tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81178233364564459662024-03-15T20:09:21.061-05:00Lucas Area Community TheaterLucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-52394638481761029242023-05-10T09:28:00.001-05:002023-05-10T09:28:05.879-05:00Showing Guardians of the Galaxy for 3 weekends!<p> Showing on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21- "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" PG-13 @ 7pm on Sat & 5pm on Sun. Three Weekends!</p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-64366869184540971182023-02-27T10:41:00.001-06:002023-02-27T10:41:14.297-06:00Showing "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania"<p> Showing on Mar 4, 5 & 11, 12- "Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania" PG-13 @ 7pm on Sat & 5pm on Sun. Two Weekends!</p><p>Coming Soon! "Jesus Revolution"</p><p><br /></p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-71667650590761043552023-02-20T16:08:00.001-06:002023-02-20T16:08:29.480-06:00Showing on Feb 25 & 26 - 80 For Brady<p> Feb 25 & 26</p><p><span> 80 For Brady @ 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday</span><br /></p><p><span>Mar 4, 5 & 11, 12</span></p><p><span><span> Ant-Man & Wasp Quantinum @ 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday</span><br /></span></p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-44999888338368635402021-10-31T16:09:00.005-05:002021-12-31T19:44:31.508-06:00Showing on Jan 1, 2, Jan 8,9 & 15, 16, Jan 22, 23, Jan 29, 30 <p> Showing on Jan 1, 2 - "Encanto" PG NO FRIDAY MOVIE 7pm on Sat & 5pm on Sun. One Weekend Only!</p><p>Showing on Jan 8, 9 & 15, 16 - "Spider-Man: No Way Home" PG-13 NO FRIDAY MOVIE 7pm on Sat & 5pm on Sun. Two Weekends!</p><p>Showing on Jan 22, 23 - "Sing 2" PG NO FRIDAY MOVIE 7pm on Sat & 5pm on Sun - One Weekend!</p><p>Showing on Jan 29, 30 - "American Underdog" PG NO FRIDAY MOVIE 7pm on Sat & 5pm on Sun - One Weekend!</p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-60592267927670613562021-06-07T09:39:00.005-05:002021-09-11T20:08:59.674-05:00Showing on Sept 11 & 12, Sept 18 & 19, Sept 25 & 26!<p> Now Playing Sept 11 & 12 - "Paw Patrol" PG 7pm on Saturday, 5pm on Sunday - NO FRIDAY MOVIE</p><p>Coming Sept 18 & 19, 25 & 26 - "Shang-Chi" PG-13 7pm on Saturday, 5pm on Sunday - NO FRIDAY MOVIE</p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-39877947665898959142020-11-16T14:13:00.012-06:002021-05-16T20:19:59.148-05:00We are Opening on May 28, 29, 30!<p>Showing on May 28, 29, 30 - "Cruella" PG-13 at 7pm on Fri and Sat, 5pm on Sun.</p><p>Showing on June 4, 5, 6 - "Cruella" PG-13 at 7pm on Fri and Sat, 5pm on Sun.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-59441353631071026502020-10-29T09:35:00.002-05:002020-12-14T11:14:23.614-06:00Reopened!!<p> We have reopened! Face masks are required. Please social distance in the auditorium with every other row closed and 3 seats between you and another group. No Free refills or refills! Thank you for your support!</p>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-7031057522016318092020-03-17T11:46:00.000-05:002020-03-17T10:22:11.070-05:00Theater is Closed for Coronavirus Health and Safety<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Due to the Coronavirus, and the health and safety of our customers and volunteers we will be closing the theater indefinitely. Watch for ads, Facebook, and our Website for updates on when we will open back up for the movies. We will be showing "Onward" PG when we open.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">R rated movies - Under 17 must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.</span></span>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-54405300554457024462016-03-23T10:21:00.002-05:002016-03-23T10:21:55.683-05:00Free Easter Movie Matinee Mar. 26 at 3pmFree Easter Movie Matinee on March 26th @ 3pm. Free Small Pepsi and small popcorn. Sponsored by Wislon Communications, City of Lucas, Lucas PRIDE, Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce, United Ag Service, Luray Midway Co-Op elevator & Station, Garden View Lodge, Hobby House, Aunt Gertie's Art & Antiques, World Pest Control, Leach & Naegele Hardware, Backstreet Bakery, Lynn's Glass Works & Laser Engraving, and Lucas Area Community Theater.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-89975979271315801112015-03-30T14:27:00.000-05:002015-03-30T10:46:36.444-05:00Free Easter Matinee on April 4th at 3pm"The Lego Movie" rated PG will be sponsored by area businesses including Wilson Communications Co., Leach & Naegele Hardware, Luray Midway Coop, United Ag Services, World Pest Control, Garden View Lodge, Aunt Gertie's Art & Antiques, Hobby House, Backstreet Bakery, Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce, Lucas PRIDE, City of Lucas, and Lucas Area Community Theater. Free small Pepsi and popcorn.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-32264719707788446412015-01-07T11:22:00.000-06:002015-01-07T19:10:35.114-06:00Free New Year’s Eve Movie Night<br />
