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SUMMARY:Butler County Brass returns
DESCRIPTION:At 6:30 p.m. on July 9\, the Butler County Brass returns to Pioneer Bluffs by popular demand for an outdoor concert. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the performance will be moved to the loft of the barn. \nThe six musicians of the Butler County Brass are music educators who love what they do and enjoy sharing their talent. They are Robert Gusé\, Christine Moose\, Rick Moose\, Eric Pretz\, John Templin\, and Josephine Trout. \nVisitors are invited to explore the grounds\, bring a picnic\, or hike the nature trail. Wading shoes may be recommended to access the trail\, depending on recent rains. \nBeverages and snacks will be available. Reservations are requested but not required and will help ensure plenty of chairs are out. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484. \nDonations are appreciated and will support future program events.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/butler-county-brass-returns/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert / Performance
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SUMMARY:Prairie Talk: The Hatcher Family story
DESCRIPTION:An upcoming Prairie Talk will tell the story of a Flint Hills family that began in 1897 at the Emporia Stock Yards. \nAt 3:00 p.m. Saturday\, July 9\, Jeanne Hatcher shares the history of six generations of the Hatcher family. From Emporia to Chase County\, the Fox Creek Ranch grew. Today the children and grandchildren of Jeanne and Bill Hatcher have joined the family cattle business; they are all neighbors of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. \nThe Prairie Talk will be in the loft of the 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs . \n 
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/prairie-talk-the-hatcher-family-story/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prairie Talk
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SUMMARY:Symphony Day Open House (and Barn)
DESCRIPTION:Our barn and house will be open on Saturday\, June 11. Whether you are heading to the Symphony in the Flint Hills (which is just up the road from Pioneer Bluffs this year)\, or simply out enjoying the Flint Hills\, this is a chance to tour our National Register Historic District. Our volunteers will be in the house\, ready to greet you with cold water and homemade cookies. And our restroom facilities will be open. \nBring a picnic\, hike our Nature Trail\, take our self-guided tour.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/symphony-day-open-house-and-barn/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Old-time Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:It will be a classic\, old-time Barn Dance in the loft of the 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs\, considered by some to be the best dance floor in the Flint Hills. \nOn Saturday\, May 21\, the dance begins at 6:30 p.m. and will continue until 9:30 p.m. (or when dancers wear out). Beginners are invited to come at 6:00 p.m. for instruction. \nMusic will be provided by the Land Band\, and include a variety of dances\, alternating group and couples’ dances (two-step & waltz) with old-time contra dance songs and vintage country music. \nEveryone is invited to dance or simply enjoy the music. \nPlayers from several popular Kansas bands come together occasionally to perform as The Land Band:  featuring Lauralyn Bodle on fiddle\, Lisa Grossman on bass\, Matt Kirby on hammer dulcimer and accordion\, Frank Martin on Irish flute and banjo\, Chris Martin on accordion\, Annie Wilson on guitar\, and Ann Zimmerman on keyboard.  Derrick Doty will be the caller for group dances. \nReservations are requested but not required and will help ensure plenty of chairs are out while leaving space for dancing. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484. \nDonations are appreciated and will support future program events.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/old-time-barn-dance/
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SUMMARY:The Music of Patsy Cline
DESCRIPTION:Kim Coslett and her 4-piece band perform all of Patsy’s hits\, while including biographical information\, history\, and stories behind the songs. In the loft of the historic barn at Pioneer Bluffs. \n2:00 p.m. Appetizers and beverages\n3:00 p.m. Concert \nCost: $50 per person \nThis is a fundraising event to support future music programs at Pioneer Bluffs. Half the cost – $25 per person – is a tax deductible contribution. Sponsored by an anonymous donor. \nTo guarantee your seat\, reservations are recommended. To make a reservation\, mail payment to: \nPioneer Bluffs \n695 KS Highway 177 \nMatfield Green\, KS 66862 \nWhen reserving your seats online\, please leave your name and email address. We need this information to send you a receipt and confirmation. \n 
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/the-music-of-patsy-cline/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert / Performance
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SUMMARY:Prairie Talk: History of the Flint Hills
