WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
June 8, 2011
SPRINGFIELD DAYS 2011
THIS WEEKEND
TEAR IT UP IN SPRINGFIELD
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
JUNE 10 & 11, 2011
For a full schedule of events check here:
Last chance to send in your Grand Parade entry form. Find a copy here:
GRAND PARADE: 4PM
Parade Grand Marshall: Alyssa Vierregger
2006 Platteview High graduate & member of 2011 Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship Team.
5KFun Run/Walk
Saturday June 11, 8pm
Starts at the Community Building
Each runner will be issued a raffle
ticket to be put into a drawing for
$50. One male and female runner will each receive $50.
Stack's Sand Volleyball Tournament
Friday, June 10, 6pm
The tournament is full. Come watch & enjoy the fun!
Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library
Duck Drop Race
June 11 Springfield Days
Start Time approximately 5:30pm
New Location for Launch: 3rd Street alleyway by City Hall
Tickets now on sale- $3.00 each or 2for $5.00
Prizes include:
Nook Color E-Reader
$50 Springfield State Bank Savings Bond
$25 Best Buy gift card
and various prizes
Buy tickets at the Library, Nana's Closet, Springfield Drug,
Springfield State Bank
Dew Drop Sports Bar
Friday, June 11
Wii Bowling Tournament
Adults only
$10 entry fee
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WATER FIGHTS
Change of Time: 5:00pm
Wild Willy's Fireworks Show
sponsored by the City of Springfield
Saturday, 10pm
south end of the Fairgrounds
Run for the Toilet Paper Event!!
Sunday June 5th 1-4
That’s right folks – We need your TP to help stock local food pantries. Toilet Paper cannot be purchased with State Aid however, as we all know, it is an necessity. The UMC Youth Group will be running through Springfield knocking on doors and asking for your Toilet Paper - Sunday June 5th. So next time you stop at the store pick up an extra package or two, if you can. If we don’t make it to your house on that day, please drop it off at the Church. Our goal is to collect 1000 rolls.
Thanks for your support! If we can all make just a little difference, the world will be a better place.
Let’s all put our Faith into Action!!! James 2: 14-26
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
The next community Blood Drive will be held Sunday, June 12 at Springfield City Hall, 9am – 1pm. To schedule your life-saving appointment, contact Ralph at 402-253-8301 or sign up online @www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code 111)
During the summer months, blood donations often drop to low levels. As the nation’s single largest supplier of blood products and specialized laboratory services to area hospitals, the Red Cross needs your help to remind all eligible donors that summer is a good time to give.
From May 25 through Sept. 14, presenting donors (age 18 and older) can register online at redcrossracing.com to enter the Red Cross Racing “Summer Drive Sweepstakes.” Enter for a chance to win a new, fuel-efficient 2012 Ford Fiesta SE.
Red Cross Racing participants also get points for activities like giving blood and recruiting blood donors. Points can be redeemed at any time for fun racing-themed prizes or donated to support the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces.
MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION
ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN!
SPRINGFIELD'S NEWEST BUSINESS
PREMIER EVENTS SOCIAL HALL & I TIE THE KNOTS WEDDING OFFICIATION
145 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE
for more information
YOTES BBQ PIZZARIA
167 MAIN STREET
402-253-2755
HOURS
MONDAY -THURSDAY
11:00AM -8:00PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
11:00AM-10:00PM
SUNDAY
NOON-6:00PM
SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS
183 Main Street
Springfield, NE 68059
402-301-9162
Give Dad Something Special for Fathers Day....All Handmade Silk ties are 20% off until Fathers Day...a very special gift for a special Dad!
Just Arrived
Great New Earrings
Hurry In For Best Selection
A Scavenger hunt.....The classroom is overflowing with wool and needle and wet felting supplies. Please help us make room for some exciting classes coming up. It’s a secret now but we will soon be filling you in on the new and exciting class information.
All wool roving except for the pastels are 20% off for a limited time only . A limited supply of kits for needle felting are also available..
