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Tarkio Parks & Rec raising funds

The City of Tarkio Parks and Recreation Department is currently raising funds for a baseball bleacher/field project at the city ball field. The goal is $60,000. Checks and Venmo accepted.

Old Fashioned Saturday Night

This year it will be held on Sept. 17. The festivities will start at 5 pm. Registration for the tractor pull will be at 6 pm and the tractor pull will start at 6:30 pm.

Memorial flag dedication

The Fairfax Kiwanis Club will dedicate the large rolling flag in the Fairfax R-3 School gym Tuesday, Sept. 27, between volleyball games (approximately 6 pm).

Annual Quilt Show

This year's quilt show ill be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Memorial Building. Enter a quilt in the show for a chance to win a Janome sewing machine! Quilt entry will begin on Sept. 24.

Local Artisans Needed

Atchison County Artisans is hosting a Holiday Makers Market at the Tarkio Community Building on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 am to 2 pm. Atchison County Artisans invites local makers to sign up now.

Midwest Data Center is Hiring

For available positions and to apply, visit mwdata.net/careers.

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