News for 7/9/2025

Steve Bayliff donates power reds. 

Curt Bienhoff donates at July 7 blood drive.

KCS Grillin’ Up A Fundraiser!

Please plan to attend our fundraiser meal to be held THIS Sunday, July 13!  Where: American Legion in Kensington. When: Sunday, July 13, from 11am-1pm.  We will be grilling up burgers, brats and hotdogs served with chips, a side of beans, and dessert! We are asking for volunteers to help serve and also make 9x13 desserts. Stop by the store to sign up. 

Other exciting news! Patrons kept asking and our goal is to keep you shopping local. So we will be open again on Sundays starting Sunday, July 6th, from 11am to 3pm. Please remember that our doors staying open FULLY depends on our income and your support! Shop local!

Annual Old Fashioned Saturday Night 

The Kensington Commercial/Community Club has been working on finalizing plans for OFSN! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16. Flyers will be available soon. Booths are welcome the day of,  just won't be publicized on our flyers, etc!! 

Blood Drive in Honor of Angel Rice

The Thunder Ridge KAYS held the 4th Annual summer/memorial blood drive on Monday, July 7, to honor the loving memory of Angel Rice. The month of July was chosen because it is Angel Rice’s birthday month. Angel worked for the American Red Cross before her sudden passing on July 1, 2022. Her daughters Kristal and Gracie have both attended TR and are/were active in KAY. Gracie will be a senior this year while Kristal continues her studies at Emporia State University. 

Kensington Library

Reminder that summer hours are: Monday 2-7pm; Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-2pm. The courier comes Mon/Tue/Thu if you ordered titles via interlibrary loan services. Summer Reading Kids: keep on reading!!! Reminder we have challenged the kids to keep coming back for more books to earn more ducks.  Fill up your jar and earn a special prize! Ways to earn more ducks: 

• Return puzzle piece sent home @ end of school

• Return the completed Summer Bingo sheet

• Return books you’ve read (& check out more!)

• Bring in an art piece you’ve created @ home

• Post a pic (ask mom to) of you & your tie-dyed towels we made!

Also! We currently have a Used Book Sale going on to raise funds for the Grinnell School and community following the losses from tornado damage in May. Please stop in, shop the used books or make a donation for Grinnell. 

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