WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
COMMUNITY PICNIC
SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
480 MAIN STREET
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30AM
SERVICE 10:45AM
LUNCH - NOON
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN IN WORSHIP, FOOD & FELLOWSHIP. FOOD PROVIDED. MUSIC BY DEVOTED SOUND. INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSE & SLIDE --FUN FOR ALL AGES!
SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
SPRINGFIELD CITY HALL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8:00am - 12:30pm
TO SCHEDULE YOUR LIFESAVING APPOINTMENT
SIGN UP ONLINE @ www.redcrossblood.org
sponsor code-111
or contact Ralph @253-8301
TROJAN SPORTS
For all info on all Platteview games check here: http://www.goplatteview.com/news.asp
GO TROJANS!!!
TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING FUNDRAISER
The Platteview High School National Honor Society and Student Council will be holding a technology recycling fundraiser at Platteview High School on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 10 AM until 2:00 p.m. Old computers, TV's, etc. will be accepted for one $10 fee. Each family may bring in as many items as they want for the $10 charge.SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS
Glenn and Margie Trembley of Springfield ArtWorks have volunteered to man the Nebraska State Tourism booth at the state fair in Grand Island on Sept 4th. Any tourism related industries or organizations in Springfield are welcome to drop off brochures at the gallery during regular hours. Trembleys will be promoting all tourism in the Springfield area at the state fair.
The state tourism conference will be held in Lincoln from October 12-14. Trembley said, "Last year’s event was very beneficial for me. I hope other organizations from Springfield can attend this event since it is held so close to home." The principal speakers at these events are national speakers who really know the tourism market. Attending these events really gets the word out about our great community, Trembley said. There are scholarships available to attend the conference. Deadline for applying is Sept 13. Please contact Dean at 402-376-2969 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.
Stop by Springfield ArtWorks for your copy of Nebraskaland Magazine and the free Country Register, packed full of places to go in the area.
DRIVE SAFE!
Sarpy County Sheriff’s Department Awarded Grant
Sheriff Jeff Davis announces that the Nebraska office of Highway Safety awarded $21,333.16 for DWI overtime enforcement.
The enforcement will take place from August 20-September 6, Labor Day. After the recent tragedies, both in the area and in Iowa, we are hoping that drivers will drive responsibly and have a designated driver if they are going to be drinking.
For further information, please contact Lt. Russ Zeeb at 681-0929
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS
ADULT BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES
6 WEEK COURSE
THURSDAY, 6:00 – 7:00PM
SEPTEMBER 16 –OCTOBER 21
SEATING LIMITED , REGISTRATION REQUIRED
PHONE 253-2797
FALL PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
EVERY MONDAY, 9:30 – 10:15AM
SEPTEMBER 20 – NOVEMBER 22
AGES 2 ½ - 5 YEARS ARE INVITED FOR BOOKS AND FUN ACTIVITES!
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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES
SEPTEMBER 3
BILL RITCHIE JAZZ QUARTERT
GATE OPENS AT 6PM
MUSIC BEGINS AT 7PM
$5 COVER CHARGE
ACOUSTIC SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 5
2-5PM
KATIE LOGAN
FREE ADMISSION
For more info on all events, visit:
www.SoaringWingsWine.com
FABULOUS DEW DROP INN
SPRINGFIELD, NE
NOW SERVING FOOD!!!
Friday & Saturday Dinner
5:00PM – 9:00PM
Sunday Brunch
9:30AM – 2:00PM
RUNZA RESTAURANT
COMING SOON
900 PARK DRIVE (HWY 50 & PLATTEVIEW RD.)
SPRINGFIELD, NE
CANNING BASICS
Now is the time to preserve your garden bounty. This newly revised publication provided by the UNL Extension will help you with information on canning your garden fresh foods.
http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/ec434/build/ec434.pdf
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
NEW INTERACTIVE WEBSITE CREATED:
WWW.STJOSF.ORG
MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT ST. JOSEPH
PARISH WILL BE ADDED IN THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS
Calendar
September 6 – Labor Day
September 7, noon – Senior Meal, United Methodist Church, free will offering
September 14, noon – Senior Brown Bag Lunch, Springfield Memorial Library
HAPPENING NEARBY
Slattery Vintage Estates
Vineyard & Tasting Room
8925 Adams Street
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 267-5267
On stage at SLATTERY VINTAGE ESTATES: Vineyard & Tasting Room near Nehawka... HIGHER PURSUIT, Smooth Jazz. from the Omaha Smooth Jazz Society; you may have heard of Dave Nabity's band!
They will perform from 7-10 on the outdoor stage on Sunday September 5 (That's Labor Day Weekend!) Come out to enjoy a wood fired pizza and wine/beer on the patio. Visit www.SVEvineyards.com for directions.
402-267-5267. Labor Day Weekend Hours: Open Friday, 1-6 (Teacher Appreciation Happy Hours 3-6); Saturday 1-10; Sunday 1-10, Closed Monday.
Auditions for Fall Farce at the Lofte
The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding auditions for its fall comedy, “Unnecessary Farce,” on Monday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 7 at 7pm. No advance preparation is necessary. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Written by Paul Slade Smith, “Unnecessary Farce” is a fast-paced, high energy comedy. An embezzling mayor is trying to schedule a rendezvous with his beautiful assistant. Throw in a couple of undercover cops, a hit man and various other over-the-top characters and you have the recipe for fun.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert is looking for four men and three women of various ages. Performance dates are Oct 15-17, 22-24, 28-31. Questions about the audition or the production itself may be directed to Kevin Colbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by calling the Lofte at (402) 234-2553.
NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS LOOKING
FOR INTERESTED STUDENTS
The Lincoln Squadron of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps is looking for students (10-18) who have an interest in the Sea, the Navy or other military services. This is a voluntary youth organization with no commitment to future military service. Lincoln Squadron drills one weekend per month at Camp Ashland in Ashland NE.
Check out the Sea Cadets on the web at www.seacadets.org or email the commanding officer LTJG Kimberly Koch for more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Upcoming drill dates are:Sept 17,18,19
Please note that Lincoln Squadron is not only for youth from Lincoln, but there are youth from many different cities: Seward, Chapman, Ashland, Greenwood, Elmwood, and Elkhorn and looking to expand into your community.
Please come check out what this program is about. We can also be found on facebook under Naval Sea Cadet Corp – Lincoln Squadron. You will find pictures from recent events and updated drill information.
GREENBLATT & SEAY
CONTEST FIDDLING WORKSHOP
A Contest Fiddling Workshop for fiddlers who want to compete in fiddle contests is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, from 1 PM - 3 PM, in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in picturesque Avoca, Nebraska. This will be a wonderful opportunity for fiddlers of all ages to learn to choose appropriate tunes, work with their back-up players, and to communicate with an audience. Participants should prepare a tune or two to play for their fellow fiddlers. Memorization is optional. Pre-registration for the workshop is required. The fee for the Contest Fiddling Workshop is $20.00 per fiddler. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
FIDDLING BEE
Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE. This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 10, 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-mailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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-Doug Larson
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