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Farmer's Market in Fairbury
Thursday night, 5:00 p.m. Southside of the Courthouse, Downtown Square
Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. East Entrance to City Park
Contact Ryan Bailey, Blue Valley Community Action, 402-729-5568

Nebraska State Fair 2010

August 27 - September 6
 
Fonner Park
Grand Island, NE
 
For more information, events & activities, visit http://www.statefair.org/fair/generalinformation/

Sunday, August 29

The Kansas Historical Society

Pony Express Festival,
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, August 29, at the Hollenberg

Pony Express Station State Historic Site, 2889 23rd Road in Hanover.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Hollenberg Station and the Kansas Historical Society. The Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site is one of sixteen state owned sites operated by the Kansas Historical Society.

SEPTEMBER

Palmer Labor Day

Saturday September 4, 2010 - Labor day September 6th

COED SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNEY

contact Shane Ohlde 692-4244

PALMER FUN RUN/WALK

contact: Amy Duever 348-5675

Quarter-Carnival

ARTS & CRAFTS-FLEA MARKET

DOWNTOWN  BEER GARDEN 

Serving brats & burgers all day

TRACTOR SHOW

Caterpillar Show

North Central Kansas Rock and Gem Show

Quiltshow 

PARADE AT 3:30 PM “Family Challenge”

WHOLE HOG BAR-BQ

LABOR DAY SPONSORED BY CITY OF PALMER

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

September 4th and 5th.

Big Indian Archers 

3-D Shoot

Labor Day Weekend Jamboree, BBQ and Raffles September 4th and 5th.
Shooting Times: Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays 8:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Scorecards Deadline 4:00 Sunday attend 4 shoots for Shooter of the Year Awards.  Primitive Camping available.
 
Contacts: Larry Lotman - 402-239-9011, John Pavlik - 402-520-0322, Mike Grabouski - 402-239-7286, John Weiss - 402-806-0630, Galen Hormann - 785-562-5418

September 4

Its tough enough to wear pink night at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings on September 4th. Wear Pink to the rodeo and funds will be donated for breast cancer treatment to the Morrison Cancer Center at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) distribution clinic will be held in the following towns in September 2010:  (Please pick out those in your coverage area.)

FAIRBURY (Jefferson county)   Tuesday, September 7

CRETE (Crete area only)  Thursday, September 9

YORK (Fillmore, south Seward, York)  Tuesday, September 14

BEATRICE (Gage & Jefferson)  Tuesday, September 28

HEBRON  (Thayer county)  Thursday, September 30

Appointments are suggested at all clinics.

          To schedule an appointment or obtain information on how to qualify for CSFP, please call Blue Valley Community Action at 402-729-2278 or contact their local Blue Valley Community Action center.

September 5

Gage County United Way Campaign Kickoff Pancake Feed

Date: September 5, 2010
Time: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM

 
Proceeds benefit the following Gage County agencies: Red Cross of SE NE, YMCA, Boy Scouts, Gage County Christmas Wish List, Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Mother to Mother Ministry, Foster Grandparents, Salvation Army, and the YRI

Sept 7th

The Beatrice Orange Boosters will meet on Tuesday Sept 7th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center at the High School. Topics of discussion will include Fall Kick-off update, concessions, fundraising, seat sales, sports reports and other items of interest.All parent reps should attend and coaches, parents, and Booster members are encouraged to attend.

September10,

Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally/Crowning

downtown Fairbury. 

If you would like to have a float or have any questions, Contact Janet Beranek at (402) 729-6116.

Saturday, September 11th

St. Andrew’s Parish in Tecumseh will host its 6th annual Auction and Dinner on Saturday, September 11th at the Parish Hall. Doors are open from 4:45-7 P.M. for social hour (wine & appetizers) and bidding of the silent auction items. Dinner and a live auction will follow. The entry cost is $15.00 and includes dinner (prime rib, potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert, and beverage), raffling of 5 items ($20/chance), door prize drawings, as well as the opportunity to bid on over 100 items. Raffle drawing includes: Grand Prize, 2003 Mazda Miata LS Convertible; 1st Prize, $500.00 cash, 2nd Prize, $500.00 Tecumseh Furniture shopping spree; 3rd Prize, CZ Arms 28” 20 Ga “Mallard” Over/Under Shotgun w/Double Trigger; 4th Prize, Stihl FS80R Trimmer w/25.4cc “Pro” engine. You need not be present to win the raffle prizes. For additional event information, call 402-335-1277 or visit www.standrewstecumseh.org.

September 11

The Nebraska Country Showdown and BBQ competition will be held on Saturday September 11, 2010 at Red 9 in Lincoln, Ne from 3-8 pm. This Event will consist of NEBRASKA'S BEST COUNTRY SINGER AND NEBRASKA'S BEST COUNTRY BBQ. There will be special guest appearances and Live performances. This is an all age show so be sure to invite everyone you know! Cover is $5 dollars at the door and is sure to be a great time! So put on your boots and hat and come join us for a boot scootin' good time.

