Springfield Wednesday Newsletter - September 23, 2009

WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
September 23, 2009

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 A Poetry and Prints Workshop began Thursday, September 17 at Springfield Memorial Library for students ages 11-13. Library assistant and artist, Nancy Davis is instructing the students on poetry writing and printmaking techniques. The first session involved brainstorming for ideas and writing a poem. This program is funded by a grant from the Eastern Library System. An Art Show is scheduled for October 15 from 7-8pm to view the student’s finished works. The community is invited.  
 
 
St.  Joseph’s Parish Picnic
September 27
11am - 1pm
Carl Weiss Acres, 13606 Pflug Rd
Meat & Drinks provided
Please bring a side dish
Last names A-M: salads/veggies
Last names N-Z: desserts
 
 
 
NOW OPEN
SPRINGFIELD FARMERS MARKET
 
FRESH PRODUCE & WHOLE GRAIN BAKED GOODS
LOCATED ON PLATTEVIEW RD, EAST OF HWY 50
THURSDAY & SATURDAY THRU OCTOBER 3RD
8:30AM – 11:30AM
TO SET UP YOUR TABLE
CALL DENISE FRIESEN
253-2355 OR EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
 
 
 

Please Join

Springfield Vol. Fire & Rescue
 
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Saturday, October 10, 2009

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 505 South 1 Street

Springfield, NE

Ribbon Cutting /Open House

And

Fire Prevention Family Fun Night

& BBQ

Free Admission  -  Donations Appreciated

 For the Kids:
  • Tour the NEW Fire Station
  • Free fire prevention materials
  • Meet “Smoky the Bear” and “Sarpy” the Firefighter
  • Simulated Smoke Trailer
  • E911 simulator
  • Jr. Firefighter Obstacle Course
  • Jaws of Life demonstration
  • Fire extinguisher demonstration
  • Rescue Squads and Fire Trucks on Display
  • Springfield Elementary Coloring Contest Winners Display
For the Adults:
  • Tour the NEW Fire Station
  • Free fire prevention materials
  • Free smoke detectors (installation available)
  • Free Blood Pressure checks
  • CPR Demonstration and instruction
  • Wild Land Fire Display
  • Learn more about becoming a member
 
LIBRARY NEWS
 
The Springfield Memorial Library Foundation will publish a cook book as a fundraiser for the Library's new addition. We will need lots and lots of recipes! Drop them off at the Library or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   All kinds of recipes are appreciated. We would like at least 5 recipes from everyone.  Please send in by October 1, 2009. Thanks!
 Come to the library for Fall Preschool Storytime every Monday until November 23 at 9:30pm.
Ages 2 ½ - 5 are invited for books and fun activities. No registration is required.  
 
 
 
  Soaring Wings Vineyard
 
The harvest is finished and it’s time to celebrate! The Harvest Festival is happening September 26 from noon to 9pm.  The cost for Adults 21 & older, $7; 12 -21 years, $7; under 12, free.
 
Acoustic Sunday: Playing this week from 2-5pm is Mark Irvin.  Free admission!
 
 
 
Springfield ArtWorks
Gallery& Studio
 
Owner’s Glenn and Margie Trembley are excited about locating to Springfield. Remodeling the space is on track for opening the gallery and studio soon.  And more exciting news! Classes will be offered!
 The first classes planned will be felted ornaments and package toppers, felted flowers, and decorating wool berets with yarn and wool. For more information, check out their website at :  www.springfieldartworks.com
 
 
Go Trojans! For all the latest news on Fall Platteview sports log on:
www.goplatteview.com
 
Platteview Boosters & Alumni Golf Tourney will be held on October 10th  at Tregaron Golf Course, 25th & Fairview Rd.  Bellevue, NE. For more info:
http://www.goplatteview.com/docs/2009golftourney.pdf
 
 
 
 
 
**OPEN**
 
FABULOUS DEW DROP INN SPORTS BAR
 
WATCH HUSKER GAMES ON THE BIG SCREEN
 
OUTDOOR PATIO
 
WIRELESS NETWORK
 
DRINK SPECIALS


 
 
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Springfield Days Committee Meeting
September 24, 7pm
Springfield Memorial Library
 
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD –The Calendar
October 3, 8:30 – 11:30am – Visit the Springfield Famer’s Market. It’s your last chance!
October 6, noon – Senior Meal at First United Methodist Church
October 10, 4-8pm - Springfield Volunteer Fire & Rescue BBQ & Open House
October 10 – Platteview Booster & Alumni Golf Tourney
October 12 – Columbus Day
October 13, noon – Senior Brown Bag Lunch at Springfield Memorial Library
October 15, 7-8pm –Poetry and Prints Art Show at Springfield Memorial Library
 
HAPPENING NEARBY:
 
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Music Fills the Air at the Old School House in Avoca, NE
 
Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the THIRTEENTH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE. 
This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 11, at 2:30 PM, in the auditorium of the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse.  In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice.  There will also be other divisions of competition available for the adventurous fiddlers, including a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's Contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle), and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc.), which will give fiddlers an opportunity to play tunes that are usually not allowed in any other contest.  The prizes for the winners in the Open Division are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place.  Prizes will also be awarded for 1st place in the other contests. Registration for contestants starts at 1:30 PM the day of the FIDDLING BEE.
 Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.  Fiddlers and their back-ups are admitted for free.  For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.com  or
 e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Debby Greenblatt, championship fiddler and fiddle book author, will be giving a  “Fiddle Master Class” on Saturday, October 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  This informative, entertaining event is sponsored by the Big Muddy Fiddle Club.  Participants may either play a tune they are working on for the group and get some coaching from Debby or ask a question about style, technique, or fiddle music in general.  Master classes give every one a chance to get some help and support in their fiddling, while the whole group benefits from the teaching.  Any skill level may participate.  Not brave enough to perform in front of the group? Listeners may also register to sit in on the session and pick up some tips.  The workshop will be held at the home of Jim Harvey, 518 S 88th St, Omaha, Nebraska.  Seating is limited, register early!  Jamming will follow from 4:00—6:00 p.m. free of charge!  Coffee and snacks will be provided.  Questions?  Contact Mary Pat Kleven, 402-490-6710, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Participant fee: $15 (member) $25 (non-member); Listener fee $8 (member) $10 (non-member).
Make checks payable to “Big Muddy Fiddle Club” and mail to treasurer Dan Kane, 14518 Oak Street, Omaha, NE 68144)
 
 
~ Courage is being scared to death…And saddling up anyway.
  -John Wayne
 
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Connie Manzer