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Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Flint Hills Express Excursion Train at Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
- Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus at Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
- Flint Hills Express/Wheat State Family Diner (Murphy's Kitchen) at Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
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Saturday June 13
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Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus →
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, 200 SE 5th St, Abilene
6:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Flint Hills Express/Wheat State Family Diner (Murphy's Kitchen) →
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, 200 SE 5th St, Abilene
1:00 pm
Monday June 15
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Recreation Commission Meeting →
City of Abilene Calendar, Abilene Community Center 1020 NW 8th St., Abilene
6:30 am
Thursday June 18
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Heritage Commission Meeting →
City of Abilene Calendar, Abilene Public Library 209 NW 4th St., Abilene
4:00 pm
Monday June 22
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City Commission Meeting: Study Session to follow. →
City of Abilene Calendar, Abilene Public Library 209 NW 4th St., Abilene
4:00 pm
Sunday July 5
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Flint Hills Express/Wheat State Family Diner... →
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, 200 SE 5th St, Abilene
1:00 pm
Saturday July 11
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DINNER TRAIN: Murder in the Chicago Car (Broadway... →
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, 200 SE 5th St, Abilene
6:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Junction City
- Senator Marshall Applauds New VA Clinic Investment in Junction City (senate.gov)
- Geary County Tourism Campaign Seeks Public Input Through Survey (kclyradio.com)
- Junction City, Geary County Crews Continue Storm Cleanup; Debris Pickup Planned (kclyradio.com)
Salina
- Salina Fire reports aftermath of severe storm (salina.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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