WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE
October 8, 2008
Stop by the Springfield Memorial Library to view a fine display of Southwestern artifacts from the collection of Springfield resident, Carol Barnes. Carol and her husband have traveled throughout the west and southwest. These wonderful pieces will be exhibited throughout the upcoming fall months. The Library would like to thank Carol for her generosity.
Buy Platteview High Activities Calendars from the Platteview High Band Boosters Club. Stop by to make your purchase at various fall functions. Prices are $8.00 for a wall calendar, $3.00 for a pocket calendar, or $10.00 for both.
Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library are currently selling Marcus Theatre ticket packages and gift certificates. These make great holiday gifts for all your “movie –loving” family and friends. For more information contact the Library at 253-2797.
Mark your calendars for the annual First United Methodist Church craft fair & luncheon which will held on November 8 from 9am-2pm.
Lunch is served from 11am-1pm. Sponsored by the Round Tuits.
Sign up for SSAP Basketball. 1st – 6th grade boys and girls may register October 5 -November 8 online at www.ssap.org Check under the “Basketball” tab for registration information.
October 9, 4:00 – 6:00. Flu Immunization Clinic at Springfield Memorial Library. The cost is $25.00 or free with a Part B Medicare card. Participants must be 13 years of age or older.
October 9, 7pm – Springfield Elementary 5th & 6th grade music program.
October 14, 12:00 – Senior Brown Bag Lunch at Springfield Memorial Library
October 15 & 16 – South Sarpy School District #46 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 25, 7:00pm - Meet Your Winemaker Dinner at Soaring Wings Vineyard. Reservations are required. $60 per person for dinner, wine and meeting the winemaker.
October 28, 3:30 – 5:30pm – Halloween Crafts at Springfield Memorial Library
NEWS FROM NEARBY NEIGHBORS:
The Waffleman Is Coming ToElmwood
9 AM to Noon
SundayOctober 19, 2008
Elmwood Fire Station
The Waffleman will continue to serve his famous
waffles as long as people keep coming!
All You Can Eat
Beligan Waffles, 5 Flavored Syrups
Strawberries, Whipped Cream
Sausage and Drinks
FREE WILL DONATION
Proceeds to the Elmwood Rescue Squad
to help purchase New Equipment
How about a trip to the Farm? Travel on over to Avoca, NE
“Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm”
911-108th St.
Avoca, NE 68307
Pumpkin Festival
Friday - 1-6pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10am – 6pm
Springfield Historical Tidbit:
(1918) Thin Ice was frozen on water troughs and a light frost nipped late garden stuff Friday night. Corn was well matured and out of harm's way.
-The Springfield Monitor, October 2, 1958 issue, "Forty Years Ago"
"Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it."
--Laurence J. Peter
Connie Manzer