Fort Riley  Military and Family Support Center

• Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities: The directorate administers the installation’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs to include Army Community Service and Child and Youth Services in support of active-duty service members, retirees, civilian employees and contractors and their families. MWR provides family support activities and services; social, fitness and recreational activities that enhance community life, fosters soldier and unit readiness and promotes mental and physical fitness; and wellness programs that directly support readiness and resiliency. Recreation at Fort Riley includes arts and crafts, bowling, a library, auto hobby, a theater, gym, tennis, a recreation center, outdoor activities, fishing and horse stables.
• Commissaries: One large commissary on post – call 785-239-6621
• Exchange System: Services include one large PX mall, one mini mall, seven shoppettes and Class Six -- call 785-784-4094
• The Fort Riley Furniture Store is located in the mini mall, Building 6914. The store carries a full array of appliances, living and dining rooms, bedrooms and kitchen items – call 785-784-4445
• Firestone Car Care Center: The full-service car care center located at the main post shoppette provides tires, batteries and oil changes, and all auto repair services except for engine rebuilds, 785-238-0089.
• Financial Institutions on post: Navy Federal Credit Union and Armed Forces Bank, North America

Things To Do In The Local Area During The Summer- Chase County

Independence Day Celebration

Address : on the lawn 300 Pearl, Cottonwood Falls Cottonwood Falls KS
Phone : (620) 273-6020   (Always call and confirm events.)

Admission Fee : $10.00 per person suggested gratuity

Flint Hills Ranch Rodeo

Starting date: Sat September, 10th

Always call # confirm

 Event# 620-366-1618

Event Details

Come out and experience the Flint Hills Ranch Rodeo September16th at the Strong City Rodeo Grounds.
Spectators can witness first-hand the skills and talents of area cowboys and cowgirls, as ranch teams compete against each other throughout the weekend.

Events based on the type of work they do every day, such as team penning, doctoring, trailer loading, tie down, steer branding and stray gathering will highlight the speed and abilities of each team.
The action packed event kicks off at 9 am on SATURDAY, September 24, with the Midwest Ranch Horse Association’s Working Horse Competition. Followed by the UHCA Colt Futurity event at 1 pm.
The Co-Ed Rodeo begins at 4 pm followed by the Men’s Rodeo at 7 pm.
SUNDAY, September 25, the UHCA Horseman’s Challenge begins at 9 am

Flint Hills Ranch Rodeo

Address : Rodeo Arena Cottonwood Falls KS
Phone : 620-366-1618   (Always call and confirm events.)

Broom Weed Blue Grass Festival

Starting date: Wed September, 21st

Always call # confirm

Event# (620) 273-8469

Event Details

Beginning Friday evening with a special edition of K-177 Blue Grass Pickin', we'll make music until the wee small hours. Then, on Saturday, throughout the afternoon, we'll introduce one Blue Grass band after another, until 7:30 PM, when our Australian friend, NICK CHARLES takes the stage for an evening of AMAZING finger pickin' style guitar music.
Hey, it's just another excuse for some good food, and good music in the shadow of the historic Chase County Court House in beautiful downtown Cottonwood Falls, Kansas!

Broom Weed Blue Grass Festival

Address : Emma Chase Music Hall, Cottonwood Falls, KS Cottonwood Falls KS
Phone : (620) 273-8469   (Always call and confirm events.)Admission Fee : gratuity to musicians

Clay County

Starting date: Mon July, 4th

Always call # confirm

Event Details

Fourth of July Fireworks

Address : Unruh Stadium Clay Center KS

Clay County Free Fair

Starting date: Tue July, 19th
Ending date: Sun July, 24th

Always call # confirm

 Event# 785-632-5347

Event Details

Including Lion's Club Bar-B-Q and Farmer's Market.

Clay County Free Fair

Address : Clay Center Fairgrounds Clay Center KS
Phone : 785-632-5347   (Always call and confirm events.)

Dickinson County

12 JUL

Paint and Sip<

Tue, Jul 12, 11 PM

2256 Deer Rd, Abilene, KS

Come and enjoy snacks, drinks, and an amazing painting experience with friends and family at Sand Springs Venue.

Information and Tickets

16 JUL

Dickinson County Republican Party 6th Annual Picnic

Sat, Jul 16, 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Old Abilene Town
201 SE 5th St, Abilene, KS

Join in an evening of fun and fellowship as we hear from elected officials and candidates. Additional details to follow!

Sun, Jul 17, 10 AM – 3 PM

Salina Comic Tony's Pizza Events Center
800 The Midway, Salina, KS

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Geary County

30 JUN

Sundown Salute

Thu, Jun 30 – Mon, Jul 4

In 20 Days

Fort Riley's Army Community Service mission is to facilitate the commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, standardized, coordinated and responsive services that support Soldiers, Army Civilians, Retirees and their Families regardless of geographical location and to maximize technology and resources, eliminate duplication in service delivery and measure service effectiveness.

Army Community Services 7264 Normandy Drive Fort Riley, KS 66442 phone number785-239-9435 or DSN: 312-856-9435

Programs: 

• Relocation Program "Moving 101"
• Lending Closet
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Survivor Outreach Services
• Army Family Team Building - Learn More About Army Life!
• Family Readiness and Deployment Support
• Soldier and Family Readiness Group
  Exceptional Family Member Program - Family Members With Special Needs
• Employee Readiness Program - Are you seeking employment?
• Financial Readiness Program
• New Parent Support Program
• Family Advocacy Program

7264 Normandy Drive Fort Riley, KS 66442 phone number 785-239-9435 or DSN: 312-856-9435