WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
JANUARY 25, 2012
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS!
Winner Ian Baker with principal Wes Reed
Winner Noah Baker with principal Wes Reed
The Knights of Columbus Council #10894 has announced the winners of the Substance Abuse Awareness Poster contest held in January, 2012. Winner of the Drug Abuse Awareness category is Ian Baker, son of Michael and Kathleen Baker of Springfield. Ian is a 5th grader at Springfield Elementary School. Winner of the Alcohol Abuse Awareness category is Noah Baker, also son of Michael and Kathleen Baker of Springfield. Noah is a 4th grader at Springfield Elementary School. Both posters will be entered in the district contest and could move forward to state and the national contest, which will be decided this spring. Noah Baker won the football autographed by Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini. The Knights of Columbus Council #10894 is associated with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS PARTICIPATES IN FUNDRAISER FOR GIRL SCOUTS SPRIT OF NEBRASKA
Four teen girl scouts are now participating in the artVenture project at Springfield Artworks. The girls have spent time designing and creating finished berets through the needle felting process. They also participated in a gallery and studio tour with Margie Trembley, owner. Trembley also shared with the girls tips on how she markets the gallery, through social media, print media and word of mouth.
"I was amazed at the artistic talent that the girls have," Trembley said. I turned on soothing music, gave them the design materials, and left the room. When I returned they had 4 designs from which to choose. Some choose to use one of those designs, some decided to "create as they go, felting needle, yarn, wool roving and beret in hand. The results were fantastic.
The items will be part of an auction to raise funds for the girl scouts. The auction will be held on Friday, March 23 at UNO's Mammel Hall. All proceeds go to support Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, so they stay right here. The public is invited to the auction event, Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased through the girl scout office. For tickets to the auction, contact Kit Morse at 402.779.8213 at the GS office.
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DRIVER EDUCATION
Platteview-Springfield NE - 339-3606
Instructors: Kelly Boren
Classroom dates: Jan 28, February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Classroom Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Behind the Wheel: January 28th - May 1st
Call Plattview with additional questions. 339-3606
Driver Education is available for beginning drivers at Platteview High School. Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle Records show that students who take Driver Education have fewer accidents and fewer violations than those choosing not to take Driver Education. The course is approved by the Nebraska Department off Motor Vehicles and is taught by DMV approved teachers. Students successfully completing the course will be elgible for a Provisional Drivers License without taking a written test or the DMV road test.
Classroom begins January 28 at 8:00 AM and is held on five consecutive Saturdays January 28 through February 25. Driving times for each student are arranged individually. Students may sign up at the High School.
BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER
MARY ELLEN NIELSEN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY
JANUARY 29TH
ADDRESS:
522 W LINCOLN, APT. 215, PAPILLION, NE 68046.
Sarpy Agricultural Society
Annual Fish Fry
DATE CHANGE:
MARCH 16, 2012
4:30 - 8:00PM
4-H Bldg on the Sarpy County Fair Grounds
SPRINGFIELD DAYS
PLANNING MEETING
JANUARY 26, 7PM
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
VFW PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Springfield VFW Post 9558 extends an invitation to join them for the monthly community breakfast. Held at the Legion Hall in Springfield, breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month from October through April. That will be January 29, 2012. The cost is $6.50 ($5 for breakfast and a donation of $1.50) for adults and kids aged 5 to 12 eat for $3.00. The breakfast includes pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham and sausage (links and patties. Also included is coffee, orange juice and milk.
YOTES BBQ PIZZARIA
"Home of the Bigger, Better Pizzas"
167 MAIN STREET
402-253-2755
DINE IN OR CARRY OUT
WINTER HOURS:
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 11AM TO 9PM
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 11AM TO 10PM
SUNDAY 12 NOON TO 7PM
LOOK FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS!!
SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS
183 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE 68059
402-301-9162
We will be closed January to allow us to work on new art projects. Consignments welcome during that period of time.
Open by appointment only in January.
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GALLERY HOURS
TUESDAY – FRIDAY
1-6 PM
SATURDAY
11AM – 4:30PM
402-301-9162
MAIN STREET
NANA’S CLOSET WILL BE CLOSED THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JANUARY FOR A FACELIFT, REOPENING ON FEBRUARY 1, 2012.
FOR ALL CONSIGNMENT INQUIRIES, CALL 402-990-6680.
HOURS:
Tuesday 12 Noon – 7PM
Wednesday –Thursday 10AM – 6PM
Friday 10AM -5PM
GOING OUT TO THE MOVIES?
