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Good News Church holding potluck dinner to welcome pastor
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Parishioners of the Westboro Methodist Church and Good News Church in Tarkio are invited to a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Westboro Methodist Church. The event is being held as a welcome to Pastor Bryan Hornsby and his family. All parishioners planning on attending are asked to bring a covered dish.

School registration for Tarkio R-I students
2026-08-06 07:30 - 2026-08-11 14:30
Summer has flown by and it’s time to start thinking about the new school year.
Registration for Tarkio Elementary students will be Thursday, August 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Junior high and high school students will register Tuesday, August 11. Students in grades 6-12 can register from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Students who are new to the Tarkio R-I School District may come to the high school office to register Tuesday, August 11, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Please come during your assigned time slot. Sibling packets may be returned together.
If the aforementioned days and/or times do not work for you or your family, contact the high school office beginning August 3, 2026, to schedule an alternate time (660-736-4118).

Tarkio Tech to offer class on “Beginning Investing”
2026-08-06 19:00 - 2026-08-27 20:00
If you have waded into the world of investment and been swept off by the undertow of doubt and confusion, you may want to join Blake Hurst at Tarkio Tech beginning Thursday, August 6, for a four-session continuing education class entitled “Beginning Investing.”
A beginning investing class can be useful if you’re new to investing, want to manage some of your own money, or simply want to better understand financial news and retirement planning. This class can help you build the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions.
This four-session class is scheduled to meet on August 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Curnutt Center at Thompson Library on the Tarkio College campus. The class can help you understand the basics, avoid costly mistakes, learn how markets work, develop an investing plan, improve retirement readiness, build confidence, and understand fees and taxes.
Blake Hurst, a Tarkio area farmer, has been investing for nearly 50 years. He’s lost money in the stock market and once owned a General Motors bond right before the Great Financial Crisis. He has also served for 10 years on the investment committee of a firm with over one billion dollars invested in public markets, where he was the chief executive officer. He has learned from his mistakes and this is an opportunity to learn with him as you explore the investment landscape together.
You can attend in person, or you may join online. To register for the class or to receive instruction on how to attend online, contact Tarkio Tech at 660-623-9071.

Tarkio Parks & Rec to host triathlon in Tarkio August 8
2026-08-08 07:00 - 13:00
The Tarkio Parks & Recreation board is hosting its first ever triathlon event in Tarkio. On Saturday, August 8, 2026, competitors will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Tarkio Municipal Pool. The event will include swimming .47 miles at the pool, then biking 12.4 miles south of town and then back, and running 3.1 miles east of town out by the airport and back.
Registration can be found on the Tarkio Parks & Recreation Facebook page. Three-man teams are $150 or it is $60 for individuals. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Check the Facebook page for more info or contact board members Paige Agnew, Karly Hicks and Ashlee Driskell.

HHW collection Aug. 8
2026-08-08 08:00 - 12:00
The Nodaway County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The HHW collection site is located at the Nodaway County Maintenance Barn, 1516 East Halsey Street, Maryville, Missouri.
Brochures are available online at www.nwmorcog.org. Residents of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth Counties are welcome to participate (ID required). There is no fee to drop off. It is free for residents only. No commercial or business waste can be accepted.
Examples of HHW include: household chemicals (bleach, ammonia, and cleaners) fertilizers, pesticides, brake fluid, transmission fluid, household waxes, Ni-cad, lithium, and lead acid batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, antifreeze, oil base paint, and varnish. No latex paint will be accepted because latex paint can be dried and put into the trash. Directions provided upon request.
Keep materials in the original container. Do not mix household hazardous wastes together.
For further information, contact Kirk Kopper at 660-582-5121 ext. 4 or email: solid@nwmorcog.org

BFAA Speaker Series to present “Life & Drive of Mari Sandoz”
2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
The Brownville Fine Arts Association will present “Life & Drive of Mari Sandoz” in another edition of the 2026 season Speakers Series this Saturday, August 8, at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery in Brownville, Nebraska. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Peg Gilbert, a Humanities Nebraska speaker, will present a first person program portraying Mari Sandoz. The speaker is a cousin of the author and will share personal stories handed down by several Sandoz family generations. Included will be information starting with Mari’s life from infancy and the experiences that shaped her life into a nationally known author.
Mari was driven to become a writer from a young age. She experienced many obstacles along the way, none greater than her father, Jules Sandoz. Jules felt writers were “maggots of society.” (Humanities Nebraska).
This program is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska and Brownville Fine Arts Association. The Schoolhouse Art Gallery is located at 427 Main Street in Brownville, Nebraska.

