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September 19, 2019
Our first stop will be Paolucci’s Restaurant...the Paolucci family has been part of the Atchison community since 1894. We will then visit Riverwood Winery located north of Kansas City near Weston in the peaceful setting of the scenic Missouri River Bluff. They are committed to using environmentally friendly, sustainable practices, both in the vineyard and in producing their wines. Our final stop we will experience the history and mystery that make the charming town of Atchison legendary in haunting. The Travel Channel continues to air its documentary “Haunted Town,” a program dedicated entirely to Atchison’s chilling stories. We will “enjoy” a one- hour narrated ride aboard the Atchison Trolley to see the sites and hear about the mysteries.
- Registration Opens: August 15, 2019
- Registration Closes: September 6, 2019
- Time: 10:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Age: Any (kids must be accompanied by an adult)
- Location: ERC Bus to Atchison
- Fee: $50 (lunch on your own)
- Min/Max: 12/20
October 19, 2019
Svensk Hyllningsfest is a celebration of all Swedish heritage which includes many activities, games, crafts and more importantly food! Take the ERC bus with us to indulge in great food such as the Swedish Folk Dancers' famous “Viking on a Stick”. Be sure to explore the local Arts & Crafts booths in the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center building, where artists from all over Kansas and surrounding states have come to show off their great talents. The building is filled with everything from pottery, baked goods, wood carvings and more.
Make sure you wander through one (or all!) of the stages where plenty of live entertainment will keep you... well, entertained! We will eat lunch at the Swedish Crown Restaurant and visit the Old Mill Museum!
- Registration Opens: August 15, 2019
- Registration Closes: October 4, 2019
- Age: Any (kids with parents)
- Time: 8am-5pm
- Fee: $40 includes lunch
- Location: ERC bus to Lindsborg
- Min/Max: 12/20
November 2019
Kansas City’s Gangster Tour starts at Union Station, where bullet holes from the infamous 1933 Kansas City Massacre can still be seen. On a 90-minute bus tour from there, “Johnny Holiday” shares stories about “Boss Tom” Pendergast and points out where speakeasies and gambling halls once operated, where mobsters once lived and worked and where major turf wars and infamous crimes took place. Don't make us twist your arm. Grab your chopper, hop on the bus and you’ll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crime scenes. We will start our day at Crown Center doing a little browsing and eating on your own!
- Registration Opens: August 15, 2019
- Registration Closes: October 18, 2019
- Time: 10:30 am- 6:30 pm
- Age: Any (children accompanied by adult)
- Fee: $55 (lunch on your own)
- Location: ERC Bus to Kansas City
- Min/Max: 12/20
December 8, 2019
- Registration Opens: August 15, 2019
- Registration Closes: October 20, 2019
- Time: 1:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Age: 21 and Over
- Fee: $75 (includes dinner, transportation and ticket)
- Location: ERC Bus to Basehor
- Min/Max: 12/20
Mystery Lunch Bunch
Grab a couple of your friends and your spirit of adventure, and we will provide the ride to lunch! The location is a mystery and will keep you guessing until we arrive. Our adventures take us far and wide but we are usually back in Emporia by 1:00-1:30pm. We will do the driving to get you there and back safely so you can relax and enjoy the company. Please let us know if you are unable to get to ERC, and we will be glad to pick you up. This is a great way to meet new friends, try new restaurants and get out of town!
Fee: $10/person Min/Max: 5/20
- September 12, Thursday- out of town, you buy your own lunch, 10:30 am.
- October 17, Thursday- in town, we buy lunch, 11 am
- November 15, Friday- out of town, you buy your own lunch, 10:30 am.
- December 20, Friday- in town, we buy lunch, 11 am.
Register by the Friday before