Community Newsletter Week of January 28 - February 1, 2019 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. Progress continues at Boot Hill Museum. City staff met with Boot Hill Museum staff as well as the construction and design team this week. The project remains on schedule despite some delays with weather and issues with the foundation. 2. The City of Dodge City is interested in your feedback on the Comprehensive Plan for 2030. For more information on Public Engagement Sessions, please see the flyer at the end of the newsletter. 3. Staff and members of the recycling (CREW) advisory board attended Adulting Day at the High School on Wednesday. Elise Stucky-Greg, Cheryl Koontz, Julianne Kemmerer, and Jane Longmeyer all took time out of their busy schedules to help staff Vickie Williamson, Leonel Ibarra, and Corey Keller give six 40 minute presentation to kids that wanted to learn how to recycle. The presentation provided the students a hands-on experience to learn all aspects of what happens to their trash and recycled materials once it leaves their homes. Staff would like to thank the advisory board members that took time out of their day to help prepare and present to the students. For more information about what you can recycle and drop-off locations, see the attached flyer. 4. Local community members have been working to bring the Friends of the Zoo organization back to life again. If you are interested in joining, please see the brochure at the end of this newsletter. 5. City staff and members of the City Commission attended several community events on Friday including the Groundbreaking for United Wireless Plaza on 14th Avenue and Soule, the Western Plains Medical Center C Section Suite, and the Ribbon Cutting for Demi Brows and Beauty in downtown Dodge City. 6. City staff met this week with Black Hills Energy to discuss potential sites for a Compressed Natural Gas Station in Dodge City. They also participated in a conference call with the program coordinator with Central Kansas Clean Cities to learn about grant opportunities for CNG vehicles or to convert existing City diesel vehicles to CNG.
7. The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dodge City Chamber of Commerce, Dodge City /Ford County Economic Development and Dodge City Public Transit attended an Active Shooter Training and building assessment on Monday, January 28th. Two Officers from the Dodge City Police Department lead the group in a real-time scenario training for the tenants at the Santa Fe Depot Complex building. 8. 3iSHOW plans are continuing to move forward. Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Assistant Director Colleen Hastings continues to attend the meetings and prepare for the March 21, 22 & 23 dates. 9. Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Jan Stevens and Tourism Coordinator Robin Bailey attended Adulting Day on January 30th at the Dodge City High School. They were accompanied by Lara Brehm, Director of Boot Hill Museum, as well as Christina Million, form the Museum. Elaine Gall, the Office Manager of Dodge City Roundup, and Phillip Hansaker and Vicki Ortiz of the Dodge City Public Library were also on hand to lend their expertise. The tourism representatives conducted six sessions concerning Entertainment in Dodge City to approximately 90 students. The students were educated about events and attractions in Dodge City and where resources could be found on those types of happenings. Most students were eager to hear about events and also were excited about how to get more involved with the community. 10. The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau held their quarterly meeting with the local Hoteliers this week. The hotel meetings are fashioned to keep an open line of communication and identify the needs of the hotels, so the CVB can aid in their efforts to serve the visitors better. Paul Lewis, Chair of Dodge City Sports Commission, was on hand to talk about the upcoming Shrine Bowl as well as sponsorship opportunities for the many sporting events held in Dodge City.
CALENDAR City: Tues., Feb. 4-5:30 pm City Commission Work Session, City Hall Commission Chambers Tues., Feb. 4-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Tues., Fed. 18-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers United Wireless Arena: Fri., Feb. 8-7:00 pm Jeff Foxworthy and John Christ Mon., Feb. 11-7:00 pm Harlem Globe Trotters Fri., Feb. 15-7:30 pm Gary Allen Fri., March 22-7:00 pm Travis Tritt/The Cadillac Three/Copper Chief Sat., July 27-7:30 pm Trace Adkins, The Official Dodge City Days Concert Dodge City Community College: See attached flyers Community Events: Wed., Feb. 20-7:00 pm Community Concert - Pianist Frederic Chiu, Dodge City Civic Center For more information call 620-225-4404 or go to dodgecityconcerts.com. See attached flyers for more events Dodge City Public Library Events: See attached flyers For more events, applications, trainings and more continue scrolling to view flyers.