DESCRIPTION:Mike Holder\, Kansas State University Extension Agent (retired)\, begins at the beginning of the Flint Hills\, “why it is what it is\,” says Holder. He will discuss formation of the Flint Hills\, the Native American presence\, and the influence of ranching. Holder is known as a good storyteller and draws on 47 years with the Extension Service for his stories. \nDonations appreciated but not required. \nCome early to preserve YOUR family history with digitization.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/prairie-talk-history-of-the-flint-hills/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Prairie Talk
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SUMMARY:Preserving YOUR family history
DESCRIPTION:Preserve your family history at a digitization day. Bring your photos and letters (up to 15) to be scanned by students with the Chapman Center for Rural Studies at Kansas State University. You will leave with your original documents and a thumb drive with the digital files.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/preserving-your-family-history/
LOCATION:The Granary at Pioneer Bluffs\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Chef Tracey returns\, Italian Style
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/chef-tracey-returns-italian-style/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Historic Rogler Home\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T083000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are happy people. Does volunteering make them happy\, or are happy people more likely to volunteer? According to studies\, the answer is both! \nVolunteers gather every month at Pioneer Bluffs and enjoy sharing a few hours of time. They chat\, laugh\, and get to know one another while making a difference. \nThe next Volunteer Workday at Pioneer Bluffs is Saturday\, December 4. The day begins around 8:30 a.m. with a conversation about the day’s plans. At about 9:00 a.m.\, volunteers split into teams and go to work. The day ends close to noon with a lunch and more conversation about what was accomplished. \nAll are invited to the December 4 Workday\, whether to join in the fun or simply to meet and ask questions of the volunteers. \nVolunteer tasks vary from physical to nonphysical\, skilled and unskilled. To be a Pioneer Bluffs volunteer\, it takes only a big heart and an interest in preserving and maintaining an important historic site. Those interested can simply show up\, no RSVP needed. \nThe plan for December 4 includes cleaning in the buildings\, trimming hedges\, doing an inventory\, and picking up sticks. In addition\, the original grain chute will be installed in the granary\, which involves several hands holding it up while it is secured in place. \nDetails of the day’s plans can be found on the Pioneer Bluffs Facebook event page. For information\, contact Lynn Smith\, Executive Director\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484 (office) or 785-393-1569 (cell).
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/volunteer-workday/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116
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SUMMARY:Make a difference with Match Day!
DESCRIPTION:Once again Match Day is upon us\, that day when a huge percentage of annual support originates for Pioneer Bluffs. \nYou may wonder how Match Day affects your giving.  The Emporia Community Foundation provides a pool of matching funds to selected organizations. The more we raise\, the greater the match. \nWe are all experiencing COVID fatigue but\, alas\, the virus is still with us. This creates additional costs\, such as extra care of the facilities and technology updates to stay relevant. Did you enjoy our virtual Day of the Cowboy? Have you seen our self-guided tour at tour.pioneerbluffs.org? \nYour Match Day gift will fund family programs and exhibits that you choose\, especially critical in today’s world. \nWe deeply appreciate your consideration and support.  Pioneer Bluffs offers family\, friends and community a place of peace and refuge in our busy world.  We are grateful you have chosen to be part of our family.  You make it all possible. \n \n 
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/match-day-nov-15-2021/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Open House
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SUMMARY:Peace on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:It is said:  Music is the sound of art. Both music and visual art are merged in “Peace on the Prairie\,” a collaboration by singer-songwriter\, Annie Wilson\, and artist\, Susan Rose. \nAt 2:00 p.m. Saturday\, October 16\, Pioneer Bluffs presents “Peace on the Prairie\,” featuring an art exhibit by Susan Rose\, a conversation with Rose and Wilson\, a concert by Wilson – also known as the Flint Hills Balladeer – and her Tallgrass Express String Band\, a music-and-art video by Dave Kendall\, and an informal reception. \nThis event is also Tallgrass Express’s CD Release Concert\, with all ten songs from their new album Peace on the Prairie\, volume 4 in their Songs of the Flint Hills series. \nThe art exhibit and video will be in the 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs. Weather permitting\, all other activities will be outdoors. The program concludes at 5:00 p.m. \n“As Susan completed each of her 12 paintings illustrating my song lyrics\, I was in awe at how she created these beautiful scenes I was trying to convey in the words of my song\,” said Wilson.  “It is one of the greatest honors of my life that Susan chose to do this project.” \nIn describing her work\, Rose says\, “My paintings are inspired by the beauty of the prairie\, the sky and the creatures that call it home.  I am particularly drawn to capture the play of light and shadow on the local landscape\, and focus on the small\, but beautiful\, elements in nature that are easily overlooked or taken for granted.” \nBeverages and snacks will be served during the reception. To ensure sufficient snacks are available\, and plenty of chairs are out\, reservations are requested but not required. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484. \nDonations are appreciated and will support future program events. \nMasks are required inside the barn\, one of the Covid precautionary measures taken for public safety.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/peace-on-the-prairie/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Concert / Performance,Prairie Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T140000
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SUMMARY:Women of the Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Farm and ranch women typically play many roles. They are some combination of daughter\, wife\, mother\, business partner\, driver\, drover\, and cowhand all rolled into one. And a woman who began filling these roles in the first part of the 20th century has witnessed extraordinary change. It is likely that she has hauled water to bathe her children\, cooked over a wood stove\, and spent time behind a team of horses. \nAt 2:00 p.m. Saturday\, September 18\, Mark Feiden and Farrell Hoy will share highlights from interviews with farm/ranch women. A panel discussion with some of the interviewees will follow the film screening. This Prairie Talk will be held in the loft of the historic barn at Pioneer Bluffs near Matfield Green. \nCovid precautionary measures will be taken\, including limiting the size of the audience to 75. Reservations for this Talk are required\, and accepted first-come. Masks will be required inside the barn. \nPioneer Bluffs has teamed with photographer/filmmaker Mark Feiden\, author/educator Farrell Hoy\, and Humanities Kansas\, in this story collection project focused on the contributions of women to Flint Hills farming and ranching. \n“When I began interviewing older farm and ranch folk in 2017\, I quickly discovered something that should not have been a surprise\,” said Feiden. “Women often have the richer body of stories—because they’ve worn so dang many hats!” \n“When I finished interviewing 99 year old best friends Evelyn Zeckser and Mary Schultz\, in 2019\, I knew that I wanted to pull together an effort focused on older women—and I wanted to do it sooner rather than later\,” continued Feiden. “I also knew that Farrell Hoy had an ongoing interest in documenting the lives of ranch women and so I approached her about teaming up. The experience has exceeded my expectations. Each and every interview has been a delight. I look forward to sharing the films—and seeing how the transcripts inform Farrell’s book project.” \nInterviews include: Eula Barrett\, Bobby Hammond\, and Donita Rogers of Chase County; Irlene Huntington\, Jackie Seeley\, and Pat Surber of Greenwood County; Irene Thoes of Pottawatomie County; and Carol Feyh and Carol Michaelis of Wabaunsee County. \nThis is a free community event\, funded by Humanities Kansas. Reservations should be made to Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484. \nTo make this important project accessible to all\, the interviews and a recording of the Prairie Talk will be available later on pioneerbluffs.org. A second screening of the film will be scheduled for spring\, 2022\, in Wabaunsee County. \nThose with reservations are invited to come early and explore the grounds\, bring a picnic\, or hike the new nature trail. \nMark Feiden\, through his ongoing project Emil Redmon’s Cow (www.redmonscow.org) is dedicated to building a significant archive of “stories from the farm and ranch.” Mark is a sixth-generation Kansan with pioneer roots in Reno and Wabaunsee countries. In 1998\, he co-founded The Konza Press (www.TheKonzaPress.com) with the express mission of “promoting the people\, places and rich history of Kansas.”  A photographer\, he has published a number of books on Kansas and the Flint Hills. Mark makes his home in Roeland Park\, Kansas. \nFarrell Hoy is a fifth-generation descendant of the Flying H Ranch\, established by her great-great grandparents in Cassoday\, Kansas\, in 1877. She grew up helping her grandparents on the ranch\, and from an early age noticed the many different tasks that fell to her grandmother\, from performing nearly all the domestic duties to working alongside the men on much of the ranch work.  Hoy is Faculty Development Director at Johnson County Community College. She is currently working on a book about Flint Hills women; she lives and works in Overland Park\, Kansas.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/women-of-the-ranch/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
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CREATED:20210716T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T182720Z
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SUMMARY:Bryan Knowles in concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Red Dirt Country music of singer-songwriter\, Bryan Knowles. \n$10 cover charge includes two free beers (for adults)!