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The Lucas Area Community Theater did show a free movie on Wednesday, Dec. 31<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> at8pm. The movie “Penguins of Madagascar” PG was shown. The free movie was sponsored by the Russell County Sheriff Department and the Lucas Area Community Theater. It is a great community service for the Russell County Sheriff Department and the Lucas Theater to provide drug-free and alcohol-free entertainment for the Lucas area communities. </div>
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On Dec. 20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, at the Lucas Area Community
Theater, the Lucas PRIDE Committee announced that Trai Heenan was the recipient
of the $100 Scholarship 2014 PRIDE Youth Leadership Award. Trai was unable to
attend the Santa Claus Day event for his presentation, but we appreciate his
volunteer work in the Lucas area community. Trai supported the Lucas community
with his volunteer work at the Lucas Area Community Theater, as well as
projects with the Kids For Christ youth group like community dinners, Adam’s
Apple Festival activities, Alumni Weekend projects, and clean up projects in
the community. Volunteer work is a great asset to students applying for
college. Trai is a student at North Central Technical College in Hays, majoring
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Erika Nelson was awarded the PRIDE Partnership Award for her
work as a great ambassador for Lucas as she travels America documenting World’s
Largest Things. Erika created the World’s Largest Souvenir Plate of Lucas, World’s
Smallest Mural, and the Czechoslovakian Historical Downtown Mural in the Lucas
PRIDE Mini Park. She is a Kansas Humanities Speaker traveling Kansas speaking
about grassroots art and folk art. Erika also was instrumental to the
conservation and relocation of Miller’s Park in Lucas, working with the Kohler
Foundation and Henry Schwaller of Hays to bring the Roy and Clara Miller
sculpture collection back to Lucas. She also serves on the board of directors
for the Friends of S. P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden. Erika Nelson has been a
great asset to the community so we recognize her talents and endeavors to keep
Lucas a vital and prosperous community. </div>
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The Lucas Area Community Theater hosted the Annual Santa Claus
Day festivities on Dec. 20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> at 1pm. Announcements were made for the
Business Drawings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brant’s Meat Market
gave out two $20 gift certificates to Lynnette Shearer and Les Schneider.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leach and Naegele Hardware gave out a $25 gift
certificate to Janelle Winkler and a $15 gift certificate to Kyle Frederking. The
Bennington State Bank winners had several winners of $25 gift certificates and
prizes. Troy’s Grocery gave away three gift certificates to Brent Frederking,
Joan Mather, and Summer Bates. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Backstreet
Bakery winners, Ruth Sorenson and Jon Pancost, each receive a delicious pie. The
Lucas Publishing Company gave two free year subscriptions to Shirley Svaty and
Stacey Letsch. The Lucas Parks and Recreation Committee gave fun Board Games to
Corben Ammon, Jazmin Sommerland, Dan Milbern, and Steve Hawkins. Lucas Area
Community Theater winners were Savannah Ammon winning the 24” Youth Bicycle,
while Sarah Anschutz, Bailey Evans, and Ronald Frederking, each received a 10
Movie Punch Card. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Winners of the Chamber
Gift Certificates which were drawn out from all the Business Drawing tickets
were $50 Gift Certificate to Dharma Couse, and $25 Gift Certificates to JoEllen
Feil and Yazmine Etienne. It pays to shop local! </div>
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Aunt Gertie’s Art and Antiques and Perry’s Pallet “ture”
provided some additional prizes at the business drawings. LaDana Seirer and
Taylor Fallis were the winners drawn.</div>
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Winners of the Christmas Decorating Contest were Jim &
Janelle Winkler for the Judge’s Choice, the Garden of Eden with the Angel
decoration, and Kristi Mettlen was drawn for the Nativity Scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are so many great Christmas decorations
in the Lucas community, be sure to take a drive around town to enjoy the
decorations and lights. Next year the Lucas PRIDE Committee will plan some new
decorating contest ideas for the community. Watch for more information in 2015.
