Elmwood Nebraska News - December 9, 2020

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Support Local, Christmas Shopping in Elmwood-Murdock

During the challenging times of 2020, we have learned what it means to support local and small businesses. We can buy many gifts online, but it's not the same as shopping in person.

Shoppe of Little Shops

A variety of local makers, vendors, and crafters offer a variety of gifts for Christmas and year-round. 

There is Christmas decor, Santa Claus ideas and even jewelry for Mom and the special people in your life. 

Hot Cocoa bombs were all the rage this year and there MAY be a few left if you come into the shop during the week. 

Dawn will be at the Shoppe of Little Shops on Saturday with more Chai Tea and maybe a few more Hot Chocolate Bombs. They are selling fast. So get there early.

If you haven't tried the Chai Tea concentrate for your Chai latte you are missing out. Made fresh with fresh ginger and Ceylon black tea and spices it's not only healthy but tasty.

Bottlebrush trees and even a cute little sock monkey is available for under someone's Christmas tree. 

There will also be Norwek products available this coming Saturday

Bits N' Pieces

Our local thrift store has been called the best in Cass county and even Eastern Nebraska. You can find not only Christmas decor, wrapping paper, but also home furniture, kitchen supplies, clothing, hats, baskets, candles, and just about anything else you can think of needing. If you can't find something then just ask. They will most likely find it for you. 

Bess Streeter Aldrich House

While you are visiting the Christmas tree display don't forget you can purchase books and local photography gifts at the gift shop. 

For the Love of Junk

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Last shopping day before Christmas

One person's junk is another's treasure. Find memories of Christmas past and unique one of a kind gifts in Murdock at the Love of Junk. It is located just behind the gas station and is open on Saturdays from 9 am - 4:00 pm

Living Nativity Local Tradition

This year it is a drive-through experience, complete with a podcast telling the story of Jesus' birth.

Learn through the animals how they participate, are mentioned in the Bible, and reflect God's creation.

The 3B Homestead Living Nativity is the only event of it's kind in Nebraska, people drive in from all over the state to experience this unique event.  

Christmas in Elmwood 

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

   Don't forget to send me your news 

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    

 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.

Here are some ideas that may be useful:

• Pasta
• Spaghetti sauce
• Canned soup
• Granola bars and snacks
• Fruit snacks
• 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

New Village Office Hours

Monday 8:00 - Noon

Tuesday 8:00 - Noon & 12:30 -4:30

Wednesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 - Noon & 12:30 -4:30

Friday CLOSED 

Elmwood Maintenance Manager

If you need to get in touch with the Village of Elmwood Maintenance manager, Jeff Cymer below is his contact information and work hours. If you need anything please feel free to reach out to him. 

1. Jeff Clymer Village of Elmwood Utilities
2. (402) 440-9095 Cell
3. Email address: elmwoodutilities@gmail.com

The position requires me to physically be in town M-F 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (approx) & Sat/Sun an hour each to check the water tower & treatment plant.

Elmwood Learning  & Cultural Center

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

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

Country Music Friends,

Regrettably, although in the best interest of all of our patrons and performers, due to the covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel all shows for the foreseeable future.

It's our hope that 2021 brings good health to everyone and we can reopen to get back to some good ol' country music with our friends.

Thank you for your continued support.

Located at 211 Main St., Louisville, NE. For more information, call 800-480-8797, ext. 211 

email us at cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com

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Deadline nears for Scholastic Writing Awards entries

Note: A poster for this year’s call for submissions is attached. For more information, contact Michael Howie at mhowie@hastings.edu or 402.984.9408.

(Hastings, Nebraska) – The deadline for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards is December 15, 2020. Students age 13 and above residing in all 93 counties within the state of Nebraska are eligible.

Students are invited to submit original work in any of the Awards’ writing categories, including personal essay, journalism, flash fiction, and poetry. For details on the program and how to submit writing, go to hastings.edu/writingawards.

“We are excited to be sponsoring the Scholastic Writing Awards again this year, as it is a wonderful way to recognize and encourage creative student voices,” said Dr. Benjamin Waller, an associate professor in and chair of the Hastings College Department of Languages and Literatures. “Reading entries last year was such a joy, and we are looking forward to evaluating the works submitted from across the state this year, and announcing the award recipients.”

Hastings College and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers encourage students to submit their work, and the two will provide support to educators, students, and parents during the submission process. Hastings College faculty and students will judge entries and notify top recipients in January 2021, and then organize a regional awards ceremony in the spring.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program, established in 1923 by Maurice R. Robinson, the founder of Scholastic Inc., identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience.

All works are blindly adjudicated based on originality, technical skill, and the emergence of personal vision or voice, first on a regional level by more than 100 local affiliates of the Alliance, and then nationally by a panel of industry experts.

Students at the regional level will be awarded an Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key distinction. Gold Key work will then advance to national adjudication to receive Gold Medals or Silver Medals. Top national award recipients may also receive scholarships, and educators of national award recipients may also receive cash awards.

Annually, the Alliance partners with individuals, foundations, and corporations to offer scholarship opportunities for students in certain categories or addressing particular themes. National Medalists’ works are then published in national publications and on the Alliance’s website, artandwriting.org. Select writing is published in The Best Teen Writing annual anthology.

The Alliance strives to teach young students to develop a strong creative capacity along with celebrating the role of art and literature in society. 

Hastings College is a four-year residential college that focuses on student academic and extracurricular achievement, Hastings’ student-centered initiatives include providing books, an iPad and a two-week study away experience at no additional cost. A block-style semester schedule allows professors and students to focus on fewer classes at a time and promotes hands-on experiences. Discover more at www.hastings.edu  

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