From Sheep to Shawl
2026-08-08 13:00 - 14:00
The Brownville Fine Arts Association and the Brownville Education Center for Arts & Humanities (BECAH) will present “From Sheep to Shawl” Saturday, August 8. The program begins at 1:00 p.m.
Jill Lokke will demonstrate how wool from the backyard sheep becomes a shawl. This hands-on demonstration will show guests the steps for turning raw wool into yarn, preparing the yarn for knitting or weaving, then weaving it on a simple triangular loom. Participants will have an opportunity to try hand carding the wool and using the ball winder and yarn swift.
The event is free and open to the public at the Antiquarium, located at 309 Water Street in Brownville, Nebraska. The event is part of the BFAA and BECAH Summer Saturdays in Brownville series.

Open baptism at Rock Port Pool
2026-08-09 17:00 - 19:00
Take a step of faith in entering a lifetime of purpose and commit yourself to following Jesus Christ. An open baptism will be held at the Rock Port Pool in Rock Port, Missouri, Sunday, August 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Whether you belong to a church or not, all are welcome to attend. For questions, call Lisa Wilczek at 660-744-3323.

Atchison County Community Band members wanted
2026-08-09 17:30 - 2026-09-19 17:00
Did you used to jam to music on your trumpet or drums or other musical instrument? Do you still got “it”/that skill? If so, join the Atchison County Community Band, practicing every Sunday starting August 9 and going through September 13 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Rock Port High School band room. If you don’t still have your instrument, that’s okay, but be sure to reach out to director Abby Palmer before the first rehearsal so an instrument can be obtained for you (abby.palmer@rpbluejays.com or on Facebook).
After all those rehearsals, the Atchison County Band will perform for the public at Old Fashioned Saturday Night in Rock Port Saturday, September 19. Spread the word! Due to the music that will be performed, eighth graders on up are asked to participate. Dust off those instruments, brush up on those skills, and come join the fun!

Bingo at local senior centers
2026-08-11 09:30 - 2026-08-13 10:00
The Rock Port Senior Center will have bingo the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Games start at 9:45 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The Rock Port Senior Center is located at 505 Country Club Drive. The next bingo games will be August 11.
The Tarkio Nutrition Center will have bingo every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Tarkio Nutrition Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an hour packed with excitement. The next bingo games will be August 13.

Coffee Talk at the Library
2026-08-11 10:00 - 2026-10-13 11:00
The Atchison County Library will be hosting Coffee Talks in August, September, and October. Enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss or read books with fellow book lovers at the Rock Port Library at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays, August 11, September 8, and October 13.

School registration for Fairfax R-3 students
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
Registration for Fairfax R-3 Elementary, Junior High, and High School will be Wednesday, August 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the school library.

Liles Enterprises, LLC to host Field Day drainage tile demo
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00
Liles Enterprises, LLC, will host a drainage tile demonstration field day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, at 14814 U.S. Hwy. 59 in Craig, Missouri. There will be a live installation demo, tile drainage tips and info, vendors, and a free lunch.

Locally Grown Community Baby Shower August 13
2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00
Atchison County Health Department and Community Hospital-Fairfax are hosting a Locally Grown Community Baby Shower Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the hospital in Fairfax, Missouri. This event is for all expecting parents and new parents with babies and children. Education, prizes, and snacks will be provided. RSVP by Saturday, August 11 (660-736-4121).

Book chat at the library
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00
Head on over to the Fairfax Branch of the Atchison County Library in Fairfax, Missouri, Thursday, August 13. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., enjoy making your own secret book compartment and discuss the book with others.

Library sale at Farmers Market
2026-08-14 07:00 - 12:00
The Fairfax Library will be set up on Friday, August 14, at the Fairfax Farmers Market on Main Street in Fairfax, Missouri. From 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, outside the library you will find $1 movies, 25¢ books, and free magazines.

