News for 11/2026

Congratulations to Thunder Ridge senior Hannah Nelson on her 19th placement at State XC in Wamego Saturday, October 31. Wrapping up her high school running career with a medal and Coach Jody Yoxall’s final year in coaching too.  Thank you for your years coaching Mrs. Y!

2026 Veterans Day Celebration

Join us in Kensington on Saturday, Nov. 14th for the annual Veterans Day Celebration.

The 2026 Theme is: "Thanks for 250 Years of Freedom." *Please note there is not a craft fair in the Legion Hall this year. 

See any Auxiliary member for Quilt Raffle tickets; $1 each or 6 for $5. Quilt can be seen at Farmers National Bank and tickets available there as well. See any SAL or ALR member for Gun Raffle tickets; $5 per ticket.

Firearms Available:

1 PRIZE: Henry Lever Action .223

2 PRIZE: Browning BPS 12GA

3 PRIZE: DPMS Oracle .223/5.56

4 PRIZE: Winchester SXP 12GA

NOVEMBER 14, Drawings to be held at the Kensington American Legion Post 166 starting @ 9PM. Questions? CALL: 785-476-5294 or 785-543-4108.

Schedule of events: 

9:00 a.m. Pie Stand & Poppies at Vo-Ag building provided by American Legion Auxiliary; Quilt Raffle Tickets from Legion Auxiliary members; Candy Day For Sight Foundation held by Lions Club.

11:00 a.m. Speaker: State Representative Ken Rahjes

11:15 a.m. PARADE

12:00 p.m. FREE BBQ *Bring your own tupperware or plastic containers and silverware, only sandwiches and beans will be provided.

2:00 p.m. Trap Shoot located ½ mile south of Kensington- $5/round

9:00 p.m. Fellowship with Friends and Neighbors at the American Legion with SALS Gun Raffle winners drawing and consolation prizes awarded.

Sunday Nov. 15 6:00 a.m. - Lions Club Pancake Feed

KAY Clothing/shoe Drive

Starting now through November 22, Thunder Ridge KAY will be holding a clothing and shoe drive again this year. They will be partnering with Orphan Grain Train in their efforts to collect items to distribute worldwide. Collection boxes will be at the north Lutheran Church, First St. John, the United Church, and Heartland Worship. Items can also be brought to the high school. Orphan Grain Train collects a variety of things but this drive will focus mostly on clothing and shoes.

However, if you go to the OGT website, it lists all the items the organization does collect. There is a huge variety of items, and we will put any items you donate with our things and take it to Phillipsburg for you.

KAY members helped the ladies at the senior center sort food after collecting items for the food pantry.

Donna Johnson, Konner Wagenblast, Hannah Nelson, and Breckyn McDowell.

KAY member Breckyn McDowell pins a pink ribbon on Doc Grauerholz for pink-out night on October 23.

TR Schools Important Dates/Events

Congratulations to senior Hannah Nelson for placing 19th at State XC! Also, congrats to the FB team for a win over Dighton Thursday night. TR FB will travel to Sylvan this Friday, Nov 6 to play @ 6pm! 

November:

Wed. 4- 9:30am FFA Food/Milk Quality Judging @ Quinter

Fri. 6- HS FB Regionals @ Sylvan Grove 6pm

Sat. 7- MS NWKMEA Honor Band/Choir @ Norton HS

Mon. 9/Tue. 10/Thu. 12- MS BB Tourney @ Osborne

Tue. 10- KAY Regional Conference in Wakeeney; MS BB Tourney @ Osborne

Thu. 12- HS Math Relays @ FHSU; MS BB Tourney @ Osborne; 2pm Float decorating

Fri. 13- HS FB Sectional TBA

Sat. 14- Veterans Day PARADE & Celebration

Mon. 16- MS BB @ Palco 4pm

Wed. 18- 10am Vet Science/Farm Agri Business @ Norton

Thu. 19- MS BB @ Mankato 4pm

Fri. 20- HS FB Sub-State

American Legion in Kensington

Please note: we will NOT be open for evening meals November 7 or 14. Congratulations to Maycee Westbrook and Thayn Walt as they become Mr. & Mrs. Walt on Nov 7th! November 14 is the Veterans Day Celebration in Kensington with a parade @ 11:00 a.m. and FREE BBQ to follow. 

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