SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

February 27, 2008

Help! I work in a library filled with books. I imagine the authors sitting down most everyday to write these literary works. As I sit here, I can not think of one single thing to write about. What’s happening in Springfield? I should have gone to that music festival last Saturday, but we were helping friends with a project. I should have been more observant this week. I should have snapped those cute pictures! What’s going on out there? Check my email—nothing!! See my dilemma? So help me out folks and send in all your news and pictures. Click on that link down below. Just a little blurb and a picture or two would truly help out!

It’s a leap year! Do you have any big leap year plans for this coming Friday, February 29th? It’s an extra work day. It’s an extra school day! It’s someone’s actual birthday! Centuries ago, Leap Year was also known as Ladies Day, since this was the only day in which a lady was allowed to propose to a man. So make the most of an extra day in the year of 2008! And don’t forget that you can observe Leap Day in Springfield by heading out to St. Joseph’s Fish Fry for a scrumptious meal.

Just one more word about Robins…I saw two robins last Saturday right out back in the old Ash tree, flitting around and playing. Could it possibly mean what I think it means? The first sign of a Spring to come? I now realize they were just teasing when I saw that flock of robins in January. I’m keeping a watch out that it wasn’t just a passing fancy!

Last chance to win the Springfield Days theme contest!
Springfield Days Theme Contest…submit your ideas fast! Winners will receive special recognition during the parade and Springfield Days Bucks to be used during the weekend festivities. Ideas can be submitted to ssimonsen@esu3.org or Connie at the Springfield Library. Deadline: Feb. 28th. Again mark your calendars for June 6 & 7 and don’t miss the fun this 2008. Next planning meeting is Thursday, Feb. 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the library.
~ From Springfield Days Chair Person: Shanna Simonsen

Springfield Memorial Library Quilt Raffle
The Quilting Ladies are at it again! Take a chance at winning this colorful quilt created by the library’s Quilt Class. Chances are now on sale at the library for $1.00ea. or 6 for $5.00. Also be on the lookout for the gals selling those chances at upcoming area events. Take a leap at winning and benefit the library! The raffle takes place right after the Sarpy County Fair.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD
February 28, 7pm -Springfield Days meeting at Springfield Memorial Library
February 29& March 14 – Fish Fry Nights. The St. Joseph Catholic Church Knights of Columbus are having those delicious Lenten Friday Night Fish Fries. Desserts provided by the Ladies Guild. Stop by from 5:00 – 7:30pm for a great meal. Cheese pizza and Mac n Cheese, too!
March 2, 2-5pm – Acoustics Sundays at Soaring Wings Vineyard are beginning again. Enjoy live music by a solo artist each week. Free Admission!
March 5, 9:30 – Preschool Storytime at Springfield Memorial Library. Storytime is starting up for the little ones once again. Bring your 2 ½ - 5 years to the library for 45 minutes of books and activities.
March 7 – South Sarpy School District#46 – Early dismissal for all schools. It’s the end of the quarter.
March 7&8, 7pm- Spring Musical “Bye, Bye Birdie” at Platteview High Auditorium presented by the very talented Platteview High School students. Don’t miss this!
Get the Word Out!!! The Springfield Library will be open for a special Friday Night Event for Teens. Teen Tech Night will feature games, computers, and snacks for ages 11-18 from 5:30 -8:30. Bring a friend and hang out for a while.
March 15, 7pm- Meet Your Winemaker Dinner at Soaring Wings Vineyard. A five-course meal will be served by Paul Pleskach of At Your Service Catering. He pairs each entree with our wines. $60 per person with reservations required.
The 2008 Sarpy County Fair will be July 30-Aug 3 with the Parade on Saturday, Aug 2. If your organization is interested in participating in the parade, please contact Russ Zeeb @ RZeeb@aol.com or 681-0929. Click here to download Parade Entry Form

Events Happening Elsewhere

Louisville:
Area artists are invited to participate in Air Your Art in Louisville, a public banner art display event, sponsored by BUILD (Businesses United In Louisville's Development) and Louisville businesses.

Artists are being asked to design and paint streetlight pole banners, incorporating the theme, “150 Years and Still Making Tracks.” The painted banners will then be displayed on Main Street in Louisville, May 17th through September 8th.

Interested artists should submit an entry form and design sketch for approval by March 7, 2008. Artists will be notified of approval and banners will then be distributed for painting, with the banner completion deadline set for May 9, 2008. Only one entry per artist will be allowed, with only twenty-three total banners available for the display.

An auction is also being planned for the banners after the display ends, with BUILD sharing a portion of the proceeds with the artists. Details about the auction, including a date, will be made available at a later time.

An entry form and complete rules for the event can be obtained on-line at www.louisvillenebraska.com. For more information, contact Terri Scholting, BUILD President, at 402-234-2504.

Weeping Water, NE:
April 12, 7:00 – McClellan Singing Sisters
McClellan Singing Sisters are amazing!! 4 sisters all under 16 singing Gospel songs for the last 7 yrs.
FIRST CHRISTAIN CHURCH, 306 H St., Weeping Water, Ne 402-269-5508
sgmfamily@gmail.com

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT
[In 1882] Clark S. Haney opened the first blacksmith shop on the southside. J.F Grove established the first “Livery Barn” south of the Haney blacksmith shop.
--Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At Its Source 1982-1992

~ Nobody believes the official spokesman, but everybody trusts an unidentified source.
-- Ron Nesen

Connie Manzer

News to the Editor: Please send in all your Springfield area news. Pictures, announcements, and events will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help. Send to Editor@springfieldnebraska.com.