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HAPPY WINTER!
2013 FLAG-FLYING DAYS
FEB 12 - LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
FEB 18 - WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY (OBSERVED as PRESIDENT'S DAY)
MAY 12 - MOTHER'S DAY
MAY 18 - ARMED FORCES DAY
MAY 27 - MEMORIAL DAY
JUN 14 - FLAG DAY
JUN 16 - FATHER'S DAY
JUL 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
SEP 2 - LABOR DAY
SEP 11 - PATRIOT DAY
OCT 14 - COLUMBUS DAY
NOV 5 - ELECTION DAY
NOV 11 - VETERANS' DAY
NOV 28 - THANKSGIVING DAY
DEC 7 - PEARL HARBOR DAY
DEC 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY
Southeast Soccer Club Registration for Spring 2013 Season
Wednesday, January 23rd, 3:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 30th, 3:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Conestoga Elementary School
If you are NEW to our club please bring:
- a photocopy of player’s Birth Certificate for our records
- a small photo of players ages 6 & up (also needed if you did not play in Fall 2012)
- Mother/Legal Guardian’s Birth Month/day
A LATE FEE of $15 will be assessed on forms not postmarked by FEBRUARY 1st
Forms are available for download from
DARE to be DANGEROUS!
Announcing the Annual Women's Retreat
of the
Murray Presbyterian Church
7 pm, Friday, February 15, 2013
to
3 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2013*
at the beautiful Leid Center, Nebraska City, NE
Featured Speaker, Zoe Elmore
A Dangerous Woman Lives a Life of Radical Love!
What are the worries in your life that prevent you from walking on the wild side with God? God's love for us is so radical that our lives should be turned upside down in our response. From discipline to service, Zoe teaches the nine character traits of a dangerous woman. Explore the possiblilities of living a life of radical love.
*Deadline for overnight reservations has passed, although it's not too late to sign-up for the Retreat only, with NO overnight, for only $30.
Scholarship Funds are available.
Please join us and bring a friend!
RSVP by February 8, 2013
Contact: Krista McDonald at 710.688.8936
or
Ann Wieringa at 402.980.9466
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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!
To check out the Conestoga Cougars' school events and sports schedules,please visit the Conestoga website: http://www.conestogacougars.org
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
Feb 2 - 8
Feb 23 - Mar 1
Mar 18 - 22
Beaver Lake:
Now - Jan 25
Feb 9 - 15
Mar 2 - 8
Mar 23 - 29
Union:
Jan 26 - Feb 1
Feb 16 - 22
Mar 9 - 15
Mar 30 - ?
Nehawka:
Now - Feb 1
Feb 16 - Mar 1
Mar 16 - 29
(Murray will also continue to have the recycle bin located behind Town Hall every day for Murray residents' use only.)
INDOOR 'GARAGE SALE'
at
LOUISVILLE'S FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Feb. 9th, 2013
9 am - 5 pm
In the church basement.
Proceeds to benefit the youth mission trip.
AND
Magic Show
On March 2, 2013, a Spaghetti dinner , also benefitting the Summer Youth Mission Trip to Duluth, will be held from 5 - 6:30, followed by a magic show by Magician Jeff Quinn at 6:30 at
Louisville First United Methodist Church
Come support our youth with spaghetti and an entertaining show!
Blood Donations Needed Every Day
Like the emergency room of a hospital, the American Red Cross must be prepared to respond to patient emergencies with blood products 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Through the dedication of blood donors, the Red Cross
can be prepared day in and day out, no matter when or where blood is needed.
Readily available blood helps save the lives of people like David Zien, who was on his way home on his motorcycle when the SUV in front of him lost control during a lane change and flipped onto its side, sending Zien nearly 350 feet. He was transported by helicopter to a hospital, where he received 32 pints of blood. Today, Zien says he attributes much of his survival to the generosity of blood donors.
All blood types are currently needed. For more information and to make an appointment,
visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Cass County
Feb. 10 from 12-4:15 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 16220 Highway 75, Plattsmouth, Neb.
Otoe County
Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OPPD Coal Plant, 7264 L Road, Nebraska City, Neb.
Feb. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Nebraska City Medical Clinic, 1700 14th Ave.,
Nebraska City, Neb.
The Eleventh Annual
Nebraska American String Teachers Association
Fiddle Tune Composition Contest
This event inspires fiddlers everywhere to compose their own tunes, and supports the cause of string education throughout
the great state of Nebraska.
1st PLACE: $100.00
2nd PLACE: $50.00
3rd PLACE: $25.00
Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013.
The winners will be announced on May 25, 2013, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the Monumental Fiddling Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
The 2013 Contest Rules and Guidelines:
1. Each submission should be an original composition which must be unpublished and composed after March
2. Composers may submit more than one tune, but only one prize will be awarded to any one composer.
3. Four copies of the music must be submitted via computer generated sheet music, or hand-written sheet
4. The composer should include their name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and the title of the piece.
5. The entry fee of $20.00 should be sent in at the time of submission. Checks should be payable to Nebraska
6. If you wish to receive written evaluation of your tune by the judges, include a stamped, self-addressed
envelope with your entry.
7. Nebraska ASTA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to works submitted.
8. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013.
9. Send your entry to Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, PO Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska,68307-0671.
The composer is responsible for keeping a copy of their work, as well as for copyrighting their tune.
10. The composer understands that if their tune is one of the winners, Nebraska ASTA has permission to have
the piece performed on May 25, 2013, in Beatrice, Nebraska, as well as permission to reprint the tune in
Stringing Along, the newsletter of Nebraska ASTA.
Greenblatt & Seay Publications, in Avoca, Nebraska is a proud Sponsor of the Nebraska ASTA Fiddle Tune Composition
For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at
33rd ANNUAL 'QUACK-OFF DUCK RACES'
SATURDAY, JAN 26, 2013
AVOCA, NE
Registration is 10 am - 12 noon at Town Hall
Races 1 pm, Tefft Park
Sponsored by and all proceeds to
AVOCA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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.
'The Hallelujah Girls' Make a Joyful Noise at Mahoney State Park
KBC Productions opened "The Hallelujah Girls" on January 19 at the Kountze Theater inside Mahoney State Park. The female comedy runs weekends through February 17.
After 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 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.
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.
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....
AND
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.
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...
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 interested in participating, or if you have any questions.
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