SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
FEBRUARY 14, 8AM – 1PM
SPRINGFIELD FIRE HALL
To schedule your life-saving appointment, contact Ralph at:
402-253-8301 or sign up at www. redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: 009111)
Sponsored by: St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
FEBRUARY 10, 6:00PM
OUR REEDMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
305 NO. 3RD ST. (3RD & ELM)
SPRINGFIELD
402-253-2893
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FISH FRY
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
100 SOUTH 9TH STREET, SPRINGFIELD
FRIDAYS 5:00 -7:00PM
FEBRUARY 12
FEBRUARY 19
MARCH 4
MARCH 11
BAKED FISH & FRIED FISH, FRIED SHRIMP, CHEESE PIZZA, MAC & CHEESE, DESSERTS!
POP, WINE & BEER
Registration is now open for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons. Registration is open January 4, 2016 to February 27, 2016.
Register from January 4, 2016 to February 14, 2016 and save $10. Registrations from February 15, 2016 to February 27, 2016, will be $10 higher.
Any parents interested in coaching for the 2016 baseball or softball season MUST register as a coach prior to February 27, 2016.
To register, go to platteviewjrtrojans.com and click on the green Log In button at the top right.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Springfield Days
June 10 & 11, 2016
Go for the Gold in SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD DAYS PLANNING MEETING
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25, 7:00PM
SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Anyone willing to help with this year’s event is welcome to attend!
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COMMUNITY MEETING
A community meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 p.m. here in the gym. This meeting, led by Mr. Richards, is intended to discuss the renovations to the Westmont School building this summer. All patrons are invited to attend.
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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Preschool Registration Springfield Platteview Community Schools is now accepting Preschool Registrations for the 2016-17 school year. Your child must be three or four years old by July 31, 2016, and must live within the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district boundaries to be eligible. Call (402) 592-1300 or stop by the Springfield Platteview Community Schools Administrative Offices at 14801 S. 108th St., Springfield, NE 68059 for a preregistration form. Completed pre-registration forms with the $35.00 registration fee should be returned to Springfield Platteview Community Schools Administrative Offices by Friday, February 26th, 2016. Please call Anita Belsky,Director of Special Services, at (402) 592-1300 if you have any questions.
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Springfield Memorial Library
Computer lessons
office word & publisher basics
Tuesdays, February 9 – march 8
1:00 – 2:00pm
Please register: 402-253-2797
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SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTS
FEBRUARY 11, 1:30 – 3:00PM
ALL AGES WELCOME!
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VFW BREAKFAST
Springfield American Legion Hall
Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to noon
All you care to eat pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, and sausage links and paddies. Milk, coffee and orange juice included. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $3.00 for children, which includes a donation of $1.50.
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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.)
Sunday Acoustic Music!
No cover charge - music is from 2-5 pm.
Check out upcoming performers and events at www.soaringwingswine.com!
See You at the Winery!
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Donors urged to help the American Red Cross maintain blood supply
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients by giving blood this February.
During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving blood. Healthy donors of all blood types are needed to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in their own communities as well as areas where donors were unable to give due to severe winter weather. Individuals with types O, AB, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.
Donor Loretta Brandon knows how important it is to have a readily available blood supply. Her late husband required transfusions from generous strangers multiple times for health conditions. She gives blood as often as she can. “Every time I give blood, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for all I have and for the fact that I can share with others,” she said.
Make an appointment to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need this winter by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Sarpy County
Bellevue
Feb. 15: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nebraska Medicine, 2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr.
Feb. 15: 2 - 7 p.m., Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, 3702 370th Plaza
La Vista
Feb. 20: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., LaVista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road
Papillion
Feb. 27: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 330 W. Halleck
Springfield
Feb. 14: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fire Hall, 505 S. 1st St.
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HAPPENING NEARBY
Bess Streeter Aldrich 135thBirthdayCelebration
Sunday, February 21, 2016 – 2 to 5 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary birthday cake and punch
after a guided tour of the author’s historic home.
Bess Streeter Aldrich House
204 East F St., Elmwood
Adults $5, children ages 6-11 $3, free for ages 5 & under
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Louisville is accepting applications for part-time Senior Center Manager. Some responsibilities include serving prepared meals to senior citizens, administrative duties, schedule events and activities for seniors and recruit new members. Job position is open until filled. Applications can be obtained from the City of Louisville, 210 Main St., PO Box 370, Louisville, NE 68037 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone 402-234-7705. Applications may also be downloaded at www.louisvillenebraska.comunder the “government” section. Return completed application to the City Clerk at the above address. E.O.E.
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CASS COUNTY
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE
MOBILE LOCATIONS:
1st Friday of the Month-Eagle (Community Center)- 1-5pm
2nd Friday of the Month-Weeping Water (Library)- 1-5pm
3rd Friday of the Month-Greenwood (Library)- 1-5pm
Please call our office @ 402-296-9368 to schedule an appointment
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IRISH MUSIC CONCERT
Greenblatt & Seay Schoolhouse Performance
Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse
March 13, 2:30pm
Admission: $10 adults -$5 children & senior - $1 children
The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.
FIDDLING CAMP
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, and ukulele players. Music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt. Each participant will receive a copy of Deborah's latest publication, the Celtic Fiddler's Song Book.
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 9 - Friday, March 11, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, 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 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 the day, 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.
One day: $60.00
Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)
Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register, click on the following link:
http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp_signup-celtic.shtml
Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Celtic Fiddling Camp" is limited. E-mail Deborah (
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