Elmwood News- December 11, 2019

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The Giving Tree

Help a child in the Elmwood-Murdock area. Visit the Giving Tree at the Clement's Insurance Agency and choose a tag. Then bring your UNWRAPPED gifts back by December 17th. This is sponsored by the Elmwood Christian Church and has been a long-standing tradition in the community.

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Christmas Potluck

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This Friday, December 13 is the Community Christmas potluck at the Community Center. There will be music and door prizes.

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Living Nativity

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There is only ONE MORE weekend to enjoy the Living Nativity. Make sure to check out the new baby goats, baby calves and baby kittens who wander the barn. The kittens are a delightful surprise as they crawl under a stall wall to listen to the telling of the Christmas story through with a donkey or goat as a story starter.

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You can even enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and have a little snack as the kids climb on the photo op camel. (you will have to stop by to see the camel. I didn't get a picture of it this year.

The Living Nativity in Murdock Nebraska is the only one in the state. It is quickly becoming an annual tradition with local families. This year there are several new additions. T

Saturday, Dec 7 & 14

Sunday, Dec 8 & 15

3:00 - 6:00 pm

Living Nativity Flyer 2019

Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

If you haven't seen the Christmas trees and decorations at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House then get there this weekend or next.

The Journey into Christmas starts outside with a reminder of what Christmas is all about.

I love Christmas ornaments, and in fact, I'm a little obsessed about them. So enjoy the wonderful ornaments that adorn the trees. Better yet. stop by this Saturday or Sunday, slow down and enjoy them yourself.

There are trees of every variety, including a few through back trees to the 1950s.

Christmas gives you the excuse to slow down, take a deep breathe and relax. Life can be too hectic and stressful. Spend some time at the Journey Through Christmas and be reminded of an earlier time when we were not so rushed and stressed during the holidays. People spent time with their families and slowed down.

Each room is decorated with a different theme and a different organization and business sponsored and designed a tree.

Holiday Hours

Every Saturday and Sunday

1:00 -4:00 pm

Holiday Extravaganza

The Holiday Extravaganza was just too big and too spectacular to confine to just one week. So throughout Christmas, I will be sharing the joys of Christmas Through Elmwood.

Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard this past year to see this gorgeous gazebo become a reality. Next year promises some very exciting events on the "great lawn". If you would like to be on the "cultural committee" or parks events committee please email editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

I couldn't help but include more photos of the Starry Knight parade. It's a great way to cap off the festive day.

It may be a cold night, but the kids in the EM Future Business Leaders of America club didn't seem to mind. Just get dressed up in hoodies and sing some Christmas carols to keep warm.

David Seay and the Train Songs

The Elmwood Methodist church-sponsored David Seay and his entertaining Train songs and tales. Thank you to Bre Romero for taking the video and being my secondary reporter for the day.

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.

Bakers Cholcolate EM 4th grade

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

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Elmwoodlibrarycard 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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You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool

NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE

4H NewsUpdates

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.

Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website

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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

ElmwoodNE Community Center

Monthly Community Meal

RENT the Community Center

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

Coffee, Tea, Milk

(Milk available, please ask the cook)
Free will offering - suggested $1.00

Noon Meals (Eat in or Take-out) $5.00

Please call by 9:30 am to reserve

402-994-2145

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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.

Adult: 1st Prize $100; 2nd Prize $50; 3rd Prize $25

High School (Grades 9-12): 1st Prize $50; 2nd Prize $25; 3rd Prize $15

Middle School (Grades 6-8): 1st Prize $50; 2nd Prize $25; 3rd Prize $15

Intermediate School (Grades 3-5): 1st Prize $25; 2nd Prize $15; 3rd Prize $10

*Schools are limited to 15 submissions per teacher. Family members of the Aldrich Foundation Board are not eligible.

Length: 1,000 to 2,000 words (there is no minimum word requirement for the Intermediate Category)

Submit your story here on the easy online form. The deadline is midnight February 17, 2020. Winners will be announced in April 2020

Book Cover Competition

The Bess Streeter Aldrich book The Cutters is going into a reprint and needs a refreshed cover. Are you graphically creative? Then your art and work can be featured as a book cover.

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.

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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.

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Don't forget to send me your news

There are things happening. Who is in the news, who is making the news? This is what I need for the upcoming year

SEND NEWS and PHOTOS to editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

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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

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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.

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Student of the Week Selection 1211 2019

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Cornhusker Country Music Theater in Louisville is located at 211 Main St.

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

You can try out our new dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the music!

We're a nonprofit 501 c 3 organization.

Like us on Facebook @ Cornhusker Country Music Theater!

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Night Before Christmas - Contest Delayed to Christmas 2020

I personally apologize for anyone that was planning on participating in our Twas the Night Before Christmas - 2019 Story Telling Contest we announced before Christmas. John Harrington ( Computer John )

We wanted to create awareness of our new www.CassPod.com Cass Area PodCast Portal. We wanted to invite folks to try their skills in a fun Holiday way. Unfortunately I did not consider that in-order for such a contest ( seems simple enough ) has many moving parts and in order to be fair and successful - many volunteers would be required. Especially several credible and non-partial Judges - are required minimum of 3 Judges and as of 12/10/2019 we have only one. We therefore decided to delay the contest to next year. Sorry about that. If anyone has been diligently practicing, please email / share your MP3 w/special email address: MP3@CassPod.com we will make avail at www.CassPod.com for everyone to enjoy. Good News! We have contracted with a genuine Grandmother - to record this famous poem - to share with everyone - on 12/24/2019 - we will post it at www.CassPod.com and on the 12/18/2019 Newsletter ( so you can listen together and get those Kiddo's to sleep on 12/24/2019

Again sorry for my poor preparation. Email Me at John@CassPod.com w/comments & or suggestions.