WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
November 24, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
GIVING THANKS IN
SPRINGFIELD, NEBRASKA
LIBRARY THANKSGIVING DAY CRAFTS
4TH ANNUAL
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Springfield Masonic lodge #12
4th & Main Street
December 4th
8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
$6 adults - $4 children
Proceeds Benefit:
Springfield Masonic Lodge activities
All are Welcome!
VFW BREAKFAST
Springfield VFW Post 9558 extends an invitation to join them for the monthly community breakfast. Held at the Legion Hall in Springfield, breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month from October through April. That will be November 28, 2010. The cost is $6.50 ($5 for breakfast and a donation of $1.50) for adults and kids aged 5 to 12 eat for $3.00. The breakfast includes pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham and sausage (links and patties. Also included is coffee, orange juice and milk.
GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT!
SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010
10:00AM - 2:00PM
SPRINGFIELD CITY HALL
To schedule your life-saving appointment:
Contact Ralph at 253-8301 or
sign up online @ www.redcrossblood.org
Sponsor code: 111
COATS FOR KIDS
The Springfield Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Winter Coat Give Away for needy children in the area. The coats are new and range in sizes 8-18 for boys and 6-17 for girls. There is a limited number available and will distributed on a "first "come basis. This is a totally Confidential project. Call 707-8426 or contact the Elementary Counselor at Springfield Elementary or Westmont Elementary Schools.
FRIENDS OF THE SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS
TREAT YOUR FRIENDS TO A
VILLAGE INN PIE!
Purchase Village Inn Pie Gift Certificates – priced at $11
On Sale at the Library
Great for Stocking Stuffers!
Marcus Theatres Movie Passes
Platinum pass -$8
Silver pass -$7
Gift Certificates available, too!
Call the library at 253-2797 for more info.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Saturday, December 4
9 a.m. – 12 Noon
Large Bag – $10
Small Bag - $6
Cookies needed, too! To donate cookies, please call the library for details.
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Springfield Proposed Urban Park
The Springfield Community Foundation is seeking assistance for this proposed asset for the Springfield Downtown area, located on the vacant lot at the NE corner of 2nd & Main. The city council has agreed to purchase the lot. $20,000 is needed to bring this project to the next level. An anonymous donor will donate the first $5000. Any and all monetary contributions are appreciated. Suggested categories of giving include:
- $1000 –Visionary Businessman or Woman
- $500
- $250
- $100
- $25 Young Adult Community Builder
- In memory of:
- In honor of:
The Springfield Community Foundation is a 501 C # non-profit organization.
Make checks out to the Springfield Community Foundation and mail to:
Randy Fleming
PO Box 410
Springfield, NE 68059
Or drop off at Great Plains Realty Auction Co.
222 in Main Street
Tel: (402) 210-4885
Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest
The Springfield Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Substance Abuse Awareness Program for all 3rd through 6th graders on Monday November 29, 2010 starting at 6:45 p.m. at Springfield Elementary School gym. All posters will be on display that night, as well as a program you won’t want to miss. School Resource Officer Jen Wheeler will present several high school students to talk about the best ways to avoid drugs and alcohol. Winners of the poster contest will be announced and certificates will be awarded to all those who participated. Finally, the Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini autographed football will be awarded that night. You can enter your poster that night if you have not turned it in already. Entry forms and 11x17 paper can still be picked up at Springfield Elementary School, Westmont Elementary School, St. Joseph Church and Springfield Library.
DONATIONS NEEDED
Springfield At Heart Community Dinner organizers are looking for donations of turkeys (12-15 lbs.), hams, ready-made stuffing, corn, gravy, cake, nuts, mints, candy corn, coffee, tea, paper dinner ware, decorations and door prizes. The dinner will be held on December 11th at the First united Methodist Church from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Contact Amy Green at 990-9933.
