Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE

JULY 18, 2012

TOURNAMENT TIME IN SPRINGFIELD

Springfield American Legion Post 143 will host the Area B-2 Seniors baseball tournament starting Friday, July 20. The first game beginning at 5:00 p.m. will feature Gretna against Louisville followed at 8:00 p.m. by Springfield taking on Plattsmouth. There will be baseball games on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

A win by Springfield on Friday would put them against Ashland on Saturday at 8:00 p.m., a loss on Friday would see them play their second game on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.

The tournament features teams from Ashland, Gretna, Louisville, Plattsmouth, Waverly and the host, Springfield. Further information can be obtained by calling (402)598-5383.

Book Signing

Springfield Best of Year author Janet Syas Nitsick will sign copies of her book, Seasons of the Soul, which includes a spattering of accounts of her two different autistic son and her acclaimed, inspiring-historical romance, Lockets and Lanterns, (His secret ... Her broken heart) from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1; 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2-3; noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 during the Sarpy County Fair in Springfield.

SARPY COUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 5

For a list of events, click here:

Fair Schedule

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

DRIVER EDUCATION

2012 FALL SCHEDULE

PLATTEVIEW

14801 S 108^th Street

Springfield, NE 68059

402-339-3606

INSTRUCTOR: Bill Buza

CLASSROOM DATES: September 8th, 15^th, 22nd, 29th October 6th

CLASSROOM TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: September 10^th through November 9^th

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First United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School

Operation Overboard

Sunday thru Thursday

July 22-26

6:00 – 8:00pm

Or phone 402-253-2270

RATTLESNAKE PETE

PRESENTATION BY LEAH HOINS

SUNDAY JULY 22

2:00PM

SUMP MEMORIAL LIBRARY

222 No. JEFFERSON

PAPILLION, NE

Come and hear the details of the life of William Liddiard, AKA as Rattlesnake Pete came to America at the young age of 17 to begin a new life in the Wild West. He settled in Springfield Nebraska in 1870 and by 1877 had become elected as a Sarpy County Deputy to serve in the area of the young western town. He was bigger than life and known for his quick wits and draw of the pistol. Though elected to serve the community of Springfield, he wandered about Sarpy and Douglas County having his name printed in various newspapers including the Omaha Bee which described him as a rough and tough character that loved to bring in the bad guys, and collect weapons in his disputes with Indians, Thugs and Bandits. His work with the Sheriff's office gave him notoriety and he rubbed shoulders with enough important people to become a supervisor of the Indian Exposition of the Trans Mississippi and Continental Exposition before joining ranks with Captain Mercer and the U.S. Marshals to work with the Lakota Sioux Indian tribe. Later he became Buffalo Bills right hand man in selecting Sioux Indians to perform in his Wild West shows before settling in Cody, Wyoming where he supervised the building of the Salsbury Canal. The talk will culminate with several rare photographs of William Liddiard as provided by his family in England.

LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY

WITH

MAGICIAN JEFF QUINN & ICE CREAM

YOTES BBQ PIZZARIA

"Home of the Bigger, Better Pizzas"

167 MAIN STREET

402-253-2755

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

Sunday ~ closed

Monday ~ 4 to 9pm

Cruise night, car owners get 20% discounts on Pizza/wings

Tuesday ~ 11am to 9pm

2fer Tuesday, 2 for 1 pizza toppings.

Wednesday ~ 11am to 9pm

"Wing Wednesday" 50 cent wings, $7.50 buckets of beer

Thursday ~ 11am to 9pm

"Thirsty Thursday" FREE 2 liter of pop w/ pizza carryout order.

Friday ~ 11am to 10pm

Baby back ribs

Saturday ~ 11am to 10pm

Baby back ribs

SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

183 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE 68059

402-301-9162

ARTISTIC STRESS RELIEF

Come on down to Main St and sign up for new classes.

Learn Japanese surface design for art quilts or paper or how to fuse glass plates,bowls or jewelry....new designs just in.

Friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

www.springfieldartworks.com

GALLERY HOURS

Tuesday thru Friday

1-5pm

SATURDAY

11AM – 4:30PM

SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

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

2:00 -5:00 p.m.

JULY

1st - Tim Koehn

8th - Stephen Monroe

15th - Katie Logan

22nd - 401K

29th - Mark Irvin

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!

Friday Night Music Series

JULY

6th - Chris Saub Band

13th - Out Loud

20th - Soul Preserves

27th - John Stokely Band

Bring a lawn-chair or blanket. Cover charge of $5.00 per person - Age 12 and older (Wine not included),

Tastings of wine or beer may be purchased at the gate for $6 - 5 Tastings and you keep the glass!

Wine by the glass $5, $7 for a glass of Syrah

$12 and up for bottles of wine (We can re-cork if you don't finish the bottle.)

Beer by the glass $4.50 - $6.00

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m., Music starts at 7:00 p.m. and plays until 9:30 p.m.

Yotes BBQ Pizzeria will be available. Cheese, crackers, sausage, and bread available for purchase in the Tasting Room.

HAPPENING NEARBY

Art Chicks Events

Louisville, NE

July 29th Sunday 9 to 4: Flea Market and Old Fashioned Dessert Festival/Car show

"Almost, Maine" Auditions at Lofte

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that it will be holding open auditions on Sunday, July 22 and Monday, July 23 at 7pm. The theater is looking for 10 men and 9 women ages 22-50 for their upcoming production of, "Almost, Maine." No experience is necessary. The Lofte welcomes all levels of theatrical skill.

"Almost," is a combination of stories that take town in a remote, mythical town in Maine. It's a cold, clear moonless night and as the northern lights hover above, the town's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and sometimes hilarious ways.

Actors will audition using cold readings from the script. The production's director will be Kevin Colbert. Those auditioning should bring a list of possible schedule conflicts. Rehearsals will begin around the first of August. Production dates are September 1, 2, 7-9 and 13-16.

Those with questions about the production can call the theater at 402.234.2553 or visit the Lofte's website, www.Lofte.com.

PILLAGE

THE

VILLAGE

Manley, Ne

August 25, 2012

Kickball Tournament

(Co-ed, 10 person teams)

Mark the date and recruit your team!!

Food, fun and prizes!!

~Everything in life is somewhere else, and you get there in a car.
-E. B. White

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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