In 1981, six-year-old Adam Walsh was abducted from a Florida department store. Two weeks later, he was found murdered. His tragic story led to sweeping changes in child safety protocols across the country. In his memory, the program “Code Adam” was developed by Walmart and later adopted nationwide. It’s now one of the most widely recognized alert systems in the U.S., used in retail stores, government buildings, and public spaces to respond when a child goes missing.Every missing child deserves to be found—and they deserve to be remembered.But this is the story of another Adam. Channel

The El Dorado Police Department is hosting the National Night Out, on Tue., Aug. 6th, from 5-7 p.m. at East Park. This is an annual community-building campaign aimed at fostering police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is a nationwide initiative that works to bring neighbors together and enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. “The goal is to help get the community involved with local law enforcement,” said El Dorado Police Officer Kyle Warrington, coordinator of the event. 

El Dorado Main Street held its quarterly Downtown Assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 8th at Charley’s Appliances. The meeting was initiated by Jeff Christensen, the President of the El Dorado Main Street Board and he began by introducing Tyler Norris, a board member from the Branches Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. Norris updated attendees on their building renovation at 107 N Main in El Dorado. Following Norris, Thea Howard-Dickson, Executive Director of the Coutts Museum of Art, spoke about the museum's ongoing renovation. City Engineer, Scott Rickard, then provided an update on several downtown El Dorado infrastructure projects. Christensen asked Officer John Thompson of the El Dorado Police Department about the initiative to collect contact details from the business community. Sierra Marie Bonn, El Dorado Main Street Communications Project Manager, detailed forthcoming Main Street events. Christensen wrapped up the meeting, underscoring the significance of the "Thankful Thursday" events Downtown.

First Baptist Church in El Dorado is holding Vacation Bible School (VBS), July 10-14th. This year's theme is "Stellar" and the kids will be learning about and supporting the Community Aid Network (C.A.N.) throughout the week.

Flint Hills Fiddler, Derrick Doty, gave his presentation "The Magic Lantern & Instruments Show" at the Butler County History Center Home of the Kansas Oil Museum.  He shared little known stories of the history of music and musicians in Kansas.  Doty can be found by visiting his website: https://flinthillsfiddler.wordpress.com/ Learn more about the Fine Art of Living Well Everyday in El Dorado by visiting our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydayeldorado

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On Saturday, March 5, 2022 the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Butler County Farm Bureau Association. In attendance were District 12 Representative Doug Blex, District 75 Representative Will Carpenter and District 14 Senator Mike Fagg.  They spoke to Butler County residents about the work they are currently doing on their behalf and answered questions. EverydayElDorado.com

The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Phil Benedict, sat down with me to share some of the exciting new changes to the Chamber of Commerce for the new year.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Coutts Museum for their current Museum-wide exhibit “What is Art?” The exhibit features: Sculpture and 2D work from Dallas Dodge Prints from Jennifer Callaway Jewelry from Jillian Marsh Graffiti from Belle Rausch - Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild As well as an installation piece from curator Sheila Yrjanainen The exhibit runs from August 5 - October 28, 2021 Visit EverydayElDorado.com to learn more about the people, places and things to do in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.

Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital opened its doors on September 19, 1931.   Ninety years later, they celebrated their continued service to El Dorado and the surrounding communities with an employee appreciation luncheon. On Monday, September 20, 2021, a birthday celebration was held on the lawn in front of the section of the hospital building that houses the original structure. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com