Live Well Saline County

Kansas Local Food Summit
2025-07-29 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E Claflin, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
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 across the state on Wednesday.
Anyone working in local food systems or interested in supporting local food system growth is welcome to attend, including producers, consumers, food policy council members, government agency workers, non-profit organizations, food businesses, and more! If you are looking for opportunities to learn how to bolster your local food systems and connect with like-minded Kansans, the Kansas Local Food Summit is a great choice. We have sessions planned that are relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, incubator kitchens, farmers markets, rural grocery, local meats, community engagement, farm to school, and more.
Please review the registration details carefully before registering, as there are several new options this year for Tuesday activities. You will also be asked for your choice of breakout session.
Tuesday Grant Writing Workshop = $50
Tuesday Tours = $10
Other Tuesday Workshops = Free
Wednesday Summit Only = $40 through July 18th; $50 after July 18th
Join us for this unique opportunity to paint a vibrant future for local food systems in Kansas. Hear stories and connect with people from across the state about strategies for local food system success. We know you will leave inspired!
Thank you to our summit sponsors:
North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education • Kansas Rural Center • Kansas Farmers Union • Kansas Farm Bureau, The Voice of Agriculture • Community Resilience Hub at Kansas Wesleyan University • Kansas Health Foundation • K-State Research & Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Alternative Crops • From the Land of Kansas

Kansas Local Food Summit Tour A: Prairieland Market & Seraphim Bread
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Prairieland Market, 118 S Santa Fe, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
Prairieland Market has deep roots in Salina and the surrounding community. Founded in 1978 as an organic buyers’ club, the Market has evolved over the years into its current shape and home as a local and organic food retail space in the heart of downtown on Sante Fe. Join this tour to learn more about purchasing and selling local food and running a CSA program, including an inside look into their commercial kitchen and catering business.
Seraphim Bread opened January 2018 as an artisan bakery in downtown Salina, KS. They provide high quality handmade bread in addition to promoting the food culture of central Kansas and the Midwest. They proudly use locally sourced ingredients like flour from Heartland Mills and dairy from Hildebrand Farms which both help our local economy and give the freshest of ingredients to work with. Tour Seraphim’s new downtown location and get a glimpse into their bakery and café offerings.
Light refreshments provided.

Kansas Local Food Summit Tour B: The Land Institute
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | The Land Institute, 2440 E Waterwell Rd, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
At The Land Institute, we’re transforming agriculture from the ground up. Guided by the logic of natural ecosystems, we develop perennial crops and support innovation towards a better, more sustainable future. We collaborate with farmers, scientists, and with the plants themselves to create solutions that regenerate the earth rather than deplete it, nurturing both people and planet for generations to come. During our tour, we will hear from our Crop Stewardship and Perennial Cultures teams as well as meet “Kernza” — a perennial grain that is on the landscape and on plates.
Light refreshments provided.

Kansas Local Food Summit, Tour C: Salt & Light Homestead
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Salt & Light Homestead, 4325 East Humbargar Road, New Cambria, KS, 67470, United States
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 and the community. Check out this tour to see produce grown in high tunnels, pastured poultry and livestock, and learn more about their direct to consumer sales.
Light refreshments provided.

Kansas Local Food Summit, Tour D: Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank & Garden & Salina Innovation Incubator Kitchen
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, 255 S Chicago, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
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, kitchen and outdoor garden space!
Looking to launch or grow your food business? The Salina Innovation Incubator Kitchen is a fully-equipped, 1,800 sq ft commercial kitchen available for rent by the hour, day, month, or on a flexible schedule to meet your needs. Perfect for culinary startups, our incubator space includes storage options and essential equipment like convection ovens, a 6-burner stove, griddle, grill, refrigerator, freezer, dish sanitizer, and ice machine. Find the space and support to bring your product to market!
Light refreshments provided.

