Elmwood News - June 17, 2020

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 Bess Streeter Aldrich House

The house and museum is starting to open up and there are activities and things to see and do, so come on our and see the Quilt exhibit.

Elmwood Farmers Market

What a turnout! What variety.

Karen brought quite the variety, asparagus, salsa, granola bars and chokecherry jam. Yum yum!!

There was spinach, Bib lettuce and blueberry muffins and double berry mini loaves. 

Both Patti and Carla brought farm fresh eggs and I'm pretty sure they both sold out. Buying local has it's advantages. You are supporting local, AND eating healthier.

We had requests for mint, cinnamon rolls, and yes even more honey. Honeycomb specifically.

We can always use more vendors. More vendors attract more people. More people mean more vendors, more vendors mean more variety!!

More variety means you can do more of your shopping local instead of the "box" stores. 

Join our Facebook group and stay up to date on who will be showcasing their produce, baked goods, and other items. Ask if anyone is bringing eggs, honey, cinnamon rolls. 

 We are NEEDING a Produce Vendor

What does this mean? This is a person who makes a "farmers market" distributor run to pick up produce from "truck farm" wholesalers and then sell it at the Elmwood Farmers Market.

Not everything is in season from our local gardens, but larger produce farms in Nebraska have greenhouses and then route in-season vegetables from other states, Kansas, Oklahoma, etc. 

It may not be grown in Elmwood, but it is US and Midwest grown so customers are still buying fresher than in the grocery stores. 

We had requests for tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables.

If you can commit to every Saturday this summer you WILL have customers.  

The Elmwood Library is open again. Regular hours with just a few adjustments for social distancing.

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/ 

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm

 NebraskAccess

Reminder, if you’re leery to go out, but need something to read, try either the Libby or Overdrive app. Use your card # and the PIN number (streeter) to see available titles online.

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. 

Access digital media! Audiobooks, eBooks, magazines! There's a new library app called, "Libby" to help you with all of your things. Works much easier than OverDrive! Try it out on your phone, computer or other device today!

 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  

Bits & Pieces will open with modified hours this week (Tues/Wed, 9 to 12, and Thurs./Fri/Sat, 9 to 4)

Although no appointments are necessary this week, please be patient with us as we are trying to limit customers to no more than 8-10 at a time.

Masks are required. If you do not have one, you may purchase one for $3. When you arrive, please apply our hand sanitizer and continue social distancing while you shop. Thank you.

It's Official.

Bits & Pieces has been in business for 25 years!!

Because of amazing customers, generous donators, many volunteers, a faithful church family at Elmwood Christian Church, and a GOD who helped us recognize that a church fire was a beginning, not an end. And yes, it does take a village.

Thank you for all the support over the years.

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Elmwood Christian Church

Virtual Sunday Services via Zoom. Stay in touch with your congregational members.

Come on in at 9:30 am for some socializing and catching up.

Service starts at 10:00 am

 Elmwood Village Board & Office

Dear Village of Elmwood:

The Village office is temporarily closed while we are in the process of welcoming a new Village Clerk. We are available by appointment only or phone.

Please leave a voicemail and someone will call you back by the next business day.

Village Office: 402-994-6705

Village Maintenance Supervisor Curtis Kabenes: 402-440-9095

Board Chair Miki Bruns: 402-994-2770

Board Member Becky Kicak: 402-217-1970 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Your Village Board

 Take It Or Leave It Pantry

The free pantry is here to serve our community. It is for neighbors helping neighbors. Take what you need or leave what you can.

Those who wish to contribute may do so at their discretion when convenient.  If the box if full please bring your items back later. So what should you contribute? During this coronavirus situation, there will be an increased need for healthy snack items for kids. Obviously items like toilet paper, sanitizer may be needed by many. 

Please avoid harsh strong-smelling chemicals that may transfer to food items. 

Here are some ideas that may be useful:

• Pasta
• Canned or boxed pasta (macaroni & cheese is popular)
• Canned soup
• Granola bars
• Fruit snacks
• Dry pasta
• Spaghetti sauce
• Dry soup mixes
• Canned meat (chicken, tuna etc)
• Boxed prepared meal kits (hamburger helper etc) 

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

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

To learn more about the program and find Little Free Pantry in your area visit their WEBSITE

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

   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    

For the Love of Junk is now OPEN every Saturday in June. Get your shopping fix and find some treasures.

Closed Pool Updates and News

Eagle and Weeping Water Pools will NOT be open this SUMMER. 

The Lofte Theatre

Manley, Nebraska

Here are all of the currently planned outdoor events that will be happening at The Lofte Community Theatre.

June 19: Big Canvas Comedy - Laughter in the Parking Lot!

The show starts at 7:30 PM PM. $40 per vehicle

June 27: An Evening with Kaylyn Sahs – Live Music. Kaylyn is a pop-country singer/songwriter from Omaha!

The show starts at 7:30 PM. $50 Per Vehicle

July 3: Jimmy Weber – Live Music.

Join us for a memorable evening of story and song.

Show starts at 7:30 PM. $50 Per Vehicle

July 10 & 11: Barn Brilliance - The Lofte Talent Show.

Show starts at 7:30 PM. $40 Per Vehicle

Eagle Farmers Market

Opens May 28th at 4 pm to 6:30 pm at 5th and Hwy 34.

Every Thursday thru Sept 3.

Anyone wishing to set up a booth for a month or more can contact Trisha.

$5/month or $10 for the summer 

CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER
211 Main St.
Louisville, NE
68037

Are you anxious to get back to some good ol' country music! We sure are!

We know you want to be safe and others do. too. Not only yourself but also for others, please be aware that social-distancing and the wearing of masks will be MANDATORY in our small theater for the time being. Thank you for understanding.

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Kali Indiana, $4 admission

Sunday, June 14, 2020, 1 p.m., bring your instrument for the free JAM SESSION,

Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., Almost Good Band, $4 Admission

Free admittance for kids under 13.

For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211, and leave a message or email cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com.

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Small Business Survival Kit

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A major goal for the CassLocal.com project, was to make small business support as convenient as possible. If you have a small business, you know that job one, is to make your businesses as simple, and convenient as possible to interact with.

The Corona $1200 checks, are starting to arrive this week. We know that some fortunate Nebraskans are not desperate and might consider helping struggling small businesses, Churches and Non-Profit organizations with a donation or better yet buying Gift Cards. We encourage restaurants, bars, basically any small businesses to get a Gift Card account from companies like Square. This is a convenient way for fortunate Nebraskan's to inject life saving cash into the business, in echange for Goods and Services later when the storm passes. None of this is possible, unless you add your business or Organization to www.CassLocal.com free. Any questions? TEXT VM/402-968-0821