Rock Port Pool End-of-the-Season Glow Night
2026-08-14 19:00 - 22:00
The Rock Port Municipal Pool will have an End-of-the-Season Glow Night Friday, August 14, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $3 for passholders and $5 for nonpassholders and includes a glow pack. What is left of concessions will be available for purchase.

The Brownville Concert Series presents Leanne Borghesi in “Brassy, Bassey & Broadway”
2026-08-14 19:30 - 2026-08-16 14:00
The Brownville Concert Series will welcome Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award (MAC) winner and acclaimed vocal powerhouse, Leanne Borghesi in her newest theatrical cabaret show, “Brassy, Bassey & Broadway.” The show will be in cabaret on Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m., and in concert Sunday, August 16, at 2:00 p.m. The show is sponsored by the J. Randel Smith & Jane Crooker Smith Charitable Trust.
Join Leanne Borghesi, award-winning cabaret and comedic Chanteuse, for “a one of a kind, 75-minute comedic nightclub act of swinging jazz, bawdy comedy, and over-the-top bling.” (Broadway World). Recognized for her vibrant stage presence and red-hot mama flair, Leanne Borghesi has been hailed “a sumptuous feast of outrageousness” (Broadway World) while captivating audiences with her powerful vocal chops, bawdy comedy and brassy belts.
“Brassy, Bassey & Broadway” features iconic Broadway composers such as Jerry Herman, John Kander, Irving Berlin and Cy Coleman and Jazz composers: Henry Mancini, Harold Arlen, and more. The show presents a sizzling array of songs that are Brassy (Mambo Italiano, Meglio Stassera, Old Black Magic), tunes made famous by Dame Shirley Bassey (Diamonds are Forever, Goldfinger, This Is My Life) and celebrates the dynamic spirit and artistry of Broadway (No Business Like Show Business, I Am What I Am, When You’re Good To Mama). Dennis Harvey, Variety, said, “A delightful Leanne Borghesi…knows no bounds.”
Leanne Borghesi’s vibrant performance career ranges from stages to screen in musical theater, cabaret/nightclubs and film with performances in such prestigious venues as New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Carnegie Hall, and San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, Herbst Theater, and Marines Memorial Theater. Borghesi’s dynamic stage presence, powerful vocal chops and theatrical spin have led to sold-out shows in celebrated venues such as Birdland Jazz Club, The Triad Theater, Feinstein’s at the Nikko, The Laurie Beechman Theater, Don’t Tell Mama, The Duplex, Martuni’s and more. Her duo comedic cabaret act “The ShowBroads” alongside legendary New York cabaret artist, Marta Sanders, has garnered sold out houses and acclaim from New York to San Francisco.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownvilleconcertseries.org, on Facebook or call 402-825-3331. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports this program through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Artists gathering in Brownville August 15
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00
Brownville will celebrate artists, galleries, studios, and public art at the Brownville Village Art Walk Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visitors will enjoy original paintings, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, naturals, pottery, and wooden art. Area artists will be showing and selling their work throughout the village with several located in the Antiquarium at 309 Water Street and the Opera House on Main Street.
Brownville Fine Arts Association and Brownville Education Center for Arts and Humanities have been working together to start an annual event for guests to enjoy a wide variety of art from Southeast Nebraska artists, visit with artists about their work, experience art studios, and view public art.
Stop by the Schoolhouse Gallery at 427 Main Street in Brownville, Nebraska, to pick up information about all the locations, places to eat, and more opportunities for visitors or call 402-414-2082.

School registration for Rock Port R-II students
2026-08-17 09:00 - 2026-08-18 15:00
Registration for grades K-12 at Rock Port R-II Schools will be Monday, August 17, and Tuesday, August 18.
All elementary students grades K-5 will need to register in the school cafeteria on Monday, August 17, and Tuesday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Parents will need to fill out registration forms, health and lunch forms, and sign up for bus routes.
Juniors and seniors will register Monday, August 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and freshmen and sophomores will register from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Students going into sixth, seventh, and eighth grades will register Tuesday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Students and families new to the district will register Tuesday, August 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Forms are available for download on the school website at www.rockport.k12.mo.us. Click on registration. Bring your filled out forms to registration and save time.

