm, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact Kim Vogel at the Parks & Recreation Department: (620) 231-8310.

Friday, August 17:

• Senior Citizens Club – August Birthday Celebration, 1:00 pm, at Pittsburg Presbyterian Church, 520 N. Pine St., Pittsburg, KS. Open to those 55 years and older. Cost: $0.50 per member; $0.25 per bingo card. Contact Angelo Fears at the Parks & Recreation Department: (620) 231-8310.

Saturday, August 18:

• Pittsburg Farmers Market – Kids Day sponsored by Live Well Crawford County, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, at the Farmers Market Pavilion, East 11th Street, Pittsburg, KS. Families will enjoy a free kid-friendly activity from 9:30 am – 11:00 am. Contact Adam Vickery at the Parks & Recreation Department: (620) 687-9492.
• Scrabble Club, 1:00 pm, at the Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS. Contact AnnDee Peterson at the Pittsburg Public Library: (620) 230-5567.

Monday, August 20:

• 12th Annual Dog Swim, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center, 708 W. 9th St., Pittsburg, KS. Attendees must provide a copy of up-to-date pet vaccination records prior to entering the pool. All dogs must remain on a leash during the event. Admission: $4 per dog. Contact Sara Vacca at the Parks & Recreation Department: (620) 231-8310.