This is a family oriented event.
Event Cost: $5.00
Event Location: Red 9 on 322 S. 9th Street, Lincoln, NE

September 12

The Clatonia Fire and Rescue Departments will be having a Windsor Loin Dinner on Sunday September September 12th from 11-1pm at the Clatonia Community Center. Free Will Donation.

Community Players, Inc Presents: "Grace and Glorie"

Show runs September 10-12, 17-19, 2010
 
A feisty older woman and her hospice worker clash in this poignant and at times hilarious play.
 
Check out www.beatricecommunityplayers.com for up-to-date news and events happening at the theatre.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the theatre, 228-1801 or email director@beatricecommunityplayers.com.

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Set for Sept. 12

Area residents will have a chance to support the Alzheimer’s Association with a Memory Walk on Sunday, Sept. 12. The walk will be held at the Fairbury City Park, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. The walk will begin at 2 p.m.

        An estimated 386 residents of Jefferson County and 44,000 residents of the state of Nebraska suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is available to provide respite care funding, education and support groups, in addition to working toward new treatments through research.

Each participant who raises $50 dollars or more will receive a Memory Walk t-shirt. Those who raise $300 or more will be able to select a prize.

        The money raised by the Memory Walk will go to national research, education materials, Respite care, Operation Safe Return, and other programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

        To get brochures for the Memory Walk call Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health Center at (402) 729-6855.

Odell Community Days

Saturday & Sunday
September 11 & 12
 
Saturday night
Street Dance at the Corner Bar
 
Sunday
Lunch with Vans BBQ - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Parade - 1:30
Family Games before and after parade
Magic show!
Inflatables!
Old West Trails Center will have speakers & activities to celebrate!
Games, Food, Fun!
 
For more information, email oace@diodecom.net

September 12

Come See the Waffle Man at the

 EBBA/Crime Stoppers Fundraiser Breakfast
 
Sunday, September 12
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 
at the VFW, 124 S 23rd, Beatrice
 
$5/person; $5.50 at the door; 4 & under FREE
 
20 waffles served every 4 minutes/250 an hour!
 
All You Can Eat Belgian Waffles
Scrumptious Sausages
Different Flavored Syrups and Whipped Cream
Plus Drinks
 
Bring your friends, family, kids & neighbors for waffles & fun!

September 12

Remmers & Country Jammers

Sunday, September 12
2 - 5 p.m.
 Beatrice American Legion, 600 Dorsey

Sept. 13

Parkinson’s Support Group to Meet

        The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Monday, Sept. 13, at Jefferson Community Health Center. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Solarium Conference Room. Please note the change in the regular meeting date because of the Labor Day holiday.

        The program will be a video on “Diet and Nutrition Management in Parkinson’s Disease.”

        The Parkinson’s Support Group typically meets on the first Monday of each month at JCHC. The group is designed to provide an opportunity for area residents to share their experiences with Parkinson’s disease.

        For more information, contact Lana Likens at Jefferson Community Health Center at (402)-729-3351.

Sept. 13

Area senior citizens ages 60 and over are invited to join in and “Be Active Your Way” at an event set for Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the Fairbury City Park. This active aging event is meant to encourage seniors to stay healthy and keep moving.

            The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairbury Community Building. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. under the tent.

        The day’s schedule includes a demonstration of Square Dancing, listening or dancing to Polka Music, a presentation on ways to “Be Active Your Way” by Helmink; and a variety of fun and active stations. The day will close at 1 p.m. after lunch in the Senior Center and a wrap up discussion.

        Reservations for lunch are REQUIRED by Monday, Sept. 13, by calling 729-5258 (Fairbury Senior Center.) A $3 donation is requested for lunch, payable to the Fairbury Senior Center the day of the event.

        The event is co-sponsored by Jefferson Community Health Center, Gardenside long-term care, Cedarwood assisted living, the Bob and Wauneta Burkley Wellness Center, Heritage Care Center, and the Fairbury Senior Center. Funding is provided by HoriSun Hospice.

        For more information, call Kathy Helmink at 729-6888.

Join Gage County United Way...

1st Annual Day of Caring
 
Thursday, September 16th and Saturday, September 18th
 
is a day set aside to mobilize community members in volunteerism right here in Gage County. The projects include cleaning, painting, landscape work, food drive, school supply drive, new books drive, and so much more. This is an opportunity to lend a helping hand and a heart of service while learning more about the community.

Lend a helping hand!  Work Teams can help at these locations - call for more details!

