Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone in Springfield. Hopefully, this day brought love and romance to your life. This is certainly a busy time with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Mardi Gras all within the same week. Imagine all the fun you and your family could have if you celebrated all three events. President’s Day is Monday, February 19. This day is actually observed in honor of the first president, George Washington. Many Americans believe that we honor both Washington and Abraham Lincoln whose birthday is February 12. In 1968, when Congress passed the Monday Holiday’s Act, reformers wanted this holiday to honor both Washington and Lincoln but the proposal was rejected. Through public sentiment and advertising, the term President’s Day has become popular throughout the country. Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday. This celebration comes from the ancient custom of parading a fat oxen through Paris, France to remind people that they were not allowed to eat meat during Lent. In Britain, Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, is celebrated. This tradition began as a way to feast before Lent by eating pancakes made of fat, butter, and eggs which were forbidden after Ash Wednesday. WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD THEME CONTEST!!!- planning for Springfield Days 2007, which will be held this year on June 1st and 2nd , has already commenced. Organizers would like input from the community for a Springfield Day’s theme. Think of Wayne’s “Chicken Days” or Wilbur’s Czech Festival or LaVista’s “Celebrate LaVista”…what could Springfield use to celebrate our unique qualities? Send in your ideas by March 1st to win a Springfield Days t-shirt and special recognition. Drop off at the Springfield Memorial Library or E-mail to Editor@SpringfieldNebraska.com
February 19- Government offices are closed. This includes Springfield’s city office, post office, library and Springfield State Bank. Have an enjoyable day off everyone! February 20, 12:00 p.m. - Senior Dinner at the Springfield American Legion. Be sure to call in your reservations to Alice at 253-2203. Donations are accepted for this wonderful meal.
Register for Pre-school in Springfield: Both pre-schools in the Springfield area are accepting registrations for the next school year.
March 8- Annual Park Board Fundraiser for the Springfield Creek and Trails Recreation Area. The public is invited to a free meal at the Springfield American Legion Hall from 5:30 - 7p.m. Free will donations are accepted. Support Springfield area businesses! Click on “Local Commerce” at www.springfieldnebraka.com to find a listing of all area businesses in our community. ~When your nose is hot and runny, you may think it's love, but it's not.
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February 19- South Sarpy District 46 schools are closed. It’s a fun day for kids and teachers. Remember to observe President’s Day.
SYAA Registrations- Get ready for summer sports! Register now for T-ball, ages 5 & 6, for boys and girls and for ages 7& 8, Coach Pitch, and all other ages, Softball and Baseball. Pick up all forms in Springfield at the Pit Stop, BP Runza, or at Westmart in Westmont. Also, download at www. SYAAonline.org.
March 7- Spring Preschool Storytime at the Springfield Memorial Library begins at 9:30a.m. 10 sessions will be held with books, music and crafts for ages 3-5. Call the library at 253-2797 for more information.