“Celebrate America” at the 60th annual Fairfax Fair
2026-08-21 18:00 - 2026-08-23 11:00
The 60th annual Fairfax Fair will be held Friday through Sunday, August 21-23, 2026, in the Fairfax City Park. The annual event is sponsored by the Fairfax Optimist Club. This year’s theme is “Celebrate America.”
Booths will be open in the park Friday evening and all day Saturday with games, food, merchandise and homemade wares, giveaways and raffles.
The welcome and opening ceremonies will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, near the park stage with the raising of the flag and singing of the national anthem. The baby/youth show will be held at 6:30 p.m. The Fairfax National Honor Society and its sponsor, Mrs. Shelley Eaton, are hosting the show. Registration forms can be picked up at Keeling’s Dairy Diner and KG Buds Designs By Jay and then turned in at the fair. Registration for the show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Children and parents will begin lining up no later than 6:15 p.m. All participants must have an adult with them during the show and on the stage. Any child from birth to six years old is welcome to participate in the baby/youth show. All Little Mr. and Miss Fairfax contestants must be five or six years old and must live in the Fairfax R-3 School District. The show will start with the introduction of the Little Mr. and Miss Fairfax contestants and then will move into the baby/youth show. The show will end with the coronation of Miss Fairfax. A dance on the slab will follow.
The Harry Combs Memorial Tractor show will be held Saturday, August 22, at the football field around 10:30 a.m. Enter your tractor in the show and then drive it in the parade. Parade line-up will begin at the ag building at 9:30 a.m. The parade will start at 11:00 a.m. and will travel down Main Street. Booths will open after the parade.
Events on the park stage begin at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening. The Southeast Nebraska Community Band, directed by Ann Belva, will play. The East Atchison cheerleaders performances, Meet the East Atchison Wolves, performance by comedian Cliff McNair, and a performance by singer Chris Jones. Giveaways will also be announced. Another dance on the slab will end the festivities that night, with music provided by the Curtis Wayne Stroud Band.
The Fairfax Ministerial Alliance will host Worship-In-The-Park Sunday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to take part. Bring your lawn chairs.
The Fairfax After Prom Dinner will be held Sunday, August 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room inside the fire station. Carry-outs will be available. Proceeds from the free-will donation meals will go towards Fairfax After Prom. Stop by and enjoy a tasty meal of pork loin, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, desserts, and bottled water.

Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center Field Day
2026-08-25 07:30 - 12:00
The University of Missouri Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center will showcase research and technological improvements at its field day Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The event is free and open to the public.
Recent investments have strengthened the center’s ability to conduct research and deliver educational programming that supports producers and communities throughout the region, said Jim Crawford, director of the Graves-Chapple Center near Rock Port, Missouri.
Presenters from the University of Missouri and around the state will showcase research and conduct demonstrations at the center that day. Topics include fertility, weeds, fungicides, variety selection, and the latest trends in agricultural technology. Attendees can learn about upgrades at the center, including a new plot combine, truck, trailer and mower, as well as the use of PlanetScope remote-sensing technology.
These additions enhance the center’s capacity to collect data, improve research efficiency and support demonstration projects that provide practical, research-based solutions for agricultural producers, Crawford said.
“Field days are a crucial part of the land-grant mission, providing producers, agribusinesses and residents with research based, unbiased information,” he said. “This information can influence and assist them with maintaining or increasing their bottom line. Oftentimes, small changes to how they do things can be the difference between being profitable or losing money.”
The field day begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast. Field tours will be followed by lunch. Admission is free. For more details, visit https://muext.us/GravesChapple2026.

