If you’re looking to warm up on the K-State campus today, the Psi Chi fraternity is selling hot chocolate Monday, Dec. 3, and Tuesday, Dec. 4. The sale is a fundraiser benefiting the national CASA for Children organization, which supports abused and neglected children going through the court system. Cups of cocoa will be available for 2 dollars, cash or venmo payments will be accepeted. They’ll also be accepting donations as well. They’ll be set up in front of Bluemont Hall and will be selling drinks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Author: KMAN Staff
Monday’s guests were Manhattan Kiwanis president-elect Doug Meloan and secretary Kitty Pursley previewing Saturday’s pancake feed and silent auction. We also chatted with Geary County Convention & Visitors Bureau members Rick Dykstra and Michelle Stimatze on upcoming community events. Our final two segments featured Manhattan Assistant Director of Community Development Chad Bunger discussing the city’s Flood Resiliency Plan.
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