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Christmas Cookie Sale
Saturday, December 8th
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
1009 G Street, Eagle, NE
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Another Holiday Extravaganza is in the books! The record books of fun, that is!
With the 2012 Holiday Extravaganza just a memory I managed to capture some of the events to show you. It was a great day for the Holiday Extravaganza. The streets were lined with cars all day. Shoppers were treated to two grand openings at Then and Again and also at the Gather Boutique. The craft show at the Josoff Social Hall was again a hit. People were able to have lunch at Josoff's or at the Elmwood C Store. The 4th Street Market not only had tons of Nebraska made products but also had wine tastings all day. I personally hit the wine tastings a couple times through out the day. We took the grandkids to the Elmwood Public Library for the kids crafts and games. They decorated a snowman and frosted a cupcake. They also got to play bingo. Emma and Zack wanted to do some shopping at Bits and Pieces, too. The Ole Candy Shoppe was set up by the Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association. The local businesses were invited to set up a Christmas display and also donated candy to be sold. The proceeds benefit the local backpack program.
During the afternoon there was a Parade of Homes sponsored by the Elmwood Murdock Booster Club. About a hundred people bought tickets for the tour. I didn't get to go but I heard it was awesome!
The Starry Knight parade was a bit chilly but very well attended! Lots of families were on main street to watch the parade. There were about a dozen entries or more. The kids were excited for the candy!
Every year the event is bigger and better. A special thanks to all the members of EMMA who made this possible. There is a lot of planning involved with making it happen from the Pancake feed to the community party at the end of the night. A big thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the festivities, too. The merchants appreciate all their customers and were glad to see such an awesome turnout.
Now...for some pictures of some of the events!
Pancakes!!!!
Suzie Allgayer pours the coffee for her son, Mac.
Our grandson Zack loved the pancakes.
Noah Willey had a stand at the craft show for kids to make their own jewlery. He was raising money for his brother for Ben's Brigade for next year's Down Syndrome walk.
Teri McClun had tons of beautiful flower barretts among other things.
These door hangings are hot this year! Especially the Husker ones.
Spoon windchimes at the Thirty-One booth.
Bonnie's Rada Sales also has cutlery at the 4th Street Market.
Merry Drake's wreath making became a hobby for her when she quit smoking. She needed something to do to keep busy and she settled on wreathes.
All jewelry at this stand was $5 or less. And it was really pretty!
This vendor promised that his blankets were warm and his wind ornaments wouldn't tarnish. He was quite charming.
Kendra Wolph and a friend made all of these beautiful glass items.
They would look beautiful in a flower garden or yard.
Beth Philson opened her Vivid Image Photography and teamed up with her friend, Dawn Hromanik. Beth is a great photographer and can take your pictures for you. Dawn's business, 3 Quarters Images, can produce the pictures for you. They have so many exciting ideas and options.
Print Like Flint from Weeping Water had examples of their printed products.
Jana Ross started making these last summer and just can't stop.
Great candy trays!
These would be good plant stands.
Jessica Brockhoff discovered she likes to make bows.
Pat Spellman had her cute crafts. She has been to a lot of craft shows this year!
While waiting for Santa at the fire hall Christian Brettmann came over and introduced himself to Zack and Emma and they discussed what they were going to ask Santa for...I think they are friends for life now.
Nathan Brettmann put Rebecca on his shoulders so she could easily spot Santa.
And then the Big Guy made a grand entrance!!
Every child visiting Santa received a bag of treats.
Finally Christian go to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas.
Rebecca, on the other hand, didn't feel like talking.
Zack had plenty to tell Santa. Emma wants a Barbie.
The Cronk kids are pretty tight with Santa. He loves getting his picture taken with them.
The 4th Street Market had a unique Christmas Tree at the Ol' Candy Shoppe. Deb assures me that she and Coleman didn't drink all the wine from these bottles...but most.
Angie Friesell and Pat Ervin are EMMA members helping out at the Ol' Candy Shoppe. Okay, maybe Pat was just shopping. His business, Fountain Creek DezignWorks had a tree there. Pat does all the designing and producing of the EMMA flyers and newsletters. He is awesome!
Some of the trees from area merchants.
Then and Again tree.
US Post Office tree of stamps.
EMMA tree.
Bits and Pieces Christmas light post.
Elmwood C Store's tree was decorated with forks and mustard packages. Very festive!
Fountain Creek DezignWorks - Pat Irvin's company. Pat does all the art work and newsletters for EMMA. As you all know he is awesome!
Breast Cancer Awareness tree.
A list of the EMMA members. Click here to see the list.
Bruns Masonry
Bits & Pieces tree.
Nativity Scene
Rutalkin Then & Again Christmas scene.
Jennifer and Mike Vogt from the Gather Boutique.
Christmas scene at the Gather.
All packed up but no where to go!
Lots to look at!
Button, Button, Who's got the button? Jen does! You should see what she can make with these!
Festive!
Dashing through the snow...
Hope and Jessica coordinated the crafts at the Elmwood Library for kids.
