Newton Community Foundation

🎉 WE ARE CELEBRATING! 🎉
The Newton Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 USD 373 Academic Enhancement Fund Competitive Grants!
Because of the generosity of our donors, $14,554 has been awarded to support seven outstanding classroom projects that will inspire creativity, expand opportunities, and enrich learning experiences for Newton students.
Congratulations to our grant recipients:
🌟 Jennifer Forbes (South Breeze Elementary) – Hands-on math and literacy manipulatives for her self-contained classroom.
🎥 Greg Bergman (Newton High Fine Arts) – A new camera to record and livestream concerts so more families can enjoy student performances.
🎸 Amy Ives (Newton High School Fine Arts) – New instruments and supplies to support the growing guitar program.
🔬 Kiley Preheim – Resources to help Newton Science Olympiad students compete across 23 scientific disciplines.
🖨️ Nicki Warzeka – On-demand color printing for visual aids, social stories, and curriculum accommodations that support students with diverse needs.
📚 Cathlina Bergman – Beanstack for the 2026–2027 school year, encouraging a culture of reading through challenges and student engagement.
🏺 Sean Monaghen – New pottery centering tools to enhance the Newton High School ceramics program.
These projects represent the creativity, passion, and dedication of our educators, and they are possible because our community continues to invest in Newton students.
💙 Thank you to every donor who helps make opportunities like these possible.
Please join us in congratulating our amazing grant recipients!

Savory Stroll tickets close Monday morning at 8am. Make sure you have your tickets purchased if you would like to participate! This is the last weekend to get your Wine Walk tickets as well, so gather your friends and make your plans.

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Please come join in the fun at our Wine Walk & Savory Stroll!

Wine Walk & Savory Stroll Sip, stroll, and savor the best of Downtown Newton for our annual Choose Newton Wine Walk & Savory Stroll! This unforgettable evening invites you to explore your favorite local shops and discover new ones, all while enjoying wine and bites along the way. This event transforms...

Teen Summer Reading Kick Off Event:
🦖 Dinosaur Trivia & Watch A Movie 🦖

Dinosaur enthusiasts, assemble! Teens aged 10-18, join our awesome teen librarian next Monday (6/1) at 2 PM for a dino-mite trivia contest that will put your knowledge of the prehistoric era to the test! Afterward, stick around to enjoy a movie featuring our dinosaur friends, complete with FREE movie theater popcorn to munch on!

Bakery Sales are moving to Main Street tomorrow morning. We are really excited to show you our new space. Open tomorrow from 8-11am.

The first concert in the Choose Newton Concert Series is tomorrow evening! You won't want to miss this free and amazing concert at Military Park. BIG FAT FUN knows how to bring the energy and they are always a crowd favorite.

Carlos' Kitchen & China Inn will be there serving food and the Harvey County Now will be serving drinks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a great evening on the Library lawn!

Choose Newton Wine Walk & Savory Stroll Tickets | Choose Newton Sip, stroll, and savor the best of Downtown Newton for our annual Choose Newton Wine Walk! This unforgettable evening invites you to explore your favorite local shops and discover new ones, all while enjoying wine and bites along the way.

The CKCF Donor Connect is a great way to learn more about how you can make an impact in your community. Check out the May edition here!

Donor Connect - May 2026 - Central Kansas Community Foundation Imagine the future. Your community foundation helps bring your charitable goals to life. Hello from the community foundation! With tax season now behind us and spring in full swing, this […]