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/bryan-knowles-in-concert/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert / Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025230
CREATED:20210714T184210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T184402Z
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SUMMARY:A concise history of the Santa Fe Trail
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1821\, the Santa Fe Trail was actively in use for almost 60 years. How could a relatively short-lived highway of commerce have a legacy lasting two hundred years? A Prairie Talk will explore this subject. \nAt 1:30 p.m. Saturday\, August 21\, Steve Schmidt\, of Hesston\, will present “Santa Fe Trail 101” in the loft of the historic barn at Pioneer Bluffs. \nThis concise history will explore how the Santa Fe Trail played a key role in international events\, influenced the global economy\, how it differed greatly from the Oregon and California Trails\, and what caused it to die out. \nThis program has been succinctly described as “a broad-brush overview of the Santa Fe Trail: when\, where\, what\, why\, how\, now (but no brown cow).” \nSchmidt\, an amateur historian\, knows Santa Fe Trail history. He and his wife\, Glenda\, are preserving a piece of the Trail on land they own in Marion County\, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and has received Historic Site Certification from the National Park Service. As a member of the Santa Fe Trail Association\, Cottonwood Crossing Chapter\, he has earned numerous awards for promotion and preservation of the Trail over the past 20 years. Schmidt has written a booklet\, “Lost Spring\, Marion County\, Kansas\, A Historical Perspective” which is available free at SantaFeTrail.org. \nTo ensure ample chairs are out for this presentation\, reservations are requested but not required. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484. \nDonations are appreciated and will support future program events. \nVisitors are invited to come early and explore the grounds\, bring a picnic\, or hike the new nature trail. Wading shoes may be recommended to access the nature trail\, depending on recent rains.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/a-concise-history-of-the-santa-fe-trail/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prairie Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T203050Z
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SUMMARY:Butler County Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor concert with patriotic music!\nThe Butler County Brass will perform at Pioneer Bluffs on Saturday\, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. It will be an outdoor concert on the lawn of this historic site. \nBeverages will be available for purchase at the concert. You are welcome to use our chairs\, or bring your own if you prefer.\nThe six musicians of the Butler County Brass are music educators who love what they do and enjoy sharing their talent. They are: Robert Gusé\, Eric Pretz\, Christine Moose\, Rick Moose\, John Templin\, and Andrew Thiesen.\nTo help us set out plenty of chairs\, reservations are requested but not required. RSVP to lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or on the Facebook event page.\nDonations are appreciated and will support future programs.\nCome early and explore the grounds\, bring a picnic\, or hike our new nature trail. We invite you to come experience classic fun!
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/butler-county-brass-band/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert / Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T161706Z
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SUMMARY:Patriotic music on the lawn
DESCRIPTION:At 1:00 p.m. Saturday\, June 27\, the Butler County Brass will perform at Pioneer Bluffs near Matfield Green. The concert will be outdoors on the front lawn of this historic site\, with plenty of space for physical distancing while enjoying a very special event. \nVisitors are welcome bring their own chair\, beverage\, and mask; these can also be provided as needed. \nThe six musicians of the Butler County Brass are Robert Gusé\, Christine Moose\, Rick Moose\, Eric Pretz\, John Templin\, and Andrew Thiesen. \nThere is no charge for this event\, donations are appreciated and will support future programs at Pioneer Bluffs. \nIn the event of rain\, the concert will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday\, June 28. Rain plans will be posted at pioneerbluffs.org\, on Facebook\, or may be confirmed by phone on Saturday morning. \nReservations requested but not required. Those who make reservations will be notified directly of a change due to rain plans. \nFor reservations or questions\, contact Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484 (office) or 785-393-1569 (cell). Reservations can also be made at the Facebook event page.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/patriotic-music-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:KS
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Concert / Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
CREATED:20190723T144828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T200137Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer Derek Klingenberg