Art Quilt Exhibit continues until June 25. Don’t forget that the Omaha Quilters Guild Show will be June 23-25 at the Lavista Conferance Center. Springfield Artworks will have a booth at that event featuring art quilts, Teflon ironing cloths, Glass coasters with etched quilting designs and more. Stop by and say Hi. Our web address is www.springfieldartworks.com.
Open on Thursday nights til 8pm most Thursdays during the “Pedal to the Platte” bike ride.
GALLERY HOURS
TUESDAY – FRIDAY
1-6 PM
SATURDAY
11AM – 4:30PM
402-301-9162
MAIN STREET
FAMILY CONSIGNMENT & MORE
SUMMER ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE
DRY CLEANING PICK UP & DROP OFF EVERY SATURDAY
PROVIDED BY: GRETNA CLEANERS
HOURS:Tuesday –Thursday 10AM – 6PM
Friday 10AM -5PM
Saturday 9AM – 2PM
SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
June Music - Friday Night 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.($5 cover charge, age 12 and up)
Don't forget to bring your lawn chair or blanket to guarantee your seats!
June
3rd - Out Loud
(formerly the Bob Who Band)
10th - Swampboy Blues Band
17th - Toons Band
24th - Tracey Skretta Band
June Music - Sunday Afternoon 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (No cover charge)
Don't forget to bring your lawn chair or blanket to guarantee your seats!
JUNE
8th - John Stokely
12th - Chris Saub
19th - Jeff Tomes
26th - Jessica Errett
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
August 20th - Swine on the Vine
September 25th - Harvest Festival
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS AFFFECTED BY THE FLOODING IN OUR AREA.
HELPFUL FLOOD NEWS
HAPPENING NEARBY
WALTER SCOTT LODGE RESTAURANT
PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK
OPEN
DAILY BEGINNING: SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH – SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Lofte Community Theatre
Pictured in Attachment: August Pope and Sophia Nkwocha starred in last summer's production of "King Arthur's Quest."
Missoula Children's Theatre Auditions
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that they will be hosting a summer residency of the Missoula Children's Theatre from Missoula, Montana. Auditions for the summer production of, "Pinocchio" will be held at the theatre on Monday, June 13th at 10am. This is an open audition for all children entering the first through the seventh grade.
Approximately sixty local children will be cast. The audition will last approximately two hours. The first rehearsal begins 15-30 minutes after auditions. A detailed rehearsal schedule for each child will be distributed that day. Actors who are cast need to attend all required rehearsals during the course of the week. Children should bring their own sack lunch each day, including a lunch for June 13.
There will be two public performances of "Pinocchio" on Saturday, June 18. The first show will begin at 3pm; the second at 6pm. The cast will be called for a dress rehearsal 2-4 hours before the first performance. Tickets for the shows are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Please call the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 for advance reservations.
Missoula Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization based out of Missoula, Montana. Each year the organization visits 1,300 communities across the globe. This year's visit to the Lofte Community Theatre is sponsored by Home State Bank and Plattsmouth State Bank. Questions in regards to the show or auditions may be directed to Anne Pope by emailing her at
Celebrate the New Spirit and Fun that is Louisville's Original
Art Chicks!
Art Chicks is adding FREE painting parties throughout the summer! Stop in, bring your supplies and paint. Acrylics, oils-whatever. Bring snacks or drinks or just show up! No stress. No fuss.
June 9 Thursday 5:30 -8
June 18 Saturday 1-4
June 23 Thursday 5:30 -8
July 7 Thursday5:30 -8
July 12 Tuesday 5:30 -8
July 19 Tuesday 5:30 -8
July 26 Tuesday 5:30 -8
August 1 Monday 5:30 -8
August 9 Tuesday 5:30 -8
August 20 Saturday 1-4
August 30 Tuesday 5:30 -8
Art Chicks is also looking for great artists and whimsical crafters! We take consignment art and unique gifts so give us a call and we can give you the scoop. We love to feature our amazing local talent. Call Jeanne at 234-2669.
Art Chicks is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for lunch at 11:30 and 1:00 with reservations. Book your special occassion any day and time for weddings, showers, parties, clubs and meetings.
CASS COUNTY FAIR 2011
SCHEDULE
~Do not wait for your ship to come in - swim out to it
-Author Unknown
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Connie Manzer
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