Learn about Cub Scouts
2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:00
All boys and girls and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are welcome to attend the Pack 88 meeting to learn more about scouting Wednesday, August 26, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the Tarkio Library, 405 S. 11th Street, Tarkio, Missouri. The troop meeting for sixth grade and above will be at the same time and location. You can join any time in the year!
For more information contact Ethan Piveral at 660-623-0193. For more information on scouting, visit www.scouting.org or www.ponyexpressbsa.org

Last Tarkio Chews & Cruise
2026-08-28 17:00 - 19:00
The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board is hosting its last Chews & Cruise night this year on Friday, August 28. Starting at 5:00 p.m., cruise up and down Main Street and enjoy some tasty treats at several food trucks, including The Enchilada Lady, Mother Talisa’s Woodfired Pizza, Stillwell’s Outdoor Krazy Korn, Hot-Diggity Dogs, and Curbside Cravings By Payten.

East Atchison Volleyball Tournament
2026-08-29 08:00 - 17:00

RPHS 70s & 80s Reunion “End of Summer Bash 2026”
2026-08-29 17:00 - 2026-08-30 00:00
The RPHS 70’s & 80’s Reunion “End of Summer Bash” will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port.
A social gathering for all who attended or graduated from Rock Port High School in the 1970s and 1980s will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Former coaches, teachers and administrators are invited to attend.
Groovy’s Grub food truck will be on-site from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for everyone to buy their own meals. Owners/operators are Mike and Michele Pfeil (Class of 1982 and 1988). Bring your own beverages. Free bottled water will be available.
Class pictures will be taken at 7:45 p.m. by W.C. Farmer (Class of 1987.)
The following event will be open to the public at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Used Cars, an Omaha-based tribute band featuring the greatest hits of The Cars, will be playing a variety of songs from the 70s and 80s from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
You don’t want to miss this epic event! Make it more fun by wearing something nostalgic from the 70s and 80s and make plans now to road trip back to good ol’ Rock Port.
There is a $10 cover charge (cash only) and you must be 21 to attend.

Award-winning nature photographer coming to PSC
2026-09-03 19:00 - 20:00
Michael Forsberg is an accomplished photographer, conservationist, author, and filmmaker who has been perfecting his craft for 30 years. He is a Nebraskan and has many journeys and stories throughout the Great Plains.
Peru State College and the PSC Foundation will be hosting Forsberg Thursday, September 3, in the college’s Performing Arts Center. The event will be free and open to the public. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Sign up at: https://alumni.peru.edu/e/michael-forsberg-2026-event. You may also call or email the PSC Foundation at 402-872-2304 or pscfoundation@peru.edu to register, or scan the QR code included with this article.
Forsberg has authored books including “On Ancient Wings – The Sandhill Cranes of North America” in 2005, “America’s Lingering Wild” in 2009, and “Into Whooperland – A Photographer’s Journey with Whooping Cranes” in 2024.
He participated in two documentaries: “Crane Song” by Nebraska Public Media in 2007, and “Great Plains – America’s Lingering Wild,” a PBS film released in 2013, based on his book.
Forsberg’s most recent work is titled “Pedaling the Whooper Highway.” Starting in the southeast corner of Texas, he set out to bike across the entire United States and finish in Saskatchewan, Canada. This two-month journey was inspired by the Whooping Crane migration path to better understand the birds’ habitat preferences and to preserve the species for generations to come.
Among Forsberg’s awards and honors for his work are: Highly Commended, BBC International Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2003); Great Plains, Gold Medal, Best Regional Non-Fiction, Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs, 2010); Nebraska Master Naturalist (2016); and Into Whooperland, Silver Medal, Nature Category, National Outdoor Book Award (2025).
Forsberg’s work is guided by a keen sense of responsibility toward the environment. He said, “I feel we are blessed to be stewards of this planet, but in many cases, we have forgotten that with this privilege comes responsibility. Photography can be a powerful witness to our shortcomings, but also to show that beauty and hope still exist in the natural world.”

T.M. Wharton Blue Jay Classic Sunday, September 6
2026-09-06 10:00 - 13:00
The 2026 T.M. Wharton Blue Jay Classic will be held Sunday, September 6, at the Rock Port Golf & Country Club. The Blue Jay Classic Golf tournament began in 2010. In 2014, the tournament was renamed to remember a beloved Blue Jay, T.M. Wharton.
The four-person scramble is a fundraiser for the Rock Port High School Booster Club. Tee-off for the four person scramble is at 10:00 a.m. At least one Rock Port alum, current student, or teacher must be on the team. The entry fee is $60 per person (includes mulligans). You must provide your own cart. Lunch will be provided by RPHS Dance Team (free will donation).
To register, scan the QR code or contact Sheena.Roup@rpbluejays.com or Jennifer.Vogler@rpbluejays.com.