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
MARCUS THEATRE MOVIES PASSES
PLATINUM TICKET (anytime) -$8
SILVER (anytime except after 5:30 Saturday) $6
ON SALE AT SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
CHILI COOK-OFF
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (JUDGING AT 8:00)
FABULOUS DEW DROP INN
153 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE 68059
$25.00 GRAND PRIZE, TROPHY
& BRAGGING RIGHTS!
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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
17111 S 138th St
Springfield, NE 68059
402-253-2479
We're OPEN year round!
We are starting First Friday! Come out the first Friday of the month December - March for your chance to kick-off the weekend with extended hours until 9:00 p.m.! Some dates may be excluded due to other winery events, so please call to confirm.
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Wine Wednesday
Come out on a Wednesday and when you purchase a cheese to enjoy with a bottle of wine, you’ll receive a FREE loaf of fresh bread! Not only that, but are extending our hours on those Wednesday evenings to 7:00 p.m. Some dates may be excluded due to other winery events, so please call to confirm you’re evening by calling us at 402-253-2479.
Sunday Acoustic Music
January 8 - John Stokely
January 15 - Mark Irwin
January 22 - Mitch Armstrong
January 29 - Stephen Monroe
If it's nice outside, just bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy! If the weather isn't nice outside, we do music in the Party Room! Either way, what a great way to end your weekend, especially with no cover charge!
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WINTER SPORTS –
BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL, WRESTLING
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HAPPENING NEARBY
MAHONEY GRILLE @ MAHONEY STATE PARK
OPENING
FEBRUARY 6, 2012,
SUN-THUR 11AM-9PM,
FRI & SAT. 11AM-10PM
EVERYDAY FOR CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:30-10AM
HELP WANTED
Mahoney Grille @ Mahoney State Park is currently taking applications for servers and cooks day or night. You can pick up an application at the Mahoney Restaurant Tuesdays-Fridays, until restaurant opening, then daily.
Glam Valentines Party with The Women You Love!
Art Chicks
Saturday February 11th
Adult seating(16 and up) 11:30 and 1:00
All Ages Seating 2:30
Come dressed to impress in your old formals, sparkley anything that you never have a place to wear, raid the good will and just have fun! As always-we will have plenty of accessories to make anything special. Make your reservations today. 234-2669
Little Footsteps at Mahoney State Park
KBC Productions announces that their production of "Little Footsteps" will open at Kountze Memorial Theater inside Mahoney State Park on Saturday, January 21. Written by Ted Tally, the story is a hilarious and cautionary tale of impending parenthood. Ben and Joanie are a couple who are about to become parents for the first time. Ben's own uneasiness about the situation soon leads to Joanie finding herself as a single parent-to-be. Will they grow up before their baby does? This show has a suggested rating of PG-13.
Starring in the show as the young couple are Corey Misek and Noelle Bohaty, both of Lincoln. Director Kevin Colbert and his wife Betty, both of Weeping Water, also appear in the play.
Lofte Community Theatre
15841 Manley Rd
PO Box 62
Manley, NE 68403
Lofte Theatre Adds Visiting Artists to Schedule
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is proud to announce that it will be hosting two visiting artists in 2012. Back by popular demand, Nebraska native, Joseph Hall will amaze you with his life performance as Elvis Presley. Last year, Mr. Hall's Lofte concert sold out so quickly, that many did not get the opportunity to see him. This year Lofte has two opportunities for you to attend this event. On Saturday, February 18, you can see Elvis at either 2pm or 7pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are $20. Be advised, this event has been selling very well. We strongly suggest that you make your reservations soon.
Another popular touring show is coming to the Lofte on April 21st. "Rave On!" features America's premiere Buddy Holly tribute artist and Nebraska native, Billy McGuigan. In this electrifying show, audiences will experience the thrills of a Buddy Holly concert re-imagined with hits such as "Peggy Sue," "It's So Easy," and "That'll Be the Day."
"Rave On!" has run for sold-out crowds several times in Omaha and we're proud to bring this popular show to Cass County. Showtime is 7pm on Saturday, April 21st. All seats are reserved and cost $28. As of the end of December, there are only 200 tickets left. We strongly suggest that you make your reservations today.
The Lofte Theatre is located just east of the village of Manley. If you have any questions or wish to purchase tickets, please call the box office at (402) 234-2553.
SCHOOLHOUSE IRISH FIDDLING CAMP
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, guitarists, and ukulele players. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt.
The camp will be on Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or 3 days, or 4 days, or all 5 days.
On Monday & Tuesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Wednesday & Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of camp, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp" is limited, so e-mail Deborah (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) if you are interested in participating, or if you have any questions.
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The camp will be on Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or 3 days, or 4 days, or all 5 days.
On Monday & Tuesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Wednesday & Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of camp, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp" is limited, so e-mail Deborah (
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