Your Guide to Augusta This Week: Monday, August 17th and throughout the Month, Events, News & What’s Coming Up

Hello Augusta Community!

The new school year is officially underway, and it’s wonderful to see students, teachers, and staff back in the hallways! From Go! Augusta and our entire community, we wish all students, teachers, administrators, and staff members a safe, successful, and exciting school year!

Our Augusta High School Athletes Are Making a Difference!

I want to take a moment to share something our community should be proud of—our Augusta High School athletes are giving back!

A couple of weeks ago, AHS Counselor, Janae Mettling and Coach, Brandon Terry reached out to let me know that AHS Athletics and the Booster Club were planning an afternoon of community service for athletes on Friday, August 14, from 4–6 p.m. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to give back and make a difference in our community.

I reached out to several local nonprofits and organizations to see if they had projects where our athletes could lend a helping hand. I was happy to hear from two organizations that could use some extra hands: the Augusta Senior Center and the Augusta Community Caring Center.

• Augusta Senior Center: The Senior Center was in desperate need of having the sand and debris swept from its parking lot so additional handicapped parking spaces could be made available. However, the cost of having the parking lot professionally cleaned can be expensive. Our AHS athletes stepped up and volunteered their time to help remove the sand and get the parking lot cleaned up!
• Augusta Community Caring Center: The Caring Center needed help organizing its donation room, including sorting shoes and a variety of donated items. Once again, our AHS athletes stepped up and put in the time and effort to help get the room organized and ready to better serve those in our community.

From all of us at Go! Augusta—thank you, AHS athletes! We are proud of you for giving your time, energy and talents back to the Augusta community. Your willingness to serve is a wonderful example of what it means to be a part of a community!

Keep up the great work, Augusta Orioles!

Augusta's ABC Market at the Depot!  Our first ABC Market was held on Sunday, August 16^th.  It was a hot afternoon, but we believe it was a success!  We had a variety of vendors that were part of our first market.  To see a list of vendors that will be participating in both or one of our next two markets, go to https://www.goaugusta.org/abc-market/

Our goal for the ABC Market is to bring together local farmers, artists, makers, small businesses, nonprofits, food vendors, and the community for an enjoyable afternoon celebrating everything local.  We hope you will visit us at our next two markets!

Additional market dates include:

• Sunday, September 20 and Sunday, October 18 / 2:00pm – 5:00pm

If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Mandi Foltz at the Go! Augusta office for more information at 316-775-4585 or email [email protected]. 

We're also preparing for our Annual Homecoming Parade & Community Tailgate on Friday, October 2. Watch for more details coming soon!

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Please continue to shop local, support local, and explore all Augusta has to offer! Visit our Business Directory to discover Go! Augusta member businesses and services.

If your business or organization has an upcoming event, meeting, or special announcement, send it to me at [email protected] or call 316-775-4585.

✨ A Great Opportunity for Your Beauty or Health Business!

Two suites are currently available at Renew Med Spa Suites! If you’re a beauty or health professional looking for a welcoming, professional space to grow your business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Whether you’re starting a new business or ready to take your existing business to the next level, Renew Med Spa Suites offers a great environment to serve your clients and build your business.

Interested in learning more?  Contact Tonya Scott at 316-871-1173 or email [email protected].

August Upcoming Meetings:

Mark your Calendars for the following downtown meetings!  If you want your meeting added to the list, send me the dates!

• Monday, August 17th, 7pm – City Building / City Council Meeting
• Wednesday, August 19th, Noon - Sugar Shane's - Go! Augusta
• Wednesday, September 2nd, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – API
• Thursday, September 3^rd, 7:00pm - Augusta Model Railroad Club.  If you are a model railroad enthusiast, go to www.augustamodelrrclub.org for more information.
• Wednesday, September 9^th, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – News@Noon

This Week and and into September & October!

• Augusta Public Library - is accepting registration for Preschool Storytime for children age 3 to 5years old who have not begun kindergarten. Preschool Storytime meets on Tuesday OR Wednesday, at 9:30am OR 11am. This weekly one hour story time prepares preschool children for attending preschool or kindergarten. Please call the library at (316)775-2681 for additional information or to register your child.

• Augusta Historic Theatre - Enjoy the Andy Gross Comedy Magic Show, Saturday, September 19th, 7:30pm-9:30pm.  To register for tickets go to RSVP now!
• Augusta Historic Theatre - See William Lee Martin - "Seemed Smart at the Time" on Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm-11:30pm.  Get your tickets at Out House Tickets
• Also at the Augusta Historic Theatre - 
• Augusta Rec Center – Fall Sport Signups are going on now; Soccer and Volleyball!  Signup at www.augustaksrec.com 

• Networking – Mark your calendar for our next Business After Hours at Renew Med Spas on Monday, August 24, at 5:30 p.m.

• P2G – Paddle to Gravel returns September 12.
• It's Back!  The 3rd Annual Sugar Shane's Golf Tournament is almost here!  The date is Saturday, September 19th.  This tournament is only possible because of the incredible support from local businesses, volunteers, and golfers. Together, we’re proud to support the Augusta Community Foundation, partner with the Augusta Country Club, and continue a tradition that brings our community together.   Interested in sponsoring, donating, or reserving a team? Reach out to us today!  Call or Text Brandon at 316-706-5766!

• Core Community Augusta – Support local families while entering to win a new vehicle.
• Holiday Bowl – Fall Leagues are coming soon and enjoy Cosmic Bowling every Saturday.
• Lilly Lake Kansas - Check out Lily Lake where Childhood Untrammeled - A physical space where families learn, work and play together. Designed for children who deserve real freedom and parents who deserve real community.  Check out their website for all they have to offer!  They are currently have a Little Library Book Drive, now through August 28th.  For the next month (yep, you read that correctly), you can get free admission to our Play Cafe with a donation of children's books.

• Many of our local businesses have specials, events, and new offerings this week, throughout the month and into September!  So check them out in our directory or on their Facebook Page to see what all they have to offer!

Don't Forget!

• Shop Augusta merchandise at the Go! Augusta Office and Marketplace 67010.
• Redeem Red Brick Bucks at participating local businesses.  You can also purchase Red Brick Bucks as gifts for others.  Purchase them at the Depot!
• Visit goaugusta.org for business listings, community information, Depot rentals, and upcoming events.
• If you know someone who would enjoy our newsletter, encourage them to subscribe through our website.

Thank you to our businesses, volunteers, organizations, and community members who make Augusta such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our community.

Have a wonderful week, and thank you for supporting Go! Augusta!

Connie Hummel, Executive Director, Go! Augusta

From the Go! Augusta Staff - We appreciate you!