Elmwood News - November 27, 2019

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 The Holiday Extravaganza Schedule is THIS Saturday!

Kick it off with a Pancakes at the Firehall and bringing your little ones to see Santa

Of instead eat pancakes then visit the G.A.R. Hall Veterans Museum which will be open all day. Don't forget Bit's N' Pieces for your Christmas trees and decorations. They will run out fast. They always do. 

Candy Cane Lane at the Community Center will have crafts and goodies to purchase and the Elmwood Library has several activities for the kids. 

The library will have several special activities during the Holiday Extravaganza. Kids can decorate a sugar cookie, watch a holiday movie (11am), get artsy with a coloring page, or pick out a Christmas storybook!

Note: all "ugly" cookies may be donated to the librarians and staff for proper disposal - tee hee!

Make your plans, create a strategy of how you can participate in everything and not miss out. 

Make sure to print off this coloring page and turn it into the Elmwood Convenience store. Prizes will be given for various age groups. There is even an ADULT category. So break out your colored pencils or pens and show off your artistic talent. 

Veterans G.A.R. Hall Veterans Museum

The G.A.R. Hall and Veterans Museum would like to include a display of "I Remember" stories from veterans and/or their families at the museum.

Submit special memories - maybe it was your first Christmas away from family, maybe it was spent in basic training, deployed, in the jungles of Vietnam, on the desert of Afghanistan, on a ship in the middle of the ocean, etc.

For the families, maybe it was a special phone call from a far-away service member.

"I Remember" stories can be submitted to garhallvet@windstream.net or mailed to Elmwood G.A.R.Hall Veterans Museum, c/o 402 East D Street, Elmwood 68349, for display during the 2019 Holiday Extravaganza.

Starry Knight Parade

It will be here before you know it.

The Starry Knight parade happens at night. So how do you see the entries? Lights? Lights strung around tires, on floats. but lights with no extension cords. Battery-powered lights. Think about having an entry this year. Gather your groups, organization, or business and come up with something fun and imaginative.

Don't miss the Parade of Homes in the Elmwood-Murdock Area

Tour six homes decorated for the Christmas Holiday season. Get inspiration, ideas and kick off the holiday season with some of the most festive homes in the area. Have you wanted to tour the new townhomes? Then this is your chance.

Tickets are only $12 on the day of the event and proceeds go to the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum.

Elmwood - Murdock 4th Graders selling Bakers Chocolates

Since 1992 the Elmwood-Murdock 4th graders have been selling Bakers chocolate meltaways to raise money for their Spring Nebraska History field trip. This year the selling season is extended. Not only will they be selling to neighbors friends and family, but they will be extending their reach and hopefully funds raised.

You can purchase one-pound bags for $9.50 from any 4th grader or at the following locations. 

Elmwood-Murdock Holiday Craft Show - November 30th

Elmwood-Murdock Winter Music Concerts

Living Nativity Returns to Cass County

This living nativity is the only one in the state of Nebraska. It is quickly becoming an annual tradition with local families. 

Stop by on the following dates. Bring a friend and consider bringing your local church youth group. This would not be possible without the volunteers of local residents and 4-H clubs who donate their time and several animals for the various nativity scenes. 

 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    

EMSchool APP Android

EMSchool App Apple

You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool 

NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE 

Enrollment for the 2019-2020 Cass County 4-H year is currently open.

If you have a child age 5 (by January 1st) through age 18 and are interested in joining 4-H, it’s time to enroll.

Enrollment is completed on-line at https://ne.4HOnline.com.

Maybe you have some friends already in 4-H; ask them which club they belong to.

If you need help selecting a club, call the Extension Office at 402-267-2205.

The office is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Pictured above are three of the many members of the Triple B club: Jeremiah Lubben, Courtney Bockman, and Anna Stackpole. KUDOS to all the kids who participated, and KUDOS to the adults who organized this event. Leaders of the Triple B 4-H club are Dr. Scott Lubben and Kevin Albert.

There is a wealth of information on the new Elmwood-Murdock website. It is updated on a daily basis by various teachers and department heads.    

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

 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.

Youth groups and other civic groups do litter pick-up, sponsor Easter egg hunts, collect food for those less fortunate and meet for crafting, among lots of other events. 

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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Area News  

LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER is seeking highly motivated, flexible, and dedicated individuals to join our family! We offer an excellent benefits package, flexible scheduling to meet your needs, competitive wages and shift bonuses!

We are currently seeking individuals for the following positions

PT/FT LPN

FT/PT Certified Nursing Assistants

FT/PT Medication Aide

PT/FT Dietary

PT/FT Housekeeping

To apply, visit us at 410 W 5th St., Louisville, NE 68037 or apply online at www.louisvillecarecenter.com .

For questions, please call 402-234-2125, EOE.

Applicants must pass a drug test and background check and is contingent upon hire.

Presenting the Cast of In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should be Shot) We are so excited to have so many returning Born-In-A-Barn players as well as some new faces! Performances start December 7th, and remember, tickets make great holiday gifts, so be sure to reserve yours now:

More about In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should be Shot): It is 6 pm and the Douglas family is busily preparing for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. After robbing a neighborhood liquor store, high strung and irritable Tony, and his dim-witted side-kick Vinny find themselves in need of a hide-out. A comic treasure that is sure to leave you in stitches while celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.

Tonight Facebook announced a $200,000 grant for technology upgrades and STEM programming for Springfield Platteview Community Schools. One of the technology upgrade projects is a video display system for the Platteview High School gymnasium.

The new video display system was used for the first time tonight where hundreds attended a Digital Families Community Event hosted by Facebook. Sarpy County nonprofits and schools are invited to apply for Facebook Community Action Grants. The application is open through December 3 and can be found along with the terms and conditions of the program on the Papillion Data Center Facebook page.

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