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Murray Newsletter - January 16, 2013

 

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MURRAY POST OFFICE CHANGES COMING?
 
Hopefully you remembered to fill out and return the survey that was sent out earlier this month about the possibility of some service realignment at the Murray Post Office. 
There will be a meeting on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the Murray Town Hall at 2:30 p.m., where you'll learn the results of the survey and be able to ask questions and give your input regarding future postal service in Murray.    MARK YOUR CALENDAR, NOW! 

 

 

 

 

CRAFT DAY!

CLIP ART_SUPPLIES      CLIP ART_SEWING  CLIP ART_PAINTS

 
 
Saturday, January 19, 2013 
 
Murray Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 
 
(No Stairs to Climb!) 
  
 Murray, NE 
 
 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. 
 

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Murray Presbyterian Church is inviting all women to come with your crafts to have some adult time and a warm place to work on them. You can work on any craft of your choice: i.e. scrapbooking, card making, jewelry making, stamping, crocheting, knitting,or maybe you need the time to update your address book, recipe book or 2013 calendar, etc. 
  
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 CRAFT LESSONS 
 

Crocheting 
  
10:00a.m. 
You will need to bring a G or H Hook and cotton yarn for making
Potholders, Granny Square or Dish Rags. 
 
  Donna Tilson instructor. 
 
 
 
 
Big Beautiful Bows 
 
1:00p.m. 
 
You will need to bring wired ribbon about 9 feet long. 
 
Ann Wieringa instructor. 
   
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Please bring a few cans of food to Craft Day to put in the grocery cart for the Mobile Food Pantry that MPC sponsors. 
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You are welcome to bring some snacks to share with everyone, too! 

 

 

 CHEF

 

There are two restaurants in Murray for lunch.  

 

To reserve your spot or questions:
 call or email Judy, 402-235-2808, bjstraw@yahoo.com
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The Murray Board of Trustees meeting minutes are now posted.  To read the latest, click on the 'Village Office' tab above.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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 To check out the Conestoga Cougars'  school events and sports schedules,please visit the Conestoga website: http://www.conestogacougars.org  

 

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RECYCLE!

 

Do something good for your community and our earth!


CASS COUNTY GOING GREEN  recycle trailer will be located on these dates in the following towns:


Murray: 

Now - Jan 18

   

Beaver Lake: 

Jan 19 - 25 

 

Union: 

Jan 26 - 31 

 

 Nehawka: 

Jan 29 - 31 

(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day for Murray residents' use only.) 

 

 
 
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Irish Music Concert 
 
 

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a concert of Irish music on Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 PM. Greenblatt & Seay & Friends will be singing and playing a variety of instruments, including fiddle, pennywhistle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, and banjo. Traditional Irish tunes will be featured, along with some Greenblatt & Seay originals inspired by the great Irish traditions. 

Greenblatt & Seay have been playing and singing together since the night they met, decades ago. Their performance on March 10 will include the championship fiddling styles of Deborah Greenblatt, and the fancy whistle-playing of David Seay. 

The concert will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with the performers. Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34. 

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at debby@greenblattandseay.com. 

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.


 


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'The Hallelujah Girls' Make a Joyful Noise at Mahoney State Park 
 
KBC Productions opens "The Hallelujah Girls" on January 19 at the Kountze Theater inside Mahoney State Park.  The female comedy runs weekends through February 17. 
 
After they losing a close friend, the women of Eden Falls, Georgia realize that time is precious and they've got to work fast to achieve their dreams.  Sugar Lee Thompkins opens the 'Spa-Dee-Dah' day spa in an abandoned church.  See the women launch new lives in this joyful comedy that will make you shout, "Hallelujah!" 
 
Starring in the ensemble cast are Shari Hoelker, Ann Huxtable-Scates and Allison Tiller of Omaha; Brandy Palatas of Papillion, Melinda Mead and David Willingham of Plattsmouth, Brenda Jones of Louisville and Randy Young of Murdock.  
 
Production dates are January 19, 20, 25-27, February 1-3, 8, 10, and 14-17.  Showtimes on Fridays and Saturdays are 7:30pm and Sunday afternoon matinees at 2pm.  On Sunday, February 10, there is a second performance at 7:30pm.  Adult tickets are $10 and children under 12 are $8.  For reservations, please call Mahoney State Park at 402.944.2523 ext. 7122.  
 
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Pictured:  The cast of "The Hallelujah Girls" from left:  Ann Hutable-Scates, David Willingham, Melinda Mead, Shari Hoelker, Brandy Palatas, Allison Tiller, Randy Young and Brenda Jones.   
 
 
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Lofte Volunteer Celebration on February 9 
  
 



The Lofte Community Theatre Board of Directors announces that its annual Volunteer Celebration will be held at 6pm on Saturday, February 9. A light meal will be followed by a brief business meeting. Artistic Director Kevin Colbert will highlight the successes of 2012 an announce 2013 and 2014 show selections. Elections for openings on the Board of Directors will also be held. 

 Attendees do not need to have been in a show during the past calendar year. This is an open invitation to friends, family, volunteers, patrons and sponsors....




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Joseph Hall as Elvis at the Lofte Community Theatre

Returning to the Lofte Community Theatre for the third consecutive year, ladies and gentlemen,

"It's Elvis!"

That's right, back by popular demand, Nebraska native, Joseph Hall will amaze you with his live performance as Elvis Presley. On Saturday, February 23 you can see Elvis at 2pm, 7pm or both. All seats are assigned and tickets are $20. Be advised that this event is very popular and sells out rather quickly.

 

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Pictured: Lofte Board of Directors with Joseph Hall. From left: Jamion Biseterfeld, Lynn Plucknett, Joseph ('Elvis')Hall, Anne Pope and Jean Colbert.



 

   

 PLATTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS...  

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New Year's Resolution #1: Make Regular Blood Donations 

With the beginning of a new year comes a fresh start. New Year's resolutions are often made to form good habits and reach new goals. This New Year's, the American Red Cross encourages people to resolve to help patients in need through regular blood donations. 
 
As the winter season continues, blood donations are especially needed. Donations typically decline this time of year, as many regular donors are impacted by inclement weather and seasonal illnesses. 
There is no better resolution to make this New Year's than to help save lives with the Red Cross. Give the gift of life and help give patients another year with their loved ones. Make an appointment to donate blood at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:  

Cass County

Jan. 17 from 1-7 p.m.
City Building, 101 W. Eldora Ave. in Weeping Water, Neb. 

Violin-Fiddle 

 

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp", for fiddlers, violists, guitarists, and ukulele players. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt.

The camp will be on Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15, from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.

On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.

On Thursday, we will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of camp, just in case your ears need the help.

On Friday, we will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.

One day: $60.00

Two days: $110.00 ($55 per day)

Three days: $150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)

Enrollment for the "Schoolhouse Irish Fiddling Camp" is limited, so e-mail Deborah,  debby@greenblattanseay.com if you are nterested in participating, or if you have any questions.

 

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