Elmwood News - December 25, 2019

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Merry Christmas to everyone. So what does a weekly newsletter look like when it comes out on Christmas Day?

It means a wonderful video that wraps all the images of the Elmwood-Murdock community in one video.

To make sure you don't miss a single newsletter text ELMWOOD to 72727 and get a text link.

Lego Day at the Library

Don't forget about Storytime at the Library either.

Elmwood Park Gazebo

Every time I drive by the park I gaze at the beautiful gazebo all decorated and lite for Christmas.

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I hope the gazebo lighting becomes an annual tradition and maybe next year we can have carolers!!

Remember if you would like to be on the park activities planning committee please email editor@elmwoodnebraska.com

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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.

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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Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Stop By and Visit, there is still time!

Holiday Hours

Every Saturday and Sunday

1:00 -4:00 pm

EMSchool APP Android

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

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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.

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

Student of the Week Selection 4

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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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Oh Deer Christmas pOEM

TEXT Santa to 28748

Official "Twas the Night Before Christmas" Poem - Listen Here

TEXT Santa to 28748 to have this Wonderful Audio Poem link sent Directly to Play for the Kiddos on Your Phone on Christmas Eve 12/24/2019 at 7pm

Or if you are not sure what "Text To" means you can visit https://www.CassPod.com and enter the Mobile Number on the website Here exactly the same.

We recommend if anyone is getting "Blue Tooth Speakers" they should be allowed to open that gift early as this would help everyone gather together and and listen to this classic poem!

GrandMa Mary from Minnesota heard that our podcast contest was cancelled, and offered to Read the Poem for our Kiddos as she has done many times before.

Enjoy this Special 7PM Christmas Eve Event - This Stocking Stuffer Compliments of WireBuilt Company and the new www.CassPod.com

( Remember, always reply STOP to the text you receive to permanently remove your mobile number - after you have received the Poem! Just a good policy Ho, Ho Ho! )

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