Fe for a Cure
2025-09-20 | Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
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 new one mile fun run was added in 2024. It makes the Fe For a Cure Race/Walk an event the entire family can participate in. The 5K race will be starting at 8:00a.m. with the one mile fun run following at 8:10a.m. The Fe For a Cure 5K was the first ever USATF Certified race held in Salina (2022) and along with the Salina Crossroads Marathon is one of only two USATF Certified races in Salina.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, 100% of your entry fee directly supports cancer patients through services and equipment needs at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
Event organizers have set a goal of having 1,000 registered participants this year. Last year’s event drew a record 834 registered participants. Registration is $25 for ages 12 and older and $10 for ages 11 and younger. All who register will receive a commemorative race t-shirt. Cancer survivors who register will receive specially designated t-shirts.
Last year the event raised $26,439 through registrations, donations, and ribbons sales. An anonymous donor also contributed $30,000, bringing the total raised to a record $56,439! Here are some of the programs that funds raised from the Fe For a Cure help to support:
Patient meal program Patients undergoing long chemotherapy infusions are offered a meal (lunch), Monday thru Thursday. The patient meal program started in November 2022 and over 3800 meals have been served. What an amazing gift to our patients! During the school year the patient meal program provides our Project Search interns the opportunity to learn work skills and business soft-skills with the goal of helping them gain employment. During the summer we have volunteers who help out.
Appearance center Patients are able to get wigs, hats, scarves, and other items at no cost. Wigs and other items from the appearance center can help empower patients and help them feel more comfortable and confident as well as provide a sense of normalcy during treatment.
Transportation assistance Transportation shouldn’t be a roadblock to cancer treatment. Our partnership with OCCK allows us to offer transportation services to those who need it at no cost.
Morrison House The Morrison House is a guest residence for those living outside Salina with a loved one who is a patient at Salina Regional Health Center and outpatients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
To volunteer to help with Fe for a Cure, contact Daniel Craig at dacraig@srhc.com or 785-452-4848.

Mobility on the Move: Ride CityGo
2025-09-30 08:45 - 17:00 | CityGo Bus Stop, 7th & Walnut, Salina, KS, 67401
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 first-time riders to experience the bus system. Participants will have the chance to learn how CityGo works, see a route firsthand, and discover how accessible and convenient public transportation can be.
“We’re proud to support Kansas Week Without Driving 2025,” said Michelle Coats, Regional Mobility Manager. “Events like Mobility on the Move are a fun and welcoming way to show people that transit is an option for everyone — whether you’re commuting, running errands, or just exploring the community.”
Kansas Week Without Driving is a statewide effort to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people who cannot drive due to age, disability, or other reasons. The week encourages Kansans to consider what it would mean to go without driving and highlights the importance of having safe, reliable, and accessible transportation options for everyone.
The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited to the first 10 participants. Advance registration is required, click here to register.
For more information about Mobility on the Move, contact:
Michelle Coats
Regional Mobility Manager
785.826.1583

Free Screenings!
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
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 4th and October 11th. Both events will run from 9:00am to 12:00pm. There is no cost for the screenings, but appointments are required. Individuals do not have to live in Saline County to attend the screenings.
To make an appointment, contact Daniel Craig at 785-452-4848 or email dacraig@shrc.com.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer found in both men and women. People of all ages should have moles and other unusual skin changes evaluated by a professional.
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men behind lung cancer. The prostate cancer screening is for men ages 55 to 69 and includes a PSA blood test and physical exam. Prior to testing men will have the opportunity to consult with a urologist to help decide if the screening is appropriate and desirable.
A huge thank you to the Masonic Cancer Alliance and Salina Lodge #60 for helping us make these free screenings available to our community.

Scarecrow Scramble
2025-10-18 07:15 - 12:00 | Gypsum Main Street Gazebo, 144 W 5th St, Gypsum, KS, 67448, United States
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 of America (FCCLA) and Saline County Businesses
Cost: $25 (Send Money to 5056 E K-4 Hwy, Gypsum, KS 67448 C/O: SES FCCLA)
‣ Registration FEE may also payable the day of the event
‣ Advance Registration Due October 6th (to receive a t-shirt)
‣ Walk-In Registration WELCOME the day of the Run, with limited additional T-Shirts available
Registration begins at 7:15am • Run starts at 8:00am

Pink Out Salina
2025-10-21 | Salina Kansas, 67401, United States
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.

Mobility on the Move
2025-11-06 08:45 - 17:00 | Salina Kansas, 67401, United States
An easy ride on CityGo for one round to experience the bus system. Participants will have the chance to learn how the bus system works, see the route firsthand, and discover how accessible and convenient public transportation can be. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited to the first 10 participants. Advance registration is required. Click here or call 785.826.1583.

Transportation 101 Zoom class
2025-11-06 13:30 - 14:30
A Zoom webinar about all of the transit options in North Central Kansas. Sign up here or call 785.826.1583.

