“Run, Drive, Fly to Lakin” slated for Memorial Day weekend

The public is invited to come join in the fun at “Run, Drive, Fly To Lakin” on Saturday, May 26. The Kearny County Museum will be open that day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for anyone wishing to take a peek at our displays. There is no admission fee.

A slew of activities are planned at the Kearny County Airport including an airshow, car show, flea market, food stands, kids’ activities and more. Other events include a 5K Run/Walk, tour of the Lakin USD 215 school buildings and free entertainment in the city park featuring Steve Desmond’s God and Country Concert.

The Lakin High School Alumni Banquet will be at 5 p.m. at the Kearny County Fairgrounds. Honored classes will be the classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, 2008 and the class of 2018. Reservations for the meal may be made by calling Joyce and Allan Bemis at 620-355-6702 or Donna and Martin Neff at 620-355-7197. The cost of the meal is $10, and annual alumni dues are $5.

An event schedule is available on the Run, Drive, Fly to Lakin Facebook page.