LAHARPE — The COVID-19 pandemic robbed organizers of planned and money-making ventures throughout 2020, so LaHarpe Days Committee members are taking a methodical approach to their next celebration.
With their sights set on a full-scale festival in 2022, committee members are hosting a number of fundraisers and community events this year.
The first two are in the coming days, including a color run at 9 a.m. June 19 from the LaHarpe City Park.
The 5K run and 3K walk will feature several stopping points for participants to be doused with powdered paint, if they so choose.
Registration costs $10 for those who do not want a shirt, and $20 for those who do.
Registration forms are available at LaHarpe City Hall, Thrive Allen County and the Iola Register office.
Biscuits and gravy will be served during and after the event as well.
For more information, call Marcia at Thrive Allen County at 365-8128 or LaHarpe City Hall, (620) 496-2241.
ADDITIONALLY, the LaHarpe Days Committee will host a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday — unless supplies run out earlier — at Iola’s Splash of Summer craft show.
An assortment of donated baked goods will be sold at the Warehouse Event Venue, 612 W. Miller Rd., Iola.
The 2022 LaHarpe Days Celebration will be June 25.
