SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

April 2, 2008

“Surf Into Springfield” June 6th & 7th. Get your beach gear ready for a surf and sand weekend right here in Springfield, NE. This year’s Springfield Days theme has officially been decided. So don’t leave town, join in all the fun, and support Springfield Days 2008. A complete list of events and happenings will soon be available.

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.

Bugeater Flea Market will be held at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds on June 6, 7, & 8 in conjunction with Springfield Days. Indoor and outdoor booths are available to rent. Call Steve or Jill at 402-935-7917 or book online at: www.bugeaterfleamarket.com

Friends of the Library Fundraiser - Last chance to purchase Summer Flower Collections from Flower Power. Orders must be turned in by April 7th. 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, and Sheryl Balfour

Women (and men) everywhere! Get ready! It’s a very Special Day! Monday April 7th is “National No Housework Day”!!! That’s certainly one holiday I’m taking advantage of, maybe. Does that mean we can’t wash dishes or make beds or straighten all the towels on the towel bar or throw all those papers away or wipe down that kitchen counter? Oh no! I’ll never survive!!! OK, no dusting that day. I have to celebrate somehow. (OK, I have to confess. I really don’t dust everyday.) Enjoy your day off, too.

Experience Art & Literature Workshop at Springfield Memorial Library – the kids are creating up a storm and getting ready for their Art Show.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

April 2 – 7:00pm Platteview Booster Club meeting
April 3 – South Sarpy District # 46 Schools – Late Start. Sleep a little later!
April 3 – Springfield Elementary kindergarten music program
April 6 - 2-5pm - Soaring Wings Vineyard Acoustics Sundays. FREE ADMISSION. Tim Koehn will be playing favorites of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. To access information of all events happening at Springfield’s premier winery, log on at: www.soaringwingswine.com
April 7 - 6:30PM Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library “ANNUAL MEETING”. All are invited! Find out how you can help out at various fundraising events that benefit the library.
April 8 – 12pm Senior Brown Bag Lunch at Springfield Memorial Library. Bring a sandwich. Soup, dessert, and beverage provided.
April 10 – 5:00 – 7:30 Art Show and Appreciation Night at Springfield Memorial Library. The Experience Art & Literature Workshop students will be displaying their art. Come visit with the artists. As an added bonus, the library would also like to recognize their many supporters. Refreshments will be served. The Art Workshop is funded by a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.
April 17 – 7pm Springfield Days Meeting at Springfield Memorial Library
April 18 - South Sarpy District # 46 Schools – No school
April 27 –All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Springfield’s American Legion Hall

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT
April 1918 – “Large Crowds attended patriotic rallys in Springfield, Gretna and Papillion Saturday and the band of the 41st Infantry at Fort Crook toured with the speakers.”
-Reference: The Springfield Monitor, April 17, 1958 “Forty Years Ago”

Doing nothing is very hard to do...you never know when you're finished.
-- Leslie Nielsen

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.