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A crowd of around 70 people enjoyed the free Pepsi and
popcorn sponsored by the Lucas Area Community Theater, Inc. and the free movie
“How To Train Your Dragon 2” sponsored by Lucas Lions Club, Lucas Area Chamber
of Commerce, Lucas PRIDE, Troy’s Grocery, Home Oil Service, Heinze and
Associates, Brant’s Meat Market, Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, Lucas
Publishing Company, Bennington State Bank of Lucas and Sylvan Grove, Lucas RV
Park and Laundry, The Farmers Bank of Osborne and Luray, Rudy and Rhonda
Haberer, Garden of Eden, and Grassroots Art Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Santa Claus arrived after the movie to visit
with about several little (and big) boys and girls about what they wanted for
Christmas. Dharma Couse helped to line up the kids for Santa to get their
Christmas list and Rita Sharp took some great pictures of the kids with Santa. Yasmine
Etienne and Jedd Rowden helped Santa hand out the treats which were sponsored
by the City of Lucas and Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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school graduate employee of the Garden of Eden. Erika Nelson of the Friends of
S.P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden presented Michaela a certificate and $100 for
her work as a docent, telling the story of Dinsmoor’s Cabin Home and sculptural
garden. Michaela is a student at Hays State University, studying Psychology. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-41655053330879929652014-11-24T11:28:00.000-06:002014-11-24T11:28:39.424-06:00Holiday Gift ShowEveryone had a great time at the Holiday Gift Show on Nov. 22 at the Theater. The vendors and shoppers were pleased with the day. Sloppy Joes and Baked Goods were enjoyed by all. The Chamber of Commerce Spin the Wheel for a Prize was a big hit for some fun entertainment. Remember next year - the Holiday Gift Show is always the Sat. before Thanksgiving.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-12161482512232768902014-07-10T11:21:00.000-05:002014-10-09T18:22:54.921-05:00"Samplers and Appliques" Quilt ShowThe Lucas Area Community Theater had their annual Quilt Show on July 22-24, 2014. The theme was "Samplers and Appliques". There were around 35 quilts displayed on stage, in the back community room, and in the auditorium. Also some nice embroidered framed pieces were on exhibit. Some of the quilt artists were LeAnn Herold, Sarah Brown, Geraldine Parker, Rose Boland, Lois Cooper, and several old and new friendships quilts made locally. <br />
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Lynn Schneider did some demonstrations showing some quick quilt piecing techniques. Several were interested in taking some classes this fall and winter.<br />
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Marissa Bland played a variety of songs on the piano on July 22nd for several ladies and gentleman. James Merchant joined her as he sang along with her music.<br />
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The Lucas Area Community Theater will not have a quilt show in 2015. It has been decided to wait until March of 2016 to exhibit the quilts in the winter, hopefully it will draw a better attendance in cooler weather. Watch for classes in quilting during 2015.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-53335561595533120942014-04-28T16:05:00.002-05:002014-05-07T11:49:47.989-05:00Centerstage Dance Recital on May 4thErin Streit"s Centerstage Dance groups performed on May 4th to a full house for both shows. Family and friends enjoyed the theme - "Let's Go to the Movies!"Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-78207132874961901422014-04-09T18:49:00.001-05:002014-04-21T17:26:07.158-05:00Free Easter Matinee on April 19th at 3pmThe Lucas Area Community Theater hosted a Free Easter Matinee on April 19th at 3pm with a Free Small Pepsi and popcorn with over 100 people enjoying the movie and popcorn. The movie "Epic" in 2D rated PG will be showing. Thank You to the movie sponsors including Wilson Communications Co., Lucas PRIDE, Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Lucas, Lucas Motor Co., Leach and Naegele Hardware, Luray Midway Co-Op, United Ag Services, World Pest Control, Hobby House, Backstreet Bakery and Supper Club, Land Pride Mfg., Linda's Café, and Lucas Area Community Theater.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-11123671382273497062013-12-26T17:13:00.000-06:002014-01-08T18:01:29.349-06:00Free New Year's Eve Movie on Dec. 31stJust over 100 people enjoyed watching "The Hobbit: The Desolation of the Smaug" in 2D! Sponsored by the Russell County Sheriff Department, Russell County Community Partnership, and the Lucas Area Community Theater. Thank you volunteers for your support in 2013.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-53614839448941800812013-12-09T10:39:00.000-06:002013-12-17T10:48:36.764-06:00Lucas Santa Claus Day Business Drawing Winners on Dec. 14
The Lucas Area Community Theater, Lucas Area Chamber of
Commerce, and Lucas PRIDE Committee hosted Santa Claus Day on Dec. 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span> </sup>at
the Lucas Theater. At 1pm, the Lucas PRIDE Committee announced that Kerrick Kuder
was the recipient of the $100 Scholarship 2013 PRIDE Youth Leadership Award.
