SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER
What’s New in Springfield, NE
April 9, 2008
Pippa White is once again coming to Springfield. If you have not seen her historical performances, you have missed out on a wonderful experience. “Voices from Ellis Island” is being performed at St. Joseph’s Church Thursday, April 10th at 7:00pm. Invite a family member or a friend, young or old, for a memorable night. For more information on Pippa White log onto to her website at: www.pippawhite1co.com
Local author, Janet Nitsick reminds us that:
April is Autism Awareness month and the Springfield Memorial Library stocks a book, Seasons of the Soul, which includes a spattering a personal accounts of Springfield, Neb., author Janet Syas Nitsick's two different autistic sons. One story occurred in Springfield. Readers step into each season of uplifting faith stories and several personal accounts. Why not pick up this www.Christianstoryteller.com, “Best of Year” book from this library? It is at bookstores or order online: www.JanetSyasNitsick.com. The family and book were featured on KMTV, and author's radio interview aired Aug. 4 on WVNE 760 am with major markets in Springfield and Worcester, Mass. Midwest Book Reviewer Laurel Johnson said: "This beautiful little book is suitable for all readers and is the ideal gift for family and friends. It's also a joyful testimony to Christians, and those who may be questioning their faith. This book is highly recommended to parents of autistic children."
 ”Surf into Springfield” during Springfield Days 2008 on June 6th & 7th. A schedule of all the events will be available soon.
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 Springfield Memorial Library will soon be selling Duck Drop tickets. The Duck Drop race takes place during Springfield Days. The grand prize offered will be a Wii gaming machine. So get ready to purchase your winning ticket. For more information, call the library at 253-2797.
Spring weather finally prevailed this past weekend. This meant I was able to do some much needed yard work. Raking the leaves out of our flowerbeds was a little challenging, though, with the wind. My piles of leaves seemed to flitter away. I don’t know where they all went, but I’m guessing my neighbors will figure it out. Once again we will need to reseed our north facing backyard lawn. Our two dogs plus the ice wiped out a majority of the grass. Now warm weather is needed to speed up the process so we can bid good riddance to mud.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD
April 10 -7pm Pippa White returns to perform “Voices from Ellis Island” at St. Joseph’s Church. Don’t miss this outstanding performance.
 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 11- 6:00 – 9:00 pm Springfield Elementary PTO’s annual Carnival. Stop by one and all for a fun time!!!
April 17 – 7pm Springfield Days Meeting at Springfield Memorial Library. Everyone involved is asked to attend, if possible.
April 18 - South Sarpy District # 46 Schools – No School. It’s a long weekend!
April 24 – 3:30 -5pm Celebrate Earth Day with “Recycle It” crafts at Springfield Memorial Library
 April 27 –All You Can Eat! Pancake Breakfast at Springfield’s American Legion Hall
 April 26 – Platteview High Junior/Senior Prom at the Scoular Building
 April 28 – 7pm Platteview Jr. High Vocal and Instrumental Concert at Platteview High
Events Happening Elsewhere:
Avoca, NE
Kid's Day at Bloom Where You're Planted Farm - Tuesday, April 29th
This is a unique opportunity to learn about agriculture while enjoying the great outdoors! See a cow being milked, pet a baby calf, and sample locally-produced Legacy Milk! Take a guided tour of the 127-year-old farm where you'll learn about farming practices 100 years ago, 50 years ago, and today.
Reservations are now being accepted for groups of 10 or more people. Children of all ages are welcome, and we will customize your tour to suit the age level of your group. The cost is $3.00/person. Children ages 2 & under and paid school staff members are free with a minimum of 10 paying guests. We'll provide every group with a packet of farm-related coloring and activity pages so you can continue your learning experience after you leave the farm. SPECIAL VALUE: Add lunch to your tour for just $2.00 more--that's just $5.00/person! Lunch includes hot dogs, chips, carrots/celery and Legacy Milk or bottled water.
Morning and afternoon time slots are still available. Call 402-267-4104 or Email Editor@AvocaNebraska.com now to make a reservation. Bloom Where You're Planted Farm is at 911-108th St. rural Avoca, NE. Visit our website, www.bloompumpkinpatch.com, for a map and directions. 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 The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Manley, Ne @ the Lofte Theatre
April 27 2pm - The Blackwood Brothers Concert
Tickets $10. General Admission Seating. A name synonymous with Gospel Music! The original Blackwood Brothers formed in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Elvis Presley loved Gospel music and attended many of the Blackwood Brothers Gospel conventions in Memphis. The Blackwoods have recorded over 200 albums and toured 47 countries! Now here for Lofte audiences to enjoy CONTACT US By Phone: 402-234-2553 By Mail: Lofte Community Theatre, PO Box 62, Manley, NE 68403 Box Office To purchase, exchange or inquire about ticket purchases, please call our box office at 402-234-2553, or send us an email at LofteTickets@Lofte.com SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
April 1928- Sarpy County was buried under a blanket of wet snow about a foot deep last Thursday night and the temperatures dropped below freezing causing considerable damage to power lines.
-Reference: The Springfield Monitor, April 17, 1958 “Thirty Years Ago”
~I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I ended up where I needed to be.
-Douglas Adams
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.
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.
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