Elmwood News - January 1, 2020

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Happy New Year!!

This is the perfect time to start New Year Resolutions in your community. We are here to help. If you want to read more there is a new book club. If you want to walk, run, or exercise more then we have a walking and running challenge.

If your resolution is to become more involved in your community and participate in area activities then you can start with using the Elmwood Library tomorrow on January 2nd. My resolution is to keep the community calendar updated on a regular basis so you can see what there is to do on a daily basis.

Lego Day at the Library

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

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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 with all ages. What a great way to get healthy and stay healthy.

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The Elmwood/Murdock 12 Days of Christmas Workout and social hosted by the United Methodist Church event was on Dec 21.

All community members were invited to complete a fun workout with a light breakfast.

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More events to come from the wellness committee at the United Methodist Church for the community in 2020!

A nutritionist will be coming to Elmwood to speak soon so stay tuned for news in the next few weeks.

January Quilting Meeting

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Monday, Jan 13th, 5:30 pm

See you all at the Community Center

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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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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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