DESCRIPTION:A local farmer/rancher combines his love of music and entertainment with daily ag life\, and the result has landed Farmer Derek Klingenberg onto the world stage. \nWhat does the Farmer say?” At 1:30 p.m. Saturday\, March 7\, Farmer Derek will answer this question in a unique community presentation at Pioneer Bluffs. \nDerek Klingenberg of Peabody has more than 50 million views on his YouTube channel\, which features music parodies and original music showing a fun\, personal perspective of farm life. In nearly 200 videos\, he serenades cattle with a trombone\, watches a meteor shower from a hammock over a cornfield irrigation pivot\, and feeds cattle with robots through the internet. In a slightly serious video\, the Bethel College Choir sang in his grain bin. \n“This is where I raise grain\, beef\, kids\, and creativity\,” says Klingenberg about his YouTube channe \nThis community program will be held in the restored 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs. The venue will be changed if inclement weather. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Those who make reservations will be notified directly of a venue change\, and it will be posted on the Pioneer Bluffs Facebook page. \nThere is no charge for this event\, donations are appreciated and will support future programs at Pioneer Bluffs. For reservations or questions\, contact Executive Director\, Lynn Smith\, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484 (office) or 785-393-1569 (cell). Reservations can also be made at the Facebook event page.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/farmer-derek-klingenberg/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert / Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
CREATED:20190916T200524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T185205Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner from Argentina
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to… \nA locally sourced\, fine dining experience by \nGuest Chef Dr. Tracey Graham \n5:30 p.m. Saturday\, December 7 \nin the 1908 home at Pioneer Bluffs \nThis is a fundraising event to support ranching heritage education programs at this historic site. Only 20 seats available at $150 each (of which $100 is a tax deductible contribution). \nThese seats will go quickly. To make your reservation\, check to make sure seats are available by contacting Lynn Smith at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or (620) 753-3484. \nMenu \n\nTraditional Picada (tapas\, aka hors d’ouerves)\nEmpanadas (yummy little meat pies)\nMatambre (stuffed flank steak)\nSolomillo de Cerdo (stout-braised pork loin)\nHomemade pasta with roasted vegetables\nAlfahores (caramel-filled shortbreads)\nPastafrolo de Membrillo (quince and cheese tarts)\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/dinner-from-argentina/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Historic Rogler Home\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
CREATED:20191017T155039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T155039Z
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SUMMARY:Match Day
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nWe have an opportunity to do even more! Will you help? \nMatch Day is an exciting event sponsored by the Emporia Community Foundation.  It provides a pool of matching funds to 25 selected organizations within the area —including Pioneer Bluffs. \nYour Match Day gift will fund educational family programs and exhibits that you choose (see enclosed reply card)\,    important in our mission to preserve the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills. \nTo qualify for a match with your contribution: \n\nMake your check payable to Emporia Community Foundation\, date it November 11\, 2019\, and return in the enclosed envelope. We must receive your gift before November 11.\nBring your check to the Flint Hills Mall in Emporia on Monday\, November 11\, to see us and the other Match Day organizations.\n\n – or – \n\nGo online on Monday\, November 11\, and make your contribution at emporiamatchday.com.\n\nYou know we work hard to preserve ranching heritage. Our volunteers  already stretch donated dollars far – this is a chance to do even more with your gift. The more we raise\, the greater the match. Please help! \nThank you for your support! \n 
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/match-day/
LOCATION:KS
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
CREATED:20190723T144453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T125705Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Cormier\, Cowboy Poet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/steve-cormier-cowboy-poet/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prairie Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
CREATED:20190723T143945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T134642Z
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SUMMARY:Tallgrass Tales - Stories from the Flint Hills
DESCRIPTION:A collection of recollections from seasoned Flint Hills ranchers and other cow-folk\, captured on film by Kansas photographer Mark Feiden. Project funded by Humanities Kansas.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/tallgrass-tales-stories-from-the-flint-hills/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prairie Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025231
CREATED:20190721T175252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T213618Z
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SUMMARY:Day of the Cowboy
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Flint Hills cowhands of yesterday and today.\n\nCowboy history\, in photos\, video\, and story\, by Greg Hoots\, author and historian\nBranding—Leave your family brand at Pioneer Bluffs! Bring your branding iron\, or come watch branding demonstrated (on wood).\nRoping demonstration—watch trick roping\, then give it a try!\nVoices of the Tallgrass Prairie—we’ll record tales of ranching and cowboys\, tell your story!\nHeritage Roundup—we invite families to bring ranch exhibits and photos that share a story.\nCowboy movies shown in the barn.\nCowboy poetry and music\, featuring Jeff Davidson and Ron Wilson!\nA wiener roast\, complete with cowboy beans and watermelon.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/day-of-the-cowboy/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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