TOYS for TOTS
Oh, no!! The economy has caused cutbacks in Santa's workshop, so the elves are running a little behind schedule. They're, once again, asking the U.S. Marine Corps and you for some help this year to catch up.
In the 62 years of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children. This charitable endeavor has made U. S. Marines the unchallenged leader in looking after less fortunate children at Christmas.
Please bring new, unwrapped toys that do NOT require batteries and drop them in the TOYS for TOTS box at Murray Building and Supply. The Marines will stop by to pick them up on December 12 and make sure that Santa gets them in time to load up his sleigh for his long journey.
Thanks for helping to make a child happy on Christmas morning!
The elves thank you, too!
Read more about Toys for Tots here: http://www.toysfortots.org/default.asp
H1N1 Clinic @ CONESTOGA JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT:
An additional supply of H1N1 vaccine has arrived and the Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness will be holding a public vaccination clinic for those who are most at risk for complications from H1N1 and who are within the geographical area of the school listed below.
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?
For this public clinic, five target groups have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): pregnant women, persons who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months, health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact, children and young adults aged 6 months through 24 years, and persons aged 25 through 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
We ask people who are not in one of these groups to be patient and allow people most at risk for complications from H1N1 influenza to get vaccinated first. After the CDC ships enough vaccine to states to serve the at-risk individuals in our counties, the vaccine will be made available to those in Sarpy and Cass counties who want it. The Health Department advises those attending the clinics to wear short sleeves under sweatshirts and jackets.
WHERE/WHEN:
Monday, November 30 at
Conestoga High School
8404 42nd Street
(SW corner of Hwy 1 and 42nd St.)
2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Murray, NE
COST:
There will be no charge
As more doses become available, more public clinics will be provided, most likely in local school facilities.
CONTACT:
Dianne Kelly, 402-339-4334, ext. 205 dkelly@sarpy.com
LOFTE - "Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas"
"Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas" at the Lofte
Manley, NE [November 19, 2009]- The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that its holiday production of Robert Fulgham's "Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas" will open on Friday, December 4. Fulgham is perhaps best known for writing the humorous book, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten."
Directed by Kevin Colbert, "Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas" weaves together a string of Christmas stories and original holiday songs. It is a charming look at the struggle to find the spirit of Christmas amid the avalanche of commercialism and chaos that descends upon us each December. Actors will be accompanied on stage by Lynnette Zimmer playing a baby grand piano onstage through much of the show.
The cast consists of Chuck Danskin of Lincoln, Virginia Kincaid of Elkhorn, Scott Pope of Eagle, Anna Strobel of Omaha and Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water. Performance dates are Dec 4-6, 11-13 and 17-20. Showtimes are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday. Sunday showtimes are 2pm.
Tickets are $16, and reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 or purchased online at www.Lofte.com.
The Lofte Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization supported in part by The Cooper Foundation, The Midlands Community Foundation, and the Cass County Visitors Promotion Committee. The Lofte Community Theatre is dedicated to providing opportunities for area residents of all ages to participate in the creation process and companionship of live theatre in rural Nebraska and to enjoy the social, artistic, and educational benefits of this art form.
"A Christmas Lottery" Season-Opener @ Mahoney
Mahoney State Park announces the opening of its winter theater season with the touching holiday story, "A Christmas Lottery" by Dave Brandl, Charles and Donna Ault. "Lottery" tells the story of George and Mary Williams, winners of a $40 million lottery prize. They host "Radio Riches," a broadcast where they receive calls and letters from people seeking assistance, and then they share the stories about the people they help. Who is the most deserving and what will they really receive for Christmas? Enjoy heartfelt examination of the value of money vs. the quality of life.
Directed by Mike Sewell the cast includes Stacy White and Shari Hoelker of Omaha, Jim Knierim of Louisville and Tom Lucas of Papillion.
Performances are November 28, 29, Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 26, 27-30. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Sunday, December 27th is the only exception; it will have no 2pm matinee, but an evening performance at 7:30pm. December 28, 29 & 30 performances will be at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Mahoney State Park also offers a dinner and show package which includes a meal at Peter Kiewit Lodge. The price for the dinner/show combination is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. A Nebraska state park sticker or purchased day pass will be required to enter the park.
Those planning on attending the show are encouraged to come a little early and enjoy a cruise around the beautiful Mahoney State park scenery. The colors are beautiful this time of year!
Pictured, Jim Knierim and Stacy White (sitting) struggle to fulfill the many requests they receive for assistance. Shari Hoelker and Tom Lucas (standing) bicker over who is more deserving to receive "A Christmas Lottery."