Katie, Mikey, Raynee, and Carl decorated Christmas ornaments.
Dad makes sure the kids don't get crazy with the glue!
Grandpa Vince and Zack decorated a paper plate instead of an ornament. The Anderson men are known for not following directions.
Cooper and Jackson know their way around a glue bottle.
Carl is a happy guy!
Drake Clements was quite the chatterbox. He told us how his grandpa got hit in the eye with a strap and now has a black eye. No, his grandma didn't do it. lol!
These girls were quite happy to make an ornament.
Ariel put sprinkles on her cupcake.
Liberty made a tree of Joy!
Drake and Kaden got bored with the crafts and started reading this book about bugs, snakes, and boy things. Kept them busy for a long time!
B I N G O!!!!
Cooper, Jackson, and Tucker listened very intently to the story read to them by Miss Janet, the librarian.
Main Street was literally lined with cars for two blocks. The side streets were lined, too. That's a lot for Elmwood!
The FBLA wrote the names of local veterans on the red stripes and then sewed this flag together. Some was hand sewn. It was displayed outside the G.A.R. Veteran's Museum. They carried the flag in the parade, too.
Kelly Andersen at Rutalkin Then & Again, puts out cookies for their Grand Opening.
They have a lot of different things at Then & Again.
Troop 360 leading the 2012 Starry Knight parade.
The Anderson family turns out for the Starry Knight Parade! Aren't they cute?
The Grand Marshalls were driven by Dale Kunz.
Fountain Creek DezignWorks
Then & Again
Mowin' Owen Kunz
I'm not sure what they were advertising but it sure was cool! He whizzed past me too fast to see who it was.
American Exchange Bank
Miss Cass County, Shannon Ronhovde
FBLA and the flag
This was the REAL Santa Claus. He had Santa boots on. The kids told me it was really him. When he went by Zack yelled, "I love you, Santa!"
Zoey had to come with us to enjoy the parade. Vince has her right where he wants her...diving for candy!
"Sorry! Wrong Chimney!" Opens Mahoney Winter Season
Ashland, NE [November 18, 2012] - KBC Productions announces the start of the 2012-2013 season at Mahoney State Park with "Sorry! Wrong Chimney!" The show opens on Saturday, November 24 at 7:30pm.
"Chimney," is the lighthearted Christmas tale full of mistaken identities and a little slapstick comedy. David is secretly moonlighting as a department store Santa so that he can buy his wife a new fur for Christmas. She gets suspicious of his frequent absences and stumbles upon a suspected "other woman," a confused policeman and a notorious Christmas burglar.
Directed by Kevin Colbert, the cast includes Doug Rothgeb, Ken Patry and Shari Hoelker all of Omaha; Marikita Saure and Cory Misek of Lincoln, Melinda Mead of Plattsmouth and Kevin Holdorf of Manley. Performances run Nov 24, 25 & 30, Dec 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 26-29. Curtain times are 7:30pm on each date except for Sundays which are 2pm matinees.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by calling Mahoney State Park at 402.944.2523 ext 7122. Those with a show ticket can receive 10% off their entree at Mahoney Grille located at the Peter Kiewit Lodge inside the park.
Front, Doug Rothgeb and Marikita Saure. Back, Melinda Mead, Kevin Holdorf, Ken Patry and Shari Hoelker.
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'Christmas at Leon's' Returns to Lofte Theatre
Manley, NE [November 14, 2012] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that "Christmas at Leon's" will open on their stage Saturday, December 1. The original script is written by Nebraska natives Mick Kovar and Lofte Artistic Director Kevin Colbert. Original score is composed by Mick Kovar.
'Leon's' made its world premiere on the Lofte stage in 2010. Its popularity was so great that the Lofte is bringing it back again this holiday season. The story revolves around a bus full of holiday travelers who find themselves stranded at an odd little cafe in the middle of Nebraska. Each character is struggling to find their own "Merry Christmas." Uplifting songs and a heartfelt midwestern message make this a great show for the whole family.
Directed by Kevin Colbert, the cast includes Mick and Renee Kovar, Samantha Colbert, Mathew Pegler and Shelia Hansen Snell all of Lincoln; Scott Pope of Eagle and Wade Mumford of Elmwood; Larry Bauers, Brenda Jones and Jamion Biesterfeld from Louisville; Allison Tiller and Ellie Kroeger of Omaha; Anna Stroebel, Brandy Palatas and Tom Lucas of Papillion.
Performance dates for "Christmas at Leon's" are Dec 1, 2, 6-9 and 13-15. Curtain times are 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday. Sunday performances are 2pm matinees. All tickets are $17 and reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at 402-234-2553. The Lofte is located near the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 50 in the town of Manley.
Clockwise from front center: Jamion Biesterfeld, Ellie Kroeger, Brandy Palatas, Mick Kovar, Sam Colbert, Anna Stroebel, Renee Kovar, Allison Tiller, Scott Pope, Brenda Jones and Tom Lucas.
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