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Organizations 4-H Club 4-H realizes the power and the promise of today's youth. The 4-H youth development movement provides opportunities for all youth ages 5-19 to participate in innovative, fun programs through which they can develop valuable, long-life skills. Today, 4-H in the United States involves seven million youth and more than 1,000 learn-by-doing programs ranging from robotics to skateboarding and agriculture.4-Hers learn valuable skills, have fun, make new friends, solve problems, earn awards and recognition, practice citizenship, develop leadership ability, and make a difference in their communities. For more information on the 4-H Program in the Argonia area, contact the Harper County Extension Office at 201 N Jennings, Anthony, KS or call at (620)842-5445.
Argonia Senior Center Board The nine-member Argonia Senior Center Board was organized to address the needs of the Senior citizens of our community. One of the most important they found was transportation. Out of that need "Provide-a-Ride" was formed. This program provides rides for those over 60 years of age. Volunteer drivers donate their time and vehicles to take our Seniors as needed to doctor and medical appointments within a 75-mile radius. A volunteer dispatcher takes the calls and does the scheduling and appropriate paperwork. Different drivers take a certain day of the week. The "Provide-a-Ride" program has been well received and the town has seen excellent results. Chamber of Commerce Mark Wedman is acting president of the Argonia Chamber of Commerce Committee until the Chamber is officially formed. One of the projects at this time is to attract new and affordable housing to Argonia. For more information, Mark Wedman may be reached at (620) 435-6136. Chicaskia Health Care District The Chicaskia Heath Care District, established on June 27, 1991, encompasses the towns of Argonia and Milan, Dixon and Ryan townships and parts of Creek and Spring townships. It's missions is: "To develop a plan that identifies health care needs of the citizens of the Chicaskia Health Care District and set forth specific plans to meet those needs within the confines of available resources." Frontier Association Argonia Frontier Association was organized in the spring 1986. They maintain the Community Center and are responsible for renting the building. The Frontier Association sponsors the Rodeo during Argonia Daze and works the concession stand for their annual fund-raiser. The Frontier Association was also responsible for the flags that line Main Street. Membership in the association is $10.00 per year and new members are welcome.
Girl Scouts
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun,
friendship, and power of girls together. The Girl Scout program includes a
myriad of enriching experiences, including field trips, sports
skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges,
and environmental stewardships.
Our unique experiences allow girls to grow
courageous and strong by helping them:
 The
Argonia Girl Scouts enjoy a variety of fun
activities every Thursday at the Friends Church. Special age-appropriate programs are offered to girls
kindergarten through seniors in high school. All interested girls are
welcome. The Argonia and Western Sumner County Historical Society was organized in 1961. It's main function is the stewardship of the historic pieces and documents entrusted to its care. The Society is also responsible for the maintenance of the Salter House Museum and grounds. Mary Beth Bookless Kay Club The Kansas Association for Youth is a character-building, leadership-training program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Our local KAY Club is under the direction of the high school principal, Mike Sanders. Joan Hemberger is the local sponsor to lead and guide the club program.
Kids Club Kids Club is a fun Bible learning hour for all children preschool aged (at least three years old) through fifth grade. Kids Club meets at the Friends Church, 202 N. Pine Street every Wednesday during the school year. Call the church for times.
Directions: From U.S. 160, turn south on Main Street. Follow Main Street south out of town. Seven miles south, turn left (east) and follow 70th Ave 1 1/2 miles to launch site. The Argonia Library Association, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, maintains the library building. They regularly contribute to Veterans, KPTS, assist dogs program and other charitable organizations. Their main fund raiser is to sell beef jerky at the Kloudbuster’s Rocket Launch. Lion's Club
Ministerial Alliance The churches of Argonia cooperate through the Ministerial Alliance sponsor community worship times on Good Friday and on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. They sponsor a yearly "serve the community" day. They also sponsor a food pantry for the needy. The six churches in town are members of the alliance. Nutrition Council Argonia's Nutrition Council works with eligible individuals within the community for a better understanding of the Nutrition Program at Friendship Meals. The Council works with the Friendship Meals staff in the operation of this project and advises the staff concerning matters relating to the details of serving and delivery of these daily meals.
The Council which consists of nine members
meets every month at Chikaskia Manor to discuss
ways to help the Friendship Meals staff and plan activities that will
encourage more people in the community to take advantage of the
opportunity to eat a healthy meal and enjoy fellowship with friends every
day.
Argonia's Park Board is a group of local volunteers that meet monthly to plan and guide the activities at our Argonia Parks. The group has completed the Argonia River Park and Trail with restroom facilities and RV hook-ups. Other projects include: moving the shelter from the highway park to the River Park, planting over 100 trees, various improvements to the Salter Park and supporting fun activities throughout the year such as ice cream socials. The Park Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at the City Building at 6:00pm. Contact the City. Planning/PRIDE Committee
Argonia's Planning/PRIDE is organized for the
purpose of coordinating the activities of the community. It includes
members of the various organizations. Their goal is to make life in the
Argonia community better by providing a variety of enriching activities,
events, and projects. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month
at 9:00am in the Argonia City Building.
PrayArgonia is an email group open to all residents of Argonia, Kansas, and the surrounding area seeking prayer. It is also open to those who are related to residents, former residents, etc. Here are the rules: (1) Requests should be personal and not forwards from other sources. (2) When asking for prayer for individuals outside your immediate family, every effort should be made to ask permission to post. (3) Every request will be taken seriously by all members. (4) Immediately upon receipt, each member will pause for prayer and continue praying as God prompts. (5) Prayer requests are all that should be sent to this group. No community announcements. No stories (other than reports of progress). No political stumping. No forwards or cute poems. You get the idea. To subscribe, send an email to prayargonia-subscribe@associate.com. Once your subscription is complete, you can send requests to prayargonia@associate.com anytime day or night and know that soon many of your friends will be praying for you, your family and friends. (Please note: Only subscribers can send requests to this address.) Recreation Commission The Recreation Commission coordinates recreational activities for the children of Argonia. They currently sponsor swimming, baseball, softball, soccer and basketball teams. Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.)
Youth Groups Argonia offers both senior high and junior high youth groups that meet on Wednesday nights during the school year. Contact the Friends Church for more information.
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The local
Hilltoppers 4-H club meets on the second Monday of the month at the
Programs, projects, and parties are all part
of our organization. Programs educate, inspire, and direct members into
planned service projects. These projects emphasize four areas of
service-school, community, nation and world. Recreation can also be
incorporated into service projects. Club parties are a means to celebrate
accomplishments, as well as afford opportunities for recruitment and
enjoyment.
The
Argonia Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The
group is active in community projects including Santa Claus Day, student
scholarships and donated a Shelter House for the
Some of the accomplishments of this group are a
community 