WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
June 22, 2011
OMAHA STORM CHASERS VISIT THE LIBRARY
Storm Chaser baseball player, Johnny Giavotella along with mascot, Casey and intern, Katie Copeland visited with Summer Reading Program participants on June 14th. See the fun!
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THANKS
The Red Cross and Springfield Knights of Columbus (Sponsors) want to thank all the Springfield and Louisville area resdients who took time out of there busy schedules to donate Blood on Sunday June 12th. We banked 32 units ( our goal was 30 ) with 35 donors showing up to donate. This is a great turn out, when I was calling people to donate I was hoping to get 20 donors at this busy time of the year once again the Springfield area pride has come though again. Thanks again Ralph Meister and the Springfield Knights of Columbus (Sponsors). Our next Community Blood Drive is schedule for Sunday Sept. 11th.
BIKE SAFETY PROGRAM & COLORING CONTEST
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
THURSDAY JUNE 23
10:30AM
BIKE HELMETS WILL BE AWARDED TO 5 LUCKY WINNERS!
PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE SARPY COUNTY HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
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SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY QUILT RAFFLE
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE LIBRARY
$1.00 EACH OR 6 FOR $5.00
QUILT MEASURES 82” x 104”
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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
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Call owner 402-960-6421
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SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS
183 Main Street
Springfield, NE 68059
402-301-9162
Open on Thursday nights til 8pm most Thursdays during the “Pedal to the Platte” bike ride.
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.
Springfield Artworks
CLOSED
June 28 - 30
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
Begin your 4th of July weekend with a
HOG ROAST & LUAU
SATURDAY, JULY 2ND
5:00PM
DEW DROP SPORTS BAR
IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED BEER GARDEN
(which is available to rent for private parties--for details call Sharon at 402-515-9594)
153 MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD
SMOKED PORK & SIDES $6.50
SANDWICH ONLY $3.25
DRINKS & DESSERT EXTRA
*ALSO SPECIALS ON TROPICAL DRINKS
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
HAPPENING NEARBY
Watch the flooding - live Plattsmouth webcam
In Plattsmouth
http://www.plattsmouthchamber.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=118
provided by WireBuilt Company
CASS COUNTY FAIR 2011
SCHEDULE
EXPERIENCE ART CHICKS!
Saturday June 25th 1:00
Lunch for our Next Door Neighbors Special Only $8.00
Feed Your Soul-Recharge!
Call your friends, coworkers, sisters and all the special women in your life!
Make it a day to remember.
Dress Up, Dance and Dine
Lunch includes gourmet sandwich, salad, dessert and tea that promises to make you live a long and fun life.
Call 402-234-2669 for reservations now!
Celebrate the New Spirit and Fun that is Louisville's Original
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 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.
~Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
Hans Christian Andersen
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