WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
DECEMBER 1, 2010
ANNUAL
FRIENDS OF THE SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Saturday, December 4
9 a.m. – 12 Noon
Large Bag – $10
Small Bag - $6
Cookies needed, too!
To donate cookies, please call the Library 253-2797 for details.
4TH ANNUAL
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Springfield Masonic lodge #12
4th & Main Street
December 4th
8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
$6 adults - $4 children
Proceeds Benefit:
Springfield Masonic Lodge activities
All are Welcome!
GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT
SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010
10:00AM - 2:00PM
SPRINGFIELD CITY HALL
To schedule your life-saving appointment:
Contact Ralph at 253-8301 or
sign up online @ www.redcrossblood.org
Sponsor code: 111
COATS FOR KIDS
The Springfield Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Winter Coat Give Away for needy children in the area. The coats are new and range in sizes 8-18 for boys and 6-17 for girls. There is a limited number available and will distributed on a "first "come basis. This is a totally Confidential project. Call 707-8426 or contact the Elementary Counselor at Springfield Elementary or Westmont Elementary Schools.
Seasonal Treats
Gift Shop
145 Main Street
Springfield, NE
@ 10 am.
145 Main St. (next to the Dew Drop)
Come take a look and enjoy
A free cup of coffee!!
FRIENDS OF THE SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
HOLIDAY FUNDRAISERS
TREAT YOUR FRIENDS TO A
VILLAGE INN PIE!
Purchase Village Inn Pie Gift Certificates – priced at $11
On Sale at the Library
Great for Stocking Stuffers!
Marcus Theatres Movie Passes
Platinum pass -$8
Silver pass -$7
Gift Certificates available, too!
Call the library at 253-2797 for more info
PLEASE DONATE
Springfield Proposed Urban Park
The Springfield Community Foundation is seeking assistance for this proposed asset for the Springfield Downtown area, located on the vacant lot at the NE corner of 2nd & Main. The city council has agreed to purchase the lot. $20,000 is needed to bring this project to the next level. An anonymous donor will donate the first $5000. Any and all monetary contributions are appreciated. Suggested categories of giving include:
- $1000 –Visionary Businessman or Woman
- $500
- $250
- $100
- $25 Young Adult Community Builder
- In memory of:
- In honor of:
The Springfield Community Foundation is a 501 C # non-profit organization.
Make checks out to the Springfield Community Foundation and mail to:
Randy Fleming
PO Box 410
Springfield, NE 68059
Or drop off at Great Plains Realty Auction Co.
222 in Main Street
Tel: (402) 210-4885
DONATIONS NEEDED
SPRINGFIELD AT HEART COMMUNITY DINNER
DECEMBER 11
5:00 - 8:00PM
SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Springfield At Heart Community Dinner organizers are looking for donations of turkeys (12-15 lbs.), hams, ready-made stuffing, corn, gravy, cake, nuts, mints, coffee, tea, paper dinner ware, decorations and door prizes. The dinner will be held on December 11th at the First United Methodist Church from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Contact Amy Green at 990-9933.
MASTER GARDENER 2011 CALENDARS
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL GARDENERS
Features photos of master garden sites & gardening tips
$10 each
On sale at:
Springfield Memorial Library
665 Main Street
PLATTEVIEW HIGH TROJANS
WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS WEEK
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Lost Dog!
My parents Yorkie terrier went missing on Thanksgiving night while in Springfield visiting for the holiday. Bianca is her name, she is approximately 4 pounds, with long, silky, grey hair and a blue collar with 2 tags. She went missing on Thanksgiving night in the area of South 7th Street and Mulberry Street around 9:30 pm. Bianca was then seen on Friday (November 26th) in the afternoon, but became scared easily and ran away again. We would ask if anyway has seen her or has any more information to please call (402-206-1634). She is a beloved family pet and we are extremely worried about her well being. Thank you.
Casey Brisk
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SAFE KIDS MEETING
Safe Kids Sarpy County Chapter is having a meeting on 12/14/10 at 9 a.m. at the Sarpy/Cass Dept. of Health & Wellness in Papillion. Safe Kids addresses unintentional injuries in children ages 14 and below. Help your community keep kids safe! Call 339-4334 ext. 210 for more information or go to www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/safe_kids.html
HAPPENING NEARBY
"Journey Into Christmas"
Holiday Open House Weekends
Bess Streeter Aldrich House
204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE
Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 26
2:00-5:00 p.m
See every room of the author's historic home dressed for the holidays! Each room has been lovingly decorated by an area group or family, each with its own tree and unique theme. After your tour enjoy complimentary holiday goodies in the Aldrich kitchen and browse the gift shop.
