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Grant Funding Secured for Mural
Grant FundingWhen sources of art funding were sought for the large mural project earlier this year, Kelly Gourley from the Lincoln County Economic Development office suggested that the community center apply for two competitive grant programs offered by the State. Vesper’s applications were very well received, and funding has been awarded from both the Kansas …
Mural to Begin This Summer
Rural Mural Art “In the Wind” to begin this summer in Vesper The Vesper Community Center, an all-volunteer run and staffed organization, is having an outdoor mural series of art scenes painted around the exterior of the facility this summer. After making substantial updates to the interior of the facility, efforts are underway to make …
Fall Crafts Shows in Oct, Nov & Dec
HELLO AGAIN ALL CRAFTERS ! It is time again for the 3rd Annual VESPER CRAFT MARKET. We look forward to seeing returning Vendors and New Vendors. SPACE IS LIMITED – SIGN UP ASAP (BY PHONE, OR USE SIGN UP FORM BELOW) PRIOR TO THE EVENT TO BE GUARANTEED A TABLE – VENDORS WHO SIGN UP …
Rural Mural Art “In the Wind” to begin this summer in Vesper
The Vesper Community Center, an all-volunteer run and staffed organization, is having an outdoor mural series of art scenes painted around the exterior of the facility this summer. After making substantial updates to the interior of the facility, efforts are underway to make the exterior of the building and grounds more vibrant and attractive for …
Nice Selection of food and crafts at Farmers Market
The first farmers market of the season on 6/8 offered a great selection of fresh eggs and chicken. baked food, crafts, as well as fresh cut peas and garden flowers. There was goat soap, Mary Kay products, craft jewelry, and a large selection of wood crafts and yard signs. There was crock pot lasagna soup, …
Farmers Markets Begin Thurs June 8th
Farmers & Makers Markets Begin Thursday June 8th in Vesper ! The Vesper Community Center Farmers Market begins this Thursday June 8th and will happen every Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. The Vesper Community Center is located at 1247 N 120th Rd in Lincoln KS 67455 just south of HWY 18 in Vesper. No fees …
Big Turnout for 2023 Memorial Day Meal
BIG Thanks to everyone who visited Vesper for the Memorial Day Meal and generously donated to the community center and the Vesper Post Office restoration project. Upwards of $2000 was raised and additional donations have been pledged! Big thanks to all the folks who donated desserts- they were DELICIOUS ! Super thanks to volunteers Jodie …
Annual Memorial Day Meal May 29th
The annual Memorial Day luncheon meal at the Vesper Community Center is happening Monday, May 29th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to stop by and enjoy a fresh made free will donation meal while they are travelling through the county visiting memorial sites. The community center is located at 1247 N …
Big turnout and lots of winners at April 1st Bingo
Congratulations to the FIVE April 1st bingo jackpot winners which included McKaylee Maupin, Haley Richards, Victoria Feldkamp and Betty Hoosier ! The next bingo is Saturday May 6th. Big thanks to all the 142 Kansas players from Lincoln, Ellsworth, Russell, Mitchell, Ottawa, Saline, Ellis, Sumner counties, along with players from Franklin NE and as far …
Painting and Trim Project Completed
The Vesper Community Center recently completed an interior design painting and trim project to improve and modernize the facility. A grey accent chair rail effect border was painted around the periphery of the main hall with matching grey finishing around the stage and concession stand. The color was selected to match the floor, baseboard and …