SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

March 19, 2008

Happy Easter!

The Easter Egg Hunt was held on a chilly, windy Saturday on March 15. Dressed warm in their winter attire, the kids who attended had a fun time hunting for all the goodies at Buffalo Park. Thanks to Springfield Lodge #112, City of Springfield and the Springfield Business Association for sponsoring this event.

Young writers met for five sessions of creative writing lessons in February and March at Springfield Memorial Library. This class taught students how to brainstorm for ideas, ways to organize their writing, and what it takes to publish your work. Each student produced a creative story. Springfield writer, Janet Nitsick, spoke to the students at the last session on the process of publishing and marketing. Janet encouraged these young writers to work hard and follow their dreams.

Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library News - -The Friends are looking for volunteers to help with their fundraising events. During Springfield Days, the Friends of the Library are sponsoring this year’s Duck Drop event. They will need lots of help with this event. Anyone interested in assisting this organization can call the library for more information. You are also urged to attend the Annual Meeting on April 7th at 6:30pm.
Plus contribute to a great cause… The Friends are selling Summer Garden Flower Collections. Look for order forms at various businesses around town, at the library, or place your order with a Friend member. 50% of all profits will benefit the Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library.
Friends of the Library Board include:
Elizabeth Chartier, Lorri Brockman, Jeff Kreifels, Charlene Harding, Sheryl Balfour

It’s” Preschool Registration” time! Sonshine Preschool at the United Methodist church in Springfield is now taking registrations for the next 2008-09 school year. Preschool is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 – 11:30am, September – April. Tuition is $110 per month. Registrations can be found at the church or the library.

Building Blocks Preschool & Daycare Center located in Westmont is currently accepting applications for its summer program, "Building Friendships." This program is designed for children ages 5 to 11 and incorporates many exciting activities with learning and fun. Applications are also being accepted for the preschool/daycare for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Rietta Glesmann at 505-6622 for further information of both of these programs.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

March 18 & 19 – South Sarpy District #46 Schools, Parent/ Teacher conferences.

March 20 – 26 – South Sarpy District #46 Schools- Spring Break - No school

March 20 – Platteview High Varsity Track @Wayne State indoor invitational

March 23 – Happy Easter!

March 25 9:00am – Platteview High Varsity Boys Golf @Gretna Invitational

March 25 4:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Duchesne

March 25 6:00pm - JV Girls soccer vs. Duchesne

March 26 9:30am - Preschool Storytime at Springfield Memorial Library. Storytime is held every Wednesday thru May 7.

March 27 7pm - Springfield Days meeting at Springfield Memorial Library

Events Happening Elsewhere

Louisville, NE
March 29 8:00pm
Louisville Art Gallery – Boston based singer and songwriter Edie Carey, along with special guest, Elana Arian. Call 234-2867 for tickets soon, as there is very limited seating for this type of event.
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
Springfield had a band when the town first started. In 1884 the Monitor published and item as follows:
“The Springfield band is to furnish music at the South Bend Celebration on the fourth of July.”
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At Its Source 1882-1982

~The less people know about how sausages and laws are made, the better they'll sleep at night.
-- Otto von Bismarck

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.