Ft. Riley – Home to the BigRed 1 – Home to brave menand women who fearlesslytrain to protect our freedom.Ft. Riley has a rich history totell the general public –offering great museums forall to enjoy. With the recentchanges now in place-to gainaccess to the Fort – it isimportant to know that visitors are still welcome –it just takes a bit longer toget onto post.

For those visitors that donot have a Department ofDefense ID card who wish toenter Fort Riley should con-tact the Fort Riley VisitorControl Center in person, orby phone (785) 239-2982 or

via email, usarmy.riley.imcom-central.mbx.des-vcc@mail.mil.

The Visitor Control Center(Bldg 885) is located justprior to the Henry GateAccess Control Point (Exit301, U.S. Interstate Highway70) and is open 24 hours aday, 7 days a week.

“DOD is directing everyone follow Army regulation in regardto installation access control,”said Mark Dombrowski, chief,Security Branch, Directorateof Emergency Services. “Atthe same time, we’re trying tostay as accessible as we can tothe public.”

Starting April 1 – the postreaches full compliance with

regulations – visitors will bedirected to the VisitorControl Center, Building 885,adjacent to Marshall ArmyAir Field, located near theHenry ACP. Visitors canapply for a pass or badge,depending on their purposefor visiting the installation.According to Dombrowski,the process takes an averageof five to 10 minutes.

“We are no longer going toallow personnel to comethrough all the gates, unlessthey have a DOD ID card,” hesaid. “The Visitor Control Centeris open 24/7.”

The pre-registration formand a list of frequently askedquestions in available here:www.riley.army.mil. Click onthe yellow button, “Accessing

Fort Riley” on the right sideof the page.

Issued passes are good fromone to 90 days and badgesare valid from 91 days to oneyear, depending upon thetype of access required.

For questions about FortRiley access control proce-dures, call the Directorate ofEmergency Services SecurityBranch / Visitor ControlCenter at 785-239-2982 or785-239-3138.

April 2015Volume 15, Issue 4A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Visit Ft. Riley

M5 Horse Gas Mask from World War 2 - exhibit at the U.S. Cavalry Museum.

Photo: www.kansastravel.org

KSU Spring GameKansas State Football in Kansas City???? Yes, The Kansas State Wildcats will be making history this year by moving the 2015Purple/White Spring Game to Kansas City Kansas Sporting Park. Kick off will be at 3 p.m.on Saturday, April 25th. In addition to Kansas City being painted purple, the day will befilled with numerous activities for fans and families of all ages, including pre-game hospitali-ty, interactive games for kids, autographs and appearances from Willie the Wildcat, K-Statecheerleaders and the Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band.

The reason for this move is due to construction of the new Vanier Football Complex atBill Snyder Family Stadium. The decision tomake this move was not simple – as to holdthis contest in an outside venue and to hostprospective student-athletes, a one-time waiv-er from the NCAA had to be permitted.

Parking lots will open at 12 p.m. and tailgatingis permitted. For complete ticket informationon the spring game, visit www.k-statesports.com or call 800-221-CATS.

KSU Open House – Unfold your future!Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. prospective students and families will enjoyspring in The Little Apple® as well as food, fun and PURPLE during the K-State OpenHouse. Family is what K-State is all about – and you are sure to feel the love as over 250majors and options are available for future family members to explore!

This annual spring event can trace its roots back to nearly 90 years ago for events such asHome Economics Hospitality Day,Engineer’s Open House and Ag Day. Thefirst all-university Open House was held in1969 and today is one of the most popularevent traditions at K-State, bringing innearly 20,000 visitors.

For more information go to www.k-state.edu/openhouse/

Get Around 2 it!

Do you have good intentions? Do you often say “I’ll do thatwhen I Get Around to it?” Do we have a must attendevent planned for you! We will be looking for you at BlueEarth Park – right outside of the Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter on Thursday, April 30th from 5p.m. – 8 p.m.for the 7th Annual Get Around 2 It!. This fun event is filledwith information of all there is to do in Manhattan and sur-rounding area. It’s the perfect time to make your plans forsummer activities. This FREE event (did we say FREE)showcases Manhattan’s attractions and upcoming events,complete with vendors, prizes and fun activities.

Bill Snyder Family Stadium UpdateThe Vanier Football Complex will make a huge impact on the daily experience of all 16 K-State Sports. Here's a quick look at the space increases for various areas of the newbuilding compared to theexisting facility:• TOTAL SQ. FEET: 132,000ft2 (Existing: 64,000 ft2)• ACADEMIC CENTER:14,700 ft2 (Existing: 7,100 ft2)• LOCKER ROOM: 10,100 ft2

(Existing: 5,100 ft2)• STRENGTH CENTER:18,300 ft2 (Existing: 7,500 ft2)• EQUIPMENT ROOM:8,800 ft2 (Existing: 4,000 ft2)

Photo kstatesports.com

National Volunteer Week The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau is alwaysmoving, and our success is complimented by the volun-teers that assist us with activities throughout the year.Little Apple Corps volunteers during 2014 worked 131hours, that’s the equivalent of 3.27 weeks! During the 2ABasketball tournament we depend on over 200 volunteersworking various jobs to host a successful event. WithCountry Stampede in town in June, over 52 volunteersassist us with the information booth.

