Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE

JUNE 13, 2012

SPRINGFIELD DAYS 2012

“GOING GAGA IN SPRINGFIELD”

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Lady Gaga Look Alike Contest

Congratulations! Kylie Porter

1ST PLACE FEMALE FUN RUN WINNER

1ST PLACE WINNER MALE FUN RUN

FUN RUN DRAWING WINNER

FUN RUN DRAWING WINNER

Thanks to Glenn Trembley of Springfield ArtWorks for creating the special awards.

More Springfield Days Fun

THANKS FOR A FANTASTIC SPRINGFIELD DAYS!

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Blood donors needed. Please mark your calendars for Sunday

June 24th, the next Springfield Community Blood Drive. Time

is from 8:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. at the Springfield Fire Barn.

To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor

code:009111) or call Ralph at 253-8301.

SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SPAGHETTI FEED

JUNE 16

5-7PM

COST: $5 per person or $20 per family

proceeds benefit: Habit for Humanity

srp 2012

LIBRARY MOVIE MATINEE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, 1PM

For All Adults

Movie & Popcorn

Springfield Memorial Library

665 Main Street

402.253.2797

Bike Safety Poster Contest

Win a Bike Helmet

sponsored by Sarpy/ Cass Safe Kids program

Pick up Poster Paper at

Springfield Memorial Library

4 Age Divisions

Be sure to drop off your poster by June 18th.

Bike Helmets will be awarded during the Bike Safety program on June 25, 1pm at the Library. Good Luck!

Yotes BbqPizzaria would like to thank everyone that helped to make the "1st Annual Pizza, Pork & Pistons" car show a smashing success. A special thanks goes to the sponsors, Copple Chevorlet, Soaring Wings Winery & Brewery and Chad's Repair also to all the businesses that donated raffle prizes and all the volunteers. Hope to see you all next year.

YOTES BBQ PIZZARIA

YOTES NEW SUMMER HOURS:

Sunday ~ closed
Monday ~ 4 to 9pm--Cruise night, car owners get 20% discounts on Pizza/wings
Tuesday ~ 11am to 9pm--2fer Tuesday, 2 for 1 pizza toppings.
Wednesday ~ 11am to 9pm--"Wing Wednesday" 50 cent wings, $7.50 buckets of beer
Thursday ~ 11am to 9pm--"Thirsty Thursday" FREE 2 liter of pop w/ pizza carryout order.
Friday ~ 11am to 10pm--Baby back ribs
Saturday ~ 11am to 10pm--Baby back ribs

"Home of the Bigger, Better Pizzas"

167 MAIN STREET
402-253-2755
DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

183 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE 68059

402-301-9162

ARTISTIC STRESS RELIEF

Come on down to Main St and sign up for new classes.

Learn Japanese surface design for art quilts or paper or how to fuse glass plates,bowls or jewelry....new designs just in.

Friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

www.springfieldartworks.com

GALLERY HOURS

Tuesday thru Friday

1-5pm

SATURDAY

11AM – 4:30PM

SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

Wine Wednesday

Come out on a Wednesday and when you purchase a cheese to enjoy with a bottle of wine, you’ll receive a FREE loaf of fresh bread! Not only that, but are extending our hours on those Wednesday evenings to 7:00 p.m. Some dates may be excluded due to other winery events, so please call to confirm you’re evening by calling us at 402-253-2479.

Sunday Acoustic Music

2:00 -5:00 p.m.

If it's nice outside, just bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy! If the weather isn't nice outside, we do music in the Party Room! Either way, what a great way to end your weekend, especially with no cover charge!

Friday Night Music Series

Bring a lawn-chair or blanket. Cover charge of $5.00 per person - Age 12 and older (Wine not included),

Tastings of wine or beer may be purchased at the gate for $6 - 5 Tastings and you keep the glass!

Wine by the glass $5, $7 for a glass of Syrah

$12 and up for bottles of wine (We can re-cork if you don't finish the bottle.)

Beer by the glass $4.50 - $6.00

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m., Music starts at 7:00 p.m. and plays until 9:30 p.m.

Yotes BBQ Pizzeria will be available. Cheese, crackers, sausage, and bread available for purchase in the Tasting Room.

Special Saturday Night Performance

June 30th

Back Alley Blues Band

Gate opens at 6:00- music begins at 7:00.

$5 cover for guests are 12 and up.

Music plays until approximately 9:30!

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come out to listen to this great local band!

Girls Night Out

July 14^th

Ladies bring your friends

Wine, Beer, Music, & Raffles!

This is a ladies only event!

HAPPENING NEARBY

APPRAISALS ON THE GREEN

Dust off those treasures and antique's because The Papillion Area Historical Society is proud to present its first annual, Appraisals on the Green which will be held during Papillion Days on Saturday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. under the tent on the Sump Memorial Library lawn at 222 North Jefferson Street. Quality appraisers have donated their time and talents to help make this event a fundraising success for the historical society. They are: Joella Cohen and Rod Crawford of Joella's House of Antique's and Omaha Auction House; Patrick Miliken and Ron Matson of Papio Coin and Auction; Independent Appraiser, Mike Herzog of Springfield, Ne; and Selma Mendyk of Venice Antique's in Omaha. Admission is free to the public. Guest are invited to bring items for public appraisal for a suggested donation of $10 per item or three for $25. Guests are limited to three items. A loading zone will be located on 2nd street in front of the District 22 Portal Schoolhouse and carts will be available to assist in getting large items to the appraisal site.

BECOME A DONOR

William Creekmore, a 12 year old from Plattsmouth and a participant on the Jewels of Hope Relay Team, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2011. He is in need of a bone marrow transplant within the next 5-6 weeks. Unfortunately they have been unable to find a match. If you or someone you know would be interested in being tested to see if you are a match or to get more information, please go to www.GetSwabbed.org/register. A free test kit will be sent to you.

From the Jewels of Hope Team page:

William is a 6th grader at Plattsmouth Middle School. He enjoys video games and spending time with his friends. He also loves his animals; he has two dogs and a cat. William has a very giving heart and formed his own fund raiser for Children's Hospital to help support the children who are hospitalized with cancer by making and selling jewelry.

Lofte Community Theatre

15841 Manley Rd

PO Box 62

Manley, NE 68403

(402) 234-2553

www.Lofte.com

HANSEL & GRETEL

MISSOULA AT THE LOFTE

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Members of the 2011 cast of 'Pinocchio' give the Missoula Children's Theater experience a thumbs up!

For the sixth straight year, the Lofte Community Theatre will be partnering with Missoula Children's Theater for a children's production. This year's musical is, "Hansel & Gretel."

The Lofte will hold two public performances of "Hansel & Gretel," on Saturday, June 16th. The first is at 3pm, the second is at 6pm. The cast will be called for a dress rehearsal 2-4 hours before the first performance. Adult admission is $8; children are $5.

Missoula Children's Theater is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. Their residency at the Lofte is generously sponsored in part by Plattsmouth State Bank and Home State Bank. Those with questions about auditions or tickets may call the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553.

~ If the baby is happy, don't try to make it happier.

- Dan Keeton

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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Community Sustaining Sponsors 2012

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