Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

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SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO HOST WILD DINNER, AUCTION JULY 11

Dig out your western wear and join the fun at the Springfield Platteview Community Schools Education Foundation Wild West Dinner and Auction July 11 at Millard Social Hall.

The event begins with a social hour and silent auction at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., while the live auction starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. Registration information can be found on the school district’s website at www.springfieldplatteview.org.

The Springfield Platteview Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization designed specifically to help fund educational programs in the district’s four schools. The foundation funds grant requests from teachers for classroom items and learning materials outside of the regular budget.

About Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Springfield Platteview Community Schools is a rural/suburban school district located directly south and adjacent to the Omaha metropolitan area. Springfield Platteview Community Schools educates 1,000 students within a K-12 framework. Springfield Platteview Community Schools is extremely proud of its professional faculty and staff, along with its highly supportive community and parents.

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VBS 2014

First United Methodist Church in Springfield invites all children to gear up at Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God Vacation Bible School. Explore and experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God! The fun begins July 20 and ends July 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 480 Main Street in Springfield.

The adventure includes music that will wow your ears, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, delicious snacks, great games, and more. To be a part of all the excitement at Workshop of Wonders, call 402-253-2270 during the week or visit the church’s website at springfieldmethodist.com. Registration is open to all preschool through sixth grade age children. We ask a $5 donation per child with a maximum of $10 per family.

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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Springfield Community Blood Drive Recap: On a mixed kind of summer Sunday, Springfield and the surrounding area came through and collected 46 units of Blood, two above our goal of 44. Thanks to a strong start and a strong finish, this was accomplished. We want to thank all who donated and all who attempted to donate. Also thanks to the Springfield Fire Dept., local Merchants and the City of Springfield. Without you we would not be able to reach our goal nearly every drive.

-Your Springfield Knights of Columbus and the Red Cross.

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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

The Sarpy County Ag Society are having a ribbon cutting on Monday, July 21 at 6:00pm at the Fairgrounds to dedicate the new Motor Sports Complex. The public is welcome.

LIBRARY SUMMER FUN

Chris Noda,PT teaches exercising with balloons

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Austen Hill, Papio NRD & his turtle

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SUMMIT HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY

OFFERS NEW FITNESS CLASSES

Summit Health Physical Therapy is excited to announce that we are adding to our fitness classes! In addition to our ongoing Yoga classes, we will be now offering Mat Pilates on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM! Chris Sebesta is a local Pilates instructor that brings her extensive experience to the community. She will help you find and strengthen your core! We will see you on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM at Summit Health!

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CONGRATS TO MARGIE TREMBLEY, SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

Models wearing Margie’s hats are being used as part of Omaha Fashion Week advertising campaign. Purchase discounted tickets are available for the event by using the code “MARGIE” at: omahafashionweek/tickets

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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)

COMING UP …

Sunday Music is still going strong! No cover charge - music is from 2-5 pm.

July

6th - Jeff Tomes

13th - Daniel Christian

20th - Tim Koehn

27th - The Wildwoods

Friday Night Music is back! Your favorite Friday night activity is back and better than ever! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and friends and come out to enjoy the music! Music will be outside weather permitting. $5 cover charge.

July

4th - Jumpin' Kate and The Naked Reserves

11th - Soldiers of Soul

18th - Edge of Arbor and The Tara Vaughan Band

25th - Dance of a Parrothead

Check out upcoming performers and events at www.soaringwingswine.com!

See You at the Winery!

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Check out the new “Classified Ads” section on the springfieldnebraska.com section

Classified Ads

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HAPPENING NEARBY

GIFFORD FARM FAMILY FUN

700 Camp Gifford Farm Rd.

Bellevue, NE

July 12, 2014

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

Visit the farm animals, our Outdoor Nature Classroom, and listen to some fantastic story-telling from area high school students and adults. Special guest, Nebraska storyteller and children’s author, Tina Semteck, author of Widdly, Diddly Doo Could Not Tie His Shoe.

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2014-06-25 MVFD PANCAKE FEED

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TWIN FIDDLING WORKSHOP

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska, is offering a TWIN FIDDLING WORKSHOP, on Saturday, August 2, from 10 AM - 12 Noon, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse. This workshop, led by championship fiddler and author Deborah Greenblatt, is perfect for fiddlers who want to learn to play duets with other fiddlers. Students of all ages will learn how to construct their own harmony parts by ear, and by writing the notes down in standard notation. Tunes will range in difficulty from easy to intermediate. Fiddle tunes from many traditions will be explored, including Irish, Swedish, Klezmer, Cajun, Scottish, etc.

Enrollment is limited to 10 fiddlers, and pre-registration is required. To sign up, or to ask questions, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

~Keep your eyes on the ground and your feet on the ground.

-Teddy Roosevelt

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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