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The Sarpy/Cass Health Department offers free transportation assistance to women with a mammogram appointment. The service includes home pick up, hospital/clinic drop off, and return home drop off. Eligibility includes women aged 40-75 years living in Sarpy or Cass counties. Please call the Health Department at 402-537-6968 for more information.
SOARING WINGS VINEYARD & BREWING
17111 S 138th St
Springfield, NE 68059
402-253-2479
(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)
Friday Night Music
August 31 – Rock Rescue
$5 cover charge – 7:00 – 9:30pm
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Sunday Acoustic Afternoon!
September 2 -Stephen Monroe
No cover charge – music from 2:00 -5:00pm.
Check out upcoming performers and events at www.soaringwingswine.com
See You at the Winery!
Blood Donation Reminder
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face an emergency blood shortage. Eligible donors of all blood types are urged to give now. As a special thank you, all those who come to donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email.
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Your new favorite Harvest Ale Festival is coming on October 13th
The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild, Nebraska Hop Program and Midwest Hop Producers present the inaugural Nebraska Harvest Ale Festival.
The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild, Nebraska Extension Hop Program and Midwest Hop Producers are thrilled to announce a new and exciting event that promotes community and the hop growing and craft brewing industries. The Harvest Ale Festival will take place on Saturday, October 13th at Midwest Hop Producers in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and will celebrate local hops and local beer with food, beer tastings, fall activities and music.
While we might be drenched in sweat under the summer sun busily preparing for harvest this fall, we can look forward to fall days with a nip in the air, crisp beers with fresh hop aromas, and gatherings with friends as the sun goes down. This unique outdoor festival will feature tastings of fresh hopped and harvest styled brews highlighting local hop and craft brew production in Nebraska, local food trucks, scenic views of the largest hop yard in Nebraska, and an afternoon you won’t forget among friends.
This event will bring people from all over the Midwest together and a portion of the proceeds from the event will be going to support the efforts of the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild and the Nebraska Hop Program’s research and extension hop yard. Both of these organizations are working hard to better the craft brewing industry in the state!
For more information visit: //www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-harvest-ale-festival-tickets-47868222141?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Participating breweries: 5168 Brewing Co., Backswing Brewing Co., Blue Blood Brewing Co., Brickway Brewing Co., Code Beer Co., Empyrean Brewing Co., Farnam House Brewing Co., First Street Brewing Co., Infusion Brewing Co., Keg Creek Brewing Co. (IA), Kinkaider Brewing Co., Kros Strain Brewing Co., Lazy Horse Brewing Co., Lost Way Brewing Co., Lucky Bucket Brewing Co., Nebraska Brewing Co., Pals Brewing Co., Prairie Pride Brewing Co., Scriptown Brewing Co., Soaring Wings Vineyard & Brewing, Thunderhead Brewing Co., Upstream Brewing Co., and Zipline Brewing Co.
About the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild
The Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild is a professional organization that fosters a Nebraska-centric community that is informed, enthusiastic and actively creating unity among its members on market and public policy issues to create the most business-friendly climate for craft brewers.
About the Nebraska Hops Program
The Nebraska Hop Program seeks to provide timely, research-based educational information, tools and resources for hop growers, brewers and the backyard enthusiasts in the Midwest region.
Questions about the Harvest Ale Festival may be directed to Gabby Ayala, Executive Director of the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild at 402-649-5486 or by email at
September 1 - Steve Jensen & Friends
September 15 - Larry Hanson & Friends
September 29 - Fred Larson &Friends
October 13 - FREE ADMISSION! CCMT Anniversary Show!
October 27 - Frank Bigelow & Friends
The following is an Editorial from:
Connie Manzer, Editor Springfield Nebraska Wednesday Community Newsletter
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING IT LOCAL
“I’m bored!” We’ve all said it at one time or another. Not just your kids, too. I am just as guilty. My theory is, we just need to be creative.
There’s a lot going on in and around the Springfield area. This newsletter includes events happening in our local community. For many of the folks who work hard to organize an event, your attendance is the most important aspect of their efforts. Most happenings are manned by volunteers who give of their time to coordinate and/or raise funds for their organization. They are hoping for the best outcome which is a high attendance number. Success!
Local businesses keep our small towns vibrant. Wander into the shops in Springfield, especially if you need something to do. Visit with the owners and take some time to get to know them. You don’t always need to make a purchase but when the time comes you’ll have a good idea of what that business has to offer. Robin at Robin’s Nest remembers my granddaughter from Colorado and always asks about her. Nobody at Walmart ever asks about my grandchildren.
Sporting events: You don’t need to have a kid in school to attend a sports event at the high school. If you love baseball in June and July head up to Buffalo Park to catch a ball game. In the Spring or Fall, drive over to the Soccer Complex for a soccer game.
School events: Want to put a smile on your face? Go to an elementary school music program or a high school play. What an entertaining evening!
The Library has not only books but a whole list of programs to attend. Check it out. Visit with the friendly staff. (It’s a shameless plug, folks!)
You will find lots do by checking out fundraisers at our local churches, especially for foodies. Soup Suppers, Wild Feed Game, Fish Fries – My Oh My!
Thanks to the City of Springfield for hosting Do the Trail, Beat the Heat, and the Community Tree Lighting ceremony. We have special events hosted by our city.
Visit our three Parks. Walk the trails, have a picnic, play Frisbee Golf, and in the summer take the family to the Splash Pad.
Celebrate our town at Springfield Days: Two days of fun for the whole family the second weekend in June.
These a just a few suggestions of attending local events, visiting area businesses, and getting involved with the community. Keeping it local not only keeps our town vibrant, we can also personally experience and explore life in the City of Springfield. Be happier for it. It’s the Good Life!
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Don’t look back - You’re not going that way.
-Mary Engelbreit
Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.
Connie Manzer
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