Winter Community Day to feature free basketball, activities and family-friendly fun

Hesston College invites friends, alumni, families and neighbors to campus for Winter Community Day on Saturday, February 14, where they can share their love for the Larks with a full day of free basketball and family fun activities in Yost Center.

Community Day is designed to celebrate Lark athletics while creating a welcoming space for the broader Hesston community to gather, connect and enjoy game-day traditions. In addition to a full day of basketball, it will feature performances by the Lark dance team, halftime activities, prize giveaways, free haircuts and free rally towels for the first 100 fans. HC President Mark Landes will even get involved in halftime competitions, going head-to-head against HC students, area youth and even his wife, Dee Dee Landes.

The day begins at 11 a.m. with women’s junior varsity basketball against Bethany College, followed by the women’s varsity matchup against Arkansas Baptist College at 1 p.m. The afternoon concludes with the men’s varsity basketball game against Arkansas Baptist College at 3 p.m. All games will be played in Yost Center and admission is free.

Fans are also encouraged to take advantage of added Community Day touches like free haircuts provided by Christy (Berkey) ’03 Pickerill of CC’s Family Hair and burgers available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to support HC’s Grill Club and flag football team. A partnership between Lincoln Perk and Sage & Juliette Coffee Co. is also bringing a coffee truck on-site for those who may need a mid-day pick-me-up.

Whether cheering on the Larks, enjoying lunch or taking advantage of the day’s activities, attendees are encouraged to come take part in the Hesston College experience. Stay up-to-date on the day’s activities by visiting hesston.edu/communityday.