PLANNING FOR TOMORROW The 2030 City of Dodge City Comprehensive Plan The City of Dodge City Needs Your Feedback! You are invited to attend a Public Engagement Session on the Dodge City Comprehensive Plan Time,Date, Location and Topic: 6:30 pm -8:00 pm February 19-City Hall Commissioners Chambers 806 N. 2nd Ave. Ch. 3 - Local Economic Conditions and Economic Development / Ch. 7 - Preserving Community Character, Neighborhoods and Housing 6:30 pm -8:00 pm February 20- Dodge City Public Library Lois Flanagan Room 1001 N. 2nd Ave. Ch. 4 - Preserving Natural Resources 6:30- pm -8:00 pm February 21- Dodge City Public Library Lois Flanagan Room 1001 N. 2nd Ave Ch. 5 - Maintaining and Upgrading Our Public Facilities, Parks / Ch. 6 - Transportation System and Infrastructure For more information: Contact Melissa McCoy, 620-225-8100 Background: A Comprehensive Plan is a road-map that a community can use to define its collective goals and desires, ultimately expressing the fundamental image and direction of the community. Public Engagement Session Agenda: Overview of Comprehensive Plan and Goals for Sessions Overview of each Theme for the plan Analysis of Opportunities/Wants, Challenges, and Strategies Overview of additional ways to participate (online survey and public engagement software) Wrap up and Next Steps
Monthly Happenings February 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 Depot Theater Production: Exploding Love Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 February 2, 16 Young Guns Youth Rodeo For More Information: younggunsinfo@gmail.com February 2 Chocolate Dreams Benefiting CASA Children Worth Saving, Inc. Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; 6:30 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 2 Letters From Home: Reviving Patriotism in Dodge City American Legion; 6:30 PM 8:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-3766 February 3 Christian Motorcyclist Association I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-6061 February 7 Dodge City Kan Equip Customer Appreciation Day 10:30 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 8 Night to Shine Dodge City Church of Nazarene; 6:00 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-3869 February 8 Jeff Foxworthy & John Crist LIVE 7:00 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 11 Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 13 DC3 Career Fair 8:30 AM 5:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 February 15 Ford County Township Meeting 10:30 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 February 15 Gary Allen 7:30 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 16, 17 Valentine Murder Mystery Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 8:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 February 20 Community Career Fair 10:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 22 Southwest Angus Genetics Sale 1:00 PM 5:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 February 22 Final Friday Downtown Dodge City; 5:00 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: Facebook Final Fridays in Dodge City February 22, 23, 24 Shrine Circus Dodge City Civic Center; Friday, February 22 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM Saturday, February 23 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday February 24 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM For More Information: Facebook Midian Shrine Dodge City Shrine Club February 23 Royal Academy #2 Depot Theater Company; 11:30 AM 2:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 February 24 Bridal & Women s Day Expo 12:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitdodgecity.org Acontecimientos Mensuales Febrero 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 Producción del Teatro Depot: Exploding Love Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Domingo: 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-1001 Febrero 2, 16 Young Guns Rodeo Infantil Para mas Información: younggunsinfo@gmail.com Febrero 2 Chocolate Dreams Beneficio de CASA Children Worth Saving, Inc. Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; 6:30 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 2 Letters From Home: Reviving Patriotism in Dodge City American Legion; 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-3766 Febrero 3 Asociación Motociclista Cristiana I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-6061 Febrero 7 Dodge City Kan Equip Día de Apreciación al Cliente 10:30 AM 3:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 8 Night to Shine Dodge City Church of Nazarene; 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-3869 Febrero 8 Jeff Foxworthy & John Crist EN VIVO 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 11 Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 13 Feria de Carreras DC3 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-338-8284 Febrero 15 Junta de Municipio Ford County 10:30 AM 3:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-338-8284 Febrero 15 Gary Allen EN VIVO 7:30 PM 11:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 16, 17 Valentine Murder Mystery Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 8:30 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-1001 Febrero 20 Feria de Carreras en la Comunidad 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 22 Southwest Angus Genetics Sale 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-338-8284 Febrero 22 Ultimo Viernes Downtown Dodge City; 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Para mas Información: Facebook Final Fridays in Dodge City Febrero 22, 23, 24 Circo Shrine Dodge City Civic Center; Viernes, Febrero 22 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sábado, Febrero 23 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM Domingo Febrero 24 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM Para mas Información: Facebook Midian Shrine Dodge City Shrine Club Febrero 23 Academia de Realtesa #2 Depot Theater Company; 11:30 AM 2:30 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-1001 Febrero 24 Bridal & Women s Day Expo 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Calendario de Eventos proporcionado por Departamento de Convenciones & Visitantes de Dodge City www.visitdodgecity.org
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