MASTER GARDENER 2011 CALENDARS
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL GARDENERS
Features photos of master garden sites & gardening tips
$10 each
On sale at:
Springfield Memorial Library
665 Main Street
SOUTH SARPY SCHOOL DISTRICT #46
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Wednesday, November 24 - Early dismissal
Thursday & Friday – No Classes
SSAP BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Boys & Girls
Grades 1st – 6th
Info at:
www.ssap.org
HAPPENING NEARBY
Pictured: Larry Bauers of Louisville is surrounded by his trio of angelic waitresses; Lindsey Micks, Samantha Colbert and Renee Kovar.
World Premiere in Manley, Nebraska!
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is bringing a world premiere to the stage. Opening on December 3, “Christmas at Leon’s” tells the tale of a bus full of holiday travelers who get stranded at a roadside diner during a blizzard. As we are introduced to the passengers, we discover that each one has a flaw or personal drama affecting his or her life. Everyone is able to find shelter and spiritual comfort at the diner owned by an odd little man named Leon. The story and original musical score were both written by Mick Kovar of Lincoln. Mr. Kovar is a long-time friend of the Lofte having served on its board of directors and starred in several of its productions over the years. Lofte Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert is directing the show. Colbert and Kovar are old friends and have enjoyed working with each other on “Leon’s.”
Starring in the title role as the curmudgeon, Leon is Larry Bauers of Louisville. His three angelic waitresses are played by Renee Kovar of Lincoln, Lindsey Micks of Bellevue and Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water. Other players in the show include Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water; Jamion Biesterfeld and Anne Riha of Louisville; Scott Pope of Eagle; Cynthia West Sheldon of Elmwood; Adam, Mick and Meagan Kovar and Brittney Ernesti all of Lincoln; Tom Lucas of Papillion, Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn and Jason France of Plattsmouth.
“Christmas at Leon’s” will run December 3-5, 10-12 & 16-19. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Sundays are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $16.
The Lofte is also doing a fundraiser in coordination with this event. Ticket holders can come to the Lofte 90 minutes prior to curtain to eat at Leon’s Diner. A home-cooked meal of meatloaf or hot turkey sandwiches will be served right on stage as the cast entertains and helps to serve the food. Tickets for the meal are priced separately at $25/plate. $15 of the meal ticket is tax deductible. Advance reservations for the Diner Experience are required.
The Lofte is located near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 1 just east of the village of Manley. The box office is open Monday through Friday 8am-12pm.
"SIP WHILE YOU SHOP"
ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Slattery Vintage Estates
NOVEMBER 27-28
(Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving)
1:00 -6:00PM
To thank you for your patronage these past three years, SVE will be having complimentary appetizers, hot cider and hot spiced wine, live Christmas music as well as gift shoppe specials.
Bring your friends and get in the Christmas spirit.
Wine gift baskets available. Local artisans' wares.
8925 Adams Street, Just West of Nehawka. www.SVEvineyards.com for directions. 402-267-5267
BENEFIT DINNER
My name is Tifanie Vogt and I am on the committee hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner/fundraiser for Lori Ward on December 4, 2010 in Murdock, Nebraska. Lori is a local woman who was recently diagnosed with cancer for the 4th time in ten years. She has battled her way through breast cancer twice in 2000 and 2004, lung cancer in 2009 and now bone cancer. We are raising funds to help out with Lori’s medical bills as well as the living expenses of Lori and her family.
We are looking to local retailers to help with the benefit. We are looking for items to be donated for the silent auction and raffle we will be having for Lori during the evening. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase auction items or to go directly to the family. All proceeds from the benefit dinner will go directly to Lori Ward and her family to help with their expenses. Lori and her husband Tom have lived in the Elmwood-Murdock area much of their married life and their daughter Kristy (Burrows) currently lives in Louisville with her husband BJ. They are a local family who needs support.
No donation is too small. If you are interested in donating, please contact me by phone at 308-383-6640 or email
Thank you for your time.
Tifanie Vogt
308-383-6640
GREENBLATT & SEAY SCHEDULE
Jamming Workshop
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Jamming Workshop on Saturday, December 11, from 1 PM - 3 PM. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt will share some hints to help you play in a jam session with minimum stress, and maximum music. Pre-registration is required, enrollment is limited, and there is a $20.00 fee. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to
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