It Certainly Was "Winds-day"!!!
That it seems that it may turn out to be
It feels that it will undoubtedly
It looks like a rather blustery day, today
It sounds that it may turn out to be
Feels that it will undoubtedly
Looks like a rather blustery day
- Winnie-the-Pooh
This was a fence at a home just south of Elmwood. The strong south wind was wreaking havoc with trash cans, trampolines, and corn stalks. They pelted this chain link fence until it was a solid mass of corn stalks. Thanks to Mike Winter for capturing this scene.
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Spring Carnival Time!!
The 2014 SOS Spring Carnival will be held on Friday April 4 at the elementary school. This is a great way to spend a fun evening supporting our wonderful school! Carnival game and concession tickets can be purchased ahead of time at a reduced rate. Raffle tickets are available for our many raffle prizes as well, and we will also have a great variety of silent auction baskets to bid on. The attached documents include raffle and carnival ticket order forms, game and raffle lists, and auction basket themes. Please come and SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
Click here for advanced ticket order form.
“Rave On!” at Lofte Community Theatre
Manley, NE [March 17, 2014] - Omaha native Billy McGuigan and his group of multi-talented musicians will bring his Buddy Holly tribute concert, “Rave On!” to the Lofte Community Theatre on Saturday, April 12 at 7pm.
Popular nationwide, “Rave On!” is a high-energy rock ’n roll extravaganza that will energize you with such Buddy Holly classics as, “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “It’s So Easy,” and much more. In a unique twist, the concert also pays homage to other fellow classic rock artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and more.
Tickets for the show are $30 and all seats are reserved. Please call the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 or purchase online at www.Lofte.com. The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Cass County near the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50.
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
What: Rural Route Rust -- A Vintage and Handmade Market
When: April 12th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bloom Where You're Planted Farm, 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE
Shop the farmyard for antiques, primitives, upcycled creations (trash-to-treasure), handmade gifts, vintage goods and rusty gold from 22 vendors from all across Nebraska and Iowa. Get hot lunch or baked goods from our restored one-room Schoolhouse Cafe and visit the farm animals. Admission is FREE.
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Click here for the Elmwood Community Center lunch menu.
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On April 12th, come to the fourth annual SAFE KIDS SPRING SAFETY EVENT AND BIKE RODEO at the Plattsmouth Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.! This free family event includes plenty of fun things to do, free food (courtesy of Hy-Vee) and lots of great prizes. The more fun activities that kids do, the more prize tickets they will earn. Some (but not all) of the prizes that will be given away at the event are on display at these locations: the Plattsmouth Car Dealers along Highway 75, Plattsmouth Public Library, Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center, Plattsmouth Elementary School, Hy-Vee, Edward Jones, Children’s Physicians Clinic, and Plattsmouth Community Center. When you visit these sponsors to look at the prizes, thank them for helping to make this year’s event the best ever! Mark your calendar for April 12th, and come have a great time at this free family event! Take a look at the flyer at http://www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/documents/SpringintoSafety2014.pdf
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Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation's Spring Banquet
Saturday, April 5th, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
at the Elmwood School, 400 West G St.
Evening includes dinner followed by a program and awards ceremony for the 2014 Aldrich short story contest winners. This year's speaker is author Susan Dittman who will share highlights from her book, "Abraham Lincoln’s Shining Star, The Inspiring Story of Abraham Lincoln and Nebraska".
Praise for Dittman's book: "What a marvelous and surprising story--who knew how closely Nebraska and its capital reflect so many key themes in Abraham Lincoln’s life? With historical accuracy and inspired writing, Susan Grace Dittman brings faith and insight together in service to tell an important tale about Lincoln and life.”
— Dr. James Cornelius, curator of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Tickets are $12.50 and RSVP is required. Please call 402-994-3855 by April 1st to reserve your seat.
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Strategic Air and Space Museum, Ashland, Nebraska
Exhibition: April 1 - May 31, 2014
Theme: Technological Advances: Aviation Throughout the Years
Patrick Hynes will have an art project at the Dream Rocket Project.
Venue Information:
Strategic Air and Space Museum
28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, Nebraska 68003
This link will get you to Patrick's (and others on display) art. His is the 2nd row third drawing over (pencil drawing of Armed Forces).
Patrick's artwork link...click here!
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NEHAWKA-CONESTOGA ALUMNI DINNER
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
NEHAWKA COMMUNITY BUILDING
6 P.M.
Covered-dish dinner
(Table service and drinks will be provided.)
Honored classes include: 75 year-1939; 60 year-1954, 50 year-1964; 25 year-1989; and 10 year-2004.
Please spread the word to those in the honored classes!
Any questions, please call Susan Rice, 402-227-3855.
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Auditions at Lofte Community Theatre
Manley, NE [March 19, 2014] - The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding open auditions for its season opener, “Dearly Beloved,” on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm. Production dates for the show are May 24-June 8. The Lofte’s artistic director, Kevin Colbert will direct the show.
Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, “Dearly Beloved,” is the story of a small-town Southern wedding that goes hilariously awry. It’s a comedy about love, sisterhood and three hundred pounds of Texas barbeque.
There are parts available for eight women ages 18-75 and four men ages 20-55. Those auditioning should bring a list of possible schedule conflicts. A complete description of the show and available roles can be found on Lofte.com. The Lofte is located in Cass County just east of the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50.
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Are your kids wondering what's for breakfast and lunch at school?
Click here for the April Breakfast and Lunch Menus!
Click here for the April School Calendar!
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Deadline Extension for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission - Outdoor Recreation Marketing Grants
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering $100,000 in marketing grants to promote outdoor recreation. The program is designed to support Game and Parks' goals of increasing participation in outdoor recreation through collaboration with partners.
The grants are for communities, groups, organizations, public-private partnerships, nongovernment agencies or political subdivisions looking for help in promoting outdoor recreation to spur tourism and economic development.
While all projects, events and campaigns must promote outdoor recreation, preference is given to marketing campaigns promoting hunting, fishing and Game and Parks' public areas (wildlife management areas, state parks, state recreation areas, and Open Fields and Waters sites). These areas are where the public may participate in outdoor recreational activities, conservation efforts, stewardship of natural resources or similar initiatives supporting Game and Parks' outreach, education and marketing goals.
The individual grant amounts will range from $2,000 to $25,000, and grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis.
The application deadline has been extended, applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 2. Grants will be awarded April 30. Reimbursement will begin May 1, 2014 and must be completed by June 30, 2015.
For more information, or to apply, visit OutdoorNebraska.org/Grants.
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