Are you interested in trying out for the NHS Railiners JV and Varsity Dance Teams? Put these dates in your calendar and email Coach Amy at amy.pollard@usd373.org for more information!

Join guest conductor Anya Pogorelova for the Newton Mid Kansas Symphony Orchestra spring concert on Saturday March 21 at 3:00PM in the Newton High School Auditorium. This concert is designed for the whole family with a special family ticket price of $20 to families of all sizes! Advance tickets for sale online, and at Faith and Life Bookstore. Tickets will also be available the day of the concert at the door. https://nmkso.org/tickets/

You are invited to take the Trains & Grains on your spring break adventures. Whether you are staying local or traveling far away, grab your Newton flag and take it along. Just by snapping a few photos with the Newton flag on your travels you can be entered to win a Newton Prize Pack!

Newton Recreation Commission 80th Anniversary Celebration Free Activities from 11am-4pm Face Painting, Food Trucks, Family Fun, Fun Slide Show, and more!

Attention Railers! Have spirit, energy, or interest in cheer? NHS cheer tryouts are coming up! No experience required - just commitment, effort, and school pride! Open to current 8th-11th grade boys and girls. Click on the link below (or scan the QR code on the flier) to fill out the tryout application to receive more information! Questions? Email Coach Krystyna at krystyna.botterweck@usd373.org https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhXOvdeOx44SiSbxSdkf6pRZ6e9CbR1HyIvkrLDUg6Fh6Kpg/viewform?usp=share_link&ouid=104772900730868107282

**CM3T Guardians 2026 Spring/Summer Tryouts** Calling all **3rd–12th grade boys and girls**!  Are you ready to compete at a higher level and push your game to the next step? The CM3T Guardians invite dedicated athletes to join a program focused on skill development, teamwork, discipline, and growth on and off the court. If your athlete is ready to be challenged, develop their skills, and compete against top competition, we want to see you at tryouts! Come be part of something bigger. **One Goal. One Stride. Through Christ.** Register today at **[www.cm3tguardians.com](http://www.cm3tguardians.com)**

Join us for the 14th Leprechaun Run at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory in Hesston. The 2-mile and 10K courses are flat and the event will be chip-timed by Timer Guys. The community is encouraged to wear green and come out to Dyck Arboretum for this unique and fun event!

Come to Newton Public Library in March for some AWESOME teen events!

Railer Football is hosting its annual Mulch Madness 2026 fundraiser. Mulch is available for purchase in five varieties: black, red, brown (Scott’s 1.5 cubic foot bags) and cypress and cedar (Naturescape 2.0 cubic foot bags). All mulch costs $8 per bag. Orders must be prepaid by March 15, 2026. Delivery will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Football players will deliver the mulch, and for an optional suggested donation of $2–$4 per bag (collected at delivery), they will also spread the mulch for customers. Orders and payments can be made by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by completing an order form. Those who do not need mulch but still wish to support Railer Football may make a donation instead.

Bethel College is hosting a Career Success Workshop for high school age teens (14-18 years old) at Newton Public Library. Bethel College instructors will lead themed workshops on career services topics and financial literacy to help prepare teens for professional and personal success. The workshops will take place Thursday (9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th) in April from 4-5 PM in the Intrust room. Please register for each workshop, as spots are limited. 

FORAGING PASSPORT

Harvey County is rich in native fruits, berries, nuts, and other foodstuffs that often go unused.

Examples of what you might find: Apples,Apricots,Black Cherry,Black Walnut,Blackberries,Currants,Elderberries,Garlic,Grapes,GooseberriesMint,Mulberries,Onions,PawPaws,Pecans,Pears,Persimmons,Sandhill Plums,Serviceberries.


Ethical Foraging:
NEVER eat anything unless you are 100% sure it is safe. When in doubt, take photos and use an image search to help. Take no more than 20% of what is available to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the harvest.

This is your foraging passport to access growing foodstuffs in Harvey County and available for harvest. To find out when and where it is available, visit www.Fallingfruit.org

How to use:

- Pick for personal use
- Add your trees/bushes to be picked and used by others
- Share with friends