Santa Fe Stroll
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W Iron, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
A third annual walking event with historical learning. Community members are encouraged to meet at the Smoky Hill Museum front steps at 211 W. Iron at noon on November 7 for a Santa Fe Stroll. The group will be led on a short walk through downtown Salina that will focus on community history. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and to bring along friends, family, and co-workers. The event is hosted by Michelle Coats, Mobility Manager for North Central Kansas, and Susan Hawksworth, Director of the Smoky Hill Museum.

First Friday for Crossroads Marathon
2025-11-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Salina
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 in Kansas — will take place on Saturday, November 8 in Downtown Salina. There are 4700 runners registered from all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and Tanzania, which puts Salina Crossroads on pace to be the largest marathon event in Kansas this year.
Volunteers Needed
This year the Salina Crossroads Marathon needs more than 300 volunteers. Shifts are available Friday (Nov 7) from 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. and Saturday morning (Nov 8) starting at 6:00a.m. for packet pickup. Sign up here. Volunteer needs include course monitors, finish line and festival, and packet pickup.
An Event for the Entire Family
In addition to the marathon, Salina Crossroads has a 5K, 10K (new for 2025!), half-marathon, team relay events, and a half-mile kids’ fun run. The generosity of the community allows Salina Crossroads to be one of the most affordable races in Kansas. Runners can register here.
Pace Car
The lead car for the 2025 Salina Crossroads Marathon is a 1991 Porsche 964 Targa. Thank you to The Garage for providing this year’s lead car!

Salina Crossroads Marathon 2025
2025-11-08
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 Pickup at Salina Fieldhouse: 5:30-8:00am
Course Monitor: 7:45-11:00am or 10:00am-2:00pm
Finish Line & Festival: 7:45-11:00am or 10:45am-2:00pm
Gear Check: Shift: 6:00-10:00am or 10:00am-2:00pm
Volunteer to help with the Marathon!

Poverty Simulation -- Reduce Poverty
2025-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 910 E Neal, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
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 deeper understanding of the challenges many in our community face every day.
There is no cost to attend and a boxed lunch will be available for participants. Registration is required.
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The coalition is committed to equal opportunity for all participants. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including alternative means of communication may be requested by contacting Lisa Newman at 785-309-5850 by Nov 1. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.

81 Connection Public Forum -- Salina
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | OCCK Inc. Transportation Building, 340 N Santa Fe, Salina, 67401, United States
OCCK Inc. Transportation invites the public to Public Forums to discuss the upcoming 81 Connection route changes, officially launching on December 1st, 2025. During these sessions, OCCK Transportation staff will outline the upcoming route changes, answer questions, and provide resources including travel training information and updated ride guides.

81 Connection Public Forum -- Concordia
2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Concordia OCCK, 1502 Lincoln St, Concordia, 66901, United States

Frosty Fun Runs
2025-11-22 07:30 - 10:00 | 67401 Plaza, 200 N. Santa Fe (Corner of Ash & Santa Fe), Salina, KS, 67401
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina 15th Annual Frosty Fun Runs will be held on Saturday, November 22. This family-friendly fundraiser is great for all. Events include:
10K Run • Frosty 5K Run/Walk • Merry Mile • Kid’s Santa Sprint
Cookies & Hot Chocolate! Live DJ! • Live results to mobile device and Facebook!
Register here — registration must be received by November 1 to guarantee an event shirt!
Packet Pick-up
Friday, November 21, 8:30am-5:30pm at 99KG Studio, 1825 S Ohio.
Entry Fee
Frosty 5K: $30 ($18 w/out event shirt)
Chilly 10K: $35 ($23 w/out event shirt)
Merry Mile: $25 ($13 w/out event shirt)
Santa Sprint: $10
Each registered participant receives
• Frosty Fun Runs shirt (shirt is only guaranteed if registration is received by November 1)
• Custom completion medal, cookies, bananas, hot chocolate
• Free Photos (available for download)
Registrations received after November 1 cannot guarantee event shirt or size
Schedule
7:30-8:30am: Registration/Packet Pick-up
9:00am: Frosty 5 Mile Run, Frosty 5K & Merry Mile Start
10:00am: Santa Sprint
100% of your entry fee directly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina!
All event times are subject to change. Course maps can be found HERE.
