WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
AUGUST 29, 2012
Springfield Tire Recycling Day
Saturday September 15
8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Spruce & Railroad St.
Please Bring Only Tires
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Blood Donors: Please mark your calendars for the next Springfield Community Blood Drive Sunday Sept. 9th 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M at the Fire Hall. To schedule a appointment go to www.redcross.org or call Ralph @ 402-253-8301. Hope to see you there!
Open Signups for Cub Scouts
What Do Cub Scouts Do?
We learn new Skills !
We try new Activities !
We play Games !
We go on Trips !
We play Sports !
We do Community Service !
We explore Nature !
We go Hiking !
We enjoy the Outdoors !
We make cool Stuff !
We earn Awards !
We make new Friends !
Who Can Join?
Boys in 1st through 5th grades.
Cub Scout Packs are organized into a number of Dens by school grade:
- 1st Grade: Tiger Cubs
- 2nd Grade: Wolves
- 3rd Grade: Bears
- 4th and 5th Grade: Webelos
Dens are lead by one or more parents (Den or Webelos Leaders). Dens typically meet twice a month and work on various skills and activities. The entire Pack meets monthly at Westmont Elementary School.
For more information, call Ken Rudie at 402-672-4772 or Brian White at 402-253-3997.
Starting Sept 4th, every Tuesday evening at 7:00
GriefShare Program Starting at
Springfield First United Methodist Church
This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing it to do the God-given work for which it is intended. Don’t allow fear of what others may think to keep you from what could help you. Confidentiality is very much a part of this program. Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and that you do not need to live in bondage to certain emotions. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.
GriefShare will be held Tuesday evenings @ 7:00 in the Church library.
Cost: $20.00 if able - covers the cost of materials
Child care: when requested
Any questions, call 402-253-2270 or 402-290-1527.
To register, call the church office 402-253-2270 by August 31st.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: This Changes Everything
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!
So far in the Springfield community alone, FPU has reached 17 families. Those families paid down $62,000 in debt and saved $26,000 within the first 3 months! This class is helpful and it’s common-sense concepts really work. Read the testimonial below from a former FPU class member.
**Testimonial** Financial Peace University changed our household for the better. The class taught us to do so many things better when it comes to our money. Today, a year later, the difference is remarkable. The class works for people in any situation, age or financial position. The course work really applies to just about everyone. You can't say "that's not for me."
Talking about money is not always the easiest thing to do. The FPU class gives clear, engaging (and fun!) ways to get serious about your household finances. Dave Ramsey's direction on money management is also more than just a financial "how to" - it can also improve your faith and relationship with Christ. - Darren and Katie
Class begins Tuesday, September 11th at 6:30pm at the First United Methodist Church in Springfield. For more information about the class please click the following links: It's Time for Financial Peace: http://youtu.be/jw_BoZPck9I or Class Preview: http://youtu.be/N4QOgFLdkCo. Contact Suzi Miller at 402-490-0982 to sign up today!
PLATTEVIEW HIGH
DRIVERS EDUCATION CLASSES
Teen drivers account for most of the accidents on roadways today, statistics claim. This raises insurance prices, liability, and even may result in teens losing their license from poor driving. The goal in driving courses and driver education is to give teens the knowledge necessary to firstly pass the driving test on exam day, but also keep them safe with important safety tips and procedures.
Monetary Benefits of Driver Education Courses
Many insurance companies allow for reduced prices in insurance costs to teens who have taken driver's education classes. The insurance form is giving out after the teen student passes the course.
The improved safety knowledge while driving also makes teens less prone to accidents and wrecks. This keeps insurance rates as low as possible, since wrecks often make insurance rates skyrocket. Sadly, even getting in a wreck in which the teen driver was not at fault can raise insurance prices- so teens should be aware of other drivers driving recklessly on the road.
Driver's education also stresses that obeying the speed limit and driving with caution is the best way to go. This helps save on tickets or other violations that can cost hundreds of dollars. It also produces less strain on vehicles, in which they would otherwise be pushed to the limit by excessive speeds or reckless maneuvers. With less strain comes longer life- which means less money spent on vehicles.
Final Thoughts on Driver's Education Courses
Enlisting a teen into a driver's education course is a smart decision. Not only is there monetary benefit, which is always nice, but once the teen pass’s the driver's class they receive a green waiver which gets turned in to the DMV for their Provisional Operator’s Permit License... This is nice, since not every parent can afford to take off work multiple times in case their children don't pass the exam.
