WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
January 28, 2009
Have you seen the new sign in front of Springfield State Bank? Internet Banking is now available at our hometown bank! Access your accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with their secure and convenient online system. To register or to learn more log on at: http://www.springfieldbank.com/
A “Welcome to Springfield Days 2009 Kick Off Meeting” is planned for Thursday, Jan 29th, 7 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Library. A new Chair person(s) is needed to coordinate Springfield Days! All interested, please attend this very important meeting. We need to keep this event going!
The St. Joseph’s Knight of Columbus are ready to lend a helping hand to those in our community who need assistance hooking up a converter box for the Analog to Digital conversion. They are working with the United Way and NETV. Please call 211 (United Way) and they will notify the Knights in order to help you.
Springfield Memorial Library invites Young writers, ages 9-12, to attend a five –week workshop beginning Tuesday, February 3. Meet after school from 3:30 – 4:30 to explore creative writing during the Young Writers Workshop. Snacks will be provided. Please register by calling 253-2797 or stop by the library.
The St. Joseph’s Church Knights of Columbus are holding a Basketball Throw Contest on Friday, January 30 from 6-8pm at Platteview High School. The contest is open for all boys and girls, 10-14 years of age. An adult must accompany all participants. For more information contact Mike Patera at 253-3087 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Need after school supervision for your teens? Area resident and parent of Platteview students, Celia Cruz, is interested in providing a “Teen Center” in her home at 19820 S. 174 Plaza (near 174 & Cornish Rd.), Springfield. For a fee of $40 per week, teens will be offered a choice of activities, homework help, or simply hang out with friends. The Center is open from 3:30 – 7:00pm. Call 253-3983 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Don’t forget to make that reservation for the annual United Methodist Church Valentine Luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, February 4 at 12:30pm. Please call by January 28. The cost is $6.00 per person. Phone the church office at 253-2270 or Alice Gottsch at 253-2293. It’s sure to be a lovely event!
Springfield PTO Dine Out Night is next Monday, February 2 from 4-8pm. Give Mom a break from cooking & head on down to the Hometown Café at Main St & Hwy 50.
Soaring Wings Vineyard will make your Valentines Day special with “Wine, Roses & Chocolate”on February 14, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Heavy appetizers, chocolate fountain, & wonderful desserts will be on the menu. Space is limited so be sure to hurry and make your reservation. The cost is $65 per couple with a bottle of wine included.
Have you hugged a veteran today? If not, you’ll have your chance to hug one, two or maybe a whole room of veterans on February 7, 2009 at a special event planned to honor them and at the same time raise funds for a special memorial designed especially for our military veterans.
Have you hugged a veteran today? If not, you’ll have your chance to hug one, two or maybe a whole room of veterans on February 7, 2009 at a special event planned to honor them and at the same time raise funds for a special memorial designed especially for our military veterans.
The event, which will include dinner, a silent auction, entertainment, and a very unique auction of “Men in Uniform”, will begin at 5pm and be held at the American Legion Hall in Papillion, 230 W. Lincoln St. (about 1 block west of 84th St. and Lincoln in downtown Papillion). Entertainment will be provided by a Barbershop Quartet and the auction will feature some of our local area’s very handsome and very dedicated military veterans. Would you like a special evening with a US Marine or a handsome gentleman from the Air Force? Then you won’t want to miss this auction!
Admission to the event is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. All proceeds go to benefit the Veterans Memorial Garden under construction on the campus of the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue. You can purchase your tickets at the door or buy tickets in advance by calling Aimee Middleton at 402-672-5050.
For more information about the event and the garden, visit www.papillion.org/fire_leadership_sarpy.cfm
~Submitted by Courtney Kucirek
I was fortunate to be able to attend the 2009 Cathedral Flower Festival in Omaha this past weekend. This years show featured unique quilts crafted by regional quilters paired with floral designer’s interpretations. The show was quite spectacular! I was thrilled to recognize artists from our local area at the Quilts & Flower Show.
Floral Display
Louisville,NE, Blakes Foral & Gifts
created by Linda Gruenwald
Quilt created by Bonnie Miller - Papillion, NE
Floral Display - Papillion Flower Patch
created by Mary Beth Harrold
The Springfield Library’s young artists were printing with food last week. It was also fun to get messy!
Look, Mom! My hands are red!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD –The Calendar
January 30, 6-8 – Knights of Columbus Basketball Throw contest for all boys & girls, 10-14 years old.
January 30, 7pm – Springfield and Westmont PTO Movie Night at Springfield Elementary. “Everyone’s Hero will be showing. Doors open at 6:45pm.
February 2 – 12pm – Senior Meal at First United Methodist Church. A free will donation is appreciated.
February 2, 4-8pm- Springfield Elementary PTO Dine-Out Night at Hometown Café located at Main St. & Hwy 50 (behind BP). Help support the PTO & our local café!
February 3, 3:30 – 4:30 – Young Writers Workshop at Springfield Memorial Library (first session of the five week workshop).
February 4, 12:30pm – Valentine Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church. Don’t forget to make your reservation by January 28.
February 5, 3:30 – 5:30pm - Valentine Crafts at Springfield Memorial Library. Make Valentine cards and gifts for family, friends, and loved ones. Snacks served, too!
~Make three correct guesses consecutively and you will establish a reputation as an expert.
-Laurence Peter
Connie Manzer
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