Kerrick was unable to attend the Santa Claus Day event, but we appreciate his
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<o:p> </o:p>Announcements were made for the Business Drawings. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brant’s Meat Market gave out two $20 gift
certificates to Mary Hickman and Greg Burger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Leach and Naegele Hardware gave out a $25 gift certificate to Dusty Feil
and a $15 gift certificate to Gary Wilson. The Bennington State Bank winner was
Ernest Schoen with a $50 gift certificate. Troy’s Grocery gave away two $25
gift certificates to Rachel Dorman and Stephanie Oltean. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lucas Publishing Company gave two free
year subscriptions to Doug Princ and Amanda Weigel. A new organization that
participated in the Business Drawings this year was the Lucas Parks and Rec
group. They had people signing up for their drawing at the Lucas Public
Library. Each of their winners received a fun Board Game to play with family
and friends; Savannah Ammon, Lisa & Corben Ammon, Misty Sommerland with
Mara and Jasmine picking out the game, and Mason Petitt. Lucas Area Community
Theater winners were Dayton Couse winning the 24” Youth Bicycle, while Robin
Ward, Matthew Miller, and Alex Waggle each received a 10 Movie Punch Card. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Winners of the Chamber Gift Certificates which
were drawn out from all the Business Drawing tickets were $50 Gift Certificate
to Savannah Ammon, and $25 Gift Certificates to Greg Albert and Wilma Burger. The
Lucas businesses had several signing up for the Santa Claus Day Drawings. It
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Winners of the Christmas Decorating Contest were Adam Baker
for the Judge’s Choice, Darcy and Justin Couse family with the Wreath, and Jim
McDowell was drawn for the Nativity Scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Take a drive around town and enjoy the lights and decorations, and sit
or dance if it’s cold at the PRIDE Mini Park to listen to the Christmas music
as the lights dance with the music. Get ready for next year’s Christmas
Decorating Contest. The categories will be the Judge’s Choice, Angel(s), and
Nativity Scene which we will draw a name from all those who have a Nativity
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<o:p> </o:p>A crowd of over 100 people enjoyed the free Pepsi and
popcorn sponsored by the Lucas Area Community Theater, Inc. and the free movie
“Polar Express” in 3-D sponsored by Lucas Lions Club, Troy’s Grocery, Home Oil
Service, Heinze and Associates, Brant’s Meat Market, Rodrick and Minear Funeral
Home, Lucas Publishing Company, Bennington State Bank of Lucas and Sylvan Grove,
Lynn’s Glass Works & Laser Engraving, The Farmers Bank of Osborne and
Luray, and Russell County Community Partnership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Santa Claus arrived after the movie to visit
with about eighty little boys and girls about what they wanted for Christmas
with Gunner Weaver helping the kids and Rita Sharp taking pictures. Yasmine
Etienne, Jedd Rowden, Dharma Couse, and Madison Streit helped Santa hand out
the treats which were sponsored by the City of Lucas and Lucas Area Chamber of
Commerce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-52680340583562938492013-12-03T11:48:00.000-06:002013-12-03T11:48:19.566-06:00A Reason For Hope Benefit ConcertA Reason For Hope Benefit Concert was a spectacular success on Dec. 1st of 2013. The benefit was for Hydrocephalus with local vocalist, Stephanie Oltean. The stage was decorated with lights, ornaments, and props that highlighted the Christmas spirit as Stephanie sang several Christmas songs that meant so much to her. It was a very classy and well prepared inspirational performance, with stage designs by Stephanie and Robert Oltean, Trent and Lyn Leach, and Chris Leach. Keep November 30th or December 7th open in 2014 for the next annual A Reason For Hope Benefit Concert<br />