The Brownville Concert Series to present Robert Walters: Oboe
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:00
The Brownville Concert Series will welcome acclaimed American oboist, Robert Walters, in concert Sunday, September 13. Walters is a native of Los Angeles, raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is a professor of oboe and English horn at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. The show will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sponsors are John and Mary Lauber.
Robert Walters joined The Cleveland Orchestra as solo English horn in 2004. Mr. Walters made his concerto debut with the Orchestra in 2006 performing Ned Rorem’s English Horn Concerto, and has subsequently played Peteris Vasks’s English Horn Concerto and, on the oboe d’amore, Bach’s Concerto in A Major, BWV1055. In November 2015, he premiered Bernard Rands’s Concerto for English Horn with The Cleveland Orchestra, which was commissioned for Mr. Walters as part of the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Mr. Walters has also appeared as guest soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Beijing Radio Symphony, China Film Philharmonic, Qingdao Symphony Orchestra, New York Chamber Soloists, Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, Redlands Symphony, and most recently at Festival Mozaic in San Luis Obispo, California. Prior to coming to Cleveland, Mr. Walters was the solo English horn player of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (2000-2004) and with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (1997-2000). As an oboist, Mr. Walters performed and recorded frequently with the Philadelphia Orchestra and was active as a freelance musician in New York. Mr. Walters was also a frequent performer with James Laevine and the Met Chamber Ensemble at Carnegie Hall.
Robert Walters spent five summers with the Marlboro Music Festival and has toured as a member of Musicians from Marlboro. In addition to teaching at the Music Academy of the West, Mr. Walters has appeared at the festivals of Banff, Bard, St. Bart’s, Caramoor, Grand Teton, and Spoleto. His annual series of masterclasses at Hidden Valley Music Seminar in Carmel, California, attracts top players from across the country. Mr. Walters has served as an artist faculty member of the Aspen Music Festival and School and, for the past eleven years, at the Colorado College Summer Music Festival. Mr. Walters is a frequent coach with the New World Symphony and at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.
A fourth-generation college music professor, Robert Walters has taught at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music since 2006, and was appointed professor of oboe and English horn in 2010. His students have secured solo positions in leading orchestras across the United States.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownvilleconcertseries.org, on Facebook or call 402-825-3331. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports this program through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Rock Port’s Old Fashioned Saturday Night Sept. 19
2026-09-19 17:00 - 20:00
The 42nd annual Old Fashioned Saturday Night will be held September 19, 2026. The event is held on Main Street in Rock Port. The festivities will start at 5:00 p.m. with “The Star Spangled Banner” near the Atchison County Memorial Building.
Duncan’s Carriage Rides and the Little Tuggers Tractor Pull will be in Rock Port again this year. Registration for the Little Tuggers Tractor Pull will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the pull will start at 6:30 p.m. The tractor pull will again be at the intersection of Opp and Main.
Local businesses, clubs and organizations are invited to set up booths, games, and activities of all kinds. If you would like to have a booth this year please let Betty Stoner know. Registration forms will be available after August 3. You can contact Betty at 660-787-0531 or text her at the same number and she will get you a form. The registration form can also be found on the Rock Port Chamber Facebook page. The fee for a booth is $10.00 and can be paid the night of the event. If you want the same spot as you have had before please let Betty know so she can reserve it for you. The spots will be done on a first come, first served basis. All registration forms need to be turned in by September 8 in order to get the map made up and turned in to the Atchison County Mail.
“Everyone get your thinking caps on as to what you want to do,” Betty said. “Hopefully we will have a successful night.”
If you would like to see something different this year let Betty know and maybe (with your help) they can get something new this year such as more games and entertainment for the kids. If you would like to sponsor something for the kids please let someone with the Rock Port Chamber of Commerce or Betty know.
Old Fashioned Saturday Night is a fun-filled event geared toward all ages. Come out and have a great time! Watch for updates on the Atchison County Mail Facebook page or the Rock Port Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