Enrolling in a driver's education course will assuredly provide all the necessary experience to get on the right track.
Driver ED course starts at Platteview HS
September 8,15,22,29 October 6th CLASSROOM TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Driving time is schedule with the Student Driver. Call the HS for more information 402-597-8551
SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
ACTIVITIES CALENDARS ON SALE NOW
Platteview Band Boosters are selling pocket calendars containing all the district activities. Secure your copy for $5. Contact Cheryl Marsden at 402-679-4565 or Brenda Sherman at 402-253-2787
TROJAN SPORTS
FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, GOLF
& CROSS COUNTRY
Keep up with all the latest news here:
www.goplatteview.com
YOTES BBQ PIZZARIA
"Home of the Bigger, Better Pizzas"
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
Come on down to Main St and sign up for new classes.
Learn Japanese surface design for art quilts or paper Learn how to fuse glass plates, bowls or jewelry....new designs just in.
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GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday thru Friday
1-5pm
SATURDAY
11AM – 4:30PM
SOARING WINGS VINEYARD
17111 S 138th St
Springfield, NE 68059
402-253-2479
Sunday Acoustic Music
2:00 -5:00 p.m.
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
AUGUST
31st - Wild Fire
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
Lofte Community Theatre
15841 Manley Rd
PO Box 62
Manley, NE 68403
Front row: Mark Santee of Plattsmouth and Marikita Homan of Springfield.
Back row: Samantha Colbert and Mat Pegler of Lincoln.
"Almost, Maine" in Manley, Nebraska
The Lofte Community Theatre announces that it will open, "Almost, Maine" on Saturday, September 1. This show originally opened off-Broadway in the winter of 2005. The play was, and continues to be, wildly praised for its smart, funny take on life and love in a small mythical town in far northern Maine. On a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above the town's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and sometimes hilarious ways. Almost everything is mended in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
Directed by Kevin Colbert, the large cast includes Mark Raffety, Benjiman Pettiford, and Kaitlin Scates of Omaha; Marikita Saure, Cory Misek, Shelia Hansen-Snell, Brenna Thompson, Samantha Colbert and Mat Pegler of Lincoln; Jennifer Harvey, Mark Santee and Melinda Mead of Plattsmouth; Megan Homan of Springfield; Danielle Black of Papillion and Josh Smith of Bellevue. Performance dates are September 1, 2, 7-9 and 13-16. Curtain times are 7:30pm on all days except Sundays which are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $17 and all seats are reserved.
The Lofte Community Theatre is located just east of the intersection of highways 1 and 50 near the town of Manley. Please visit their website, www.Lofte.com, or call their box office staff at (402)234-2553 to inquire about ticket availability.
Auditions at Lofte Theatre
The Lofte Theatre in Manley is holding open auditions on Monday, September 10 and Tuesday, September 11 at 7pm for their fall farce, "Whose Wives Are They Anyway?" Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation is necessary. Those with all levels of acting experience are welcome to attend. Roles are available for four men and four women ages 20-65. Rehearsals will start at the end of September. Performance dates are Oct 20, 21, 26-28 and Nov 1-4.
The plot of the script revolves around two company executives who have planned a weekend of golf before their new C.E.O. arrives. While their wives are off on a shopping spree, the new boss arrives who insists upon meeting them. The men find substitute wives, but as in any classic farce, nothing ever goes as planned and mistaken identities abound.
Those with questions about the audition process or the production itself may contact Lofte Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert at 402.234.2553.
Fiddling Contest
Greenblatt & Seay proudly announce the SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE. This historical, hysterical event will take place on Sunday, October 14, at 2:30 PM, downstairs in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. In the Open Division, fiddlers will play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice. There will also be other divisions of competition available for the adventurous fiddlers, including a Singing Fiddler's Contest, a Twin Fiddler's Contest, a Fee-Fi-Faux Fiddler's Contest (fiddle tunes played on any instrument other than a fiddle), and a Hocus-Pocus Contest (cross-tuning, sound effects, dancing, etc.), which will give fiddlers an opportunity to play tunes that are usually not allowed in any other contest. The prizes for the winners in the Open Division are $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place. Prizes will also be awarded for 1st place in the other contests.
Contestants can register on line (http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddling_bee_preregistration.shtml).
Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and $1.00 for children. Fiddlers and their back-ups are admitted for free. The contest will be followed by a light snack and an acoustic jam session.
For more information, call 402-275-3221, log on to www.greenblattandseay.com, or e-mail
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Connie Manzer
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