WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
JANUARY 19, 2011
MEETING NOTICE
The Downtown Main Street meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. has been RESCHEDULED for next Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting has been rescheduled due to an illness.
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: City Hall, 170 North 3rd Street
The Mayor and City Council would like to invite interested downtown Main Street property owners,business owners and residents to attend this meeting for an update on the downtown Main Street project.
Infrastructure replacement projects are scheduled to begin this spring. Projects include the replacementof concrete in the street/parking/sidewalk areas,sidewalk stamping and staining, water mainreplacement, and light pole upgrades.
VALENTINE LUNCHEON
Wednesday , February 2
12:30PM
United Methodist Women
Springfield First United Methodist Church
Meal $6.00
RSVP 253-2270 or 253-2483
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Springfield First United Methodist Church
Youth Group News
Donations needed
Silent Auction items
(for Game Feed Event)
Please let us know ASAP so we can get them on the poster.
GAME FEED/SILENT AUCTION
MARCH 5, 2011
5:00 – 7:00PM
KID KIT ITEMS
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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
What a better way to start the new year than with a personal financial plan that actually works. Say good-bye to living paycheck to paycheck. Say good-riddens to your debt. Say hello to financial peace… Financial Peace University, that is. Join me for a preview of the class on either Sunday, February 6that 12:00 pm or Thursday, February 10th at 6:30pm at the Springfield First United Methodist Church (480 Main Street). The actual class begins on Thursday, February 17th. Please contact Suzi Miller by phone at 253-3979 or email me at
SPRINGFIELD LEGION AUXILIARY SENIOR LUNCH
EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
12PM –NOON
ALL SENIORS ARE WELCOME
FREE WILL DONATION
SPRINGFIELD LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY
JANUARY 20, 2011
7PM
SPRINGFIELD DAYS MEETING
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
JANUARY 27TH, 7PM
ANYONE INTERESTED IN HELPING ORGANIZE THE EVENT IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
VFW PANCAKE 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 January 30, 2011. 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.
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP
Writing Creatively!
Ages 9-12
Tuesdays, February 8- March 15
(6 week workshop)
3:30 – 4:30pm
Please Register
Phone 253-2797
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS
Closed throughout January
Reopens February 1, 2011
with many exciting new classes, merchandise and events.
MASTER GARDENER 2011 CALENDARS
Features photos of master garden sites & gardening tips
Reduced Price! -$8 each
On sale at:
Springfield Memorial Library
665 Main Street
253-2797
SUPPORT DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT
DONATIONS NEEDED
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
PLATTEVIEW HIGH TROJANS
BOYS & GIRLS BASKET BALL & BOYS WRESTLING
WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE
http://www.goplatteview.com/
TROJAN SPORTSWEAR
AVAILABLE AT:
MAIN STREET
FAMILY CONSIGNMENT & MORE
DRY CLEANING PICK UP & DROP OFF EVERY SATURDAY
PROVIDED BY: GRETNA CLEANERS
HOURS:
Friday 10AM -5PM
Saturday 9AM – 2PM
Tuesday –Thursday 10AM – 6PM
SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
ACOUSTIC SUNDAY
2-5PM
JANUARY 23 – MITCH ARMSTRONG
JANUARY 30 – CHRIS SAUB
FREE ADMISSION
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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
FEBRUARY 12. 2011- 7PM - WINE, CHOCOLATE, ROSES. $65 PER PERSON
For more info on all events and specials, visit:
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HAPPENING NEARBY
LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE AUDITIONS
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley will hold auditions for “Leaving Iowa” on January 31 and February 1 at 7pm. The production requires three men and three women. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The production will be directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water.
“Leaving Iowa” is the story of Don Browning, a middle-aged writer who decides it is finally time to take his father’s ashes to his childhood home. But when Don discovers that Grandma’s house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father. The father-and-son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don’s memories of the annual tortuous vacations of his childhood.
The production will serve as the Lofte’s entry in the upcoming Nebraska Association of Community Theaters competition March 18-20. It will also be the 2011 season opener for the Lofte with performance dates on May 28, 29, June 3-5 and 9-12.
Those with questions in regards to the production should contact Lofte Artistic Director Kevin Colbert at (402) 234-2553.
Pictured on Attachment: Clay Stevens, Noelle Bohaty and Kyle Lorenz all of Lincoln appear in KBC Productions’ “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.”
KBC productions announces that the second play in its Winter Season
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile,”
opens
Saturday, January 22
Mahoney State Park
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” is written by Steve Martin. Most famous for his comedic skits and appearances in many movies and television shows, Mr. Martin wrote the script in 1993. The comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904, just before Einstein transformed the world of academia with his theory of relativity and before Picasso set the art world on fire with cubism. This fictional tale sees two geniuses discussing the century’s achievements as well as many other fanciful topics. You will be treated to giggles aplenty and moments of sheer enlightenment. Staff suggests a PG13 rating for this show.
The show is produced by Kevin Colbert and directed by Katherine Cover, both of Weeping Water. The rest of the cast includes William M. Cover II and Timron Gilfert of Weeping Water, Noelle Bohaty, Clay Stevens, Kyle Lorenz, Mellisa Marinovich, Travis Triplett and Grant Covney all of Lincoln; Kevin Holdorf of Manley; and Cynthia Sheldon of Elmwood.
The production runs January 22, 23, 28-30, February 4-6, 10-14 and 18-20. Curtain times are 7:30pm except for Sundays which are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. A state park sticker or purchase of a day pass is required for entrance into the park. For reservations, please call Mahoney State Park at (402) 944-2523 ext. 7122.
GREENBLATT & SEAY SCHEDULE
SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP
Registration is now open for the 2011 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.
Fiddle Camp for Beginners is Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17. This 5 day camp includes some of the basics and fun of fiddling, such as performing in public, practice techniques, reading music, playing y ear, and jamming. Fiddling styles include bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, Klezmer, old-time, and newly composed tunes by the campers. Movement and singing are included in the experience.
Fiddle Camp for Intermediate/Advanced Fiddlers is Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15. Campers will discuss picking tunes for contests, performing in public, practice techniques, reading music, playing by ear, playing for dancers, back-up fiddling, arranging twin fiddle pieces , and jamming. Many fiddling styles will be represented, including original compositions by the campers. Campers can sign up for all 5 days, or just 2 days, or just one day of Intermediate camp.
Monday & Tuesday is for reading fiddlers/violinists who want to read more tunes. This mini-camp is perfect for fiddlers who want to improve their music reading skills, and for classically trained violinists, violists, and cellists who are interested in various fiddling styles. Using sheet music in standard notation, these campers will get to improve their sight reading, and experience the fun of playing fiddle tunes at the same time! Fiddling styles included in the sessions will be tailored to the interest of the campers who register.
Wednesday & Thursday is for fiddlers/violinists who want to learn tunes by ear. This mini-camp is designed to jump-start your ability to pick up tunes quickly by ear, and to make them stick! Tunes used will reflect various styles, meters, tempos, and difficulty levels.
Friday is for fiddlers who “just wanna have fun”. This mini camp includes jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, improvising, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Each day is scheduled from 9 AM - 1 PM. Registration is available on line atwww.greenblattandseay.com.
For more information, contact Deborah Greenblatt at
SCHOOLHOUSE PERFORMANCE SERIES
Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 PM. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and banjo. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions.
Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 13 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay.
The concert will be followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. Admission is $5.00 for adults, and $1.00 for children and students. For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at
The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.
Thanks to all Springfield E- Newsletter readers.
Connie Manzer
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