National Volunteer Week will be celebrated April 12-18.This week is designed to recognize the inspiring andencouraging people that seek out imaginative ways toengage with their communities. By working together, wecan meet our challenges and accomplish our goals of having a welcoming community.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

You make the Manhattan CVB and our countless visitorsfeel welcomed!

Thank you 2A! For the past 26 years, Manhattan hasbeen the host community for thisgreat event, welcoming teams to TheLittle Apple®, along with thousands offans. Congratulations to the2015 2A State Champs: GirlsChampions – Claflin-CentralPlains and Boys Champions –St.John- Hudson.

Manhattan’s version of March Madnessdepends on hundreds of people andbusinesses giving of their time tomake this event a success. TheManhattan CVB says THANK YOUto each of you.

Sean Morgan and his daughter,Bryleigh Morgan were one of 16 fami-lies to be a team host, providing greathospitality to the Meade Girls team throughout the duration of the tournament. Teamhosts are responsible for being the team’s biggest, local fan. Hosts are asked to make theteams feel welcome, assisting with securing practice times, guiding them to dining andentertainment options, and most importantly, helping them focus on the task at hand –playing basketball! During the 4-day tournament, it is easy to bond with the team. TheMeade girls placed 3rd in the State Tournament and gained a forever family and fan!

Flint Hills Festival Be a part of the Flint Hills Festival on Sunday, April 26 from12-6 p.m. at the Flint Hills Discovery Center .

Music, food and fun will be in abundance as the Flint Hillsare celebrated and welcome Spring! Food vendors fromacross the Flint Hills Region will tempt your taste buds, andyour pocketbooks, with sweet treats and baked goods.

The Tallgrass Express String Band, featuring Annie Wilson,will be playing in the Atrium from noon – 3:45 pm. SteveKeck will be performing children’s music in the classroomand children will have a hands on activity to take homewith them.

You won’t want to miss the end of the Flint Hills Festivalcelebration with Kelley Hunt performing at the ManhattanConference Center at 4 p.m.

Kansas Sampler – May 2-3

Wamego is the host for the 26th annualKansas Sampler Festival, Saturday, May 2from 10-5 and Sunday, May 3 from 10–4.Wamego’s City Park, 406 E. 4th St. is theperfect location to host this KansasCelebration. Designed to provide the publica sample of what there is to see, do, hear, taste,buy and learn in Kansas, this festival is certain to inspireyou to get out and see for yourself all that Kansas has tooffer!

Over 150 Kansas communities will be represented fromevery corner of the state of Kansas, from rural to metroareas. Last year over 11, 700 attended. Help us break thatrecord attendance as we are positive there will be morethings to see this year! Enjoy tent after tent of exhibitorsthat will be placed in geographical regions. Enjoy surprisesof historical performers, Kansas stumping questions, artistsat work, a petting zoo, blacksmith demonstrations and whoknows what else!

For more information go to www.kansassamplerfesti-val.com.

Little Apple Soccer Club –Manhattan Invitational Tournament

Things are kicking in Manhattan! April24-26, Manhattan will host over 80teams, nearly 1,000 young soccer playerswill take over the soccer fields atAnnenberg Park. This soccer tourna-ment is hosted by Little Apple SoccerClub.

THANK YOU!VOLUNTEERS Jenn AlleyRichard & Tanya BachampD.Jay & Amy BlackwoodBecky BlakeAl BluebaughElaine BrownChristy ChaseFrank & Carol ConizzoMary CorahKim DahlstenBob & Jan DavisTerry DekatDan DekatCarol DodderidgeSamantha Ellison Cam FeltnerMelissa Filby-WalshGlen FogoKaren FranzSteve FreedJennifer FritchenLonnie & Hannah FunkLela GillispieSeth GordonJill GordonTed GrubbGary & Diana HargraveMike & Gloria HeibergerChuck HenryLiz HibbardDarrell & Pam Holaday

Dena HuffJim & Elva HynekJeff KellerGene KlinglerJan KlinkElias LeonIsaac LeonJohn LindholmTom & Peggy LinkMeredith LitchfieldJenny LoyaMarvin & Doris MarshRoberta MarstallMary McNabbBob & Mary MellgrenSean Morgan & Family Joseph OttPat PettyAlesia PittmanMyles PittsBeth Ann RileyColin RobinsonJudy RolandJosh & Jennifer SalmansChristy ShaheenBret ShawWarren & Phyllis SlocombeBob & Kathy StevensRandy StittTerry SwisherDean & Shirley TaylorK TaylorJay & Michelle Terrill