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Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-57969549697786862102013-11-04T17:15:00.001-06:002013-11-27T14:26:49.897-06:00Successful Lucas Holiday Gift Show on Nov. 23rd from 9am to 2pmLucas Theater and Lucas Chamber of Commerce hosted the Holiday Gift Show on Nov. 23rd at the Lucas Theater from 9am to 2pm. At 9am, the Kids For Christ youth group had their Bake Sale in the front lobby. From 11:30am to 2pm, the Lucas Chamber of Commerce had sloppy joes, chips, drink, and dessert for sale and served by the Kids For Christ youth group. About seventy people enjoyed shopping while about fifty of them also enjoyed the meal. The vendors were very pleased with their sales. Vendors included Avon, Mary Kay, Thirty-One Bags, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, stained glass and etchings, Christmas ornaments, quilt wall hangings, jewelry and accessories, Paintings on Glass, Bird Houses, fabric novelty gifts, fabric purses and accessories, laser engraved personalized gifts, recycled pallet gifts, photographs and postcards, metal Christmas trees and wreaths, box spring art. Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-81403580465605348432013-10-15T10:50:00.000-05:002013-10-28T18:17:54.831-05:00Lucas Spook Parade on Oct. 26th at 2pm<span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span style="font-size: small;">14</span><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"> Annual Spook Parade at Lucas Theater<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Lucas Area Community Theater hosted the 14th Annual
Spook Parade on Oct. 26th at 2pm. Some Ninjas, Shadows, Angels (good &
bad), and Vampires (who like neck-tarines!) visited with emcee, Rod Ammons, on
stage for family and friends to enjoy their costumes and auditions. The judges
were Connie Dougherty, Von Rothenberger, Mari and Mike Tucker. It was a tough
job but somebody had to pick the winners for the “scariest” and “most unique”. Prizes
were donated by the Lucas Chamber of Commerce, Lucas PRIDE, Lucas Area
Community Theater, Russell County Community Partnership, and Russell McDonalds.
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<span style="font-size: small;">The winners were: 1 year olds and under – Daegen Dorris as
Mr. Fredrickson from Pixar’s Movie “Up” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was “most unique” and Harper and Tallulah
Hogan as Boo-Bees were “scariest”, 2 year olds – Kelton Frederking as Super Man
was “most unique” and Carsyn Hower as Flower the Skunk was “scariest”, 3 year
olds – Jacob Oltean as a Basketball Player was “most unique” and Evan Lamb as Willie
Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” was “scariest”, 4 and 5 year old Preschoolers – Zachary
Hernandez as Minion Dave from “Despicable Me” was “most unique” and Kendale
Felio as a Pirate was “scariest”, Kindergarten – Chase Palmer as a No. 2 Pencil
was “most unique” and Corben Ammon as a Dragon was “scariest”,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1st Grade – Summer Bates as a Dark Angel was
“most unique” and Jessica Seirer as a Vampire was “scariest”, 2nd Grade – Blane
Lamb as Si Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” was “most unique” and Kolton Palmer as
Storm Shadow Ninja was “scariest”, 3rd Grade – Ava Dorris as a Butterfly was
“most unique”, 4th Grade – Kaleb Bricker as an Old Man with an Invisible Dog
was “most unique” and Zach Rose as the Headless Horseman was “scariest”, 5th
Grade – Cameron Waggle as Shadow for “most unique” and Alec Weaver as Skeleton was
“scariest”, 6th Grade – Autumn Princ as a Homeless Person complete with Cat was
“most unique” and Kelsey Decker as a Headless Girl holding her Head was
“scariest”, Grades 7</span><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;">-8</span><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"> – Jedd Rowden as a Pig in a
Blanket was the “most unique”, Grades 9</span><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"> – 12</span><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"> – Philip
Felio as a Business Man was “most unique” and Emma Felio as a Pirate was
“scariest”. Adults- Dylan Rousch as Tall Guy was the “most unique” and the
anonymous Spooky Clown was “scariest”. It was a fun time and all the volunteers
did a great job entertaining the spooks and their families.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Treats were handed to each of the participants, sponsored by
the City of Lucas, Russell County Community Partnership, and the Lucas Chamber
of Commerce. Rod Ammons, with helpers Lynn & Les Schneider, Yasmin Etienne,
Dharma Couse, and Jedd Rowden kept the group of tricksters organized for the
judges. What will they think of for next year’s Spook Parade?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><br /></span><br />Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-72141860719441182092013-06-11T15:05:00.003-05:002013-11-27T14:33:16.593-06:00Lucas Theater Awarded a Grant by RCCF<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Lucas Area Community Theater, Inc. received a grant from
