Smoky Hill River Festival

and the arts; locally owned shops and restaurants; community events such as the Smoky Hill River Festival, the Tri-Rivers Fair and the street fair; a strong 4-H program; the river, wate

ogramming for children and families. In the new role, Mettlen will oversee the Smoky Hill River Festival’s Artyopolis children’s area, support the festival’s visual a

ementary School, contributing to the 2026 Spring Spruce Up, volunteering at the Smoky Hill River Festival, sponsoring the Butterfly Garden at Rolling Hills Zoo, and continuing membershi