For more information call 994-3855 or visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.
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“GREETINGS”
Opens Winter Theater Season
KBC Productions announces that it will open the winter theater season at Mahoney State Park on December 3 with Tom Dudzick’s touching Christmas drama, “Greetings.” All performances take place at the Kountze Memorial Theater near the lodge inside of Mahoney State Park.
Greetings is the story of a mentally handicapped man named Mickey. He lives at home with his sweet Catholic mother and sour Catholic father. When older brother, Andy brings home a Jewish fiancée to meet his family on Christmas Eve, he fears the worst. However, that evening a small miracle occurs. Mickey, whose entire vocabulary consists of “Oh boy,” and “Wow,” suddenly blurts out, “Greetings!” the whole family is left to wonder how this is possible. It is a gentle heart-warming story for the whole family.
The production is directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water. Starring in the production are Jim Knierim of Louisville, Stacy White and Shari Hoelker of Omaha and Chuck Danskin of Lincoln. Reprising the role of Mickey for the third time is Jim Frerichs of rural Dunbar.
Performances for “Greetings” are Dec 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 26-30. Adult tickets are $8. Children are priced at $6. Reservations can be made by calling Mahoney State Park at (402) 944-2523 ext. 7122. Curtain times are at 7:30pm except for Dec 5, 19 which are 2pm Sunday matinee performances. Mahoney State Park is located just off exit 426 on I-80 near the towns of Ashland and South Bend.
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Pictured: Larry Bauers of Louisville is surrounded by his trio of angelic waitresses; Lindsey Micks, Samantha Colbert and Renee Kovar.
World Premiere in Manley, Nebraska!
CHRISTMAS AT LEON'S
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is bringing a world premiere to the stage. Opening on December 3, “Christmas at Leon’s” tells the tale of a bus full of holiday travelers who get stranded at a roadside diner during a blizzard. As we are introduced to the passengers, we discover that each one has a flaw or personal drama affecting his or her life. Everyone is able to find shelter and spiritual comfort at the diner owned by an odd little man named Leon. The story and original musical score were both written by Mick Kovar of Lincoln. Mr. Kovar is a long-time friend of the Lofte having served on its board of directors and starred in several of its productions over the years. Lofte Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert is directing the show. Colbert and Kovar are old friends and have enjoyed working with each other on “Leon’s.”
Starring in the title role as the curmudgeon, Leon is Larry Bauers of Louisville. His three angelic waitresses are played by Renee Kovar of Lincoln, Lindsey Micks of Bellevue and Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water. Other players in the show include Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water; Jamion Biesterfeld and Anne Riha of Louisville; Scott Pope of Eagle; Cynthia West Sheldon of Elmwood; Adam, Mick and Meagan Kovar and Brittney Ernesti all of Lincoln; Tom Lucas of Papillion, Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn and Jason France of Plattsmouth.
“Christmas at Leon’s” will run December 3-5, 10-12 & 16-19. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Sundays are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $16.
The Lofte is also doing a fundraiser in coordination with this event. Ticket holders can come to the Lofte 90 minutes prior to curtain to eat at Leon’s Diner. A home-cooked meal of meatloaf or hot turkey sandwiches will be served right on stage as the cast entertains and helps to serve the food. Tickets for the meal are priced separately at $25/plate. $15 of the meal ticket is tax deductible. Advance reservations for the Diner Experience are required.
The Lofte is located near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 1 just east of the village of Manley. The box office is open Monday through Friday 8am-12pm.
BENEFIT DINNER
My name is Tifanie Vogt and I am on the committee hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner/fundraiser for Lori Ward on December 4, 2010 in Murdock, Nebraska. Lori is a local woman who was recently diagnosed with cancer for the 4th time in ten years. She has battled her way through breast cancer twice in 2000 and 2004, lung cancer in 2009 and now bone cancer. We are raising funds to help out with Lori’s medical bills as well as the living expenses of Lori and her family.
We are looking to local retailers to help with the benefit. We are looking for items to be donated for the silent auction and raffle we will be having for Lori during the evening. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase auction items or to go directly to the family. All proceeds from the benefit dinner will go directly to Lori Ward and her family to help with their expenses. Lori and her husband Tom have lived in the Elmwood-Murdock area much of their married life and their daughter Kristy (Burrows) currently lives in Louisville with her husband BJ. They are a local family who needs support.
No donation is too small. If you are interested in donating, please contact me by phone at 308-383-6640 or email
Thank you for your time.
Tifanie Vogt
308-383-6640
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