

CONESTOGA ELEMENTARY K-3rd HOLIDAY CONCERT
Thursday, December 8
7:00 PM
TOYS 4 TOTS
The Platte Valley ABWA is coordinating TOYS 4 TOTS collection process for the 2011 holiday season.
Collection boxes in the Murray/Beaver Lake area are located at Murray State Bank, Conestoga elementary school, 75 Mart, Lake Ridge Clubhouse and Murray Building and Supply.
The boxes of toys will be picked up starting December 9th, so please remember to pick up a couple of toys the next time you're out shopping and drop them in the boxes before that time. Toys should be new and UNwrapped and must NOT require batteries for operation.
Applications for toy recipients are being taken through 3:30 p.m. on December 2nd.
The toys will be distributed on Friday, December 23rd. Please call Southeast Nebraska Community Action office, 402-296-4477.
Any other questions, please call Dea Strobel of ABWA at 402-297-2931.
RECYCLE SCHEDULES for MURRAY, NEHAWKA & BEAVER LAKE
The CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN recycle trailer will be located on these dates
in the following towns:
Now - Dec. 2, Beaver Lake
Dec. 3 - 9, Nehawka
Dec. 10 - 16, Murray
Dec. 17 - 23, Beaver Lake
Dec. 24 - 30, Nehawka
Dec. 31 - Jan. 6, Murray
(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day,
but this is for Murray residents' use only.)
HAVENMAKER'S PLACE EVENT FACILITY
Have your holiday event or meeting here!
Havenmakers Place
129 Main Street (2nd Floor)
Louisville, NE
Meetings, Reunions, Parties, Pampered Chef, Scrapbooking, Weddings, Game Nights, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Fundraisers, Auctions, Craft Shows, Baby showers, Retreats, Classes, etc...
Tables and Chairs are also available to use for 50+ people!
Full Day $100.00 or $20.00 per hour
Call 402-234-4663 to schedule your event.
Food ServiceGuests are welcome to supply their own food and
beverages. Please take care to protect carpet and all surfaces
from damage. Catering is also available upon request.
Jeanne Anderson 402-234-4663
Fax (402) 234-2032
Email: MyHavenMakers@yahoo.com
We look forward to helping you host a successful event.
Please let us know how we can help.
Art Chicks in Louisville is Hiring Fun and Fabulous People!
If you don't mind dancing in front of strangers and turning them into new friends, give us a call! The job is a little like being a waitress, hostess, interior designer, and artsy, crazy woman! Position includes days, nights and weekends, but flexible. All ages welcome.
Hours will range from 20-40 per month.
Call Jeanne at 402-234-4663 to apply.
"Christmas Survival Guide" Opens at Lofte
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley will open its holiday Christmas musical,
"Christmas Survival Guide,"
on Saturday, December 3.
Written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick with music by John Glaudini, this
show is a musical revue that takes a wry look at what can be a very stressful season.
Armed with a copy of a new book, "A Christmas Survival Guide," the characters
charge into the holiday searching for the true meaning of the holiday.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert described the show as a "Perry Como Christmas
special with lots of songs and comedy sketches that will keep audience members
entertained and laughing out loud."
Starring in the show are Brandy Palatas and Allison Tiller of Omaha; Dan Hendrickson,
Benjiman Pettiford and Cory Misek of Lincoln, Cynthia West Sheldon and Janet Sorensen
of Elmwood; and Anne Pope of Eagle. Musical Director is Betty Colbert and choreographer
is Noelle Bohaty.
Show dates run December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Curtain is at 7:30pm on Thursdays through Saturday; Sunday afternoons at 2pm.
Ticket prices are $17. There are special rates for groups over 20 so this may be
a fun alternative to the traditional holiday office party!

Pictured in front row - Benjiman Pettiford, Allison Tiller, Dan Hendrickson, Brandy
Palatas. Back row, Janet Sorensen, Cory Misek and Anne Pope.
The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 1 in Cass County
near the village of Manley. Those inquiring about tickets may call the Lofte Box Office
at (402)234-2553 or visit the Lofte website at

TODAY is the LAST DAY
for
DONATIONS
to OVERSEAS MILITARY CARE PACKAGES
This Community Service project of the 4-Hers is a partnership with the Blue Star Mothers chapter in Nebraska City. The chapter hopes to get enough donated items to fill a total of thirty boxes for Christmas this year to send to military personnel stationed overseas.
Anyone wishing to help with this effort is encouraged to drop items off at the Cass County Extension office located on the Cass County fairgrounds (144th Street and Hwy 1) through TODAY, November 30.
Personal care items can be deodorant, after shave, cologne, female hygiene products, shampoo, body wash, sunscreen, baby powder, diaper wipes, bar soap, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, travel packs of facial tissue, lip salve (tube), nail files. Food items can be dried fruit, sunflower seeds, gum, peanut butter, nuts, cookies, crackers, hard candy (not chocolate), pudding or gelatin snack packs, powdered drink mixes to flavor water, licorice, beef jerky. They would also welcome magazines, crossword puzzles, sudoku puzzles, word finds, deck of cards, pen and paper, greeting cards, envelopes, toys for them to hand out, flip-flops.
"Journey Into Christmas"
Bess Streeter Aldrich House
Dec. 3, 4, 10 & 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Learn about the author's life and works, and see every room of the historic home
decorated for the holidays! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and browse the gift
shop after your tour.
Admission is $5.00 adults, $3.00 children ages 6-12.
204 East F St.
Elmwood, NE 68349
www.BessStreeterAldrich.org
The Otoe County Genealogical Society will hold its December 8th meeting at the Unadilla Community Library at 770 'G' Street in Unadilla, Nebraska at 7:00pm.
Our guest speaker will be Raymond "Chuck" Waymire, who will give a presentation on "Scottish Genealogical Research." Mr. Waymire is of Scottish descent and is the author of 5 genealogical reference books. So if you have Scottish ancestors, Mr. Waymire will have some helpful guidance and suggested tools for you to use in your research!
DECEMBER EVENTS at ART CHICKS!
Ringing In The Season!
Saturday, December 3rd
11:30 and 1:00
Special Luncheon at Art Chicks
Call 234-2669 to reserve your spot. Gather your girlfriends for a fun day enjoying
Louisville's Shops, Santa, Flea Market and Crafts!
Special Holiday Menu for the Month of December:
Unlimited Glasses of "Holiday Gifts" Iced Tea
Roast Beef Foccaccia Sandwich
Cranberry Pecan Salad
1920s Waldorf Astoria Red Cake
KIDS PARTY AT 2:30 with special kids menu featuring flower sandwiches, fruit kabobs,
ginger drip and pink lemonade. Bring Grandma and all the generations can dance together.
Kids shopping area with affordable presents for everyone on their list. Free Gift wrapping!
Chrismas Camp
December 10th
Learn how to do it all! O.k. not really...but we will learn some tricks, short cuts and laugh the holiday stress away. Gather those women you know do too much and have a fun couple of hours away. Call 402-234-2669 to make a your plan to stop planning so much!
YES! Art Chicks does parties everyday!
YES! We are available any day of the week.
Yes! We can fit your budget from $8.00 per person to $15.00 per person.
NOOOO! We do not have any rental fees!
Yeahhhh! Make your holiday party planning easy.
Call today 402-234-2669.

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