the Russell County Area Community Foundation for a Summer Youth Entertainment
Program. These funds are part of the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund to
improve the health and well-being of children living in the area. The grant was
for $445 with matching funds from the Lucas Area Community Theater, Inc. and
other donations. The Lucas Area Community Theater, Inc. board of directors
include: Les Schneider, President; Trent Leach, Vice-President; Kristie Boland,
Treasurer; Lynn Schneider, Secretary; Lyn Leach; Wilmetta Dick; Jim Svaty;
Frank and Joan Pool; Kathy Heinze; and Sarah Brown.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The program has started off this past week with the Lucas
Theater hosting one of the Lucas and area Libraries Summer Reading Program,
“Dig into Reading” special presentations. On June 11<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, the Kansas
Wetlands Education Center presented a program at the Theater on Prairie Dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There will be a DVD movie afternoon on, Tuesday, June 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
at 3pm in the back Theater Community Room for those in First Grade thru 6<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
Grade. They will enjoy a healthy snack. The various age groups will be divided
up for other activities throughout the summer which will include some Main
Street clean up and beautification, drawing activities for creative art
projects for Main Street and City Park, games, and healthy snacks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">During July and August, the youth helped with community projects like putting the "Put In Cups" sign for the Adam's Apple Festival and Highland Games. Then again they helped with the sign in Sept. for the Sunflower Visual Arts Festival. And again for the Oct. Pedal Pull and Fall Festival sign. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They enjoyed painting on the Barn Quilt Project for the Lucas PRIDE Committee in August. The Barn Quilts were used on the Chamber and PRIDE float for the Adam's Apple Festival Parade. The Barn Quilts are now on display in the PRIDE Mini Park, but will be moved to a permanent location during the Christmas Holiday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-25700229330299029782013-05-13T15:22:00.001-05:002013-11-27T14:37:38.870-06:0015th Annual Alumni Hog Roast
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many alumni and friends and visitors enjoyed a Roast Hog sandwich, baked beans, chips or
potato salad, and drink on May 25<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> from 11am to 1pm in the Theater
Community Room. The cooks, Greg Bland and Frank Pool, prepared for a
crowd to come eat their delicious food. Many helped with the supplies via the shopping list at Troy’s
Grocery store. It was comfortable inside the Theater and the crowd enjoyed visiting. Donations for the meal and chances will go towards Theater
repairs and special performances.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Women of the Church had their homemade ice cream
for sale in the Theater Community Room. The Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce also had several photos of the Lucas
area for sale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you would like to make a donation to the Lucas Area
Community Theater, mail your
donation to Lucas Area Community Theater, P.O. Box 1, Lucas, KS 67648.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-72940040355199412282013-04-29T10:57:00.003-05:002013-04-29T10:57:45.962-05:00Centerstage Dance RecitalMay 5 @ 4:30pm at the Lucas Area Community Theater. Concessions for Sale!Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8117823336456445966.post-18601061447801219102013-02-19T10:31:00.001-06:002013-04-01T15:21:20.685-05:00Free Easter Matinee On March 30th at 3pm the Free Easter Matinee with free small Pepsi and small popcorn was a great success with a full auditorium enjoying "The Croods" in 3D. Sponsored by the following businesses, Wilson Communications Company, Russell County Sheriff Dept., Lucas Chamber of Commerce, Lucas PRIDE, City of Lucas, Lucas Motor Company, Leach & Naegele Hardware, Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, United Ag Services, Midway Co-Op Elevator and Station, Lucas Lions Club, Sylvan Lions Club, Lucas Aurora Club, Luray Harmony Club, Bluestem Valley Services, and more.Lucas Theaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866556596842957092noreply@blogger.com0