Check out our calendar for a list of events from LWSC members, partners, and other community organizations.
At Salt & Light Homestead, our mission is to cultivate and offer the purest, most natural food for your family. Every piece of produce is lovingly grown by our family, ensuring the highest quality and care. We cherish our local community and believe that an open house policy fosters a strong connection between our farm […]
Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank engages the community to provide emergency needs for food, shelter, and well-being. They do this by addressing hunger needs throughout Saline County, homelessness prevention, and educating adults and youth in ways that improve their future food security. Join this tour to get the inside look of operations including warehouse, recycling, pantry, […]
The Kansas Local Food Summit will be held July 29-30, 2025 in Salina, co-hosted by the Community Resilience Hub at Kansas Wesleyan University. The Summit will begin with a day of optional workshops and tours on Tuesday, followed by a full day of speakers, interactive learning sessions, and more opportunities to connect with people from […]
Registration is now open for one of the region’s most fun, family friendly and affordable running and walking events – the Fe for a Cure! This year's race will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 and will start and finish at Tammy Walker Cancer Center. In addition to a USATF Certified 5K race a […]
Regional Mobility Manager Michelle Coats will host a special Mobility on the Move event during Kansas Week Without Driving, September 29–October 5, 2025. The event invites community members to meet in downtown Salina and ride Salina CityGo together for one full round on a route. The ride is designed as an easy, no-pressure way for […]
We are excited to announce that we will have two free skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings again this year. Last year's screenings filled up so we encourage anyone who is interested to sign up early. The free skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings will be held at Tammy Walker Cancer Center on Saturday, October […]
We are excited to announce that we will have two free skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings again this year. Last year's screenings filled up so we encourage anyone who is interested to sign up early. The free skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings will be held at Tammy Walker Cancer Center on Saturday, October […]
Scarecrow Scramble 5K Fun Run or 1 Mile Walk to benefit Sarah Swarts (7th grader's parent at Southeast of Saline) Saturday, October 18 • Gazebo on Main Street in Gypsum (Corner of Maple & 5 St, downtown Gypsum) Kickoff of the Gypsum Community Fall Festival Sponsored by Southeast of Saline Family, Career & Community Leaders […]
Show your support for breast cancer patients and survivors by wearing pink on Tuesday, October 21. Take pictures of yourself, your friends, your co-workers wearing pink and post them to Facebook using the hashtag #pinkoutsalina.
First Fridays in Downtown Salina usually conclude in October, but a special First Friday was added November 7 just for Crossroads Marathon attendees. The event features late-night shopping, art receptions, live music, and various activities in the downtown area. The Blades will be playing in Campbell Plaza. Salina Crossroads Marathon -- the Most Runner-Friendly Marathon […]
3600 registered runners from all 50 States! Largest marathon event in Kansas! • Full Marathon • Half-Marathon • 10K (NEW) • 5K • Kid's Half-Mile Fun Run • Team Relay: Full (6 legs) & Half (3 Legs) Friday, November 7 Packet Pickup at Homewood Suites by Hilton: 9:30am-1:00pm, 12:30-4:00pm, or 3:30-8:00pm Saturday, November 8 Packet […]
Rethink poverty. Step into someone else’s shoes. Experience the tough choices and daily realities faced by families living in poverty during this powerful, interactive 3-hour poverty simulation. You’ll take on the role of a family member -- navigating work, childcare, bills, and community resources -- while trying to make ends meet. Walk away with a […]