Elmwood News - January 15, 2020

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This is the week to take a break from cooking. There is the Soup Super this Friday at the Elmwood-Murdock High School, then Pancake breakfast at the Elmwood Community Center on Saturday morning. 

Village Clerk Position

Village of Elmwood, Nebraska

Village of Elmwood, NE is now accepting applications for the position of the Village Clerk.

The ideal candidate would have a willingness to learn, have great customer service skills, and be highly organized.

The job duties include, but are not limited to:

Utility billing

Administrative duties

Attending bi-monthly board meetings.

29 hours a week

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay included.

Insurance stiped provided.

Pay based on experience.

Interested parties may gather more information by calling 402-994- 6705 or emailing villageofelmwood@msn.com

New Elmwood Book Club

Elmwood is full of book lovers and the first book club reading is Enslaved by Ducks. 

It sounds like a lot of fun and who hasn't been taken over by a project only to have it grow out of control?

Ten books are being ordered for the first meeting on January 27th at 6:30 pm

Elmwood-Murdock Walking and Running Club

January mile/step challenge with the Elmwood/Murdock walking/running/biking group during the month of January.

You can use the Facebook page to encourage each other and stay motivated.

You can record steps or miles walk or ran-they enter their own goal on a team spreadsheet within the Facebook page. Over 100 people have joined the Facebook group so there is interest in all ages. What a great way to get healthy and stay healthy. 

Learn How to Read Nutritional Labels
Sunday, January 26, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 pm
United Methodist Church
212 East E St, Elmwood

Ever wondered how to decipher the nutritional labels on food packaging?
The Wellness Committee with the United Methodist Church is hosting a FREE community event about decoding nutrition labels!

Ever glanced at a nutrition label not sure what to even look for? Are you looking at the calories and fat, and that’s it?

There is so much important information that can be found on the nutrition label that you may be missing if you don’t know what to look for. Join Kelly Nuño, Nutritional Therapist, to learn all of the useful information that you SHOULD be looking for before buying your food! 

It's easy to get a library card and borrowing electronic books can be done on your tablet or Kindle. It's an easier process. Anyone can be a library member. Even if you live in another town or state. Did you grow up here and want access to thousands of free books. 

It's just $10.00. Really. When you are visiting stop by and find out how to become a member. 

 Spread the word about the Elmwood Public Library!

Visit the Overdrive website for more information on checking out electronic books and media. 
www.help.overdrive.com 

Library hours

Monday 3- 8pm

Tuesday 2-6 pm

Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm    

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EMSchool App Apple

You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool 

NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE 

Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website  

St. Paul United Methodist Church

400 West G Street

Elmwood, NE  68349

Sunday School (Sept.-May)  9:30 a.m.

Worship Services 10:35 a.m.

During the weekdays, Son-Shine Child Care Center partners with the church for

daycare of 6-week-old infants to school-age children.

The daycare phone is 402-994-2384.

 The church is involved in the

Cass County Food Pantry,

The BackPack Program,

Joint Vacation Bible School and other community activities.

Pastor Michelle Chesnut

Cell Phone 402-314-7988  Church Phone: 402-994-6735

E-mail: stpaulelmwood@gmail.com

 Website:  elmwoodmurdockumc.com 

Having a baby shower, family reunion or large family dinner?

You can have your party and STILL keep your house clean.

Only $75.00 for four to 6 hours.

Call 402-994-2145 for more details and to set your date. 

 Morning Coffee Bar 8:00 am

Bess Streeter Aldrich Valentine Quilting

Valentine applique project
Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 4:30

Sue McKee Neill will provide to workshop participants at the Bess Streeter Aldrich Museum on. Her workshop will provide instruction on a type of needle turn applique and reverse applique. No hand sewing experience is necessary. The purpose is to learn the skill, not perfection. The kit includes all the fabric needed to complete the project which will be started in class.

Participants are encouraged to bring red, pink, and white thread, fabric scissors, desired needle, and thimble (if you like to use them).
The cost is $35.
Space is limited.
Register at aldrichfoundation@gmail.com and/or send payment to Aldrich Foundation, Box 167, Elmwood, NE 68349.

 Short Story Contest 

Generate a fictional short story that is written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works while incorporating a theme that focuses on Nebraska’s family life, economy, history, cultural diversity, and/or geography (past, present, and/or future). Writers are encouraged to focus on historical and/or realistic topics. This year the Aldrich Foundation is paying tribute to Mrs. Aldrich’s book Spring Came on Forever and it would be an excellent resource.

Here are some of the guidelines below and if you would like to see more visit their Facebook page or email me at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com for complete rules and guidelines.

Deadline is midnight February 17, 2020

 New 1950's Exhibit is currently available for viewing at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Wed, Thurs, Sat, & Sundays 

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Also available for scheduled tours.  

 (click here or on the banner above to find the monthly calendar for the month) 

When your group or club meets for an event, take some photos and send them to me with a summary of what was happening and I'll post them here in the Elmwood Newsletter. 

Readers want to see involvement in and around our village.  It not only helps to promote our town, but it could create interest in joining your group.

Be sure to check the calendar to the right for upcoming events, also.

Send your updates, announcements, and photos of the events, at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com  

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is located between Hufstader Chiropractor, the Elmwood Meat Market, and the Village Hall. 

 Don't forget to send me your news 

We are currently serving hard ice cream in dishes.
we have 8 different flavors to choose from.

Elmwood C Store
402-994-3305

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Cornhusker Country Music Theater

SUPPORT SMALL TOWNS' EVENTS and bring the family for an affordable, fun night of LIVE music!  
You can try out our new dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the music in vintage theater seating!

Coming up:

Saturday, January 25 

Country/Rockabilly/Bluegrass band, the Midnight Wanderers, take the stage at 7:30!

 https://www.facebook.com/theMidnightWanderers/

Admission to shows is only $4 for those over 13 years old.  Younger kids admitted FREE!

Check back often for more updates!  

Call, 1-800-480-8797, ext. 211, to hear schedule or email cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com for more information.

Like us on Facebook @ Cornhusker Country Music Theater!