SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

April 16, 2008

It's finally feeling a little more like Spring this week. So be sure to head on over to the Sarpy County Fairgrounds on Saturday Night for the Spring Fling. The event begins at 5:30 with a social hour, dinner, silent auction and live band. The Spring Fling will benefit SYAA.

An Art Show was held on April 10 th by the Experience Art and Literature workshop students at Springfield Memorial Library. Working with library assistant and local artist, Nancy Davis, eleven students, ages 9-12, produced a collage depicting a dream. The basis of their work was inspired by the Ezra Jack Keats book “Dreams”. The students who participated in the workshop included: Whitney Beets, Haley Benedict, Maddie Erhart, Juliet Henderson, Mariah Moore, Susan Sherman, Chris Smith, Mariah Seip, Elize Schmieder and Ethan Steinhoff, and Alysa Wagner . This program was made possible by a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

The new Hometown Café is now open in Springfield at BP convenience store located at Hwy 50 & Main St. The cafe's specialties include Pork Tenderloin and Philly sandwiches. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, salads, and pizza are among the restaurant's best sellers. Signs for the new restaurant will soon be installed. Please be sure to frequent this new establishment. The Hometown Café is open for lunch Monday –Saturday at 11:00am and will remain open until 8pm if business is steady for that day. Orders may be called in to 253-3155.

Recently, yet another home improvement project was completed at our house. My hubby and I now have this done to a science. He is the chief laborer and I am the chief tool handler (I hand him the tools). After almost of thirty two years of many various house and yard projects under our belts, we are still actually married to each other!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

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 19- 5:30pm – 12:00 Spring Fling at Sarpy County Fairgrounds, $10 per person. Social hour, dinner silent auction and live band

April 24 – 3:30 -5pm Celebrate Earth Day with “Recycle It” crafts at Springfield Memorial Library

April 25- 6:00-8:00pm Westmont PTO Carnival. Come one; come all for a fun time!

April 27 –8 am – 12:30pm “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

May 7- 6:30pm Mother/Daughter Banquet at United Methodist Church. “Remember the 1950's” For reservations and to sign up to sing Karoke, call the church office at 253-2270 or Joanne Latham at 253-2708. Adults $6.00, children 3-10 yrs $3.00, under 3, free.

Events Happening Elsewhere:

Avoca, NE

Kid's Day at Bloom Where You're Planted Farm - Tuesday, April 29 th

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.

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 :

School District 32 was organized April 21, 1876 out of part of District 8 which extended across Sarpy County from the Platte River to Douglas County. The first district board was composed of: J.G. Behm, director, Frank Mintem, moderator, and George Ringo, treasurer.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It's Source 1882-1982

~ Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age.
-William Feather

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.