 American Red Cross SE NE Chapter
  • Blue Valley Community Action
  • Beatrice Mary Family YMCA
  • Beatrice 20/20 Vision River
  • Gage County Christmas Wish List
  • Meals on Wheels of Beatrice
  • Mother to Mother Ministry
  • The Salvation Army
You can help by volunteering on a team.  To lead a team of volunteers, be on a team, review the current list of projects, please call Melinda Chleboun, 223-3180 or email gagecocuntyunitedway@hotmail.com for more information!

 September 16, 2010

2010 Beatrice Area 1st Annual Business Expo

 September 16, 2010
3 pm - 7 pm
 Eagles Club
 
The 2010 Business Expo will be an interacative and entertaining event that will give each exhibitor the opportunity exchange information and ideas with local companies as well as the opportunity to update potential prospects on the lastest products and service you have available.  Click here for entry form contract. to have your business at our expo!
 
From 1 - 3 pm The Business Expo will be accessible to Students from the surrounding High Schools as a Career Exploration. 
 
The Chamber will also be holding Business After Hours from 5 - 7 pm sponsored by Beatrice First committee. 
 
For more information call the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, 402-223-2338 or visit www.beatricechamber.com.

September 18 & 19

Steele City Flea Market & Living History Weekend. Over 100 vendors, blacksmithing and horseshoeing demonstrations, a working saw and shingles mill, old farm machinery show and tours of the buildings, which compose the Steele City Historic District. Steele City is located just 12 miles southeast of Fairbury on HWY 8. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society.
Flea Market - (402) 729-5131
Machinery Display - Julianne Endorf (402) 446-7486
Tractor Pull - Kenneth Dodge (402) 729-3109
Demonstrations - Les Ward (402) 520-4171
Horses - Daryl Andersen (402) 729-3916
www.jeffersoncountyhistory.com

OCTOBER

SaturdayOctober 2,

Lord's Acre Festival,

52nd Annual held in Endicott, Nebraska. Parade, pancake breakfast, food stand, crafts and homemade jellies, baked goods, etc., dinner, auction, and kids games.
Evelyn Specht at (402) 729-6048.

October 6-7

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center
North Hwy 77
 
To make an appointment, call 228-0260

October 11

Celebrating Life Celebrating Growth is a Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Beatrice at the Black Crow Restaurant in Beatrice on October 11. For more infromation call 228-6411

October 29
SPOOK-A-PALOOZA, Fairbury Elk's Lodge. 

The biggest Halloween Costume Party in Southeast Nebraska!

Karaoke and snacks. 

8PM-1AM.  Public Welcome.  $5 cover, $3 with costume.

SaturdayOctober 30,

6:30 & 6:45PM

Chicken Rides 7-10PM
If you Dare . . . Haunted Hayrack Ride.  Endicott Nebraska.  Free Will Donation.  See you there if you dare! 

Sunday, October 31,

5:00
TRUNK OR TREAT, Kids Halloween Costume Contest

with Safe Trunk or Treating around the downtown Fairbury Historical Square. Judging the Best Decorated Trunk Contest.
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at 402-729-3000.

NOVEMBER

November 6, Saturday, 9am-3pm

Frost Frolic Holiday Market  As the area's largest craft show with more than 100 booths, 20th Frost Frolic Holiday Market attracts hundreds of shoppers each year. The show is held at the Fairbury Junior-Senior High School.
Journalism Department-Diane Schutt - 402-729-6116 or email diane_schutt@yahoo.com.
Online sign-up will also be available by May 2009 at www.fairburyjeffs.org

November - December
Punch Card Promotion at participating merchants.  Receive a punch for each dollar spent in participating businesses, fill your $100 card and enter the drawing to win gift certificates and Chamber Cash at the Annual Prize Drawing TBA Chamber office.  Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at (402) 729-3000.

DECEMBER

December, TBA
Old Fashioned Christmas in Fairbury.  Parade of Trees, Pictures with Santa, Soup Supper, Kids Games at the North Pole, Open Houses, Carolers, Frosty the Snowman and more!
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce (402) 729-3000.

December, Sunday
Celebrate Christmas Christmas Concert by Fairbury Community Choir at 3p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Fellowship and refreshments to follow.  Free will donation.  Following view the Living Crèche at the Presbyterian Church at 5:30 p.m. and for a free will donation Soup Supper.

December 11 & 12, Saturday & Sunday
Christmas at the Depot Celebrate the Christmas Season at the historic Rock Island Depot with special entertainment, model train displays and refreshments, all done up in Christmas style and cheer.  402-729-5131 or www.jeffersoncountyhistory.com

December ___ by 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Turn in your Punch Cards
Punch Card Promotion at participating merchants.  Receive a punch for each dollar spent in participating businesses, fill your $100 card and enter the drawing to win gift certificates and Chamber Cash at the Annual Prize Drawing on Tuesday, December 22 at the Chamber office.  Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at 402-729-3000.
Annual Prize Drawing.  Details to be announced.

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