John & Gladys ThomasAlice WagnerJohn & Marlyn WaltersLaura WasingerStan WattTommy WesselDrew Wilkinson

HOSPITALITY ROOMSPONSORSAlesia & Terry PittmanBilly VanillyBourbon & BakerBuffalo Wild WingsCarlos O’Kelly’sChick-Fil-AChipotleColbert’s Four Points by Sheraton Freddy’s Frozen CustardGoodcent’s Deli Fresh SubsHilton Garden InnHoliday Inn at the CampusCoco Bolo’s/HCI Catering Little Apple Brewing Co.McAlister’s DeliPepsiPizza HutRock Springs 4-H CenterSubwayTexas Roadhouse

Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManagermarcia@manhattan.org

Luke Wiggins, Convention SalesManagerluke@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinatorkendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

April 2015Through May 31

Stan Herd: Cairns on the BeachBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through June 21Dean Mitchell: A Place, A Mental SpaceBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through July 12Dinner and a Mid-Night Snack: Gifts of Contemporary Works on Paper from Donald J. Mrozek and R. Scott DormanBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through August 12Save the Last Dance ExhibitFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

1 McCain Performance Series: DiavoloMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

2 Healing Arts for Military FamiliesBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:30-8:00 PM785-532-7718

4 Easter Egg HuntCity Park10:00 AM

4 Royal Bunny Tracs 5K & Kids Rabbit Dash with Easter Egg Hunt8:30 AMNortheast Community Park785-776-9260

5 Easter BrunchColbert Hills Clubhouse785-776-6475

6 McCain Performance Series: Peter and the StarcatcherMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

7-29 Spring Music FestivalManhattan Town Center6:00-7:00 PM785-539-3500

11 All-University Open House K-State

11 Little Apple Barbershop Chorus Spring ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM

11 McCain Performance Series: The Second City Hits HomeWareham Opera House7:00 and 10:00 PM785-532-6428

12 Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity's Chocolate & Tea 2015Houston Street Ballroom2:00 PM785-539-9390

13 McCain Performance Series: Million Dollar QuartetMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

13-17 Open A.I.RBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

18 MAC's Birdhouse Series:John Reischman and the JaybirdsManhattan Arts Center7:30-9:30 PM785-537-4420

18 Earth Day - Party for the PlanetSunset Zoo12:00-4:30 PM785-587-2737

18 Victorian Tea PartyLiving Water Ranch3:30 PM785-468-3594

18 K-State Libraries GalaHale Library Great Room6:00-11:00 PM785-532-7442

19 McCain Performance Series: Spencers: Theater of IllusionMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

21 K-State Orchestra ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-9:00 PM

24-26 FootlooseColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029

25 Explore with ReStore 2015ReStore - Habitat for Humanity10:00 AM-4:00 PM

26 McCain Performance Series: Don Quixote - Russian National Ballet TheatreMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

30 Get Around 2 It!Blue Earth Plaza5:00-7:30 PM785-776-8829

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax

Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®

Brad Everett, Chair, HotelNeal Farmer, BusinessJennifer Fritchen, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg,

Entertainment/KSUMeridith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailPenny Senften,

Entertainment

Ben Sigle, AttractionJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/

KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Eastes, City of

ManhattanLyle Butler, Chamber

PresidentKaren McCulloh, City

Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

April ......................................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions09 Gideon's International of Kansas Annual Convention .................30011 Kansas Professional Photographers Association Annual Meeting6016 Manhattan Christian College All School Reunion.........................10017 Delta Delta Delta 100th Anniversary ..............................................40022 Kansas Optometric Association Annual Conference ...................30023 Daughters of the American Revolution...........................................250

Fall Meeting/State Convention27 911 Dispatch Association Annual Meeting......................................20029 Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health

Spring Meeting .........................................................................................5030 National Association of Letter Carriers .........................................125Sporting Events11 Kansas State Men's Bowling Association State Tournament.......10011 WAM-SAG-MAN Trail Cabin Fever/Yellow Brick Road Ride ....10011 Kansas State Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow ...........200

Farm to Fork 5K18 Kansas State Men's Bowling Association State Tournament.......10024 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament................................80025 Kansas State Men's Bowling Association State Tournament.......100

CVB Mission Statement: To increase the local area economy by attracting visitors.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation is pleased toannounce a major gift of support from Marty Vanier and BobKrause. The $750,000 gift fulfills a naming opportunity forthe Immersive Experience Theater. Over a five year period,$500,000 of the gift will be earmarked for the City ofManhattan, $220,000 will establish a semi-endowment fundfor upkeep of the Discovery Center’s Immersive ExperienceTheater, and $30,000 will support the Foundation infundraising efforts. The Flint Hills Discovery Center isdeeply appreciative of this generous gift!